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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
7
Big Ed Dudley leads the Professional Golfers Association as money-shooters gather for the 72 hole test in Gulfport Mississippi. Nelson and Revolta post strong rounds while Jug McSpaden looms as a favorite despite a minor operation.
A boxing letter writer reports Freddie Mills failed to impress in the Mills versus Gilroy bout, showing few solid punches and a strong finish only. He warns Mills must avoid Joe Louis, deeming him unready for the heavyweight king.
In Pall River Massachusetts Joe Reddick 154 outpointed Jimmy Hayden 164 New York 10 while Danny Arditto 133 US Navy outpointed Jack Woods 130 British Navy 6.
New York March 3 A Beau Jack Montgomery lightweight title bout headlines Madison Square Garden as the latest chapter in their serial clash. Both fighters trained hard with Beau Jack at 134 pounds and Montgomery at 1361/4. The card offers three prizes including the championship shot, a March 31 bout with Angott for the NBA title, and a share of the $90 000 gate. Angott meets Zurita Wednesday in Hollywood with Sammy favored.
Miami March 3 Alsab the $700 money winner will not race in Florida this season owner Als Sabath said the horse was scratched at Hialeah by veterinarians to avoid further treatment. He will race in eastern stakes instead and is in top form according to vets.
District reports show multiple scores across games including Vanderbilt 51 Mt. St. Joseph 23 and Washington College 27 Catholic University 20. Other matches include Delaware U American and Gallaudet 20 plus Greensboro 39 over Charlotte 27.
The field for the national invitational basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden includes Oklahoma A&M Kentucky Utah St John’s of Brooklyn and Muhlenberg among eight teams March 16 20 22 and 26. The entrants have a combined 141 wins to 24 losses, with only 15 losses to other college teams.
Philadelphia reports Bill Dietrich White Sox pitcher has been accepted for limited military service after a pre induction exam. He is married with two children and previously suffered a skull fracture in baseball. Daytona Beach wrestlers dispute a veteran’s claim to defeat boxers including Joe Louis and offer to post 2500 dollars to back it.
The Navy Department lists Corporal William D. Isbell USMC of Charlotte North Carolina as dead among 49 naval casualties announced today. His father is Benjamin Isbell of Charlotte. Red Cross appeal for 1944 donations noted in brief.
Arne Andersson of Sweden, holder of the world mile mark at 4:02.6, trains to run a sub four minute mile this season. He plans a precise pace progression from 1,500 meters to the mile and emphasizes cross country and snow training to build leg strength.
In Philadelphia at Shibe Park Bobo Newsom met Connie Mack and reporters for talks on a possible Athletics contract. Newsom hinted he might join the club if terms fit and noted he could have a salary similar to last year with Washington, while planning to decide after consulting his wife Ruth Griffith.
An annotated radio timetable lists program changes as networks repair corrections too late to reflect. The lineup includes Portia Faces Life, The Burnett Family and many serials, news, dramas, and music across CBS NBC and regional networks with times from 5:15 PM to late night.
The Southern Association backs a baseball to football transition while major leagues doubt it. Critics cite small park seating for football and Lambeau notes low salaries may force players to seek second jobs.
The Jewell Iowa pastor's reception was postponed after the Iowa State and Oklahoma basketball showdown conflicted with the original date. The game was moved to the following evening to avoid clashing with the church event.
Jimmy Conzelman tours army camps in Virginia while Notre Dame’s Frank awaits word to begin overseas duty. Leo Diegel, Tucson golf pro, turns El Rio traps into Red Cross money pits on weekends in March, charging duffers a quarter per entry to raise about $100 000 nationally.
Cutler High School in Illinois fielded only five players as substitutes were unavailable. In a recent game against Willisville four Cutler players fouled out, and Willisville coach Gentry Lowe pulled a Welter of his own players so that only two Cutler players remained at the final buzzer.
The High Point Boys Club defeated Greensboro 37 35 in overtime after a 33 33 regular tie. Chadwick led with 15 points while Roach and McGee added nine each, Hodgin led Greensboro with 11. Next game is at Durham Monday night.
Salisbury hosts Greensboro in the Wes Class A debut at the Olds Gym starting at 8.0. The Whirlies hope Curt McDonald recovers to help. Captain Collins and Walker lead a stout forward and guard corps as Salisbury seeks a second win after a 28 27 first round upset over Gastonia.
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