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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1952
Page
11
Marion aims to regain a steady role with the St. Louis Cardinals after last season's split with the club, seeking a players’ path rather than coaching. In spring reports from Florida, Otts Rigney and others signal renewed interest in roster spots as teams evaluate pitchers and infielders for exhibition games.
In Pasadena, Chicago White Sox hoped to showcase their three Cuban players, including outfielder Minnie Minoso and rookie infielders, during spring training exhibitions.
Herman Wehmeier is slated to start the intra-squad in Tampa as Boston visit. Harry Perkowski Frank Hiller and Frank Smith also workouts. Reisler sustains eye knock but no stitches. Pistol Pete expected to play. Bell and Metkovich begin Pirates drills in San Bernardino after delays.
Larry Jansen, a 22 game winner, appeared sharper than other New York Giants hurlers in an intrasquad game in Phoenix. He allowed no runs or hits and struck out three in three innings as the staff aces saw action.
Hickory directors meet to determine if the club will remain in the North State League this year amid Salisbury’s possible return. Bob Bonnifay sought a Salisbury option, with league approval paused for sentiment checks. A return would affect alignment with the Western Carolina League as Hickory pursues its aims. The league approved a 110 game, six team schedule from April 25 to August 30 and lowered player classifications. Vic Wertz of the Detroit Tigers staffed a Detroit tool company sales during the off season.
The 1952 AP All-America selections feature Dick Groat of Duke Clyde Lovellette Kansas Cliff Hagan Kentucky Chuck Darling Iowa and Mark Workman West Virginia as first team picks. Two more from Ramsey Kentucky and Pettit LSU join on second team with Zawoluk St Johns Meineke Dayton and Fletcher Illinois.
The Thomasville High Bulldogs face a strong faculty team tonight in the annual student faculty game. The girls tip at 7 with the men following. crowd expected as teachers aim to boost morale and grades. Coach Melain returns as head coach while Miss Welch and Miss Sledge lead the faculty squads.
Former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta, a slight underdog, faces Eugene Hairston in Detroit tonight. LaMotta seeks to end a 12 year slump and may quit boxing if he loses badly, while Hairston aims to be the first to knock LaMotta off his feet and set up a possible title shot against Joe Maxim.
Bill Hodges has accepted a position in the Enterprise Sports Department. The 26 year old former Roanoke Rapids Herald Sports Editor started today. A UNC graduate class of 1949, Hodges served in the Marines during the war abroad.
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