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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1925
Page
3
General rejoicing in Tamorg over Loreni Swampy Thrasher planning to wear a Pointer uniform this year. Fans praise his hard work as an outfielder and belief he will connect safely with the horse hide, returning to High Point where supporters admire him despite some critics.
RAE WEATHER yesterday favored baseball as High Point college began spring training with Coach Brown and 25 candidates. Practice starts Monday as the team is evaluated. Methodist Protestants enter their first baseball year with hope for a creditable showing and visits by leading colleges are planned. Industrial league plans for High Point target local firms in the To2t circuit, aiming for a stronger season after two years of prior experience.
The Vanguard of the East Pointers will report to manager Duck Smith at Welch Park on March 1 to showcase pitchers and outfielders aiming for payroll spots with the Jays. Infielders report April 7, two weeks to get in condition for opening day, with exhibition games planned against High Point College and the Newark Bears.
More than 25 candidates seek regular positions as High Point college baseball begins practice under Coach Brown. Wet grounds delayed workouts, but fair weather is hoped for strenuous training this week. The team aims for a creditable showing as the college’s first baseball squad. A group will drill tomorrow afternoon in uniform, with several named players vying for pitching catching and infield roles. Season opener slated for March 27 at Oak Ridge, with Guilford at Welch Park on March 28 and other games under consideration against region schools.
Lenoir Rhyne announces a 1924 baseball schedule with twenty games, nine in Hickory. The season opens March 3 in Hickory against Mount Hill College. Easter Monday features Guilford College in Hickory, with Wake Forest listed for two games, one at Wake Forest and one in Hickory.
Paavo Nurmi of Cinekuid shaved the world record mile by one and two fifth seconds, clocking four tenths of a second faster than the prior mark in a strong race at the 174th infantry armory. Raymond Haas of Georgetown also improved the intercollegiate record in his trial heat, tying the world standard in 8.465 seconds.
Wake Forest begins its baseball season with 26 candidates for varsity spots as Garrity coaches the team in early practices at Gore field. The freshmen, led by coach Caddell, will clash with the varsity before April 3, with Stetson, Duke, and Lenoir Rhyne on the schedule as the season unfolds and high school guests attend the opening tournament.
Chapel Hill March 7 The University of North Carolina opens the 1925 season with depth but lacking seasoning as many candidates lack experience. Captain Rabbit Bonner and a trio of pitchers headline a hopeful group including Tromer Stirling Johnny Johnson Bill Dodderer and Bill Ferebee along with former reserves in the outfield. Competition will be intense as regular berth winners are not yet chosen and all squad members must prove themselves.
Jack Kearns, manager of world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, announced he will travel to New York to testify in the government’s trial against Teddy Hayes, Dempsey’s trainer, and others charged in the illegal transportation of the Dempsey Carpentier fight pictures. He will also confer with eastern fight promoters on bouts for the champion.
In Durham during the Chapel Hill state championship, Guilford faces a decisive 17 to 1 tally against 1A opponents, highlighting a dominant performance as the event unfolds.
SPECIAL TO THE LA TIRESSE University of Virginia forward J Howard A Holland, a three letter man, is selected by Atlanta writers as one of eight standout players in the Southern Conference tournament. Holland and teammate McCoy powered Virginia to a high team score, aided by strong showings from Cobb of North Carolina and Henican of Tulane among 18 teams and 150 players. Holland entered Virginia in 1920 as a gifted multi sport athlete and earned numerals in football, basketball, and baseball in his first year.
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Fight fans learn Sergeant DeMars welterweight champion of Fort Mc Pherson will meet Kaye Moore welterweight champion of Fort Bragg at Neese Hall Greensboro Tuesday night at 8 15 o clock. The bout is scheduled for 10 three minute rounds as the main attraction on a card promoted by Duke with notable preliminaries.
Lewis A. Gavin has resigned from his position as teller at the Commercial National Bank. The resignation takes effect on March 15.
High Point base ball club owners W. H. Currie and J. Harvey Burgess urge citizens and fans to buy season tickets now to fund spring training preparations at Welchfield. With three weeks to opening day, repairs to the fence grounds and parking will start, and travel for players will be arranged within 10 days. Owners emphasize loyal fans stepping up will ensure smooth baseball this spring and summer.
Philip s. P. Randolph Jr of Point Judith Rhode Island won the annual spring golf tournament at Pinehurst with 286 participants, defeating A M Horie of Boston two up in the final round.
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