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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1947
Page
8
The author recalls a humorous self deprecating golf tale comparing his clumsy play to Ben Hogan’s 11 shots on a par three. He details past mishaps at Blair Park and a Scrappy homemade golf style with two irons, ducks and follies, ending with a claim that Hogan’s feat isn’t newsworthy or funny to him.
Co captains Bill Campbell and Truett Grant lead the Black Bison into their first formal spring drills at Brookdale tomorrow. Two automobiles will be given away during the event, as part of the Brookdale football program activities.
Spring sports at High Point High School open with football drills under Coach Tony Simeon, baseball under Coaches Carrell Bowen and Ray Correll, track under Homer McCoy and Bert Ishes, and tennis directed by Hubert Barrier. Replacements, schedules, and Lions Club Horseshow details follow, with expectations of strong entries and prize cars.
London March 15 Brit ish professional golfers Dai Rees and Charlie Ward returning from the American winter circuit told reporters they are confident in the Ryder Cup team prospects against the United States. Rees said there is no reason they cannot beat them and noted they competed with the top Americans, but greens on American courses proved challenging. He added that greens differ from Britain and on shorter courses putting becomes crucial.
Mars Hill N C defeated Spartanburg Junior College 44 to 38 in the consolation final of the Southeastern junior college basketball tournament in Milledgeville. Maynard Reynolds scored 22 for Mars Hill, while Darrell Medlock and Otis Mabry led Spartanburg with 10 each.
Detroit manager Steve ONeill supervised a rain soaked workout for regulars after listing 17 hits in three exhibition games. Pitching staff Stubby Overmire and Freddie Hutchinson faced hitters while Dizzy Trout and Hal White were slated to start against the New York Yankees on Sunday. The Gulf of Mexico level is noted as about eight inches higher than the outer Atlantic.
Wake Forest announces a 14 match schedule under new coach Dr. John Nowell. Five matches will be played on campus courts with leading southern teams.
Summary of three exhibition games across the region. Giants beat White Sox 6 3 in San Diego with Whitey Lockman homering. Dodgers topple Panama All-Stars 6 3 in Panama City aided by Hermanski Edwards homers. Dodgers B team beat a Cuban All-Star squad 7 3 in Havana. Braves edge Athletics 6 3 in 11 innings in West Palm Beach.
Wake Forests No. 1 eleven defeated the No. 2 squad 36 to 6 in a bruising scrimmage session marking the fourth of six weeks of winter drills. George Pryor and Jim Duncan each scored two touchdowns. OQuinn and Fetzer added other scores. Lail secured the visitor's lone TD.
In Durham on March 15 Wilmington defeated Greensboro 44-23 to claim consolation honors in the Duke-Durham southern high school tournament. It was the coastal city boys second win over Greensboro this season after a 42-38 victory last Tuesday for the state AA championship.
Fragmentary OCR reads players Coleman Rosar Hegan Hegan Wyse Schmitz. teams Cleveland Chicago and Wolff Embree Poat McCullough listed with scores or codes, lacking context or complete events.
The Cubs face a lingering shortstop dilemma as 1938 star Billy Jurges is linked to a potential return as coach. Manager Charley Grimm tests Bob Sturgeon, Ace Parker, Lennie Merullo, and others in spring training, aiming to fix a position unsettled since Jurges’ era.
The Carolina Relays will be held April 5 at Chapel Hill with 21 events planned. Twelve collegiate events, seven for prep schools, and two for freshman and junior college athletes will compete in this outdoor track carnival. Athletic Director Fetzer announced the date and Dale Ranson noted the meet will provide experience for national relay meets and aim to become the outstanding outdoor track event in the region.
Over five seasons Coach Pops Harrison’s Iowa men’s basketball teams posted 64 wins and 26 losses against Marquette, reflecting a strong series performance for the Hawkeyes.
New Fordham Rams hire ex Fordham grid stars Ed Franco and Jim Noble join the coaching staff. The note mentions a turkey produced for every three and a half persons in the U S in recent years.
Babe Ruth agrees to support a nation-wide youth sports and recreation program run by Attorney General Tom C Clark. Ruth, recovering from major surgery, said he will assist as health permits. The effort aims to curb juvenile delinquency by expanding wholesome activities for youths.
Rudy York, the last holdout for Boston, signed his 1947 contract after a conference with Manager Joe Cronin. The slugging first baseman, acquired from Detroit a year ago, helped Boston win its first pennant since 1918, playing 154 games with a .275 average and 87 RBIs. Cronin noted York is in good shape, weighing ten pounds less than a year ago.
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