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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1947

Page

8

Red Terrors Clash With Wildcats In NCA A Semi Final

North Carolina State faces Kentucky in a high stakes semifinal as NC State jawns a late surge after beating St John’s, while Adolph Rupp’s Wildcats bring a strong lineup led by Ralph Beard. Rumors on Charlie Justice fade as Chapel Hill confirms no pro offers yet.

Jim Jordan North Carolina State Red Terrors Wildcats Adolph Rupp Ralph Beard Kentucky Rupp Beard

Justice's Chance and the Road to Football Success

A speaker argues a top athlete should seize early pro opportunities rather than wait for education. He notes limited playing years and suggests using summer and winter to train while earning money in the fall. The tone emphasizes pragmatism over lengthy schooling for a career in football.

Wildcats Scrimmage Spurs Kentucky for National Invitation trip

About 3 000 fans watched Kentucky practice before their NIT bid. First string led 37 35 when a whistle ended the scrimmage. Athletic director Conrad Jennings of Marquette plans to bid for National AAU and NCAA track championships next year. Willie Jones signed a 15000 dollar bonus after considering offers.

New York Kentucky Wildcats Conrad Jennings Marquette Willie “Puddinghead” Jones Phillies

Louis Will Defend Title On June 26

Joe Louis will make the 24th defense of his world heavyweight title on June 26 at Yankee stadium. His managers Marshall Miles and John Roxborough announced plans for the bout and said this will be his only title defense this year. The challenger may be the survivor of the Woodcock Baksi bout scheduled for April 15.

New York Mar Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Joe Marshall Miles John Roxborough Bruce Woodcock Joe Baksi Kulpmont England Woodcock Louis Tom Hurst Bruce Baksi Stephen Olek France Manchester Hurst

Eight Teams Ready as NCAA Meet Opens in New York

Eight top teams await the NCAA tournament start after Oklahoma Sooners beat St. Louis University 47 to 41 in Kansas City to claim district 5. Eastern draws in New York set Holy Cross against Navy and City College of New York against Wisconsin for Madison Square Garden semi finals. Oklahoma faces Oregon State, Texas champions meet Wyoming in the western region. The winners meet in the western regional final in Kansas City and the eastern and western finalists meet at the Garden next Tuesday.

New York National Collegiate Athletic Association Oklahoma Sooners St. Louis University Kansas City Madison Square Garden Holy Cross Navy City College of New York Wisconsin Oklahoma Oregon State Texas Wyoming Garden

Riggs Advances In Inquirer Net Meet After Narrow Win

In Philadelphia the $10,000 World professional indoor event sees top seed Bobby Riggs dodge an upset by Robert Stubbs 6-3 5-7 6-0 as Perry Sabin Kovacs and Riggs reach the quarter finals in the 16 man invitational field.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Inquirer Bobby Riggs Bobby Robert Stubbs Fred Perry Davis Capper Wayne Sabin Big Frank Kovacs Riggs

Southern Champions Lead National Boxing Meet Entries

Three southern conference champions will compete in the national collegiate boxing tournament at Madison Wisconsin March 7 to 9 29. Ray Avant and Chuck Spann of South Carolina light welterweight and light heavyweight champions Ed Reider of Maryland 155 pounds will represent their conference. Maryland also sends Tom Maloney 145 pounds and Al Salkowski 125 pounds.

Richmond Madison Wis Ray Avant Chuck Spann University of South Carolina Ed Reider Maryland Tom Maloney al Salkowski

Heafner Wins Jacksonville Open in Playoff for First Major Title

Clayton Heafner of Charlotte won the Jacksonville Open playoff over Lew Worsham to claim his first major title and $2,000. Worsham's penalty on the 18th hole tied the players after 72 holes. Heafner heads to Greensboro for the Greater Greensboro Open with strong local support.

Jacksonville Florida Clayton Heafner Charlotte N. C Lew Worsham Washington, D. C Worsham Heafner Aiken S. C Greensboro

Red Sox Tigers face lineup changes as Williams Pesky Dimaggio and Doerr sit

Lakeland Florida Boston Red Sox lineup limited by twinges from Williams Pesky Dimaggio and Doerr while Detroit Tigers scramble for pitchers after a 14 inning loss to the Yankees Freddie Hutchinson to start against Boston Pirates trim squad sending Lee Howard and Jim Walsh to Indianapolis Wentzel released to Indianapolis Jackie Robinson boosts Brooklyn Montreal farm bid with 13 chances without error in 1 1 tie Geese and swans moult once yearly and spaniels instinctively retrieve.

Lakeland Fla Ted Williams Johnny Pesky Dom Dimagio Bobby Doerr Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Miami Beach Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers Brooks Royals

Golf Pros Play at Aiken on Road to Greensboro

Sixty four professionals led by Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret tee off in Aiken South Carolina in the Palmetto pro-amateur tour a one day 18 hole best ball event. Prizes total 2500 dollars as part of the run up to the Greensboro tournament opening Friday at the par 71 Palmetto course between Jacksonville and Greensboro.

Greensboro Starmount Forest Country Club Aiken S. C Johnny Bulla Jackson Bradley Bob Kay Sol Debuna Gus Salerno Phil Nary Dick Rothinck Francis Kneys Stanley Horne Edmund Burke Johnny Spence Palmetto Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Jacksonville N. C

Baseball hearing looms after MacPhail complaint

Cincinnati dispatch reports commissioner A B Chandler warned that somebody could be kicked out of baseball after Monday's Sarasota hearing on Larry MacPhail's complaint about Brooklyn officials making remarks that reflected on the Yankees' integrity.

Cincinnati Mar Cincinnati Inquirer A. B. Chandler Sarasota Larry MacPhail New York Yankees Brooklyners New York

Bobby Lane Poised to Improve Texas Passing Next Season

AP reports Bobby Layne, Texas quarterback, shows improved accuracy in spring drills under Blair Cherry who will install the T formation as head coach. Fellow players and analysts compare Layne's poise to Baugh Governali and Luckman, and fans expect an undefeated season to boost his All America chances despite a recent Texas Christian upset.

Austin Tex Bobby Layne Blair Cherry University of Texas Bobby Mal Kutner Chicago Cardinals Layne Sammy Baugh Paul Governali Sid Luckman Texas A Longhorns Fort Worth Texas Christian Texas

Fights Last Night Roundup From Various Cities

Boston Timothy Hayes outpointed Joey Lange in Boston while Leo Matricciani defeated Cleo Everett in Baltimore. Chester Rice beat Sammy Ardanga in New York. Tommy Hubert won in Holyoke over St Paul. Leon Thompson outpointed Meyer Siegel in Chicago. Jimmy Davis stopped Phil Sheridan in Huntington.

Boston Timothy “Buddy” Hayes Joey Lange Baltimore Leo Matricciani Cleo Everett New York New Orleans Chester Rice Sammy Adranga Pittsburgh Holyoke Mass Tommy Tee” Hubert Washington St. Paul Springfield Chicago Leon Thompson Evarts Meyer Siegel Brooklyn Huntington W. Va Jimmy Davis Charleston Phil Sheridan Indianapolis

Green garb and gibbons mark Tokyo wartime tribunal session

At the Tokyo International Tribunal session on March 17, several Japanese defense attorneys wore green ribbons on their labels, prompting curiosity in the courtroom as wartime leaders are tried.

Tokyo St. Patrick's Internationa Japan

Wildcats Edge LIU After Late Rally At Garden

Kentucky, high on a 19 point second half lead, nearly collapses as Long Island University storms back to tie 62-all with 25 seconds left. Wah-Wah Jones and Jack Tingle cap the rally with two baskets in 25 seconds for a 66-62 Kentucky win. Kentucky meets North Carolina State in the tourney semifinals while Oklahoma Sooners beat St Louis to reach the western regional.

St. John’s Kentucky Long Island University Rupp United States Wildcats Blue Grass L.I.A Wah-Wah Jones Jack Tingle Rhode Island State L.L.A Utah Duequesne West Virginia North Carolina State Collegiate Athletic Association Oklahoma Sooners St. Louis University Kansas City District 5

USGA Sets Up Amateur Code Defines Non Remunerative Golf

The United States Golf Association announces a revised amateur code effective immediately. An amateur golfer is defined as one who plays the game solely as a non remunerative or non profit making sport. The rule aims to simplify and liberalize the interpretation of amateur status for players under 18.

New York The United States Golf Association

Hein Signs as Pro Grid Coach for Los Angeles Club

Mel Hein, 37, famed center of the NFL, signed as assistant coach with the Los Angeles Club of the All-America Professional Football Conference. Hein played 15 years from 1930s to 1945 as center for the New York Giants, earning eight straight All-League selections.

Los Angeles Mel Hein Los Angeles Club Hein New York Giants

Court Rules on Prize Eligibility Excluding Groundskeepers

The ruling clarifies who may win money prizes by excluding course superintendents from professional status. It outlines that only certain participants are eligible for cash awards and sets the boundary for greens keepers as non professionals in the context.

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