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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1947
Page
3
A spring look at major and minor league prospects weighs the Yankees and Red Sox in the American race, the Dodgers and Cardinals in the National, and lingering disputes among MacPhail, Rickey, and Chandler. Greensboro High Point park talks stall with no funds or action, Jaycees looming.
Hearty congratulations to Ed Lewis former Enterprise staff mate for first edition of Southern Wings a magazine about flying in the region with local color Well written edited and valuable High Point is urged to support It notes two High Point teams in the National Duck Pin bowling tournament in Washington April 7 27 with 19 NC teams and Raleigh leading with five titles possible for Ole North State and High Point
Duke university announces a 15 match 1947 tennis schedule under Athletic Director Eddie Cameron. Coach Bob Cox leads the Blue Devil netters with openings April 3 against Kalamazoo at Durham and includes matches at Durham Chapel Hill Raleigh and Annapolis plus the Southern Conference meet May 9 and 10 at Chapel Hill.
Babe Ruth reappeared at Bayside country club in New York for putting practice his first return to the links since leaving the hospital. The famous slugger kept shots short and focused on the green showing he still trains despite recovery.
St Louis manager Eddie Dyer talks up Harry Brecheen nicknamed The Cat for his World Series dominance. Dyer recalls purchasing Brecheen in 1937 for under 3000 dollars and notes his performance and lasting value at age 31, while describing his distinctive stride and grounder prowess.
The tarpon’s large open tube from mouth to air bladder with many blood vessels functions as a lung like organ, illustrating its unique breathing apparatus.
Washington veteran Ossie Bluege reshapes the Nationals with aging stars and new arms in a bid to secure fourth in the American League. Injuries hampered key infielders and outfield, while left-handed power predominates and mobility at shortstop remains a concern as Clark Griffith weighs trades to bolster the lineup.
AP reports several boxing decisions and a no contest. Larkin outpoints Graham in New York. Moore stops Grosso in Baltimore. Wilams outpoints Febbo in Philadelphia. Murray and White fight ruled no contest in New London. Williams defeats Duval in Asbury Park.
Davidson coach Bill Luffler starts a 21 match season with several top foes, noting a harder schedule and potential losses but a scrappy team led by freshmen Bo Dodey and the Keesler brothers Le noir and Ted. Opening against South Carolina, the roster includes Yale Kalamazoo Colgate and Haverford with dates through May 6 at Davidson and venues in Athens Tuscaloosa Nashville and New Haven.
Tampa, March 22. National league managers see the Boston Braves as a rising threat in 1944. Billy Southworth’s squad, likely the most improved, gains star third baseman Bob Elliott from Pittsburgh after Elliott posted a .292 lifetime average and a .315 in 1943.
In Lakeland and other Florida sites on March 22 managers announced plans for early spring games. Dyer will use three front line Cardinals pitchers Pollet Brecheen and Dickson in a first spring tilt against the Yankees while Brooklyn and Boston lineups feature regulars and touted pitchers such as Sain Wright Johnson Widmar and Tex Hughson.
Holy Cross and City College of New York meet at Madison Square Garden to decide who represents the East in the NCAA title game. CCNY rallied to beat Wisconsin 70-56 after trailing, while Holy Cross beat Navy 55-47 to reach the eastern final. Oklahoma edged Oregon State 56-54 and Texas defeated Wyoming 42-40 to reach the Western final in Kansas City.
Rookie outfielder Cliff Mapes hit his third homer of the season with two aboard to power the New York Yankees to a 3-0 victory over Cincinnati. He has contributed several wins with his strong hitting this spring.
In Tampa Cincinnati planned to use Bucky Walters and Harry Gumpert for today’s exhibition as Bernie Zientara returns at shortstop after six days with a sore arm. The Reds beat the Tigers 10 6 yesterday. In Miami St Louis Browns pitchers Sam Zoldak Lew Christie and Ray Shore were to face the Orioles in the International League game, Zelda returning after sinus trouble. In St Petersburg the Cardinals may open the regular season without Whitey Kurowski who reported elbow pain.
Texas edged Wyoming 42 to 40 to advance and face Oklahoma in a Western regional playoff. Oklahoma had upset Oregon State 56 to 54, after Wyoming slowed the Texas attack but stalled the final four minutes to cause the decisive finish.
X rays of Whitey Kurowski's arm were sent to Dr. Robert F. Hyland in St Louis. Hyland removed bone chips from Kurowski's arm last fall. He did not join the St Louis Redbirds in Clearwater for the Phillies exhibition, staying behind for heat treatment.
Davidson outstroked Furman 174 to 9 in Greenville on March 22 to capture its first golf meet of the year in the Southern Conference engagement.
Greensboro March 22 AP Big Vic Ghezzi led a large field into the second round of the 10000 Greensboro open with a two stroke edge after an opening round 69 on a muddy course. Second place was shared by six runners including Demaret McSpaden Barron Turnesa and Heamere with a cluster of 73s and 74s. Amateurs Stranahan Chapman joined the pack a stroke off the leaders as the event moves into Sunday’s 36 holes.
New York sports column argues major leagues should sponsor lower circuits by absorbing part of umpire costs. The piece notes minor leagues lack funds for officials and cites 1945 NCAA and farm-system dynamics. It mentions Purdue relay coach Dave Rankin proposing neon pole vault standards for a meet.
Milligan College in Johnson City announces the first Milligan relays set for May 17. President Dr. Virgil Elliott and Sid W. Rice outline field and track events to boost Tri-State track interest. Open to all high schools and colleges in the area. aims to let eligible athletes compete on equal terms. Contact Coach Sid W. Rice at Milligan College for details.
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