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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
14
New York reports hype surrounding boxer Allie Stolz ahead of tonight’s bout. Stylistic comparisons to past greats surface as observers note Stolz’s endurance and technique. Jubilant galleries expect a defining performance as fans watch for a breakout moment.
Gert Kenmuir and Howard Anderson, both former sailors who met at Guadalcanal and later in a naval hospital, sign with the Oakland club. They trained at San Bernardino California and became roommates at the Oaks camp after stints with the Hollywood Stars.
Five Syracuse coaches totaling 106 years of service are to be honored at a dinner tomorrow, each leading a table with athletes from his sport. Plans also note a victory race meeting at Belmont Park in November following a fundraiser that raised about $650,000.
Three months after her commission Patty Berg leads 174 women recruits at Camp Lejeune while not yet playing a round of golf since enlisting. Iceland boxing champs Frankie Albano L J Bill McDonald and Jimmy Karjanis win trips to Great Britain with escort Andy Riccardi William Romano and William Roach also traveling as honors for their service and effort.
George D. Widener’s Platter, winner of the Pimlico Futurity, is seen as a strong Derby contender for May 6 at Churchill Downs with Lucky Draw also in consideration. Trainer Bert Mulholland will send Platter to Belmont Park for the Wood Memorial on April 22 if the mile and one sixteenth race goes well, then decide on the Derby path.
Cleveland Indians spring camp tests a vitamin injected “rocket ball” in a six inning scrimmage between the Tame Throwers and the Secret Weapons. Jimmy Grant belts a 400 foot homer and Pat Serey adds a homer, prompting manager Lou Boudreau to credit the new ball for livelier play. Mel Harder notes it could help hitters more than pitchers.
Former German champion Dr Daniel Prenn now 39 leads a war factory in Wembley London suburbs employing hundreds of workers He recalls his glory days against Ellsworth Vines Fred Perry and others and notes his medal from the Reich for services to sport was earned before he left Germany in 1933 He later took British nationality amid Nazi policy changes.
In Madison Square Garden on Sunday night De Paul of Chicago and St. John’s of Brooklyn reach the national title game after late surges. Oklahoma’s Bob Kurland scored 14 as De Paul rallied from a 15 to 2 deficit to beat the Aggies 41 38. St. John’s trailed most of the game before a late push beat Kentucky 48 45. An 18 353 crowd watched the semifinals.
MUNCIE Ind Frankie Frisch, despite losing star players to military service, exudes confidence as he leads the Pittsburgh Pirates into spring camp. He praises the team spirit, names key players including Ordenana, Elliott, Gustine, and Roe, and notes worries over losses and a potential army draft affecting his catchers and staff.
The report highlights pitching as good, catching above average, infield solid, outfield solid, and batting good. Pinish appears as a notable contributor with first division standing.
The candidate remains in contention for the infield role as decisions firm up. Coaches weigh fielding ability, bat, and versatility to choose the starter for the season opener.
Gene Tunney joins Walter Trumbull and Grantland Rice to name a ten heavyweight all time list topped by Jack Dempsey. The panel includes Sullivan Fitzsimmons Corbett Peter Jackson Langford Johnson Jeffries and Tunney, with debate on who should head the list and notes on Dempsey’s late career and Willard bout.
Sgt. E. J. Dutch Harrison, first serviceman to win a golf title, will not enter the $5,000 Durham Open starting Friday. He says he has work to do and army duties at Training Center No 10. Harrison, a Little Rock native, leads a service club commissary at the center.
In Elizabeth New Jersey and other cities, several fights aired on a busy night. Joe Rome defeated an unnamed opponent in a six round decision, while Daniels won on points in Merrick New York. Other results include Bel Youngstown stopping his opponent in Cleveland and Berry Wright taking a decision in Buffalo.
Draft status and contract talks with Rickey surround Brooklyn pitcher Melton. The 21-year-old right hander, once plagued by a sore arm, says he is in good shape and may be called to army service soon. Mentions Johnny Meer and Joe Beggs as comparison names in Piedmont League history.
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