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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1944
Page
7
This chronicle describes two crappie types the white and black with regional names and features. It covers size ranges from one to three pounds, colors, fin details, and common aliases across states. It notes their schooling behavior and fishing approaches including minnow baits and fly rods.
Fans flocked to eight major league doubleheaders drawing over 208,943 in New York Cincinnati St Louis Detroit Washington Boston and Chicago. WPB Recreation chief George W McMurphey said lights in big parks may be released to stage night games with teams including the Red Sox Braves Tigers Cubs eyeing installs.
New York figures including Dows joining the State Racing Commission, Dwyer linked to hockey history, and Errol Reed and Charles O Dowd noted. Parimutuel costs in Jamaica cited, staff changes at the Post and L. Grenfell Cohen, and various boxing and military importations across U S fields.
A dense radio timetable lists programs across networks with changes for corrected schedules. Featured were News Time reports, serials like Captain Midnight, The Smoothies, The Johnson Family, and many musical variety performances, with commentators from Lowell Thomas to Gabriel Heatter and Fred Waring.
Major League results from yesterday and today’s listed games in American and National Leagues. Notable tallies include New York 26 Brooklyn 4 in the National League and Chicago 6 St. Louis 5 in the American League era context. The text ends with a stray note about fishing using wet flies.
Chattanooga reports Robert Jones Jr a Baylor School captain showing early talent similar to his father. The youth, weighing 195 pounds, uses Calamity Jane Jr. putter and has not lost in Chattanooga city or mid south prep school match play this year. He plans to attend Georgia Tech after graduation in June.
Two bombs struck the Wimbledon tennis grounds in London during a recent air raid causing damage to the center court. The attack coincides with new blockade regulations and raises concerns for the tournament schedule and safety at the historic venue.
Louisville May 1 The 70th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs draws a 50 000 crowd as 15 three year olds line up for the 75000 race. Familiar owners include Greentree Stable and Calumet Farm with Stir Up and Broad Grin among contenders. Local fans face a changed scene due to war and travel limits but derby tradition persists with field details and new entrants from breeders and owners across the country.
Chapell Hill May 1 The resignation of coach Grady Pritchard from the Carolina football staff leaves the Tar Heels with a dark coaching outlook. Athletic officials seek a strong staff to stay through spring drills and prepare for Army at West Point while rumors name Carl Snavely as a top contender.
Batting leaders include Stan Musial of St. Louis at 447 and Walker of Brooklyn at 442. Wientraub leads runs with 41, Ott and Medwick of New York tied at 10. Schultz of Brooklyn 14 RBIs, Lombardi of New York 13. Hite Walker leads in hits with Walker at 19. Schultz tops home runs with 4, Ott and Adams tied at 2. Schultz and Lupien lead stolen bases with 2 or more. Pitching leaders include Voiselle of New York and Lanier of St. Louis at 30. Batting Etten of New York 467, Swift of Detroit 387. Runs Epps of St. Louis 11, Stephens and McQuinn 10. RBIs Stephens 12. Trosky of Chicago 8. Boudreau and Etten of New York 14, Gutteridge and Boureau 5. Triples Gutteridge 3, Outlaw 2. Home runs Trosky 2, Etten and Lindell and Kreevich and Stephens 2. Gutteridge 4 stolen bases.
A letter to International League President Frank Shaughnessy from a high-ranking Italian air force officer proposes sending two strong baseball teams overseas to entertain troops. The officer notes soldiers would travel long distances to see a real pro game, reflecting widespread interest among service members.
CBS Roundup in the Far Eastern army paper notes a hot test in a Chinese softball game. Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault pitched while Brig. Gen. Edgar Glenn caught, a duo credited by winners. The Liberators of China also praised the blind umpires for their indispensable role.
Lieut Dave Zinkoff reports a 55 mph gale instead of 90. Six boxers went to London, winning 11 of 17 bouts. The basketball team won 2 of 6, with London five edged in overtime. Frankie Albano of Flushing, the heavy champ, beat his brother-in-law Pvt Joe Regis in Rainbow Corner Arena. Icelanders imitate boxing shows as crowds swell before bouts.
Lt Barney Plesser reports from Costa Rica where Carney's Fliers, led by Captain Pfc Terry Moore, entertained GI crowds in the canal department's world series. Moore's bat draws laughs as he strikes out once while the opposing pitcher blushes with pride.
Opening matches in the War Bond tournament start today at Blair Park and run through the week. First round must be completed by next Sunday with second rounds starting Monday. Bud Kivett led qualifiers with 78, Hendrix 80, then lists of first round pairings across five flights.
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