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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

16

Lindsay Blanks Thomasville In Opener For Lexington Indians

Ray Lindsay 38 year old right hander blanked the Dodgers 6-0 in the season opener at Lexington. He fanned 11 as only one hit reached the plate until Walter Fiala's ninth inning single. Munsinger showed occasional wildness for Thomasville with only two runs scoring in the fourth and eighth. The following game at Finch Field will pit the rivals again with no starter decided.

Lexington Ray Lindsay Weaage Toa Lexington Indians Thomasville Dodgers Walter Fiala Dodgers Lindsay Thomasville Fiala Peter Kadzis Finch Field Munsinger Michael Munsinger Brooklyn Paul Burris Burris

Lindsay Dominates North State Opener For Lexington

Ray Lindsay, trusted Lexington Indians pitcher, shut down Thomasville for eight and two thirds innings in the North State league opener at Holt Moffitt Field. A ninth inning single by Thomasville shortstop ended Lindsay’s gem as Walter Fiala’s two strikes and a ball produced the decisive hit. Mayor Kizzoner and Philpott joined Ire Thomas in a pregame ceremony. the crowd hailed the home team’s strong start and Lindsay’s enduring form.

Holt Moffitt Lexington Thomasville Big Ray Lindsay Lexington Indians Lindsay Walter Fiala Bob Feller New York Yankees New York Frank Hayes Frank Indians Clevelanders

Thomasville Dodgers Open Season at Finch Field

The Thomasville Dodgers begin their home season at Finch Field where Lindsay’s effectiveness and weak Dodgers pitching limit showings for John Carey’s team. Major league clubs help fund class D ball as rosters include veterans Lindsay Bill Barnes Jimmy Mays and Homer Lee Cox aiding youngsters like Leonard and other seasoned heads to steady the squad.

Thomasville Dodgers Finch Field Lindsay John Carey Lexington Bill Barnes Landis Jimmy Mays Homer Lee Cox Leonard

Dodgers eye rise after Thomasville game shakeups

Fresco Thompson at Finch Field training camp expresses mixed feelings after a Thomasville performance. He notes the Dodgers are a first division team now and could become a real threat to the flag with further help, while pitching staff changes are expected.

Fresco Thompson Finch Field Thomasville Dodgers

Phillies Look to McCormick and Chapman for Light

Philadelphia fans pin hopes on McCormick and Chapman to lift the Phillies and Athletics from the cellar. Chapman hit his ninth inning homer for the A’s in a 3-2 win over the Browns while McCormick supports the Phils at first base in an 8-0 victory over the Pirates. Boston Red Sox roll over Tigers 13-1 as Metkovich shines. Yankees top Indians 6-3 behind Ruffing. Dodgers and Cardinals tie NL lead with 5-1 win over Cubs. rain postpones several big games.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Philadelphia Athletics Phillies Blake Chapman Frank Andrew McCormick Chapman Naval Air Corps Mackmen A’s St. Louis Browns University of California Sam Motormick Cincin Reds Phils Pittsburgh Pi Ike Pearson Bucs Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers George Cat) Metkovich Thunder Ted Williams Rudy York Bobby Doerr Sox Re Dave Boo) Berriss Tigers Charlie Red) Ruffing New York Yankees Bobby Feller Cleveland Tommy Henrich McCarthy Red Sox Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Harold Gregg Dick Whitman New York Giants

Fire at Arlington Park barns gut Mrs. Graham’s Maine Chance horses

More than 20 race horses owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Graham's Maine Chance farm were reported to have perished in a fire that swept the Arlington Park race track barns in Arlington Heights early today, according to Morton Grove police.

Chicago Elizabeth Graham Maine Chance Farm Morton Grove Arington Park Arlington Heights

Bulldogs stretch win streak with 12 6 victory over Asheboro

Trinity High School defeated Asheboro 12 to 6 to extend its baseball winning streak to 10 games. The Bulldogs face Allen Jay in a league test, with Lawrence earning the win and Holt taking the loss as Trinity improves to 10 straight wins.

Bulldogs Asheboro Mayasses High School Allen Jay Trinity

New York Tops Athletics in 1903 World Series Shutout run

New York won the five game series all shutouts against the Athletics in 1903. John McGraw led nine world series clubs with three titles and six losses. A remark on fishing technique notes dry fly anglers should fish upstream to approach trout.

Athletics Giants New York John McGraw

Randleman Destroys Silver Knit 11 1 In Opener

Randleman crushed Silver Knit 11 to 1 in the Industrial league opener as Beasly pitched a no hitter until an error allowed the lone run in the sixth. Haney belted a four ply homer fueling Randleman’s early dominant performance. Next games feature Triangle vs VFW and Carolina Container vs Melrose with an umpire meeting at the YMCA tonight led by Carl Garner.

Chair Company Bor Beasly Randleman

Jamestown Wins 11-1 Over Sumner High in Seven Innings

Jamestown Flying Tigers overwhelm Sumner 11-1 in seven innings. Morgan allowed seven hits in five innings for Sumner while Mendenhall struck out five to earn the win for Jamestown. Key hits included two doubles by Luquer and Kaney and Morgan three base hit as Jamestown rides momentum after midseason letdown.

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High Point Edges Reynolds In Dual Track Meet

High Point high school defeated Reynolds 80 to 40 in a dual track meet at Winston on Wednesday. High Point claimed wins in the high and low hurdles, pole vault, high and broad jump, javelin, discus, the mile, and the mile relay in 3 54.5. Winston-Salem won the 100 yard dash 220 yard dash half mile and shot put. Harry Cramer won both hurdles. Bray and Yarborough placed in others. Calahan Callahan and Callahan’s broad jump produced key points. Red Brenner led Winston in dashes. Woegle won the half mile in 2 09.5.

High Point Winston Sajxem Black Demons Winston-Salem Harry Cramer Yarborough Bray Hugh Gordon Charlie Jones Clinard R. Anderson Beck Winfred Callahan Reek Aiece Callahan Red Brenner Woegle

Tommy Rotolo Starts Training After Ploughing Season

Rome New York farmer-boxer Tommy Rotolo has finished spring ploughing and begun training for ring battles. The note warns he should avoid mixing farming and fighting, lest he plough up the canvas with his punch.

Tommy Rotolo Rome N. Y Tommy

Panthers to Host Indians in North State clash

High Point college baseball remains in North State play as Alvin Vick starts for the Panthers against Catawba’s Indians at 3:30 this afternoon on the local college field. Vick returns from a ankle injury and will try to reverse a two-game setback versus Catawba this season.

High Point College Catawba Indians Alvin Vick Ralph James Vick Dave Pulliam Panthers

Baseball schedule and results from today and yesterday

National League games listed for today include New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Boston at Cincinnati and Cleveland at New York with several 3:30 p m starts. Yesterday Brooklyn defeated Chicago 5 to 1 Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 9 to 4 New York beat Cleveland 6 to 3 Boston routed Detroit 13 to 1 Philadelphia edged St Louis 3 to 2.

Baseball matchups listed for NL and AL games

National League games include Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis. American League games feature St. Louis at Washington, Chicago at Philadelphia, Detroit at New York, and Cleveland at Boston.

National St. Louis Brooklyn A Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia American Boston Detroit Cleveland Chicago Washington National League Boston Brooklyn

Local High School Scores Reported Across Counties

N C State Concord defeated Salisbury 14 to 7 while Lexington beat Thomasville 6 to 0. Hickory overcame Statesville 12 to 2 and Landis edged Mooresville 5 to 3.

N.C Concord Salisbury Lexington Thomasville Hickory Statesville Landis Mooresville

Weavers Defeat Greensboro Weaving 9 to 2 in Softball

High Point Weavers beat Greensboro Weaving 9 to 2 in Greensboro on Wednesday. Dewey Carden led with three hits as the team totaled 11, building a 5-1 lead in the first inning. Stoker and Clyde Carden pitched for Weavers while Gaines and Brown took mound duties for the losers.

Greensboro High Point Weavers Weavers Dewey Carden Brown Stoker Clyde Carden Gaines

Tourney Opens with 87 Day Womens Bowling Congress

Kansas City May 2. The 26th international women's bowling congress world tournament begins with a ceremony tonight and runs 87 days with a $49,568 prize. More than 7,000 bowlers are entered as favored teams begin their quest for gold on the alleys tomorrow. City officials will cap the opener with a brief ceremony.

Kansas City

Lions Horseshow Opens With Sold Out Tickets in Brookdale

The third annual Lions horseshow at Brookdale stables on the Thomasville road starts tonight with over $3,000 in prize money and a Pontiac to be won. Ten thousand tickets have sold. a capacity crowd is expected through Saturday. Local officials will present the prize, and a Lions representative will draw the winning ticket. Bill Wambsgan is noted for an earlier unassisted triple play with the Cleveland Indians in 1920.

South Lions Brookdale Stables Thomasville Road Lions Clubs of High Point Thomasville Oat Apo Ealio R.ehee Brookdale U. S D. S. Neill Lions Clubs Bill Wambsgan Cleveland Indians Brooklyn

Better Think Twice Before You Take A Practice Swing

Moody Weaver, a longtime golfer, fractured both legs when a practice swing with a borrowed golf wood shattered his left leg above the knee and his right leg below the knee. He was rushed to a Wichita Falls hospital where doctors performed an operation on the left leg.

Witchita Falls Tex Moody Weaver Weaver Co Li

Walter Hagan Wins 80 Dollars In Winter Golf Grands

Walter Hagan, hailed as golf's greatest pro, earned only 80 dollars in agricultural money during the winter of 1930. His modest winnings underscore a lean period for top players amid seasonal circuits.

Walter Hagan

Fights Last Night Report From Several Cities

In Akron Lee Savold 210 pounds boxed Pats terson Lindy Elliott 235 in Chicago Julio Jimenez 137% from Mexico City stopped Joey Mansro 141% in New York and Wichita Fritzie Zivic 147% stopped Joey Martinez in a K O.

Akron Lee Savold Patsterson Ayy Ont Lindy Eliott Chicago New York Julio Jimenez Mexico City Joey Mansro Wichita Kans Fritzie Zivic T.K.O Joey Martinez Juarez

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Lindsay Blanks By Bill Currie Galither RBI Barnes Rickard Hudson SII BBI A-—Childs Harris Lexington Ab Fiola Masten Kizzoner Philpott Ire Thomas Philadelphia A Thomasvillegers McCormick Mintzs Kogntz J. Grissom Staton W. Haney Everhart Smith Anderson Hemric Jones Harper Staton Pierson Jones Chamber Beasley Reece Silver Knit Steer Randieman Hermie Haney Patterson Sumner High Reynolds H.P. Weavers Greensboro Weaving Lexington Finch Field Oxford Freeman Bootmaker Brown Guildsman N. Main ST Wagger
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