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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1947
Page
8
A Concord Weavers game at Finch Field features Billy Curry and Bills Currie misnames, swapping team rosters and sparking patron confusion. Umpires Fresh and an unnamed partner deliver inconsistent calls in a tense second inning, drawing criticism for fairness and accuracy.
Sheets singled home Hoover from third in the ninth, giving High Point a 4-3 win over Appalachian. A.S.T.C. led 3-2 entering the final frame as Rothrock stole second and scored on Hoover’s grounder error before Sheets delivered the decisive single. Both teams combined for 16 hits, with notable power from Hammonds, Myers, and Hope.
The piece argues minor league umpires are underpaid with class D pay barely covering living costs. It asserts seasoned officials should have family or financial responsibilities, and calls for higher North State league pay to attract reliable umpires who stand by their calls.
The writer argues umpires face greater risk after wars end as sports heat up and crowds grow hostile. Manager George Pratt of the Hi-Toms draws fans by challenging a near sighted Fresh, illustrating heated scenes in the North State league.
May 6 Baltimore report notes Jet Pilot may face tougher speed rivals if Pimlico rides fast. Eight Derby hopefuls entered Preakness with Maine Chance’s colt expected to contend on a fast track. Seeway Mityme Cornish Knight and King Bay listed as potential challengers if conditions allow speed.
Victorville California reports a new altitude record of 10 260 feet in a power glider claimed by Lee Voges a woman glider pilot She was instructed by William G Bregleb who held the previous record of 4 200 feet Also a note mentions that coffee came to America in 1607 via John Smith founder of Virginia.
Executors of Eugenia Millikan estate notify Guilford County creditors to present claims by May 6, 1948. Debtors should settle promptly. Dated May 6, 1947. Ruby Millikan Wilson 708 Commerce St High Point NC and Ralph Millikan Route 1 Jamestown NC serve as executors.
The PGA of America ended the Metz Corcoran feud after a three hour hearing. Ed Dudley said the two shook hands after a closed session. Corcoran becomes publicity director while a committee leads until a new tournament bureau manager is chosen.
In Finch Field action the High Point-Thomasville Dodgers fall 8-4 to the Concord Weavers. Ralph Fletcher yielded eight hits and three walks before being relieved, while Lammon pitched well in relief for Concord.
Rain washed out 48 games including the Giants Pirates Cubs series at the Polo Grounds and four Comiskey Park games. 120,000 fans were expected to attend the Giants sweep and Hank Greenberg debut in Pittsburgh. Cards and Yankees favored rainoffs while 14 clubs hoped to play today if weather allows.
May 6 Philadelphia report says Marty Marion and George Kurowski traded from St. Louis Cardinals to Chicago Cubs prompting fan calls. Cubs GM Jimmy Gallagher and Card owner Sam Breadon denied the deal calling it silly and senseless as rain delays halted scheduled games in Philadelphia.
Camden Mayor George E. Brunner urges Major League teams to play in Camden to avoid Philadelphia's one percent wage tax on visiting players. He asked the Athletics and Phillies to build a Camden stadium for the 1948 season to end tax inequity, while Philadelphia treasurer W. Frank Marshall confirms visiting players are taxed.
Trinity high School's Bulldogs run their season to 11 straight wins with a 19 to 2 rout of Liberty High yesterday afternoon. Hall blasted two home runs and accumulated six RBIs while Linthicum racked up five strikeouts on the mound.
In a City Recreation Department event Elm Street School defeated Oak Hill School 38 54. Elm Street girls also won their meet against the Oak Hillers 104 44.
At Sedgefield Inn on May 4 and 5 Mary Elizabeth Van Dyke of Greensboro won the Progressive Mixed Doubles with partner Larry Watts while Jake Steele of High Point placed second with Dorothy Davis and Leone Bell. Contenders included Gerri Archer Doris Hutchinson Ann Martindale Joe Southern Ed Davis and others.
A University of California psychologist reports that men select mates whose intelligence mirrors their own. The finding suggests alignment of cognitive ability influences long term compatibility and partner choice.
The article explains felt is produced from wool or hair by rolling beating and pressure without weaving, detailing the basic process and material inputs involved.
High Point Black Bison meet Salisbury Yesley Jackets under Finch Field lights tonight at 8. Bobby Rogers expected to start for Bison as locals open home games and travel to Greensboro for Friday night contest.
High Point College net squad earned its sixth straight intercollegiate win, defeating Lenoir Rhyne Bear 6-3 on local courts. Henry Maddux led Pre game workouts, Flemming and Lombardy staged a doubles comeback to beat Moser and Cartner, while singles winners included Henry, Lombardy, Gleasner, Tate, Linn, and others.
The Y industrial softball league opened yesterday with Jacobs beating Heritage 11 to 6 and Beckers defeating Hillcrest. Jacobs hit three home runs led by Ladwick, M. Chadwick, and Arnett. Fat Weaver earned Beckers first win and homered. Remaining games schedule Triangle versus H P Weaving at Heritage field and Myrtle Desk versus Tomlinson at Grimes School.
Ge and Tate defeated Horney and Cooper 9-7 6-3 while Young and Linn beat Horney and Cooper 7-5 7-5 in the listed sets.
The Board of Adjustments will meet at 1 30 p m Thursday May 8 1947 in the Fire Division chief's office to hear applications for building auto service stations by C P Vail Allred Kennedy Oll Company at specified downtown sites. Landowners B F Kearns J W Johnson Green light contingent on hearing.
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