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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1949

Page

12

Hi-Toms poised for stretch run as North State league reshapes

Hi-Toms look strong with only a few weak spots as major teams shuffle rosters toward mid July. Pete Williams, the club’s top hitter, becomes a new father during a game while delivering three hits. Jim Gruzdis plans to start Walt Mathieson as a fresh arm option as relief for the schedule ahead. Gertie the Goose and her daughter entertain fans alongside the goose eggs scoreboard in Fitch Field as area teams chase a tougher stretch.

Hi-Toms Pete Williams Pete Olether Stork Finch Field Landis Williams Hiems Jim Gruzdis Walt Mathieson Hi- Toms Mathieson Jimmy Gertie Fitch Field Greensboro Pats Memorial Stadium Gate City

Softball Schedule Highlights Springfield Friends Nine Ahead

The Springfield Friends Sunday School softball team moved to the league lead by last week’s two wins. Four games are listed for Tuesday and four more for Thursday as the schedule remains active.

Legion High Point Greensboro Winston-Salem Onden Jamestown Asheboro King Yrd Springfield Friend

Ponder Triumphs in Derby Upset with Jones and Brooks

Ponder wins the Derby as Calumet’s Jones claims the crown a day after Public favorite Olympia led early. Brooks rides Ponder to a dramatic final stretch victory while Olympia finishes strong amid Arcaro’s bid for a fifth Derby triumph.

Thomasville Sports Highlight Vann Harrington Tops Hi-Toms

Thomasville’s Hi-Toms shortstop Vann Harrington 29-year-old veteran with 11 pro seasons, a chair city native, joined the Hi-Toms after stints with Durham Syracuse Toronto and Birmingham. He forms a strong double-play pair with Pete Williams and enjoys hunting fishing and a family life. Harrington is 5’9” 155 pounds with a strong throwing arm.

Thomasville Vann Harrington Harrington Chair City Thomasville High Durham Indianapolis Birminghan Syracuse Toronto L. L The Hi- Toms Jim Gruzdis Pete Williams Short Williams

Baseball score recap from major league games

Scores show Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 6 to 4 while New York led St Louis 9 to 1 Brooklyn defeated Chicago 10 to 4 Cincinnati beat Boston 4 to 2. The results reflect a busy schedule with multiple city matchups across the league.

Baseball matchups listed for Chicago New York St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston

The card outlines several pairings with pitchers and records: Chicago at New York Dubiel against Jansen, St Louis at Brooklyn Johnson against Hatten, Pittsburgh at Boston with Dickson and Chambers challenging Sain and Bickford, Cincinnati at Philadelphia with Vander Meer and Erantt facing Simmons and Roberts.

Chicago New York Dubiel Jansen St. Louis Brooklyn Johnson Hatten Pittsburgh Boston Dickson Chambers Sain Bickford Cincinnati Philadelphia Vander Meer Erantt Simmons Roberts

Capot wins as pace collapses in tense stretch duel

In a chaotic stretch duel the favorite faltered as Capot surged to the lead with Ponder and Palestinian closing. Old Rockport and Hart overtook the fading rivals in the final yards while Olympia dropped to fourth and the crowd saw a dramatic finish near the wire. Brooks sensed the moment and rode to victory as the long shot rallied.

Olympia Palestinian Capot Ponder Old Rockport Hart Brooks Onder Hin

MLB Scores Snapshot From Evening Games

Baseball scores list shows Cleveland 4 over Boston 3, Washington 6 over St. Louis 4, New York 8 over Chicago 1, Detroit 4 over Philadelphia 2.

Early NBA card featuring matchups and players

New York faces Detroit Byrne in a 1-0 game with Trucks at 4-9. Boston plays St. Louis with Dobson and Kinder against Papal and Garver. Washington meets Cleveland with Hudson and Scarborough opposing Benton and Bearden. Philadelphia at Chicago features Kellner and MecCahan against Gumpert and Judson.

New York Detroit Byrne Trucks Boston St. Louis Dobson Kinder Papal Garver Washington Cleveland Hudson Scarborough Benton Bearden Philadelphia Chicago Kellner MecCahan Gumpert Judson

Yesterday's High School Baseball Scores Report

Yesterday results show Hi-Toms 6 Salisbury 3 Concord 11 Lexington 8 Statesville 9 Mooresville 4 Rain affected Landis Hickory.

Hi-Toms Mooresville Hickory Statesville Salisbury Landis Concord Lexington Landis-Hickory

Freshmen Golfers Beat William and Mary Team 24 3

Wake Forest freshmen defeated the William and Mary Norfolk division linksmen 24 to 3 at Carolina Country Club. The result highlights an early meet victory for the Demon Deacons over a Virginia region opponent.

FROSH Raleigh Wake Forest William and Mar

North State box scores show Concord Lexington result and Statesville rout

Concord defeated Lexington 8 to 2 highlighted by Manton Torrez and Palumbo multiple RBIs and three base hits. In Statesville Mooresville topped 4 to 3 with Mauney homer and a strong pitching matchup, Foxworth charged with the loss as Smith fanned seven.

Roger Concord Vcersiece Lexington Talbert Shores Trexler Torrez LaBarde Ivester Mauton Glover Barnes Anderson Palumbo Zunna Manton Templeton Stewart Iveston Hill Fumigetti Concord

Hi-Toms Take Lead With 6-4 Win Over Salisbury

Rookie Ron Schuettenberg hurled a six inning gem and led the Hi-Toms past Salisbury Pirates 6-4 at Finch Field. Williams and Bolton drove in key runs as Schuettenberg set a Finch Field strikeout record with 12. The win places the Hi-Toms a half game ahead of the Moors while preparing for Sunday's 2:30 p.m. rematch with Concord Nats.

Enterprise Sports Salisbury Pirates Statesville Owls Mooresville Moors Hi-Toms Moors Ron Shuettenberg Pete Williams Hi- Toms Concord Nats Finch Field al Jarrett Jimmy Gruzdis Bob Mathieson Pirates Schuettenberg Salisbury Joe Racyko Racyko Chic Petters Ollie Wall Jack Bartholomew Petters Lou Owens Williams Cliff Bolton Wall Owens The

Locke Leads After Greenbrier Open Round Subpar 63

Bobby Locke shot seven under par 63 at the Greenbrier Open in White Sulphur Springs to move within one stroke of leader Cary Middlecoff after 54 holes. Middlecoff sits 11 under with 199, while Locke stands at 200 in a tight $10,000 event.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Bobby Locke Cary Middlecoff Middlecoff Locke Greenbrier Sammy Snead

Pickett Tops Amos Team 3-2 in Industrial League Game

Pickett defeated Amos 3 to 2 Saturday afternoon as Adams pitched a strong win with eight strikeouts and five walks. Gales of Pickett and Dickard of Amos led the hitting, with the game decided by a late rally in the final innings.

Pickett Amos Adams Gales Dickard Cerdit Fae

Brownsville Beats Rangers In Slugfest 10-8

Brownsville defeated the Thom asville Rangers 10 to 8 in a Texas Tri-County League game Saturday afternoon. George Howell earned the win while Alvin Cashatt and Jackie Sechrest led Brownsville’s offense. Score by innings shows Brownsville 004 200 31x and Rangers 010 020 320.

Brownsville Thomasville Rangers George Howell Alvin Cashatt Jackie Sechrest Brownsdale T’m's. Rangers Pning L.ging N. Blale

Syracuse Football Schedule Shifts With Two Ivy Updates

Northwestern and Boston University replace Dartmouth and Lafayette on the annual Syracuse football slate. The changes adjust opponents for the season with the two new entries joining the roster at midseason planning stage.

Northwestern Boston University Dartmouth Lafayette Syracuse

Melrose Edges Glenola in Wild Industrial Loop Contest

Melrose defeated Glenola 11 10 yesterday afternoon in a high scoring Industrial Loop game. Parrish relieved B Cecil and earned the win while collecting five hits in six trips including a double and triple. Newton led Glenola with two triples and a single.

Melrose Glenola Parrish B. Cecil Newton Rhe Melrose J. Cecil Knox Cagle McDonald

Appalachian Pounds Guilford In Eight Run Sixth

Appalachian's baseball team overwhelmed Guilford College with an eight run burst in the sixth inning and went on to win 12 to 8 in a North State conference game.

Boone Appalachian Guilford College

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