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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1955
Page
15
Finch Field drew 2 817 fans for Merchan ts Night and 25 cent entry underscoring calls to lower gate prices. Hi Toms contend for first with injuries and pitching depth shaping roster decisions as May promotions loom. Local stars Ed Cannon and Bob Phillips lead a team adjusting, while league rules bind ticket pricing.
Philadelphia report from state athletic commission says Harold Johnson was drugged before his nationally televised heavyweight fight with Julio Mederos. Gov. Leader suspended all professional boxing 90 days. Johnson remained hospitalized under police guard as investigators probe the incident.
Wes Santee world record holder headlines the 29th West Coast Relays in Fresno with a special four lap challenge against Len Simpson and Jim Hunt. The race is set for 1 10 p m on a fast track with Santee arriving for two days of workouts after his 4 00 53 American record at the Texas Relays last month.
Danville hosts the Hi Toms in a Carolina League clash as leaders Greensboro Patriots chase a tie for first. Jack Taylor starts for Danville while Leon Dansby and Woody Rich back the Hi Toms in a pivotal two game set following recent wins at Finch Field and strong pitching from Bill Blanton.
Danville hosts Winston-Salem as Blanton locks down mound work in a six run sixth inning. Finch Field promotion night draws 2 817 fans, with Ladies Night and High School Night upcoming to boost attendance and split ticket proceeds with area schools.
Harrington reached third base in high gear and scored after Hal Treinen’s long fly to right. Pachecho’s double sent Blanton to third, Phillips drew an intentional pass to fill the bases, and Robin elte walked to force Blanton home amid a pitching switch from Hal Woodeschick to Harry Wilson. More on page six.
The Purple White basketball game at Harrison Gym tonight marks the HPC windup of spring drills. Freshman through junior players compete as HC expects a large student turnout and aims to gauge next season's Panthers. Starters listed include Powell Crockett Bledsoe Crump Stanton Huegele Dixon Osborne Pharr.
Allen Jay’s Jaybirds defeated Trinity 8 to 2 behind five-hit pitching from righty Henry McPherson yesterday. Johnson led Allen Jay’s bats with two hits including a homer. The two clubs meet again tomorrow at Trinity.
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