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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1944

Page

7

Blundering Browns Lose In American Baseball News

St Louis Browns misplays and odd baseball quirks toppled the New York Yankees from first in the American League standings. Hank Borowy earned a 5-2 win for the Yankees as other teams split results. Pat Seerey sparked Cleveland in a 7-6 comeback over Boston while Chicago and Brooklyn won tight games.

New York Cincinnati Seward Heusser Brooklyn St. Louis Gregg Lanier Philadelphia Chicago Shanz Derringer Boston Pittsburgh Andrews Roe

Whirlies Lead In State Golf Match

Greensboro's Oree spearheaded by Santley with a low 18 holes at Emerywood. Gate City led with 342, followed by High Point 353 and Charlotte Central 357 as the field trundled into the final 18 holes at 9 this morning.

Greensboro Oree Santley North Carolina Emerywood Gate City High Point Homer Holton Bison Charlotte Central Durham Burlington R. J. Reynolds Winston-Salem Vautteville Iver

Boxing bouts set for summer in Chicago and New York

Lee Savold of Patterson New Jersey and Georgie Parks of Washington meet for a 10 round outdoor bout in Chicago this summer Promoter Jack Kearns says. Tami Mauriello, rated with Savold by the national boxing association, may fight the winner in a second outdoor match. Returns May 26 at Madison Square Garden feature Savold and Joe Baksi in a 10 round heavyweight clash Promoter Mike Jacobs said tickets go on sale. Beau Jack to report for army induction at Fort Benning Georgia later in May.

Chicago Lee Savold Patterson N. J Georgie Parks Washington, D. C Jack Kearns Tami Mauriello Savold National Boxing Association Kearns New York Madison Square Garden Paterson N. d Joe Baksi Kulpmont Mike Jacobs

Medalist to be awarded for lowest overall score

The winning team will be decided by the lowest composite score across the whole match. The individual with the lowest score will receive the medalist award.

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Major League Results And Tonight's Pitching Matches

Yesterday the American League saw New York beat Detroit five to seven while Cleveland defeated Boston and Chicago beat Philadelphia. Washington edged St Louis four to two. Tonight Detroit visits New York with Houser facing Zuber, Cleveland meets Moston Kennedy and Hughson, St Louis plays Washington, and Chicago travels to Philadelphia with Ross opposing Newsom.

New York Detroit Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Newhouser Ve. Zuber Moston Kennedy Hughson Caster Va. Wynn Ross Newsom

Baseball Matchups and Kitchen Storage Tips

Listed game pairings show multiple teams and pitchers with records. Also notes advise storing berries on fridge shelf without washing and using salt water plus soap to remove fish odors, and sterilizing dishes when someone is ill to prevent spread of colds and flu.

Pensive Seeks 50 50 Preakness After Derby Pace

Warren Wrights Pensive has a 50 50 shot to win the 54th Preakness at Pimlico with a seven horse field for a 50 000 added purse. Stymie joins as a notable entry with Hirsch Jacobs and Ben Jones based on prior Derby form. Weather favorable and a hoped crowd above 35000 accompany a potential record handle near 1.24 million dollars.

Pensive Churchill Downs Chicago Ben Jones Hirsch Jacobs Maryland Stymie New York Count Fleet Pimlico Victorian Alsab Diavolan Sontenow R. Bruce Livie Gay George D. Widener Gramps Image Stirp

Likely Field For 54th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico

Baltimore May 12 The likely field for tomorrow's 54th Preakness stakes at Pimlico features owners Warren Wright George D Widener Mrs Payne Whitney R Bruce Livie Mrs A J Abel A C Ernst and Mrs E D Jacobs with probable riders and odds.

Baltimore Pimlico Warren Wright George D. Widener Payne Whitney R. Bruce Livie A. J. Abel A. C. Ernst E. D. Jacobs

Championship Track Meet in Chapel Hill

North Carolina scholastic track championship meet set for tomorrow in Chapel Hill. Eight teams entered from Broughton High Raleigh Chapel Hill Curry Greensboro Central Charlotte Reynolds Winston-Salem High Point Durham Fayetteville.

Chapel Hill North Carolina Broughton High Raleigh Curry High Greensboro Central of Charlotte Reynolds Winston-Salem High Point Durham Fayetteville

Radio Program Schedule with War Time Adjustments

List of radio programs and time changes for Eastern and Central War Time. Includes serials, dramas, news, variety shows, and musical acts across CBS and NBC networks with corrections by networks too late to reflect.

Dick Tracy Archie Andrews Bill Nbe Dock Smith Cbs Jack Armstrong Chick Carter Farrell Midnight Mbs Basidc Quincy Howe America Lyo Murray Tim Healy Blu the Smoothies Jeri Sullavan Volney Hurd Lowell Thomas Henry J. Taylor Cbe Basic Tommy Dorsey Ebs Dixie Sabby Lewis His Kaltenborn Lucille Manners Mits Lalu Bates Meet Your Navy Great Lakes Blu Freedom of Abe Lyman Walts Abe Biu Gabriel Heatter Nick Carter Amos and Andy Nbe Moore Jimmy Durante Land Stowe Edric Foster Sally Sweetland

North Carolina Teams Split Baseball Actions at Camps

At Golds to North Carolina Seymour Johnson Field North Carolina 4 Seymour Johnson Field 2. At Camp Butner North Carolina Camp Butner 12 North Carolina State 10.

Golds N. C North Carolina Seymour Johnson Field Camp Butner State

Making Powdered Soap from Leftover Bars

Dry out scraps, then run through a food chopper to create powder. Use in the dishpan or washer as a practical way to use odds and ends of soap.

Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching

Listing of leading league players with top batting averages runs batted in doubles and triples for the National and American leagues. Names include Walker Medwick Etten Stephens Spence and Lanier with various teams.

Walker Brooklyn Medwick New York Adams Philadelphia Schultz

Durham Bans Weekend Beer and Wine Sales After 11:30 p.m.

Durham city council approved a ban on beer and wine sales from 11 30 p m Saturdays to 8 00 a m Mondays. The ordinance passed at the distributors request amid shortages.

Durham

Locals Top Whirlies In First Fling

Charlotte Central High defeats Burlington 10 to 5 in the western North Carolina class A baseball tourney opener at Gastonia. High Point wins 8 to 5 over Greensboro and meets Winston-Salem in today’s second round as Charlotte faces Gastonia.

Gastonia Charlotte High Point North Carolina Burlington Greensboro Central High Winston-Salem

Yesterday's Majors Stars by the Associated Press

Hal Trosky led White Sox with key plays including a 16th inning steal as Chicago beat Baltimore 4-2. Hank Borony sparked a Yankees stretch, Pat Geerey drove Cleveland’s offense in a 12-hit attack, Tommy Holmes and Connie Ryan homered and fueled Boston’s 14-hit day, Bill Hart provided a Dodgers edge, En Hanyzewski earned Cubs win ending Chicago’s 13-game skid, Steve Mesner drove in two for Reds in a 4-3 victory, and Washington stopped St Louis to take the lead in the American League standings.

Jack Joe McCarthy New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Brownies New Yorkers St. Louis Oan Iistee Washington Mickey Heafner Duke Sewell Joe Schultz Jack Kramer Hal Trosky Russ Christopher Philadelphia A's Chicago Mike Tresh Ralph Hodgin Cleveland Pat Seerey Indians Boston Pat Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs Ed Hanyzewski Philadelphia Phillies Bill Nicholson Martin Bill Hart Paul Maner Pepper Martin Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Dodger Steve Mesner White Sox Hank Borony Yankees Detroit Pat Geerey Homer Tommy Holmes Connie Ryan Braves Pirates Bill Hart Dodgers Cards Paul Waner En Hanyzewski Cubs Phils Reds Estel Crabtree Eddie Miller Cincinnati Mickey Haefner Senators

Tennis Tourney Opens Today in Winston-Salem

The state interscholastic tennis tournament began semi finals with seven of eight top seeds active. Bo Rodey Charlotte Milton Heath Chapel Hill and Tommy Snell Wilmington won their matches while fourth seed Harry Lee Brown Southern Pines fell to Ed Bally Winston-Salem. Doubles seeds Keesler Chapman Charlotte Scott Cash Winston-Salem Welbourne Williams Lexington and Mcallister Greeson Greensboro remained undefeated.

Winston-Salem Bo Roddey Charlotte Milton Heath Chapel Hill Tommy Snell Wilmington Harry Lee Brown Southern Pines Ed Bally Keesler and Chapman Scott and Cash Winston- Salem Welbourne and Williams Lexington Mcallister and Greeson Greensboro

Overseas sports roundup from Iceland and beyond

The Iceland report highlights the G.L. and boxing championships with Gudmundur Arason winning the heavyweight title over Kristojohn Thorarinsson at Andrews Memorial field house before about 2,000 spectators. Other notes include remarks from Gen. MacArthur about home runs, Maj. Kent Ryan’s letter from New Caledonia, and projections from Marines on pennant winners. England and Birmingham connections discuss returning soldiers and plans for doubleheaders in basketball, with Don Schiffer noting roster changes and Whitey Hilcher’s coaching.

Iceland Dave Zinkoff G.l-S Andrews Memorial Gudmundur Arason Kristojohn Thorarinsson Zink Douglas MacArthur Syracuse Chiefs MacArthur Stadium Chiefs New Caledonia Kent Ryan Detroit Lions Chicago Bears England Aleutians Texas Billy Good Rich Marines Brooklyn Marine Aviation Billy Dodgers Cardinals Yankees Senators Indians W. D. Gary Birmiham Ala Little Isle Garden Don Schiffer Whitey Hilcher Red's Hilcher

Gil Radcliff Remains Humorous Amid Filipino Capture

Former Penn State football star Gil Radcliff. While in a prison camp in the Philippines he kept his humor when writing a form postcard to a friend at State College. He signed off with the line Give my regards to all the kids from school and also all my creditors.

Gil Radcliff Penn State Philippines State College Gil

Boxing results from several cities show multiple KOs and decisions

Fights last night in Fall River New London Philadelphia Oklahoma City and St Louis feature several notable bouts. Verne Patterson knocked out Solomon Stewart Mickey Green outpointed by Al Bare boga Tony Gillo stopped Jack Hawks Johnny Clark defeated Stony Jackson Newton Smith outpointed Jimmy Hayden Lou Nova scored a KO over Don Bruyoillard Jimmy Elliott outpointed Deacon Logan Charley Riley stopped Ted Christie.

Fall River Mass Verne Patterson Chicago Solomon Stewart Augusta al Bareboga North Carver Oute Mickey Green Jimmy Hayden New York Oklahoma City Lou Nova California Don Bruyoillard Minneapolis ST. Louis Jimmy Elliott Baltimore Deacon Logan Charley Riley Louis Ted Christie

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