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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1945

Page

5

Tommies Triumph 11 7 At Lexington In Golf Title Contests

Thomasville Tommies slugged to an 11 7 win over Lexington to claim the state golf title. Edward Mitchell led a foursome title bid with strong hitting and steady pitching by Ray Moring and Red Kaiser kept Lexington in check as Iford struggled on the mound. Approximately 800 fans watched the action in Thomasville as the chair city secured the inaugural championship.

Tommies Lexington Reynolds High Foursome Fred Leonard Thomasville Tommies Thomasville Jimmy Mays Ray Moring Truitt Kaiser Iford Invaders Y" Cheek

Box Score Summary From Local Baseball Game

Box score details show Mayden batting for Cheek in the ninth and various players across Lexington and opponents. Key actions include Moring RBI, Carrick and Forbes homer notes, and pitching lines for Truett and Alford. WP credited to Moring, LP to Alford and Ridenhour, with 2 hours 40 minutes total.

Owaceee Mayden Cheek Giberts bPorbes Moring Leonard May Beck Monty Carrick Alford Turner Forbes Setzier Bob Truett Kiser H-—ord

Two Clubs Open Four Game Series With Evening Start

The teams begin a four game set with a 6 30 p m first pitch as Kaiser weighs pitcher plans for the twin bill. Thomasville hosts Statesville Monday night with a solid drive to right field and a hot at plate. Ed Marshall, pleased with the crowd despite the cold, notes Doak Finch and the proxy like the hustle of the Tigers as fans shiver through the chilly stands.

Kaiser Sollay Tommies Statesville

Leafs Rally To Top With 6 3 Victory Over Pats

The Danville Leafs snapped a string of three losses by defeating Greensboro Patriots 6 to 3 to regain sole possession of first place. Durham Bulls rallied to beat Leaksville 5 to 4 in 11 innings, with Eddie Ball scoring the winning run, and Triplets fell to Durham to drop to second.

Raleigh Danville Leafs Greensboro Patriots Leaksville Durham Bulls Leafs Danville Brandis Winston-Salem Capitals Martinsville Durham Burlington High Point High School Carl Howerton Bison Crew Greensvoro High Point Speeny Reid Abia Thomas Gene Sharpe Cooper Abie Inomas Cmns Nigaront Coacu Song Suneons Wate City Ine Cail Pia

Tommies Tie Stays Even as Hickory Keeps Unbeaten

The Virginian pitched well and avoided a serious injury. Ed Dorsett was hit by a pitch and forced to retire early, with Turner finishing. Thomasville fans presented Kaiser a floral horseshoe before the game, a charm that did not prove unlucky as Hickory struck first but Tommies earned a 1-1 stand split, keeping Hickory undefeated in two games.

Ed Dorsett Thomasville Moring Turner Kaiser Hickory Club Jack Handap St. Louis Brooklyn Southpaws Billy Southworth Marty Marion Schoenderenst New York Giants Brooks Dodgers Giants

Col. Matt Winn To Announce Derby Date Tonight

Col. Matt Winn released the nomination list for the 71st Kentucky Derby and said he would announce the official date tonight. One hundred fifty five three year old thoroughbreds were nominated, the largest since 1929, with May 5 and June 2 or June 9 targeted. More horses may enter than usual as racing resumes after the wartime ban.

Louisville Matt Winn Churchill Downs Europe Clyde van Dusen Pensive

Radio Schedule Corrections and Evening Program Lineup

A detailed radio timetable lists hour by hour programs, music, talks, and dramas across multiple networks with notes on time shifts and late corrections. The schedule covers 2:00 to 11:00 PM with concerts, variety shows, news, quizzes, and special features, highlighting Duke Ellington, Arthur Fate, and other performers.

Chi—nbe Uf Cus Theodora Lynch Blu Seria Rice Npc Cbs Orchestras of Nation Nl Cps Paul Lavalle Halloran Fitegeralds Heir Pblu Builders of Victory Cos Nbdc Washington & Overseas Hodges Vance Nbe the Gioods Duke Eliington Sparta Joan Vandercook Lance Tin Pan Alley Army Wings Harry Marble Vladimir Brenner Bdin Montezsuma Harry Wismer Wbde Edward Tumlinson Hawaii U.S.A Britain Leland Stowe Oh Lewis South America Dbda Great Lakes Arthur Fate East Ben Kay Lionel Barrymore Plu Frank Singiser Mds-East FBA Boston Symphony Dean Goldkette Mbs Judy Canova Andy Russell Hollywood Chicago Theater of the Air Mhe Ai Pearce Old Opry Nroe

Greensboro Wins to Earn Shot at Title in Carolina League

Greensboro beats High Point to gain another chance at the crown. Wes Ferrer, former major league pitcher, is released as Greensboro manager and advised to retire from baseball for farm classification. Charles Burgess, 30, veteran, takes over as Greensboro manager.

Greensboro High Point Wes Ferrer Charles Burgess Utica

Largest Opening Day Crowd Set for Narragansett Park Racing

Narragansett Park in Pawtucket Rhode Island expects the largest opening day crowd in New England horse racing history as a 25 day meet opens with about 1 000 horses and nine events. The $3 000 inaugural feature drew 25 entries in two divisions while a second race offers a mile and 70 yards for a $2 500 purse.

Bili King Joe Tucci Florida Lottie Woolf Ray Metcalf Castleman Sam Garfield

Wilson Still Leads League Batting as Season Ends

Jim Wilson of the Red Terrors holds the league batting lead with a .442 average over 11 games as Raleigh field pesters toward season end. Duke’s George Clark, at .636 in three games, presses the threat while Duke, Carolina, and Pre-Flight race to finish June 13 in a hot, shaping chase for the crown.

Jim Wilson Red Terrors State Wolfpack Duke Durham Raleigh Wilson Carolina George Clark Duke Keystoner oes Abi_ Pet Rouseberger Clark Brunwasser Hancock Brassington Car DeRogatis Braswell Elger Ceve Hughes Forrest Aer Talcott Eena Seni Wood Seeerre Chancelor BSF Ravis George Little Bryan Renee Shaughnessy Mullen Pasavee Evans Eeveseastes Haynes Christopher Nicholas Rivavlenteshecuave Philadelphia A Smith Chicago Chappell Seeeweer Ragtihe Seeves Ed Lopat Midesa Ykoss Ene Sas Chicago Cubs Richkus Inak Wyse Phillies Pickett Charley Colonis Lusseck Eee Eeseweesereset Sproul Vince Gsdill DiMaggio Roundenbush Pete Fox Lloyd Christopher Gilreath Serene Eaeeeerere Kreidler Rex Cecil Boston Red Sox

Dodgers Stay Hot as Streak Hits Six in Major League Play

Brooklyn’s pitching, led by Tom Sears and Vic Lombardi, drives a six game surge as the Dodgers chase leaders. Bill Hart belts his first major league homer while Eddie Stanky breaks a fielding streak, and Phil Weintraub powers the Giants past the Reds.

Brooklyn Burns Branch Rickey Leo Durocher Durocher Tom Sears San Francisco Dodger Giants Phils Cardinals Vic Lombardi Bill Hart Ted Wilks the Brooks Eddie Stanky Johnny Rucker Frank Dasso Cincinnati Phil Weintraub Ne Giants Van New York Yankees Detroit Hank Borowy Hal Newhouser Yanks Stainback Elant Fate Veanve

Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games Across Leagues

Results from the American League show Philadelphia defeating Chicago 5-2 and New York beating Detroit 7-3 among others. National League highlights include Brooklyn 7 St Louis 0 and New York 4 Cincinnati 3 with several late games and upcoming matchups listed. Minor leagues and regional circuits report varied scores and slated games across multiple cities today.

Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Walters Gregg Donnelly Voiselle Pittsburgh Strincevich Barrett Passeau Boston Javery PUP Detroit Reese Paladelphia Strete Carolina League Danville Leaksville Durham Burlington Aartineville State League L. Pet Dickory Sop ORO Velington Concord Pee Mooresville Landis Thomasville Salisbury Reed Statesville

Buddy Harris Medalist As Reynolds Wins State Golf Title

Buddy Harris of Charlotte earned medalist honors with a 153 total after rounds of 78 and 75 as Reynolds defeated Greensboro and Charlotte for the state championship. Jack Brantley top scored day one with 74, while Salisbury and Fayetteville fielded notable efforts and Durham entered late to reach fourth.

R. J. Reynolds Winston Salem Greensboro High Charlotte Greensboro Reynolds Durham High High Point Fayetteville Burlington Salisbury Reidsville Buddy Harris Jack Brantley Tom Rainey He Hame Jim Cowan Dick Tiddy Harmon Brownlow Aaron Rice Sonny Ham Bailey Glenn Oliver Sapp Jerry Green Ben Vernon Jennings Agner Durham Hank Millican Rodney McKnight Geo. Crumbley Edward Barnes Pets Hays

Baseball leaders from the CEPT SIZ 73 league

The CEPT SIZ 73 leaders include Batting Cuccinello of Chicago with a .380 average and Stephens of St. Louis. pitching led by Borony of New York at 5-0 and Benton of Detroit at 4-0. Runs, RBIs, hits, and other stats are listed for top players from New York, Washington, St. Louis, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

Washington Haefmer Chicago Kaynes Boston Perries Detroit Benton New York Dubiel Cleveland Gromek Philadelphia Knerr St. Louis Jakucki Cuccinello Stephens Stirnweiss Case Derry Etten Binks Moses Carnett Siebert Byrnes Myatt Borony

Baseball Leaders Highlight 1940s Era Stars and Teams

Batting leaders feature Oliio Brooklyn Holmes Boston with high averages. Ott New York Weintraub New York Holmes Boston top run scorers. Rucker Kurowski Reyes Walker Hack Gustine lead in hits doubles triples. Ott Weintraub Lombardi homeruns. Stolen bases soar for McCormick Barrett. Voiselle Feldman NY notch 4 0 in pitching.

Oliio Brooklyn Holmes Boston Ott New York Weintraub Rucker Kurowski St. Louis Nieman Walker Reyes Hack Chicago Gustine Pittsburgh

Notable Baseball Tie Ends Scoreless After Ten in Rally

Cleveland routed 8 to 4 in one game while St. Louis and Washington played to a 1 all tie after ten innings, aiding the Senators travel to Chicago. Tex Shirley and Roger Wolff each yielded eight hits in the rough action.

Drub Cleveland St. Louis Washington Senators Chicago Tex Shirley Roger Wolff

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