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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1946

Page

3

Bison Close Season at Thomasville as Dodgers Bow to Pointers

Jake Pitter returns to town praising the Dodgers farm team in Thomasville. He cites rookies Walter Fiala Ralph Giansanti and Ernest Lucas as bright prospects, noting Fiala’s bat and fielding, Lucas’s hits and defense, and predicting strong infield double plays with the Lakas–Fiala duo.

Bison Thomasville Bulldogs Jake North State Dodgers Walter Fiala Walter Pitter Fiala Ralph Giansanti Dynamo Ernest Lucas Giansanti Lucas Thomasville Lakas-Fiala Evers Dodger

Leonard Leaves Dodgers for Thomasville in Military Draft

Junior Leonard, the Dodgers outfielder and key contributor last season, will be terminated from the club as he enters the draft for military service. Dodgers add new outfielders while Leonard’s replacement depth grows and the Thomasville native shows diminished hitting this year.

Junior Leonard Thomasville Dodger Dodgers Leonard

Tommies Seek Crowd Support to Boost First Division Bid

The Tommies are described as young and slow to start but capable of improvement. The fastest path to the first division is for fans to attend games and provide backing from the stands.

Indians Blank Dodgers 2-0 In North State League Tilt

Lexington Indians beat the Thomasville Dodgers 2-0 as rain halted the twin bill after the first game. Torrence held Thomasville to two hits while Munsinger allowed three, and Mooresville’s 5-1 win over Landis was the only other league game completed amid rain.

Enterprise Thomasville Lexington Indians Thomasville Dodgers Torrence Dodgers Mike Munsingo Comcee Dodge Sed Theville Moors Mooresville Landis

Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities

In New York Tami Mauriello stopped Bruce Woodcock in five rounds at 198 pounds. In Jacksonville Danny Kapilon outpointed Munzio Ferraro in ten. Montreal saw Dave Castilloux prevail over Gus Mell in ten. Bobby Jones defeated Joe O Connell by knockout in Baltimore.

New York Tami Mauriello Bruce Woodcock England Jacksonville Danny Kapilon Munzio Ferraro Milwaukee Montreal Dave Castilloux Gus “Pell” Mell Philadelphia Bobby Jones Fantic City T.K.O Joe O'Connell Baltimore

McDonald Bids Fond Farewell In Bison Baseball Curtain Call

In a tight finish the High Point Bisons beat Thomasville 2 1 as Jack Hinkle spun a strong nine innings and Curtis McDonald played his last game for the Bison. Leon Jones led Thomasville with two doubles and a single, while Rod Wells delivered the decisive sacrifice in the fourth inning.

Bill Campbell Black Bison Baseballers Bisons Thomasville Jack Hinkle Hinkle Leon Jones Rodney Wells Innin Hinkle Russell Jones Sink Nelvin Cooper Thomsville Adams Curtis McDonald Bison Abrha Melachib

Radio Program Schedule Adjusts for Time Changes

The listing outlines daytime and evening radio segments with corrections by networks too late for changes. It notes daylight saving adjustments and provides show times, titles, and network references across CBS ABC and local program titles and host names.

Woodcock Suffers First U S Ring Loss In Debut

New York May 18 Bruce Woodcock lost his U S ring debut by knockout in the fifth round to Tamiree Mapriello before 13 479 at Madison Square Garden. Woodcock fought back and was knocked down for the only time after a late cross, ending at 2 16.

New York Bruce Woodcock Bruce Fat Boy Madison Garden Doncaster Mauriello Woodcock Empire London Freddie Mills Gus Lesner Garden “Gang Tami Mapriello Bronx

Football Relief Amid Draft Pause One Inductee Ordered

New York May 18 The college grid scene shifts with Truman’s draft halt. Oklahoma A&M star Robert Fenimore, previously 4F for knee injuries, is ordered to report for induction May 20 at Woodward. Alabama find Harry Gilmer rejected due to ulcers. Gen Baylis notes diet needs may complicate service.

New York Truman Robert Fenimore Oklahoma A & M Woodward Oklo Fenimore Harry Gilmer Alabama James E. Baylis

Yesterday's Stars shine in MLB openers and wins

Tommy Holmes drove in two runs with two doubles and scored once as the Braves beat the Cardinals 4-1. Andy Seminick delivered a homer and two doubles with three RBIs in the Phillies 4-2 win over the Reds. Pete Reiser led the Dodgers with three hits including an inside the park homer in a 16-6 rout of the Pirates. Virgil Trucks allowed eight safeties as the Tigers beat the Athletics 3-1. Charlie Keller hit a two run homer for the Yankees in a 4-2 victory over the White Sox. Bob Feller struck out 14 in a 3-0 Indians win over the Nationals. Jerry Priddy added three RBIs in a 9-4 Nationals win in the second game.

Tommy Holmes Braves Cards Andy Seminick Phillies Reds Pete Reiser Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Virgil Trucks Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Charlie Keller Yankees Yanks Chicago White Sox Bobby Feller Indians Jerry Priddy Senators Feller Nats Priddy Joe Krakauskas Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Boston Johnny Sain St. Louis Redbirds Sain Holmes Randy Gumpert Yor Yankees Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Irv Hall Detroit Philadelphia Phils Cincinnati

Panther Golfers Finish Second In Triangle Meet

High Point college led by George Case finished second in a three team Raleigh golf meet at Raleigh Country Club. NC State topped the field with 20 points, High Point had 8 1/2, Wake Forest 7. Robert Turnbull of Wake Forest shot 66, Case carded 69. Proved reserves is defined as oil discovered underground that is partly developed but stored underground.

Enterprise Raleigh High Point College George Case Cantercay Raleigh Country Club Panthers Wake Forest North Carolina State State High Point Robert Turnbull Case

Feller Threatens Record With Record Strikeout Pace

Cleveland ace Bob Feller, on pace to smash the AL single season strikeout mark, struck out 14 Nationals to lift his total to 85 in 71 innings as the Indians won 3 0 in the opener of a doubleheader. With 127 games left, his 10 strikeouts per game could reach 431, surpassing the 353 record.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Rube Waddell Philadelphia Athletics Big Ed Walsh Walter Johnson Smoky Joe Wood Cy Young Christy Mathewson Lefty Grove Dazzy Vance Jaye Dean Johnson Feller van Meter Iowa Indians Washington Tribe Bobamas Charles (Hoss) Radbourne Shes Providence

Boston Sunday Ball Law Is Revised

Boston Governor Maurice J Tobin signs a bill ending Sunday baseball after 6 30 p m under the old law The new law takes effect immediately The change allows tomorrow s Braves Cubs doubleheader to be halted only by darkness or bad weather

Boston Maurice J. Tobin Boston Braves Chicago Cubs

Baseball Standings and Today’s Schedule Highlights

Yesterday’s National League results show Brooklyn 16 over Pittsburgh 6 and St. Louis 1 over Philadelphia 4. American League games include New York 4 over Chicago 2 and Detroit 3 over Philadelphia 1. Today’s schedule features Chicago at New York and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn with several NL and AL matchups.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington Cincinnat Esess Cceesdd Hom Neer York Detroit Ocobsencke

North State League results with postponed games

Mooresville beat Landis 5 to 1 and Lexington defeated Thomasville 2 to 0 in the first game. The second games and several others were postponed by rain including Lexington at Thomasville Hickory at Statesville and Salisbury at Concord with two games delayed.

N.C Hickory Concord Loninqion Landis Statesville Salisbury Mooresville Lexington Thomasville

Duke Favored In Track Meet Finals At Chapel Hill

Duke University held favored status as Southern Conference teams contested the finals of the 22nd annual track meet in Chapel Hill. The Blue Devils had 18 men advance from trial heats, while North Carolina qualified 14. Maryland, UNC State and Virginia Military also competed for titles.

Babe Ruth Bets On Tampico In Mexican League Game

In Mexico City on May 18 Babe Ruth watched his first Mexican league game and placed a $1 bet on Tampico against Vera Cruz. Tampico won 74. Pasquel, owner of Tampico and league president, handed Ruth a five peso note worth about $1. Ruth’s peak salary of $80,000 a year is noted as unmatched in baseball.

Mexico City Babe Ruth Jorgeco Pasquel Tampico Vera Cruz Ruth

VFW Rolls To 16 8 Baseball Win Over Silver Knit

Randall Johnson opened with a four ply single as VFW gathered 15 hits for a 16 8 victory over Silver Knit. Jim Saunders fueled the offense with two doubles and a home run while Staton led Silver Knit with two doubles and a homer. Sherrill earned the win, Smith took the loss, and the game lasted 1 50.

Randall Johnson Veterans of Foreign Wars Er Knit Johnson Jim Saunders Staton VFW Carolina Container College Hedrick Auman Setzer Patterson Pugh Saunders Silver Knit Sherrill Smith Station Lpton

Patton McNair in Winston Golf Finals

Billy Joe Patton of Morgan ton faces Jimmy McNair of n. S. C. in the 36 hole Carolinas Golf Association amateur championship final at Forsyth Country Club. Patton reached the final by beating Harold Hall 3 and 2. McNair defeated Charlie Dudley 6 and 5 in the semi finals.

Winston-Salem Billy Joe Patton Morganton Jimmy McNair Forsyth Country Club Patton Harold Hall Columbia S. C McNair Charlie Dudley Greenville

Collegiate entries fail to qualify in regional meet

Six teams from South Carolina, four from William and Mary, three from Clemson and George Washington, and one each from Wake Forest and Washington and Lee failed to qualify in the regional competition.

Catawba Tops High Point In Opening North State Tilt

Catawba senior 6 1 victory over High Point as early 4-0 rally sets pace. Lisk Georgiana and Hammond pace offense while High Point errors doom chances. Green wins, Painter takes loss in 1:57 game at Elon venue with 9-7 runners left on base.

Catawbba High Point Purple Panthers Lenoir-Rhyne North State Catawba Collegians Panthers Dorton Lyerly Almond Jack Hamsmonds Lisk Toney Georgiana Bill Green High Point Nine Mee Elon Elon Dave Pulliam Richardson Georgiana Hammond Rothrock Upton Painter Poole Green Doby Greene

Major League Leaders Snapshot in Busy Season Card

Major league leaders listed by team and stat including Walker of Brooklyn batting .384 with 22 runs isole. Musial of St Louis with 36 hits 10 doubles and 3 triples. Mize of New York with 7 home runs. Reiser Brooklyn 9 stolen bases. Lanier St Louis 5-0-1 with 1.000 era. Ohio tops nation with 27 of largest Home Owners Loan Corp affiliates. Ne tre 19 and California with

Walker Brooklyn Reiser Holmes Boston Musial St. Louis Lodigiani Orteoma Pesky Doerr Bobtén Greenberg Detroit Spence Washington Keller New York DiMaggio Rizzuto Case Cleveland Harris Ohio Home Owners Loan Corp Netre California

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