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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1952
Page
10
Boston readers recall Eddie Mathews as a teenage foundling who joined a top Class D lineup at Finch Field in 1949 and quickly impressed with power hitting. His early struggles faded as he raised his average and homers, earning recognition as a future great hitter and a key figure in a pivotal Braves roster discussion.
Coach Leon Ellis's High Point High School baseball team meets Winston-Salem Hanes High at 4 p.m. on the local field for their final home game. Harold Blizeard will start for the Bison as they close the season with a Friday visit to Boyden School in Salisbury.
In Portland Oregon Harry Kid Matthews won a unanimous 10 round decision over Rex Layne of Lewiston Utah before 10600 fans. Matthews a 15 pounder six years older and the heavier man, dominated with a sharp left jab and combinations while Layne tired after the fourth round and was cut around the eye and lip.
Two teams advance in the Scotch Four some at Blair Park Municipal Golf Course yesterday afternoon. Charlie Sledge and Abe Palmer defeated Marvin Boggs and Wile Dense Gesaeia and mot Selene as a.
Boston defeats Detroit 3 2 in a night game while rain affected several fixtures. Today's slate includes Philadelphia at Detroit and Boston at Cleveland with other matches postponed by rain. tomorrow Hi-Toms visit Mooresville and Salisbury hosts Lexington as Elkin plays Statesville.
The American Legion Juniors announce the first practice for eligible boys aged 14 as of January 1. Players from High Point, Frinty, Thomasville areas may attend with parent proof of birth dates. The initial game is set for June 4.
The United Association announced the Open field for this year with about 100 entries. Entries closed at mid Sunday and will be re checked nationwide. From a large pool only 162 players will tee off in the first round at Northwood Club Dallas Texas June 12. Past winners and high scorers headline the berths while 133 places remain to be filled from 1 671 entrants.
Hi-Toms and Athletics were rained out along with all North Carolina State League clubs at Lexington. Statesville Giants face Rocots at Salisbury while Mooresville travels to Elkin. Zonner and Thomas expected to start for Hi-Toms in upcoming games as Renzi and Liprando debut assist. Dale Hall guides UNH basketball to a school record in his first year as coach.
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