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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1943
Page
7
Tennis drive for public park play and school clinics
New York May 25. A report from the U S Lawn Tennis Association promotes youth tennis through public park programs and high school coaching. Philadelphia leads with about ten public-school tennis clinics while about 1 500 high schools employ qualified coaches. The piece notes a shift from Newport days to broader access across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
Frelcombe Ward
Newport
Ward
Philadelphia
Tennis on Track for Peace-Time Season Despite Uncertainty
New York May 25. Tennis officials believe a season can proceed though wartime doubts persist. National championships at Forest Hills may be held if not conflicting with war needs. Reservations with West Side Tennis Club are under review after Army Navy DDT consultations. Equipment shortages subside as demand soars, with court gear remaining scarce. The national collegiate A A plans to proceed after a favorable entry survey, and major tournaments across Newport Rye Seabright and other clubs are tentatively on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forest Hills
Holcombe Ward
United States Lawn Tennis Association
West Side Tennis Club
Army
Navy
DDT
Washington
Samuel Ardy
A. G. Spalding and Co
A. A
Newport
R. L. Rye
N. Y
Southampton
Seabright
N. J
Accurate Toe Counts As One Touchdown Honors
Roger McClure of Glasgow West Virginia, three year Virginia Tech football regular and Gobblers captain, scored one college touchdown but ranked high in extra point accuracy. He made 44 of 51 conversions and kicked eight field goals. His 54 yard three pointer vs Virginia Military Institute in 1941 was the longest successful field goal that season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Roger McClure
Glasgow
W. Va
Virginia Tech
Tech
McClure
Ure
Virginia Military Institute
Boxing Results From Last Night Fight Cards
Philadelphia saw Henry Armstrong stop Maxie Shapiro at 140 rounds 7 in New York. Baltimore reports Yem Murray knocking out Alf Brown at 205 rounds 8 in South Norwalk. Holyoke lists Tommy Jessup stopping Bob Winters at 138 rounds 3 in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Maxie Shapiro
New York
Baltimore
Yem Q. Murray
South Norwalk
Conn
Alf
Big Boy Brown
Detroit
Holyoke
Mass
Tommy Jessup
Springfield
Bob Winters
Squash and Tennis Pioneers Clash as Stars Compete
Pierre Etchebaster, the pro court tennis champion, plays on even terms with Joe Lordi, boss of squash tennis, in a rare cross discipline comparison. Reds yet to win a Sunday game, while Bill McKenchnie enjoys a celebratory moment. The Norfork Virginian-Pilot guest star W. N. Cox comments on baseball’s up and down season. Soldiers of the 30th Division at Camp Blanding validate an officer’s boxing notes after officiating. Cloudbuster Varsity at North Carolina Navy Pre-Flight shows 53 wins 16 losses 1 tie in the year. De Monte preflight instructors showcase Ensign Cornelius Warmerdam’s pole vault attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Etchebaster
Joe Lordi
Reds
Bill McKenchnie
de Monte
Calif
Cornelius Warmerdam
Dutch
Tar Heels Capture Southern Conference Track Title Again
The UNC varsity track team captured the Southern Conference championship once more and won all dual meets except against the Naval Academy. The photo lists players and staff including co-captains Mike Mangum and Ern Bettent, with coach Bob Fetzer noted as absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Heels
University of North Carolina
Naval Academy
Dick Bedham
Edenton
Bill McKenkie
Winston-Salem
Ted Shultz
Norris
Tenn
Jim Kelly
Washington
Nun
Joe Corpening
Granite Falls
Mike Mangum
Rnett Bennett
Asheville
Bill Hal
Armstrong and Angott Likely to Meet Soon
Philadelphia May 25 Henry Armstrong renowned for 1000 punches and Cesena Angott who recently unretired may box in New York next month Promoter Mike Jacobs has Armstrong set for June 11 in a rematch with Beau Jack Angott's recent victory over Willie Pep positions him as a possible opponent after Armstrong defeated Maxie Shapiro in seven rounds in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry Armstrong
Cesena Angott
New York
Henry
George Moore
Armstrong
Maxie Shapiro
Convention Hall
Hammerin
Mike Jacobs
Beau Jack
Jack
Bob Montgomery
Angott
Willie Pep
Moore
Shapiro
Kaye
Los Angeles
Maxie
Mat Adgie
Adgie
Minor League Results Across Piedmont and Associations
Norfolk Lynchburg game postponed while Richmond Roanoke and Buffalo Rochester matches were also postponed. Portsmouth defeated Durham 4 to 1. International League Toronto beat Montreal 9 to 3. Southern Association Knoxville won 7 to 5 against New Orleans. all other games postponed due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk-Lynchburg
Richmond
Roanoke
Portsmouth
Durham
Toronto
Montreal
Newark
Jersey City
Buffalo-Rochester
Southern Association
Knoxville
New Orleans
Piedmont Lague
Lynchburg
Wee
Norfolk Teeneee
Syracuse
Newark Enee
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Minnea
Toledo
Cee
Enen
Columbus
Eeeene
Milwaukee
Eeeereses
Kansas City
Louisville
St Paul
Birmingham
Nashville
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Atlanta
Perenne
Memphis
Poor Showing Of Cubs And Reds Baffles Baseball Outlook
The major leagues resume with inter sectional play as the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds struggle in the cellar. Brooklyn and St Louis duel for first while Boston and Philadelphia test the West. Indians chase AL lead as Yankees falter on the road and Joe Gordon slumps after a poor World Series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Novikoff
Windy City
Chicago
Cubs
Philadelphia
Phillies
Newark
N. J
John Beer
Allie Stolz
Joe Louis
Allie
Philadelphia Record
Phour Phillies
Bill McKechnie
Dodgers
Reds
Boston
Johnny Vander Meer
Bucky Walters
Brooklyn
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Indians
Yankees
Joe Gordon
Vernon Stephens Pacing Hit Parade
In both leagues the current ball favors hitters as NL batting averages lead the AL. Vernon Stephens of the St. Louis Browns tops with .368 after knee injury sidelined him, with Pinky Higgins second. Bills McMenaman? Higgins is 10 points behind Stephens, while Stan Hack and Joe Medwick also high. NL has 54 home runs to AL’s 20 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imebabyio
Vernon Stephens
St. Louis Browns
Michael
Pinky) Higgins
Detroit Tigers
Bills Merman
Brooklyn Dodgers
Stan Hack
Chicago Cubs
Rip Radcliff
Detroit
Houtters
St. Louis
Higgins
White
Sicapasteta
Keller
New York
Clary
Washington
Bloodworth
Johnson
Spence
Major League Leaders From The Associated Press Summary
National League leaders include Herman of Brooklyn with a .356 batting average and Frey of Cincinnati at .355. Musial and Camilli lead runs with 22, while Herman and teammates top in RBIs and hits. Pitching leaders feature Alién of Brooklyn 3 0 and Higgins of Detroit 5 1. St. Louis and Pittsburgh players also post top marks in various categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH Pet
Merman
Brooklyn
Frey
Cincinnati
Musial
St. Louis
Chi
Bi Stephens
Higgins
Detroit
M Lindell
New York
Wakefield
Hackett
Cleveland
Moses
Chicago
White
Philadelphia
Mw Chartak
Meath
Radcliff
Detroit i
Associated Press
Herman
Camilli
Elliott
DiMaggio
Pittsburgh
Stanky
Hite
McCarthy
Boston
Russell
Ott
Maynard
Litwhiler
Murtaugh
Gustine
Alien
Newsom
Cap Anson An Idol Who Never Fell
Cap Anson, praised as the greatest hitter and captain of early baseball, shaped the game with integrity and independence. His 26-year major league average of .339, multiple 400+ seasons, and leadership of the White Stockings during six championships solidified his enduring idol status until his 1922 death in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA
Charles A. Comiskey
St. Louis Browns
American Association
Chicago White Stockings
Adrian Constantine Anson
Captain Anson
Cap Anson
Anson
Cap
Brotherhood Players’ League
Great
White Stockings
Giants
Billy Sunday
Brotherhood
Players’ League
Chicago
New York
Andrew Freedman
Basebal
Near Heroes And Villains In A Patchy No-Hit Season
Baseball has seen no complete games this season though near no hitters occur. Spud Chandler Ellis Clary and Dick Barrett are noted for one hitters while the Pirates struggle as Elbie Fletcher and Lon Warneke reach late-inning threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Lee Ross
Yankees
Chandler
Ellis Clary
Dick Bar
Warneke
Pirates
Spud Chandler Ellis Clary
Spud
the Senator
Yankee
Dick Barrett
DiMaggio
Elbie Fletcher
DiMag Barrett
Gio
Lon Fletcher
Harry Lowthem
New York Athletic Directors Meet to Tackle Issues
Directors from New York athletic programs will gather in late July to address a range of challenges facing schools and leagues. The meeting aims to coordinate policies, share solutions, and set common goals for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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