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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1945

Page

5

Dodgers Beat Landis 14-5 as Bournot Wins

Lefty Bournot earned the win for the Dodgers while Landis pushed runs early. Leonard led with two hits and a run batted in, as Tommies collected 13 hits. Dorsett backstopped the Dodgers in his first start since injury, solid in the field with no errors. Landis pitcher Kaiser took the loss as Landis offense managed late runs. Thomasville set to face Lexington at Finch in their next series opener.

Imenville Landis Lefty Bournot Red” Kaiser Leonard Sngle Tommies Dorsett Dodgers Rainey Thomasville Lexington Finch ABRHA Dilling Bournot Wile Cross Holt RBI Turner Lin- Leonard Forbes Monty L. Crossider L. Cross Leon Daugherty Bishop

Sluggers and boxers post wins in diverse cities

Boxing results from New York to Spokane show Rocky Gaziano and others scoring knockouts or decisions. Boxers include Davis in Brooklyn, Esparza in Mexico City, Fontaine in Milwaukee, and Mara in Boston, with multiple fights across Providence Rochester Philadelphia Minneapolis San Francisco and Spokane.

New York Rocky Gaziano Bummy) Davis Brooklyn Nova Esparza Mexico City Lew Hanbury Washington Milwaukee Juste Fontaine Maxie Shapiro Billy Vrier Detroit Billy Parsons Chicago Rochester N. Y Bobby Lakin Bobby Cpaus Buffalo al Doyle Garfield N. J Joe Miller Philadelphia Paul Febbo Tony Cocco Talbert Anderson Chester Willie Weasle Minneapolis Jackie Graves Austin Minn Tony Oliviera San Francisco Ray Spurlock Kansas City Joe Evand Sioux Falls D. Drew Bobby Zander Los Angeles TKO al Ware Oakland Charley O'Kelly Vallejo O'Neill Spokane Wash Frankie Wimbel Paul Peters Drew

Minor Leagues Complete List of Proposals

A six man minor league committee finished a draft of 20 proposals for a new major minor league pact and informed Will Harridge Ford Frick and the American League. A joint majors action after July 4 could set a huddie for approval. If no compromise, minors go their own way after January 12 1946.

New York Will Harridge Ford Frick William G. Bramham National Association of Minor Leagues Buffalo

Crosby and Hope Lead Charity Golf Match in Chicago

In Chicago on May 26 the charity match featured Bing Crosby and Bob Hope paired with professional players. The event at Tam O Shanter country club drew a large crowd and aimed to raise more than $20,000 for the PGA fund supporting wounded veterans.

Cago gBingy Rol Hope Chicago Chick Evans Hope Jim Hines PGA Tamter Country Club PGA Golfing Fund Hoswar

America Giants Open 59th Baseball Year at Comiskey Park

The America Giants, oldest Negro league team, begin their 59th season tomorrow by hosting the Kansas City Monarchs at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The White Sox, of the American League, joined the scene 14 years after the Giants.

Cago America Giants Kansas

Sedgefield Kennel Club to Hold Sunday Event

The High t-Sedgefield Kennel Club plans a sanctioned match Sunday afternoon at 4 at A. E. Nelson property at the corner of Rotary and Thut streets. Members staying for a picnic lunch are asked to bring one.

Hight-Sedgefield Kennel Club A. E. Nelson Rotary Thut Streets

Giants stay on top with 17 games over .500

The New York Giants won 5-2 at Cincinnati as Ernie Lombardi again hit safely leading the offense. Harry Feldman earned the decision while Gee Walker homered for the Reds. Louisville Cardinals and other league games filled the slate with Burkhardt, Roe, and Wyse contributing strong efforts.

Yankees edge Phillies as Stirnweiss delivers eighth inning triple

George Stirnweiss lifted the Yankees to a 5-4 lead with a game winning triple in the eighth inning. Nelson Potter shut out Boston 5-0 on eight hits. Harry Feldman earned his fifth decision by defeating Cincinnati 4-2. Stan Hack ended his slump with four hits including two triples in Chicago 4-3 over Philadelphia. Jack Saltzgaver sparked Pittsburgh to a 5-3 win over Atlanta with two singles and a double. Paul Richards drove in Jimmy Outlaw in the ninth for Detroit to beat Philadelphia A's 21-1. Al Smith allowed three singles in a 4-0 win over Washington for his first decision. Ray Sanders hit a three run homer in the fourth as St. Louis beat Brooklyn 9-7.

Jack Thot New York Giants Polo Grounds Giants Ernie Lombardi Manhattan Danny Gardella Phil Weintraub Lombardi Harry Feldman Cincinnti Feldman Reds Gee Walker Ken Burkhardt Cardinals Brooklyn Tom Sears Blix Bonnelly Dodgers St. Louis Ray ‘Anders Curt Davis Preacher Roe Pittsbrugh Pirates Boston Pittsburgh Frankie Frisch Hank Wyse Chicago Cub Philadelphia Stan Hack Bruins New York Yankees Chicago White Sox George Stirnweiss al Gettel Jefry Frank Papish Detroit Chicago Stubby Overmire Bobo’ Newsom Tigers Paul Richard Nelson Potter St. Louis Browns Lefty A. Smith Cleveland Washington Marino Pieretti Yankees New York Browns Cincinnati Cubs Phillies Jack Saltzgaver Pirates Braves Paul Richards Jimmy Outlaw Philadelphia A's al Smith Indians Ray Sanders

Joe Louis Eyes Postwar Title Fight With Conn

St Sgt Joe Louis says his postwar goal is a championship bout with Billy Conn. He notes the army is his manager for now and he must wait until the war ends. Louis, refereeing in a U S Army Air Force Alaska boxing tournament, recalls Conn giving the toughest fight of his career.

Edmonton Alta Joe Louis Billy Conn Army U. S. Army Air Force Alaska Conn

Edison Early Years as Newsboy Sparks Inventions

The note recalls Thomas Edison while a Milan Ohio newsboy experimenting with electrical and mechanical devices, foreshadowing a career of innovation and invention.

Thomas Edison Milan

Graziano Wins Over Al Davis to Earn Cochrane Bout

Rocky Graziano defeated Al Davis in a fourth round technical knockout at Madison Square Garden to earn a non title bout against Freddie Cochrane on June 29. Davis was floored after the bell ending the third, and referee Susskind stopped the bout as Davis stood shaken in his corner.

New York Rocky Graziano Freddie “Red” Cochrane Brooklyn al “Bummy Davis Madison Sqnate Garden Graziano Bummy Garden Arthur Young Otto) Susskind Susskind Susskins Mnade Bummy Rocky Johnny Atell Sonin New Yorker

High Point Loses Golf Meet to Greensboro 21 6

Greensboro teams swept inter city golf results at Blair Park. high point conceded all matches as Greensboro won 21 6 with no defeats. Gerring plans a June 27 match at Sedgefield and a September return with Greensboro.

Greensboro Gerring Blair Park Sedgefield

Washington State Cougars Baseball Flys to Idaho and Home

The Washington State college baseball team traveled 1 400 miles to play 434 innings. On their first trip by army plane to Mountain Home Idaho May 8 the Cougars squeezed in four innings between a V E Day celebration and darkness. Their second contest was rained out after a half inning and they flew 350 miles back.

Pullman Wash Washington State College Mountain Home Idaho Army Air Base Cougars

State college hosts state track and other sports events

State College PA reports it costs about 2000 dollars yearly to stage state championship high school athletic tournaments attracting 500 participants. Colleges cover operations while teams pay travel. The piece notes boxing may join PASA program and mentions boxing, racing, and Navy sports connections including Cal Jackson Foster and Lt Sperber.

State College Penn State College Leo The Nittany Lion Howell Pennsylvania

Strictly From Hunger War Hero Hess Plans Return

Lt. Clair Hess a former Penn State wrestler who fought in Europe after Bastogne described his hunger during service. He said meals were lavish and he was fed up with banquets terms and looks forward to returning to combat with K rations.

Clair Hess Penn State Europe Bastogne Hess

Le coup du Mort for Cards

A playful line mocks Mort Cooper sale impact on the St Louis Cardinals with a Parisian twist reflecting fan chatter about the move.

Philadelphia Record Red Smith Mort Cooper St. Looey

Branch Rickey Eyes Prep Football Postwar Coaching

Branch Rickey discussed coaching possibilities with Glenn Killinger after the war. Rickey currently has no team or league to join as prep football interest grows. Dick Harlow seeks a small college setup in the postwar landscape.

Rickey Glenn Killinger Dick Harlow

Baseball League Leaders Snapshot

National League batting leaders include Holmes of Boston at .407 and Kurowski of St. Louis at .398. Holmes has 30 runs and 48 hits, Kurowski 30 RBIs and 45 hits, with Lombardi and Weintraub leading home runs at 10. Pitching shows Voiselle of New York 9-1 and Burkhardt of St. Louis 4-0.

Holmes Boston Kurowski St. Louis Ott New York Lombardi Hack Tolen Barrett Pittsburgh McCormick Clay Cincinnati Hart Brooklyn Nieman Voiselle Burkhardt

American League Batting and Pitching Leaders

Summary of top performers in the American League including Cuccinello Case and Stirnweis in batting, Stephens Derry and Etten with 19 RBIs, Case and Byrnes with doubles, Stirnweiss and Torres with triples, Stephens and Derry with homers, Case and Myatt leading stolen bases, Ferries and Borony with noted win totals.

Cuccinello Chicago Case Washington Stirnweis New York Stephens St. Louis Etten Byrnes Siebert Philadelphia Stirnweiss Torres

Leonard Street School Takes Narrow Track Meet Victory

Leonard Street School edged Fairview by two points 63 to 61 in the annual elementary school track meet on the high school field. Leonard Street emerged with victories in the 440 yard relays and featured multiple standout performances from Titus and others, with city recreation officials led by J. J. Ellington organizing the spring event.

Leonard Street Fairview City Recreation Department J. J. Ellington Titus Albea Reese Smint Connelly Dunlap Oglesby Saunders Guill Littie Singleton Leonard Allen Brown Ricks Washington Smith Gill Issac Christian Booker Pinnix Harold Carter Taylor London Armstrong Tiie

Army Cuts Big Chunk From Plane Production

The army announced a cutback stopping 17 000 planes scheduled for the next 18 months. The retrenchment will remove about 200 000 workers from aircraft plants in a dozen cities by year end and release steel and aluminum for other uses. Production of the new B 32 bomber is ended, while emphasis shifts to increasing output of the B 29 super fortress.

Washington Army

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Reported

Results from American League and minor leagues show St Louis blanking Boston 5 0 and New York edging Chicago 5 4 in separate games. Cleveland beat Washington 3 6 while Detroit lost to Philadelphia 1. Other matches include Brooklyn at St Louis and numerous state league results with multiple high scoring affairs.

New York Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn St. Louia Davis St. Louis Brecheen Conart Starr Lee Erickson Hansen Beck Lopat Dabiel Shirley Judd Detroit Newhouser Black Cleveland Bugby Washington Haemer Wader Pitttsburgh Chicago Shaebeweuee Detreat Eeteue Eee Cee Ewee Carolina League V. L. Pet Danville Ae Leaksville Raleigh Burlington Deeee Winston-Salem Martinsville Ewee Pet. Eeeae Sickory Aington Eeee Concord ‘ Vee Sishomasville Landis Beeeee

Ration Stamp Details And Expiry Dates Update

Government ration categories list stamp types for foods and fuels with expiry dates. Includes red stamps Y5 ZS A2 D2 funding through June July and August, blue stamps N2 S2 T2 X2 and others through August 31, shoe stamps 1 2 3 valid indefinitely, gasoline 15 A coupons four gallons through June 21 and others through June July, fuel oil periods one through five through August 31.

Processed Foods OPA

Radio Saturday Lineup and Time Corrections

A dense listing of radio programs for Saturday June 2 with time adjustments for ET/CT zones. Highlights include Musicana by Jos Galliechionix Of Men and Books in Review, News, Dance Orchestras, Nav al Sky High Orchestras, Washington & Overseas Report, Grand Hotel drama, Duke Ellington hour, Our Foreign Policy Talks, National Barn Dance Show, and The Grand Old Opry via Radio among many others.

Netiorks Jos Galliechionix Dbs News Theodora Lynch Cbs Naval Sky High Uard Nik Dramatico Paul Lavalle Halloran Cbs the Fitzgeralds Blu Cbs Saturday Symphony Blu Chas. Hodges Nbc Cbs Ic John Vandercook Nbe Army Wings Nbec Harry Marble Vladimir Brenner Montezuma People Harrismer Nkx Edward Tomlinson Hawaii U.3.a Cba American Eagle Britain Leland Stowe Lewis Comedy Nbde South America Dramatica Meet Your Navy Great Lakes Arthur Hale Mba East Mbe Kay Lionel Barrymore Dbs Mbs Dhs Biu Udy Canova Andy Russell Hollywood Biuhicago Theater of the Air Mbx al Pearce Len Gray

Leaksville Beats Raleigh 12-4 to Regain Second in League

Leaksville ended Raleighs six game win streak with 12 hits and Caps errors as they defeated Raleigh 12-4 in Raleigh. Martinsville edged Danville 9-8 while Burlington beat Greensboro 6-0 and Durham topped Winston-Salem 10-4 led by Toporcer.

Burlington Greensboro Durham Winston-Salem Leaksville Raleigh Martinsvvile Danville Caps Martinsville Leafs Holland Little Rock Bees Delmar Nance McLeansville Patriots Nance Winston-Salem Twins Georg Toporcer Boston Red Sox Ray Daedlow

Former Mayor Honored at Surprise Boxi ng Anniversary

New York on May 26 marks the 25th anniversary of the state boxing hour. Former Mayor James Jalkar was surprised with a ceremony in Madison Square Garden before the main bout. He received a silver cigarette case with 500 cigarettes in a joint presentation by the state athletic commission the New York boxing writers radio broadcasters and the 20th Century Sporting Club.

New York

Norton to Stay At Texas A and M As Athletic Director

Homer H. Norton will remain director of athletics and head football coach at Texas A and M College for five more years under a contract approved by the board of directors.

Norton College Station Tex Homer H. Norton Texas A. and M. College

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