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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1950
Page
6
In Durham Duke hosts Wake Forest as Jim Tatum eyes a win over Maryland and a noteable record. Carolina faces Maryland with UNC aiming to clinch the 1950 Big Four title amid varied forecasts and defensive pressures.
Winston-Salem claims Reynolds may be the state’s best, but Salisbury is favored to win next Friday in the Western conference outer ship battle. High Point closes 1950 with four straight losses as Reynolds’ guard Wilson Alexander shines on defense.
Lou Boudreau, Cleveland shortstop and manager, faces uncertainty as Pirates GM Branch Rickey weighs a bid. Reported talks suggest Rickey may try to hire Boudreau, with Indianapolis affiliate links cited. Hank Greenberg praises Boudreau and says a major league job is likely. Boudreau himself says he knows nothing concrete.
High Point led by passer Roger Thrift travels to Greenville to meet ECU Pirates at 8 p m The undermanned Panthers hope for a competitive showing after a 14 12 win over Newberry earlier this season Coach Q Smith doubts enough players to fill unfamiliar positions and expects a tough test against East Carolina’s strong pass defense as Thrift’s slingshot arm and tall receivers aim to threaten the Pirates with a decisive air attack
In a night game at Menn Stadium 1,200 spectators watched Lexington overcome Thomasville 19 to 7. Bill Connell scored a 25 yard run and Richard Smith returned a kickoff for a TD as Lexington surged ahead in the third and fourth quarters. Carleton Everhart and Sammy McBride connected for a TD, with Allmond adding two placements for Lexington.
New York fighter Laurent Dauthille outpointed Paddy Young in a 10 round bout. Jay Parlin stopped Dec Blanchard in New London for a knockout in two rounds. Manuel Ortiz outpointed Jackie McCoy in a 10 round fight in Hollywood.
After a close decision over Paddy Young at Madison Square Garden Dauthuille seeks a third bout with Jake LaMotta. Officials talked of a December 8 Garden card to stage another title effort as LaMotta wants more of Dauthuille and Paddy V backs the Frenchman.
Allen Jay beat Rankin 13 to 7 in a Guilford County conference game. Stewart Robertson converted after the first score as Edwards and Ellis contributed early. Rankin replied in the second period but Allen Jay maintained the lead with strong defense from Robert Tuttle and Ralph Boyles.
Gregory led Trinity to a 12 to 7 victory over Ramseur with an 85 yard and a 55 yard TD runs. Albert King and Bobby Gurley blocked to free the Trinity fullback for two scores. Trinity finishes the season 3 3 3 and can win the North Piedmont title if Guilford loses to Jamestown next Friday.
Reynolds High of Winston-Salem beat High Point 12 to 7 at Bowman Gray Stadium before 5,000. Reynolds stayed in the Western conference title chase as the Demons led 6-0 at halftime, then held off a late High Point charge with a fourth quarter score and solid defense. Ridenhour and Lambe connected for Reynolds to set up a TD, while High Point’s Doug Farmer and Bill Bailey sparked a late rally but fell short as time expired.
The Hanes Junior high team defeated Hanes 25 to 19 at Albion Millis Stadium on Thursday night. Scoring plays included a touchdown and extra points by Gough and Higgy contributed points as the team ran to four wins and two losses this season.
New York November 11. Fifteen thoroughbreds entered in the $30 000 added Westchester program at Jamaica. Mrs E L Hopkins presents three rings for the event as part of the day’s entries.
Army, No. 1, hosts New Mexico as the national race tightens in week 11. Ohio State, No. 2, meets Wisconsin in a Big Ten clash while California and UCLA loom near the Rose Bowl picture amid pivotal conference games.
Lopez takes over the Cleveland Indians announcing plans for a strong bullpen and bench depth. He notes unfamiliarity with current league standings but vows to build a winning club, succeeding a popular predecessor and referencing his prior 18 seasons as a catcher with Brooklyn Boston and Pittsburgh.
A flood of scores from multiple conferences shows East teams like Ithaca, Bloomsburg, Salem and Portland facing heavy competition. Central and Midwest matches feature John Carroll, Syracuse, Kansas Wesleyan and Northwest with decisive outcomes across campuses, bowls and conference titles.
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