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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1945

Page

7

Stranahan Wins Durham Open as Amateurs Shine

Frank Stranahan, 23, from Toledo, Ohio, won the Durham open by a stroke with three under par 277, defeating Ed Oliver of Wilmington. Lt Cary Middlecoff and other amateurs had previously challenged the field in major open events. Stranahan then announced plans to play in Mobile’s Azalea City open starting Thursday with Gary Midolff and Freddie Haas also listed among entrants.

Durham Mobile Ala Simon Pure Frank Stranahan Toledo Ed “Porky” Oliver Wilmington Del Cary Middlecoff Memphis Tenn Pinehurst Exserviceman Ohio Gary Midolff N. C Freddie Haas New Orleans

Late Football Scores From Regions and Bases

Football results show Villanova routing Boston College 41 to 0 while Corpus Christi Navy beat Jacksonville 14 to 3 and Florida A M College defeated Tuskegee 54 to 20. Other listed games include Oakridge 135 to Milligan 4 and various base and air force postings with scores such as Camp Lee 27 Cherry Point Marines 7 and Pensacola Nat 26 Gulfport AAF 7.

Villanova Boston College Corpus Christi Navy Jacksonvilleavy Florida A & M College Tuskegee Oakridge Milligan Bunday's First Air Fort Worth Holy Ae Coast Guard Academy Camp Lee Cherry Point Marines Eastern Plying Training Command Barksdale Field Little Creek Amphib Bainbridge Naval Air Transport Command Second Air Force Eee Comand Fourth Air Force Third Air Force Keesler Field Pensacola Nat Gulfport Aaf

Basketball State Growth and Tulane Plans Highlight Roundup

The column notes Louisiana as a rising basketball state with plans to host a large state high school tournament using a livestock show building as a court facility. Tulane under new coach Wells aims to elevate the program in New Orleans, while Madison Square Garden hosts double headers and Major League events. News from England cites bookies taking bets on U S soldiers during the world series.

New York Louisiana Kansas Indiana L.3 T. P. Heard Heard Wells Tulane South New Orleans Cliff Madison Square Garden Ned Irish Garden Oo Raceway Westbury N. Y Macon Don Schiffer England U. S

Alabama Coach Thomas Buys Tuscaloosa Bowling Alley

The report notes Frank Thomas, Alabama football coach, recently acquired a bowling alley in Tuscaloosa as part of his latest moves. The piece then shifts to college football commentary focusing on Gay Adult from Utah and his impact on defenses, highlighting his unique ability to reach the line of scrimmage.

Frank Thomas Alabama Tuscaloosa Rocky Mountain Area Utah

Radio Schedule Highlights a Night of Echoing Programs

A dense listing outlines Monday November 12 radio programming across networks CBS NBC and ABC. It lists news reports sports features dramas comedies operas and various serials with multiple repeats and time blocks from 6:00 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. including Jack Armstrong Terry serial and Superman repeats.

Page Farrell Abe Sparrow Fie Hawk Tennessee Jed Abc-East Hop Harrigan Abc Bavi Quincy Howe Abe Kiernan Terry Abc-West Howe Mbs-West Abe Jimmy Carroll Cbs Dick Tracy Superman Nepeat Eileen Farrell Cba Jack Armstrong Cbs-Basic Vic and Sade Raymond Abc Science In Carolyn Gilbert Abec Bob Hawk Quis Cbs Lonenger Abe Frank Mbs Basic Kaltenborn Bill Brandt Parks and Warren Abner Hedda Hopper Hollywood Howard Barlow Abe Joan Davis Jack Sailey Abe Sherlock Holmes Voorhees Abe Radio Theater Cbs Memo America Abe Gabriel Heatter Abe Screen Guild Players Cbe C.I Philip Murray Abe Dave Elman Cbs East

Record set by Beasley L K Couch at Easley High

Couch watched 186 consecutive games at Easley High School over 20 years and missed only one game in the school's history. The feat marks a remarkable attendance record for the longtime observer.

Beasley L. K Couch Easley 8. C

Cleaning the Cuff and Radio Stunts Highlight Sports Flair

In exchange for Joe Louis appearing on Jack Benny's program, Rochester Jack Benny sidekick will introduce Louis in a San Francisco exhibition this Thursday. The national baseball congress distributed rule books to kids last summer and aims to repeat the outreach next year. Fred Apostoli, who refereed about 200 naval bouts, now seeks seasonal refereeing work.

Joe Louis Jack Benny Rochester Jack Joe San Francisco National Baseball Congress Fred Apostoli Navy Narut

Football scoring stars fill week with big plays across teams

Blanchard and Turner lead Blanchard and El Al roost with multiple scores in a 2-7 victory over Columbia. Howard Turner of NC State intercepts and returns 105 yards in a 26-13 loss to Duke. Glenn Davis and Blanchard pace Army’s 8-0 win over Notre Dame. Ray Brown shines for Virginia in a 45-0 triumph over Richmond. Indiana’s George Taliaferro tallies 78, 23, and 22 yard TDs plus a 94 yard kickoff as they rout Minnesota 49-0. Aschenbrenner of Great Lakes gains 80 and 90 yards and scores in 27-7 win over Michigan. Jack Pierce of Illinois racks up 82 and 57 yard TDs and adds a 32 yard pass in 48-7 over Iowa. Texas A&M’s Ballentine adds a field goal. Charlie Trippi of Georgia runs for three TDs in a 34-0 win over Florida. Norcross of North Carolina drives 47 yards for a late seven in a 6-0 win over William & Mary. The note ends with a general description of mosque architecture and prayer direction toward Mecca.

Bob Evans Pennsylvania Columbia Hoosiers Minnesota Frank Aschenbrenner Great Lakes Michigan Ate Jack Pierce Illinois New York Navy Middies Army Midshipmen Baltimore Wisconsin Northwestern Anova Oscar Hagberg Notre Dame Irish Philadelphia Quakers Holy Cross Temple Owls Penn State Michigan State Spartans ST. Mary's UCLA St. Mary's Gaels Pacific Coast Oregon State Washington Oklahoma Missouri Indiana Minneosta Pittsburgh Ohio State Buckeyes Towa Purdue Aggies Texas Christian Oklahoma Aggies Alabama Virginia Richmond O Bama Camp Lee Vanderilit Chattanooga Big Ten Missouri Valley Oklahoma A. & M Tulsa Colorado Utah State Denver Southern California California North Carolina William & Mary Georgia Tech Mississippi State Tech Tulane State Louisiana State

Races In Pro Loops Undecided

In the NFL title chase the Western lead is tight with Detroit and Cleveland atop standings after Detroit beat Chicago 35 to 28 and Cleveland defeated Green Bay 20 to 7. Philadelphia moved closer in the East with a 38-17 win over New York as Washington leads the division. Pittsburgh upset Chicago 23-0.

Chicago Navy National Football League Green Bay Ieland Detroit Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Chicago Bears Gren Bay Boston Yanks Philadel New York Bears Lions Steve van Buren Roy Zimmerman Jack Ferrante Pittsburgh Chicago Cardinals

PDC Comets Edge Fliers 9-7 With Late Field Goal

The PDC Comets of Greensboro beat the Fourth Air Force Fliers 9-7 as an 18-yard field goal with two minutes left sealed the victory. Fechter scored early for the Comets, while Meeks returned a kickoff for 84 yards to spark the Fliers. Army doctors note mustard in a warm bath eases nervous tension by increasing oxygen use.

Los Angeles PDC Comets Greensboro N. C Air Force Fliers Fechter Comets Walt Barnes Gene Meeks Kentucky Strzykalsi John Harrington Joe Vetrano Bob Dean Dean Army

Navy T machine shows promise before big Army clash

Navy displays progress as the Midshipmen prepare for the December 1 showdown with the Army following a 33-7 rout of Michigan. Oscar Hagberg works to iron out kinks while Army rolls past Notre Dame 48-0 and prepares for Penn State.

Shrine Bowl selections set for Charlotte game

Invitations extended to 46 outstanding high school players from North and South Carolina for the ninth annual Shrine bowl game in Charlotte on December 8. Coaches chose two 23 man squads and will announce selections after invitations are accepted. Proceeds go to the Shriners hospital for crippled children at Greenville, South Carolina.

Charlotte North South Carolina Shriners Hospital For Greenville S. C

Limit May Be Placed On Number Of Competitors

In Chicago on November 12 the Professional Golfers Association meeting considers capping players in tour events. Tournament chairman Fred Corcoran notes large fields 184 at Richmond 164 at Pinehurst 159 at Durham in recent weeks may trigger policy change.

Chicago Professional Golfers of America Fred Corcoran Richmond Pinehurst Durham

Deacons And Heels Face Big Weekend In Carolinas Grid

Wake Forest visits North Carolina in a Southern Conference showdown likely to draw the largest crowd of the weekend. NC State hosts Miami on Friday night as Duke and others pursue wins.

Sedgefield Horse Show Draws Crowds on Crisp Day

Crisp day brings many to Sedgefield show in High Point and Greensboro area. Ed Daniels judged hunters. Exhibits include Hunt hounds by George Rochelle and Nathan Ayers. Highlights span Pony class won by Mercer Lady to owner Charles ae up, then Magic Lad and Admiral's Lady. Continuing results cover Working hunters, College class, Children's horseman, Three-gaited, Sedgefield hunters, Roadsters, Five-gaited, and Horsemanship divisions with multiple named riders and owners.

High Point Greensboro Sedgeield Ed Daniels George T. V. Rochelle Nathan Ayers Mercer Lady Charles Ae Magic Lad Ra Mitchell Admiral's Lady Bobby Ziglar Highland Ace R. C. Randolph Lowner Mary Patton Jansen Earl Phillips Nathan Sandra Mitchell Little Slam Charles Mitchell Gay Cabellero Amelia Brown Anne Coble Eddie Coble Sedgefield Hunters Brandon Pride Earl Are Black Bennett T. V. Rochelle Jack Rochelle Susan Schwabenton Chico Becky Hunt Amy Davis Chillibeans Charles Shuford Ginny ‘Shuford Tony Earl Phillips, Jr Green Hunters Sun

Notice of Administration for F A Burton Estate

Herman E. Burton administrator of the estate of F A Burton deceased of Guilford County North Carolina invites all claimants to present verified and itemized claims within one year from the date of notice dated October 13 1945 or bar their recovery. Attorney D H Parsons High Point NC. 10/15-22-29 11/5-12-19.

F. A. Burton Guilford County North Carolina High Point Herman E. Burton C.ta F. A

Sweet Rhythm Captures Five-Gaited World Championship

In Chicago the five-year-old Sweet Rhythm from Dodge stables Rochester Michigan won the $10,000 five-gaited world championship defeating Moonlit Hour owned by Jean McLean of Portsmouth Virginia and Corsica Miss owned by R L Wheelock of Connecticut. The show also awarded Mr and Mrs Raymond C Firestone Germantown Tennessee the $2,000 hunter stake.

Chicago Dodge Stables Rochester Mich Jean McLean Portsmouth Corsica Miss R. L. Wheelock Connif A A M ‘Liston’s Raymond C. Firestone Germantown Tenn Hunter

Civil Service Examinations for Police and Firemen

Civil Service examinations for police and firemen announced for November 19 1945 at 7 00 PM in Council Chamber City Hall Building. Applications due by Saturday noon November 17 1945 with the Civil Service Commission. Details at the Civil Service Office 808 Security on Building. James B Lovelace Secretary High Point Civil Service.

Council Chamber City Hall Civil Service Commission Civil Service Office James B. Lovelace High Point Civil Service Ion

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