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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1944
Page
9
A late night call in Durham discusses bets on Wake Forest vs Duke. The narrator argues Duke will win and Wake Forest bettors are warned of odds. The piece notes a reporter named Kelly and ends with uncertainty about whether a wager was placed.
High Point ventures to Winston-Salem to meet R. J. Reynolds in a Western Class A clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The Demons seek payback after last year’s 28-6 defeat as Eddie Butler returns to bolster Reynolds.
New York reports Julian ce admits his dream inspired a new baseball concept. Rice, a bridge teacher and lawyer, outlines a scientific rule and claims it could provide the answer, insisting the concept deserves serious consideration despite its Halloween origin.
The passage argues that unfair foul ball rules let batters with two strikes benefit from near foul tips. It suggests a 50 percent “piece” of the ball would likely be a pop fly and notes no penalty for inaccuracy when two strikes are already charged.
The proposal divides foul territory into two zones near the lines. A free foul zone would allow unlimited fouls without strikes, while the penalty foul zone would count each foul as a strike. The idea, tested in experiments, aims to change batting strategy and pacing of play.
A proposed rule expands foul lines into a V shaped zone near the plate to penalize specific pitches. The starter notes potential impact on free bases if the calls are too common or too rare, signaling debate over the new enforcement.
The piece questions Rice's predictions and notes some baseball men may ignore the idea. It suggests the plan could change the game for the better or worse and that winter discussions will test its viability.
Grant Pollock of Clinton challenges a department's doubts about his winter sports plan, arguing snow polo can be played safely at any pace and questioning the link between his bobsled racing and Olympic speed tests, urging distinct branding for the thrill of speed and danger.
AP News profiles Victor Mature on tour with the Coast Guard show Tars and Spars. He notes 11 months of convoy duty have sharpened him yet says only Sinatra draws crowds. Mature plans to return to Hollywood after service and remains surprised at public memory.
SHAEF policy of non fraternizing with Germans forbids even holding hands. GIs in France and at the German border are told to abandon such inclinations. The Army prohibits marriage with Germans or personnel from other enemy countries.
Washington reports the 79th Infantry Division mailed gifts to families at home as they halted in French towns. Maj. Lawrence H. Walker Jr. notes many packages showed small items likely French handkerchiefs or embroidery and that perfume from France was scarce after the Germans were driven out.
A detailed Wednesday November 15 broadcast listing for Eastern War Time with multiple serials such as Sea Hound and Captain Midnight, music segments with Lowell Thomas, World War via Broadcast, Easy Aces, and The Lone Ranger, plus news, commentaries, and guest appearances across CBS programs and variety shows.
In Charlotte on November 15 the article surveys Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and others as they prepare for upcoming games. It notes Cameron's Duke unit facing South Carolina and Cameron drilling his squad to stop the Gamecock passing game. It mentions UNC players Turner and Hupp nursing injuries and Allen Elger potential for the Tar Heels against Yale. Charleston Coast Guard meets Catawba on November 23.
In Chapel Hill on November 15, three former Duke players now in the Marines faced their old teammates as Duke met North Carolina. John Kerns Thad Ellis and Allen Elger, formerly at Ohio University and Duke, had transferred to UNC, missing Georgia Tech and Wake Forest games during the campaign.
The Trinity Bulldogs overwhelmed Allen Jay 44 0 on Monday November 13 as they extended their perfect record. Bill Deviney and Cumby led scoring with a 75 yard TD dash from Deviney and a strong finish by Cumby. The next meeting is scheduled at Allen Jay on November 23.
George Lorentz noted as first string tackle in light work while Stan Awe remains sidelined with a shoulder injury. The report highlights lineup depth and ongoing injury concerns affecting practice status.
Chicago November 15 Official league stats show Cardinal-Pittsburgh ace Johnny Grigas grabbing the ground gain lead with 554 yards through seven games, passing Bill Paschal who slipped to 513. Grigas also ranks among top passers with 34 completions in 83 attempts. Hutson tops scoring with 68 points as Detroit’s Sinkwich climbs to second.
Manuel Ortiz from El Centro California defended his world bantamweight title with a ninth round technical knockout over Luis Castillo of Mexico City in a scheduled 15 round bout. The victory marked Ortiz twelfth title defense and his second TKO over Castillo. Castillo had a fierce second round attack that sent Ortiz down, but Ortiz rallied in the third and finished strong. A crowd of about 10 000 witnessed the bout in Los Angeles.
Miami Florida November 15 Eight greyhounds will start at West Flagler Kennel Club tonight to begin Florida's most ambitious racing season. Three horse parks nine dog tracks and the Jai Alai Fronton will offer parimutuel betting for six and a half months until May 31. Predictions run that last season's wagering record of 109,561,969 dollars may be surpassed.
Coach George Munger of Penn pilots unconventional tactics to counter Army’s offense for Saturday’s game in Philadelphia. Alfred Sica, Navy ROTC trainee, named Penn captain for the clash.
Roy Mack announced the Philadelphia Athletics have a working agreement with the Toronto International League club. The move fuels reports that Lena Blackburne may manage Toronto in 1945. Blackburne led Lancaster in the Interstate League last season. Mack also said Luke Hamlin, 40, is sent to Toronto partly in payment for Luther Knerr.
Bernard Graliker of Decatur Illinois earned a Notre Dame bench seat in a war bond drive. He qualified for one of 50 seats awarded to top bond purchasers, with 25 on Notre Dame and 25 on Northwestern benches. Graliker’s order totaled $13 000.
Madison Wisconsin November fifteenth reports Coach Harry Stuhldreher and members of the University of Wisconsin preparing for a forthcoming football game. The story outlines team lineup, training notes, and expectations for the Badgers.
Washington rumors suggest a possible shift of the Army Navy football game from Annapolis to Baltimore. Representative Weiss cites Eisenhower’s appeal and a war bonds boost as reasons to move the contest. He expects a crowd near 70 000 if played in Baltimore and notes the Naval Academy may choose the site.
Richmond visits Raleigh to face North Carolina State in a non title clash while Duke battles South Carolina at Columbia. William and Mary and VMI stage an all Virginia show in Portsmouth as other conference teams scatter across the region.
Ray Street erased a late deficit to beat Cloverdale 25 24 securing second place. Fullback Ted Smith starred for Ray Street with key plays while Cloverdale’s fullback Kiziah was active on both sides. In the nightcap Johnson boys fell 31 21 to Elm Street as the seesaw affair continued.
Wright Aeronautical Corporation in Paterson area idled 32,000 to 35,000 workers as 1,900 supervisors struck, halting production of Cyclone engines for B 29 Superfortresses across five plants.
Wisconsin football players served as honorary pallbearers at funeral services for Allan J. Shafer Jr the Badger freshman quarterback fatally injured in Saturdays game with Iowa Maj John L Griffith Big Ten athletic commissioner and officials from several conference schools attended among about 1500 mourners the 17 year old athlete.
Mike Schumchyk of Arkansas was named the lineman of the week in the seventh Associated Press poll after standout play against Rice. He helped rally a comeback, tackled Rasco, and shifted from left to right end for key runs. Other honorees included Frank Lambright and Bob McClure, with praise from coaches and officials across several teams.
Boxing results from Los Angeles to New Bedford show Ortiz defeating Castillo by TKO in a title bout in Los Angeles while Pep outpoints Lewis in Hartford. Other fights feature Ran gel over Robinson in New York, De Ruzza stopping Carubia in White Plains, and Louis stopping Davis in Buffalo with several more bouts reported nationwide.
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