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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1945
Page
9
Detroit hosts Chicago in the first World Series game broadcast nationwide. Predictions split with Chicago favored by some, Detroit backers confident, and pitching matchups featuring Borowy, Passeau, Derringer, Prim opposing Newhouser and other Tigers hurlers.
A narrator muses on striking batting averages from 1911 to 1924 and beyond, comparing Phil Cavarretta and George Stirnweiss in the American and National leagues with legends like Rogers Hornsby, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth, and others, noting how small gains seem in context of wartime players.
Sgt. Bob Schreiber tours army installations with a rare medal collection. He began 27 years ago in World War I and insists the display is noncommercial. Notable items include the Order of the Red Star, Grand Cross of the Knights Cross, Nazi death’s head, Croix de Guerre, and Mussolini’s bambino medal with a battle star for each child.
Walter L. Johns of Central Press Sports outlines weekly football ratings for Sunday games dated September 30 1945. The feature names top teams and players and sets early season standings for national college and professional squads.
Detroit and Chicago meet in the 1945 World Series opener at Briggs Stadium with Lefty Hal Newhouser on the mound for Detroit and Hank Borowy for the Cubs. Weather permitting, 60 000 fans are expected as both clubs seek victory in the first postwar series.
The 1945 World Series features the Chicago Cubs of the National League against the Detroit Tigers of the American League. Details cover managers Charley Grimm and Steve ONeill, games scheduled October 3-5 in Detroit and October 6-10 in Chicago, starting times 1:30 p.m. EST, attendance projections, weather, opening batteries, umpires, and series betting odds with Tigers favored 10 to 13 and Cubs 11 to 10.
Chicago's strong lineup led by Phil Cavarretta Hank Hack and Stan Hack battles Detroit with Newhouser Stubby Overmire and Dizzy Trout. Veterans York Cramer Cullenbine and Mayo mix with Cubs and Tigers holdovers in a tense opening sequence as both squads rely on seasoned sluggers and experienced pitchers.
Johnny Crowder, six foot one 190 pound Duke center and defender, will start for the Blue Devils against Navy in Durham Saturday at three o clock. Crowder, a dual sport standout and Duke Medical student, is a returning starter from last season and has earned All-Southern honors.
Duke and Navy ready for pivotal point after touchdown duties with specialists on each bench. Navy’s Jack Currence was 7 for 7 in a rout of Villanova last week. Duke’s Bert Sutton, returning, has 14 extra points in 19 attempts and scored six versus South Carolina and eight vs Bogue Field.
Radio program outline for Wednesday October 3 lists multiple serials, variety acts, news reports and dramas across networks. Entries include Tennessee Jed repeats, Tom Mix serials, Captain Midnight repeats, Eddie Cantor and Frank Sinatra shows, Ellery Queen, Jack Smith Sings, and Late night news and variety blocks with To Be Announced slots while noting corrections by networks too late for incorporation.
Hank Borowy, Detroit Tigers pitcher, pressures of a newborn daughter at home add to his focus against Hal Newhouser as Detroit meets the Baltimore Orioles in a six thousand dollar series. teammates like Hank Greenberg and Dizzy Trout offer support while Cubs visitors observe as Paul Richards and Eddie Mayo react to awards amid pennant fever.
In New York Lenny Mancini defeated Stanley Simms while Sal Richi outpointed Freddie Graham in New Jersey. Holman Williams won by decision over Sampson Powell in Buffalo. All bouts featured NY and Chicago or Detroit fighters with close scores.
Tommy Holmes heads a barn-storming all star squad touring the region. They beat Fort Bragg 7 1 last night in Greensboro and Vineland 6 2 earlier. The team opens a two game series with the Piedmont All Stars at Finchfield Saturday night with Weldon West expected to pitch. Tickets at Cecil's Drug Store and Mann's No 1. Proceeds go to charity.
Navy calls from the navy hampered Leac Panthers at High Point as two linemen departed for service. All state tackle Dave Cheadle and center Mast left, with Freeman moving in at center and Matthews likely to replace him. Backfield hope rests on Carlton Bill Tice Red and Sol Hai, while coach Ralph James visits from Asheville to prep for the opener with Western.
Burlington prepares for a Western Conference opener at Albion Millis Stadium against High Point's team. Burlington seeks to rebound after two league losses to Salem 26 6 and Gastonia 7 6 while boasting a strong line and improved form. The team aims to start the conference schedule with a win and build momentum for the full season.
A Nansemond County janitor in Mathews slipped on a pair of hand tools and spent hours locked in before someone could unlock him. Local authorities investigate the incident and ensure his safety.
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