Merrilees predicts Nelson will break 60 and win Pinehurst
Speaking Sports notes Andy Merrilees, former Emerywood pro now Hillandale manager in Durham, hails Byron Nelson's record golf run at Seattle. He says Nelson could shoot 256 or 257, expects 278 to win Pinehurst, and predicts 275 will be enough.
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Andy Merrilees
Emerywood Country Club
Hillandale
Durham
Nelson
Byron Nelson
Seattle Links
Andy
Links
Merrilees
Benny Hogan
The
Pinehurst
Wake Forest Deacons Narrow Loss to Duke in Tough Fight
Wake Forest and Duke dueled in Raleigh with Duke winning 26 to 13 after a fourth quarter interception by Johnny Crowder of High Point helped set up Duke’s decisive score. Wake Forest pushed the Blue Devils with long marches and a strong defense, but could not finish drives.
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Peahead” Walker
Wake Forest Deacons
Duke Blue Devils
Duke
Wake Forest
Durham
Johnny Crowder
High Point
Deacons
Wolfpack
Raleigh
N. C. State
Carolina
Point Marines
Wake
Blue Devils
Deacs
Tory
Baptists
Deans
Apostoli Retires After San Francisco Training Claim
Former top middleweight Fred Apostoli 32, recently discharged from the navy, announces he has fought his last bout saying he has lost the edge while training for a comeback in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Fred Apostoli
Apostoli
Navy
Fellows
Civil Service Exams For Inspectors And Maintenance Man
Civil Service announces a 1945 exam for Electrical Inspector Plumbing Inspector and Maintenance Man on October 24 at 7 PM in the Council Chamber City Hall. Applications due October 22 by 5 PM at the Civil Service Commission 808 S vy Bank Building phone 2128. James B Lovelace secretary notes city positions offer security promotion vacation and paid sick leave.
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Civil Service
Council Chamber
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Office
Sevy Bank
James B. Lovelace
High Point Civil Service Com
Executor notices and divorce action in North Carolina
The notice announces William J. McAnally as Executor of Mary E B McAnally estate, inviting claims by September 13, 1946, and requests immediate settlements. It also lists Thurman Ray Wood and Helen C Wood facing an absolute divorce suit filed in High Point Municipal Court, with Helen C Wood required to respond by October 25, 1945.
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Mary E. McAnally
Guilford County
North Carolina
William J. McAnally
Mary EB
City of
High Point
Thurman
Ray Wood
Helen C. Wood
M. W. Nash
Ohio State Lineman Wins Weekly Honor
Ohio State guard Warren Amling 21 year old 198 pounds from Pana Illinois earned the weekly lineman award for his dominant play in the 12 0 victory over Wisconsin. Amling played 59 minutes of the rugged Wisconsin tussle and earned praise from Paul Hornung Columbus Dispatch for an impregnable side of the line.
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Pana
Ill
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Amling
Paul Hornung
The
Columbus Dispatch
Leon Bramlett
Navy End
Oscar Hagberg
Jim Carrington
Penn State
John Cloireaux
Baylor
Arkansas
Razorbacks
Ernest “Bear” Knotts
Duke
Wake Forest
Busher Injures Leg Risking End of Racing Year
In Inglewood California the three year old filly Busher suffered a left foreleg injury during a seven furlong workout. Trainer George Odom said veterinarians found damage to an outside branch of the suspensory ligament but no fracture of the bony sensomoid. The setback ends her bid to finish the year as a top money winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglewood
Calif
Busher
George Odom
Tough road ahead as Black Bison face Salisbury Five
High Point High School's Black Bison open the 1945 Western Conference slate with a Friday night visit to Albion Millis Stadium to take on Salisbury's Boy den High. Led by Honeycutt and Sarti, Salisbury aims to blunt High Point's T formation while Key backs Loyd and McDonald pace the Pointer attack.
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Bison
High Point High School
Boyden High
Salisbury
Albion Millis Stadium
Burlington Bulldogs
Letterman Honeycutt
Sarti
Barger
Jackets
Reynolds
Bill Loyd
Curt McDonald
Lexington
Phil Hudson
Simeon
McCoy
High Point
Brewer
McGhee
Armstro
Hawks
Gordon
Groome
Ares
Thomas
McDonald
Loyd
von Drehle
Leonard
Linder
Wyatt
Barringer
Ellis
Honeycutt
Hunt
Randall
Johnson
Giants Halfback Ward Cuff Breaks Wrist
New York Giants star Ward Cuff will miss the home debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers after X rays showed a small fracture in his right wrist suffered in Sunday's game with the Boston Yanks.
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New York
Ward Cuff
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Steelers
Marquette
Boston Yanks
Cauliflower Flowerettes Placed Around Ham Slice
Cauliflower flowerettes dusted with paprika form a border around a ham slice, enhancing color and flavor with a simple garnish.
Fights Last Night Report Highlights Regional Outcomes
In New York Phil Palmer defeats Joty Paralta by decision. In Jersey City Joe Curcio bests Johnny Ryan over ten rounds. In Hartford Nick State defeats Paulie Jackson in an eight round decision.
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New, York
Phil Palmer
Vancouver
B.C
Joty Paralta
Tamaqua
Jersey City
N. J
Joe Curcio
Newark
Johnny Ryan
Detroit
Hartford
Conn
Nick State
Springfield
Mass
Paulie Jackson
Reading
Guilford Prepares for Richmond Game With Homecoming Theme
Guilford College coach Doc Newton revises the Quaker lineup for the Greensboro contest against the University of Richmond Spiders. Key injuries include Joe Matthews out after Newberry, with tackle John Schrum and end Reginald Roberts returning to condition. Bob Yarborough and Wesley Atwood feature in plans to boost defense ahead of the long-awaited meeting.
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Guilford College
Doc Newton
Greensboro
University of Richmond
Guilford
Joe Matthews
Newberry
John Schrum
Reginald Roberts
Newport News
Spiders
Bob Yarborough
Thomasville
Virginians
Newton
Wesley Atwood
Babe Herman Given Release by Dodgers After Season
New York Oct 17 Babe Herman was released by the Dodgers after the season. He appeared in 37 games all as pinch hitter, made nine hits in 34 at bats for a .265 average and drove in nine runs.
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New York
Babe Herman
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Herman
USC Star End Callanan Ordered to Navy Duty
Star end and team captain Jim Callanan of the University of Southern California has been ordered to active duty in the navy and will not finish the season with the Trojans. The note accompanies other items about flax fiber and military gasoline usage.
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Los Angeles
Calif
University of Southern California
Jim Callanan
Trojans
Navy
Weekly Football Schedule Oct 20 1945 compiled by Centra
Schedule of football games for Saturday October 20 1945 compiled by Centra lists matchups across colleges and local teams with venues and kickoff times. Included are game locations and participating schools affecting regional sports readers.
Navy Yard Worker Wins Big on Long Shot Hunch
A Boston navy yard worker, Martin Rush, won 8614.40 on a two-horse daily double at Rockingham track after betting Mighty Tough at 45-1 and Detach at 80-1. Rush, awaiting layoff next week, said the tough detachment spurred his risky wager.
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Salem
N. H
Boston Navy Yard
Rockingham Race Track
Martin Rush
Boston
Navy Yard
Rush
Mighty Tough
Joy Bet
Merry Caroline
Washington Park
Chicago
Idol Service Team Clinches First With Upset Victory
In the Arcade bowling league Idol Service Station beat Harris Covington by three sets to claim first place. The night saw a new team season record of 1616 pins, breaking the previous mark by 20 pins. Other results include Moose defeating Marietta Paint 2-1 and Diamond Full Fashion beating High Point Paper Box 2-1. Stout of High Point led with 128, Hicks and Hethcock of Idol 126 and 124. Standings list Idol Service atop, with Harris Covington close behind.
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Arcade
Idol Service Station
Harris Covine Ier
Soc Ual
Harris Covington
Moose
Marietta Paint Company
Diamond Full
High Point
Lindale Dairy
Stout
Hicks and Hethcock
Idol
Wontas
Idol Service
Seeerees
Marietta Paint Co
Ool
Moore US
Ss Fae Eaes
Southern Conference Football Weekend Preview
Virginia Military Institute seeks another upset as it faces William and Mary in Richmond. Maryland aims to extend its conference streak against Virginia Tech at Blacksburg while Wake Forest travels to Raleigh to meet N C State. Duke South Carolina and Clemson idle.
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Richmond
Virginia Military Institute
North Carolina State
Raleigh
N. C
William and Mary
Williamsurg
Rube McCray
Virginia Tech
Old Dominion
Maryland
Blacksburg
Terrapins
Nicknovich
University of Richmond
Guilford Ome
Greensboro
University of North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Chapel Hill
Cherry Point Marines
Duke
South Carolina
Clemson
KuWeit Field Seen as Major Petroleum Reserve
Geologists view the Kuwait Field on the Persian Gulf as possibly one of the world's largest petroleum reserves. Wood ducks, Goldeneyes, and Hooded Mergansers are noted to nest in trees.
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Kuwait
Persian Gulf
Sports Roundup insights on leagues talks and football picks
Major and Minor leagues likely extend their pact by mail vote, easing December Columbus meeting tensions. Princeton coach Caldwell praises Cornell passer Alan Dekdebrun. Columbia’s Lou Little lauds Kekebrun but predicts Ras will grow into a strong quarterback. Dart-mouth’s Tuss McLaughry cites Frank Dancewicz. Joe Louis signals retirement hints affecting boxing chatter.
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New York
Columbus
Charley Caldwell
Princeton
Cornell
Alan Dekdebrun
East
Columbia
Lou Little
Kekebrun
Gene Rassides
Tuss McLaughry
Dartmouth
Frank Dancewicz
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Local Fire Prevention Talk Warns Against Bed Smoking
Fred Baker reports a kindergarten class heard a fire prevention talk stressing bed smoking danger. Charley Schuster notes Willie Joyce now runs ten Southern California food markets. The USTA released a boys and girls tennis lessons booklet. Joe Tereshinski, once Trippi’s backup, is now a scout for Brooklyn All America club, with Glenn Dobbs scouting talent for next season.
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Fred Baker
Colorado Springs
Colo
Charley Schuster
Willie Joyce
California
U. S.lawn Tennis Association
Joe Tereshinki
Trippi
Penn State Guard Rutkowski Sees Colgate Player Shawed
Navy veteran Bob Rutkowski plays guard for Penn State and after roughing Colgate’s Paul Redfield 210 pounds he apologizes, saying the opponent is not easy to take out of the play.
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Bob Rubkowski
Navy
Penn State
Colgate
Bob
Paul Redfield
Redfield
Rutkowski
Cleaning the cuff on Gosh en track and football milestone
Bill Cane rebuilds the Gosh en track in New York fixing the first turn and the grandstand while a Milford Conn school and Guilford College High School announce the first six man intersectional football game on record at Greensboro North Carolina on Thanksgiving Day.
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Goshen
N. Y
Milford (Conn
Guilford College High School
Greensboro
N. C
Orioles to operate Centerville team as farm club
Baltimore plans to take over full operation of Centerville in the Eastern Shore league when play resumes in 1946. Manager Tommy Thomas of an International League team announced the move stating Centerville will be run as a farm outfit and that young players will be sent to hustle for the fans.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Centerville
Tommy Thomas
All-America Conference signings threaten NFL rosters
Chicago executives report the embryonic All-America conference has signed six servicemen including former Minnesota, Notre Dame and Stanford stars to bolster its 1946 start. The NFL offers little comment as players seek contract avenues amid wartime service and disrupted pay.
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Jimmy Jordan
Chicago
San Francisco
John L. Keeshin
George Franck
Marines
Minnesota
New York Giants
Robert Dove
Notre Dame
Elroy Hirsch
Wisconsin
Michigan
Cleveland Rams
Jim Lawson
Len Eshmont
Fordham
New York Giant
Parker Hall
Mississippi
Thank Norberg
Stanford
Eshmont
Hall
Navy
St. Mary's Flight
Norberg
Air Force
Keeshin
National Football League
George Strickler
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Warren Amling
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Black Bison
Associated Press
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Centra
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Coast Guard
Brown
Holy Cross
Georgia
Louisiana State
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Alabama
Bucknell
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Lafayette
Merchant Marine
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Muhlenberg
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Matte St
New York U
Iowa State
Nebraska
Tex Christ
Tex A.& M
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Missouri
Kansas State
Texas Tech
Akron-Wooster
Rocky Mountains
Colorado-Colo Coll
Baldwin-Wallace-Denison
Utah
Okla. A. & M
Ball St
Pomona-Occidental
State-Wayne
Pacific
Oberlin-DePauw
Ohio Wesleyan
Case
AL St. Olaf
Georgia Tech
River Falls
Drake
Denver
Wartburg
Upper Iowa
Pitt
Boyden High of
Navy Yard Worker
Gloria Hayworth
Hazel Highfill
Donree Garner
Majory Bost
Alice Thompson
Scotty Minshall
Jowes
AE Young Mens Clothing Shop
INCG
Main High Point
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
Europe
Chile
Hitchcock Beverage Company
Guilford Avenue
Pal
PAL Blade CO. WY
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