Hi-Toms reshuffle as Jarlett and Bolton retire from active play
Al Jarlett, veteran pitcher for the Thomas High Point Hi-Toms, retires to enter sales with Behr Manning after 63 wins across three seasons and a key role in the 1948 pennant. Cliff Bolton, slugging catcher, ends playing days and may pursue a manager role, praised for handling young pitchers. The Hi-Toms announce four players assigned from Boston’s farm system for 1951 and discuss league decisions on veteran limits and schedule length.
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Bill Hackney
Finch Field
al Jarlett
Thomas- High Point
Hi-Toms
Behr-Manning Cortion
North Carolina State
Bolton
Cliff Bolton
Jim Gruzdis
Finchers
Sam Taylor
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Gruzdis
Homer Edward Martin
John J. Lacy
Marion, C
George Radick
James Gidcomb
Morristown
Tenn
Hi-Toms may land top players for next season
Al Jarrett and Bolton plan to stay in the Hi-Toms fold with strong three year records behind them. Jarrett shifts toward sales in Detroit after a stint with masville High Point outfit, while Bolton eyes a 1951 manager post and continued infield work. Van Harrington shone for Houston in 145 games batting .296 with 50 RBIs and eyes winter ball and possible managerial moves. Gruzdis praised the squad, and local coaches emphasize unity as basketball and baseball prospects rise in High Point.
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al Jarrett
Bolton
Masville
van Harrington
Houston
Harrington
St. Louis Cards
Wake Forest Hosts George Washington In Key Southern Conf Clash
Wake Forest and George Washington meet in Groves Stadium as both teams carry perfect conference records. The winner would seize sole possession of first place while the loser risks dropping in the standings on Homecoming afternoon.
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Geo. Washington
Groves Stadium
N. C. State
Duke
Maryland
Richmond
Tively
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Deacons
Colonials
William and Mary
V.M.I
West Virnia University
Virginia Ech
Army Center Is Lineman of Week
Elmer Stout defensive center of Army's unbeaten team was named the Associated Press football lineman of the week for standout play against Michigan last Saturday.
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Army Center
New York
Michigan
Elmer Stout
Army
Associated Press
Wildcats Poised For Home Clash With Winless Black Bison
Central High of Charlotte, led by Bill Brannin, brings a veteran 1950 squad of 10 seniors to Albion Millis Stadium to face Tony Simeon’s winless High Point Black Bison. The Wildcats aim to rebound after one loss and stay in title contention as they prepare for Reynolds High.
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High Point High School
Tommy Wood
Black Bison
Tony Simeon
Wood
Bill Brannin
Central High Wildcats
Charlotte
Queen City
High Point High
Albion Millis Stadium
Brannin
Reynolds
Twin City
Corwall
Enos
Larry Parker
Wildcats
Eddie Frantz
E. Com
Bobb Childred
Parker
Charlotte Jetta
Gemma
Claiborne
Bison
Simeon
Caldwell Defends T Formation Against Fad Critics
Princeton coach Charley Caldwell argues coaches cling to the T formation from habit and prestige, while noting teams mix in single wing elements. He cites November games as pivotal for peak performance and recalls Navy’s recent Princeton win amid overpowering fanfare from cadet telegrams.
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New York
Princeton
Charley Caldwell
Notre Dame
Caldwell
Tigers
New York Football Writers
Purdue
Western Union
Charles Barone Title Fight Slated for November 28
Ezzard Charles to defend the heavyweight crown against Nick Barone in a 15 round bout at Cincinnati on November 28. Barone, from Syracuse, ranked sixth among light heavyweights, receives 17 percent of the purse while Charles takes 42 percent. Tickets range from 2.50 to 15, with receipts possibly reaching 100000.
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New York
Ezzard Charlies
Nick Barone
Cincinnati
Jake Mintz
Charles
Joe Walcott
Joe Louis
Barone
Syracuse
N. Y
Ater
Sam Becker
Cincinnati Garden
Maryland Sophomore QB Scarbath Repeats as SEC Soph of Week
Raleigh report notes Maryland quarterback Jack Scarbath repeated as Associated Press Southern Conference sophomore of the week. The Terrapins’ crafty ball handler, under coach Jim Tatum, had earned the honor last week after Maryland’s 33 7 upset of Michigan State.
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Raleigh
Maryland
Jack Scarbath
Associated Press Southern
Scarbath
Jim Tatum
Terrapins
Michigan State
Rickey to Browns Rumors Swirl on October Reports
New York Oct 18 Rumors surround Branch Rickey as Brooklyn Dodgers general manager as he contemplates options with the St Louis Browns either purchasing the club or Rickey taking a large stock stake and becoming manager.
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Branch Rickey
Rickey
Brooklyn Doders
St. Louis
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