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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

8

Versatile Panthers Quartet To Start For High Point

High Point College details a first string backfield likely to feature Frank Von Drehle Bill Loyd Jack Klein and Clarence Ilderton when the Purple Panthers face Sheville September 17 The backfield combines speed power and versatility with Von Drehle at center Klein and Ilderton at wings and Loyd at fullback as coaches emphasize scrimmage and fundamentals.

Bill Currie Enterprise High Point College Purple Panthers Panthers Atsheville Frank Voon Drehle Bill Loyd Jack Klein Clarence Ilder Klein Iderton Ilderton Panther Power

Players Appreciation Night Highlight for Hickory Rebels

Hi Toms host Landis Spinners at Finch Field as Hi-Toms honor players. Hickory Rebels beat Hi-Toms 3 3 to 3 in a night game before about 800 fans. Proctor edged Strickler in a pitching duel as the Rebels climb from the cellar.

Hickory Rebels Proctor Strickler Bill Hackney Enterprise Hi-Toms Finch Field Landis Spinners Hickory Thomasville-High Point Park al Jarrett Jim Gruzdis Hi-Tom Claywinni Rebels Dick Strickler Ree Invaders Tee Thomasville High Point Hi- Toms Landis Mooresville Hi- Toms

Williams and Kell Lead Batting Race Amid Tight AL Skirmish

In Chicago on September 7, Ted Williams slips to .353 while Detroit’s George Kell rises toward .341, challenging Williams for the American League batting crown as Kell closes the gap. Slaughter trails Robinson in the National League at .342 to .348.

Chicago Boston Ted Williams Detroit George Kell Bengal Thumpin Teddy Williams Kell Ted Bob Dillinger St. Louis Slaughter St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Jackie Robinson Robinson Jackie R Williams Bos Dillinger S.L PiMaggio T Mitchell Michaels Chi Pesky Wertz Detroit Sag Stephens Sievers

Shirley May comes up short in cross channel attempt

The 17 year old American swimmer faced over ten hours in the water as she battled toward the English coast. With six miles remaining her father and coaches stopped the effort citing fatigue. Her time would have ranked among the best ever by a woman, earning respect despite not winning.

U. S Shirley May

Major Leagues Vote Against Renealina Player Bonus Rule

Major league clubs voted against repealing the bonus rule as announced by baseball commissioner A B Chandler in Cincinnati. Walter Mallory said the proposed amendment would have set aside the rule for new players while keeping it for those already covered for three years. The plan may reappear at the December joint meeting, with Minor Leagues not voting on it.

Renealina Cincinnati Major League Baseball A. B. Chandler Walter Mallery Baseball Mailery George M. Trautman National Association Mallory

Hirst Game Finals Narrow Win Over Springfield Friends

In a local finals matchup at S Main Methodist, Springfield Friends fall 11 16 to 64 with a 100 to 64 score after late runs. Farr and Kennerly anchor the battery while Stroud and Rowe-Grubb contribute for Hirst.

S. Main Methodist Springfield Friends Farr Stroud Kennerly Rowe-Grubb

Championship game score recap at Horn Food Store

In a championship matchup Horn Food Store faced Hollingsworth Food with final scores 2-7 and 1-8 respectively. Battery-Mitchell-Efird and Kennedy-Bowles led the scoring for their teams in a hard fought contest.

Horn Food Store Hollingsworth Food Mitchell-Efird Kennedy- Bowles

Gloom and injuries marked Southern Conference scrimmages

Stormy practice sessions hit multiple teams as rain and illness disrupted camps across the Southern Conference. UNC star Charlie Justice sidelined by virus, Beattie watches NC State scrimmage, Virginia Military Institute shifts players for academic rechecks, and other schools report slow sessions and experimental formations.

Associated Press Carl Snavely University of North Carolina Tar Heels Snavely Tar Heels Snavel North Carolina State Beattie Eatchers Tennessee Wolkpack

Fort Wayne set for title chase in semi pro final

Fort Wayne enters tonight’s National Semi-Pro final with a50 50 shot at a third straight title after defeating Golden Colorado team Coors 5 to 2 to reach the final.

Wichita Kas Fort Wayne Indiana General Electrics Golden Colo iCoors

Separating the Men from the Boys Bosox Yanks Open Series

The Yankees face the Red Sox in a pivotal three game set at Yankee Stadium with Reynolds to oppose Kinder. DiMaggio and Berra return to bolster New York as Cleveland and Detroit compete while the NL race tightens behind Newcombe and Brooklyn.

Ralph Roden Associated Press New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Yankee Stadium Casey Stengel Yanks Sox Boston Stengel Allie Reynolds Ellis Kinder Lefty Ed Lopat Yankee Vic Raschi Tommy Bryne Jack Kramer Mel Parnell Reynolds Kinder Washington Senators Joe DiMaggio Yogi Berra DiMaggio Philadelphia Berra Yankees Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Tigers Indians Braves Brooklyn Bill Voisele Voiselle Brooks Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants

Trinity Ramseur grid clash opens local football slate

Trinity High Bulldogs host Glenn Painter’s Ramseur 8 PM at Richland Park in the Randolph County Conference opener. Ramseur, led by Painter in his first year, brings a high powered T formation. Trinity, coached by Red Cable, defends conference crown with Bob Clodfelter and strong ground game.

Trinity High Bulldogs Richland Park Randolph County Glenn Painter Ramseur Painter High Point College Red Cable Trinity Jamestown Coble Bobby Clodfelter

Major League Pace Setters Highlight 786 1936 stats

The list shows top performers in the American and National Leagues. Williams of Boston leads in runs 453 and hits 176 with 37 homers. Robinson of Brooklyn paces NL in hits 182 and RBIs 112. Kiner Pittsburgh hits 43 homers and Wilks St Louis 113 wins in pitching.

Williams Boston Stephens Kinder Trucks Detroit Robinson Brooklyn Reese Musial St. Louis Kiner Pittsburgh Wilks Newcombe

Is Your Car the Nervous Type

A car may wear uneven wheels that shorten life and complicate steering. Stop by our Service Department for a complete check up of steering troubles and safer driving.

Service Department

Trio of 190-Pound Veterans Lead Varsity Team

The squad features Donald Michaels Duane Smith and Forrest Mendenhall a seasoned trio averaging 190 pounds per man. Their experience anchors the varsity unit as they prepare for upcoming tests.

Donald Michaels Duane Smith Forrest Mendenhall

Beau Jack to Meet Gavilan Next Bout

Beau Jack heads from the West Coast to Chicago for a key comeback duel with Cuba's Kid Gavilan after beating Tate Martinez in Los Angeles. The 28-year-old former world lightweight champ spoiled two young California records and had ended Johnny Gonsalves' streak in Oakland last week.

Los Angeles Beau Jack Chicago Cuba Kid Gavilan West Coast California Jack Tate Martinez Stockton Olympic Auditorium Martinez Georgia Georgia Bootblack Johnny Gonsalves Oakland

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT IN AREAS RECORD RESULTS

In Allentown Dan Bucheroni from Philadelphia out pointed Vernon Williams. In Newark Johnny De Fazio of Bayonne drew with Charles Lewis from New York. In Los Angeles Beau Jack from New York outpointed Tate Martinez.

Allentown Dan Buccheroni Philadelphia Vernon Williams Atlantic City Newark Johnny Red) de Fazio Bayonne N. J Charles Cathey) Lewis New York Drew Los Angele Beau Jack Tate Martinez Los Angeles

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