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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1949
Page
6
Reidsville's Golden Lions upset High Point 20 to 19 at Riker Stadium with Royster sparkplug runs and a late 62 yard march. Royster rushed and passed for key gains, setting up the clinching score as the Bison yielded late.
In Reidsville, the High Point Bison fell 20 to 19 to the smaller Reidsville Golden Lions at Riker Stadium. Royster returned a kickoff 60 yards to spark the rally, while Paschal connected with Yarborough Rhodes and Farmer for sharp passes. The Hi-Toms head to Salisbury for the final Baseball season night as Gruzdis eyes a pennant.
The High Point YMCA boxing squad visits Burlington to clash with the town’s sluggers in a fall season opener. The Mercury Athletic Club sponsors the event with 400 seats in the old Y gym, headlined by the 118 pound bout Robert Boyd versus Wallice Hurlocker, Burlington’s longtime champion.
The University of Maryland football team held a full-dress scrimmage at College Park with only squad members and the athletic staff present. The session followed a light workout from the previous day and was kept as a secret activity on the field.
Thom asville Hi-Toms finish 89 victories the best in North State League history with a 6 0 win and an 8 1 win over Salisbury Pirates at Finch Field. Lynn Southworth and Ron Schuettenberg led the shutouts as Johnny Lybrand homered twice in the nightcap. The Hi Toms prepare to open playoffs Monday against Landis with Carl Greene slated for the opener.
Trinity High powered offense outscored Ramseur 39 to 6 at Richland Park. Key plays came from Bobby Clodfelter and Don Michaels with Clodfelter rushing for a 25 yard touchdown and Elliott Byrd adding a two yard score. Duane Smith added three second half placements as Trinity sealed the win and prepared to face Liberty Thursday.
The Enterprise will launch four comprehensive surveys of the Big Four football teams beginning tomorrow. Sports Editor Bill Currie, after touring the camps this week, reports on State, Wake Forest, Duke, and Carolina with a special picture layout forthcoming.
Cincinnati lefty Johnny Vander Meer dominates the St. Louis Cardinals for his 22nd career win against them as the Reds surge to a 6-1 victory. Vander Meer allows 11 hits but holds the line after a rough fourth inning, supporting a rally that secures the win and tightens the N L pennant race.
In New York Kid Gavilan defeated Becky Castellani on points after ten rounds. Sugar Ray Robinson stopped Benny Evans in five rounds in Oklahoma City. Art Aragon outpointed Shamus McCray in Los Angeles on another ten round bout.
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