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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1951
Page
14
The Cleveland Indians head into a tough eastern swing facing the Athletics and Yankees in a pivotal stretch for the pennant race. Boston, New York, and Philadelphia also win as Eddie Joost, Vic Raschi, and Mike Garcia highlight recent AL action with late runs and homers shaping outcomes.
Royal Hogan, brother of Ben Hogan, enters the U S Amateur Golf Championship after practicing with Ben’s so called secret. Royal, 41, aims to honor his famous sibling while reflecting on their close bond and Ben’s comeback after a severe auto accident.
Ford Frick NL president and former newspaperman is viewed in New York circles as the sentimental choice for baseball commissioner this month. The story traces Frick’s rise from league publicist to NL president in 1934, his battles to revive attendance, Hall of Fame advocacy, and early radio stardom with the New York Journal and American.
In a crowded baseball card, Maglie and Feller led tough hurling parades for the Giants and Indians while the Dodgers clinched a win against their opponents. The Athletics also dropped a game as the Red Sox and others posted mixed results in a busy schedule.
Herb Thomas of Olivia North Carolina won the 100 mile stock car race in Macon Georgia driving a 1951 Plymouth no pit stop. He earned 1000 dollars. Gover Sosebee of Atlanta finished second in an mile 88. Jim Paschal of High Point North Carolina finished third in a Ford. Fonty Flock of Atlanta finished fourth in an Olds 88. Johnny Thompson of grge Fla flipped an Olds 88 but was not hurt.
The page lists yesterday results with St Louis 27 Boston 5 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 7 Cincinnati 3 and New York 2 Philadelphia 4 plus North State League leaders Hickory Elkin Statesville Lexington Concord and Salisbury with upcoming games Elkin at Hi-Toms and Statesville at Hickory at Finch Field.
Hi-Toms start best four out of seven playoff series at Finch Field facing Elkin aiming for the grand slam in pennant and playoff chase. Aus tin Brewer leads the squad with a 19 3 record followed by Red Hamilton and Jack Thomas in rotation as Pete Morant or John Robinson may start for Elkin. The series runs tonight tomorrow and midweek with potential for a repeat grand slam if Finch Field hosts the decisive games.
Yogi Berra hit a home run in each game of a doubleheader, leading the Yankees to 7 5 loss and 2 0 win over the Senators as New York pressed the Indians in a tight pennant race. Stat leaders from UNC football and notable college basketball scorers also highlighted this sports page.
The Southern Conference begins play with six returning stars including Wadiak and Costa among the notable players. Virginia Military Institute faces Cincinnati while Virginia Tech meets Marshall at Bluefield. Furman starts Friday against Presbyterian with Frank Moseley debuting as coach. Conference action starts this week with most teams next week.
In Bethlehem, three early favorites emerge for the 51st National Amateur Golf Tournament. Jim McHale, Sam Arzetta, and Frank Stranahan top a field of competitors as Walker Cup members assess practice rounds at Saucon Valley Country Club.
In a pre season sketch Rex Enright relies on Wadiak as a dynamic left halfback in a Gamecocks backfield with Hootie Johnson and Gene Wilson. The 1950 roster shows 23 lettermen returning but gaps in defense and potential injuries loom as Duke North Carolina Clemson Virginia Wake Forest loom on a bone crunching schedule.
Representatives from six junior colleges in North and South Carolina created the Western Carolinas Junior Athletic Conference. The new league succeeds the Carolinas Junior College Conference with members including Asheville’s College of Asheville, Mars Hill College, Lees-McRae, Gardner-Webb, and others. The football schedule opens September 22 with Lees-McRae at Asheville-Biltmore and Gardner-Webb at North Greenville.
The P.M.B. Quarterback Club will meet tomorrow night in the Trinity High School gym. Trinity and Archdale football fans are urged to join. The first year fee is $1 per couple.
Smith and veteran Harry Jabbusch anchor center with Robert Brunson and Jack Dorr at guard and tackle help from Paul Stephens and Harry Stewart. Ends aim to improve with six lettermen including Clyde Bennett. Preseason roster lists 46 names as freshmen eligible for varsity. Schedule features Duke at Columbia September 22 and a homecoming game versus Furman October 6 with Clemson at the State Fair November 24.
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