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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1944
Page
7
A longtime fisherman argues bass often favor shallow water in hot weather. He notes abundant catches from 0 to 15 feet and limited success fishing deep water on a horseshoe shaped lake with a deep channel. He cites Outdoor Life writer Ray Bergman doubting deep-water preference.
Ston Nelson wins the Texas Victory Open with an eight under par 276 to set a yearly record of 39,334 dollars in war bond earnings. Ben Hogan and Ray Mangrum tie for third at 288 as McSpaden finishes runner-up and the pair head to Portland for the winter tour. The tour supports wounded veterans with proceeds totaling 825,000 after taxes.
Virginia coach Frank Murray enters his eighth season with a retooling program after losing most of last year’s 31 man squad to service transfers and graduations. New signal caller Ellis from Alabama leads a backfield mix with veterans and inexperienced linemen shaping the T formation. The Cavaliers schedule includes Hampden Sydney, North Carolina State, West Virginia, and Yale with adjustments for Eastern rules in some games.
Philadelphia Sept t The Phillies remain undecided on selecting Fred Fitzsimmons as manager after President Carpenter announced no action will be taken imminently following a conference with Herb Pennock. Carpenter, now a sergeant in the army, said he has not reached a decision and will not reveal his stance yet.
Carpenter praised a player and said the Phillies will sign every kid with baseball ability. The club already added two teenagers in the past week.
Radio program grid lists Eastern and Central War Time adjustments for September 11. It covers 2 hours for MWT and 3 hours past 11 p.m. with programs including news, serials, musical acts, dramas, and quiz shows across CBS NBC and blue networks.
Mercury Club president Jim Steele caused errors at shortstop in a 14 to 6 Mercury victory over High Point area rivals at the High Point high school field. He later blasted a three base hit but foul facts and a mental lapse led to misplays as the local War Department Girls edged Thomasville 12 to 11 and the Thomasville boys beat the War Department 9 to 0 in the triple header.
A liquor control agent testifying in an appeal of a revocation described two women patrons at the tavern in restrained terms. The cafe’s attorney objected, noting a dance permit, but the judge declared such dancing indecent even with a permit.
St. Louis leads 0-4 against Chicago at 9-2 while Cincinnati sits 5-2 facing Pittsburgh at 7-0. Brooklyn 8-2 hosts Philadelphia 4-3 and New York 10 to Boston 4. Tonight Pittsburgh versus St. Louis with Ostermueller and Roe against Schmidt and Byerly. Cincinnati at Chicago with De la Cruz 6-0 and Wyse 12-13. Only games listed.
International League results include Baltimore 5-2 and Toronto 12-6 while Montreal won 8-7. American Association shows St. Paul 2-1 and Louisville 6-8 in a busy set. Southern Association lists Nashville 9-1 and Chattanooga 12-4 with Atlanta 9 and Birmingham 4 as noted. Rain caused the second Chattanooga game to be cancelled and a doubleheader at Little Rock mobile was also called off.
In a ball game between Parris Island marines and the Daniel Field fliers, Gene Desautels batted for the Marines against teammate Chub. Captain Roy Randall moved Mike McNamara to hit with two outs in the ninth and tying run on second. McNamara struck out on three pitches, prompting his quip that Dean knew little about him.
Owen Oklahoma U Athletic trainer urges every high school to have a first aid kit and a doctor on site for all football activities. He warns no game scrimmage or drill should occur without medical staff, noting the constant risk of injury.
Clem Dreisewerd and Oscar Grimes starred as the Red Sox and Yankees split openers with seven and 21 hits respectively. Hal Newhouser and Lou Bou Dreau led the Tigers and Indians to wins with shutouts and late scoring drives. Nelson Potter became the Browns’ first 15-game winner, while Paul Erickson and Morton Cooper shut out the Cubs and Cardinals in their openers.
Neutral observers question Slingin Sammy Baugh as Red Wings T formation a rare comment. Ex Marine George Savitsky may join Penn varsity as a 225 pound tackle and a top sprinter. Round John Mooney hints at Brigham Young arrival centennial plans and possible National Ring event. Possible PGA world champion and a classic Moon ey Jack Kogut wrestling match nostalgia.
Philadelphia will not see Steve Van Buren in tomorrow night’s charity game due to convalescence from an appendicitis operation. Coach Earle Neale confirms the Louisiana State backfield ace is unavailable for the Eagles in the exhibition against the combined Steelers and Chicago Cardinals.
Four big time grid coaches are assigned to the naval air operational training command in Florida with Lieut. Frank Kimbrough at Fort Lauderdale NAS Lt Comdr Mal Elward at Deland NAS Lt Comdr Spike Nelson at Melbourne NAS and Lt Comdr Raymond Wolf at Miami NAS. Bob Hendren a six eight 230 pound football player for the Second Air Force Superbombers says he passed the induction exam by bending his knees unseen by busy doctors.
In a small Oregon farming community six acres from town, women workers for the Red Cross traverse three miles to donate their time. They balance farm duties with knitting and sewing to support the war effort.
Spectators in Edmonton award Bob Sawyer of Syracuse New York the most valuable player honor in the city baseball league pool. Saw yer formerly pitched for Albany in the Eastern League.
Sammy Baugh, star quarterback of the Washington Redskins, questions the new T formation after a 21 7 win over the Chicago Bears. He praises the win and notes he needs more experience with the system while coach Dad De Groot supports the move. Joe Aguirre and Steve Bangarous scored for Washington, with Mike Micka returning an interception for a fourth quarter tally.
National League leaders include Walker batting .354 and Musial 181 hits while Nicholson drives in 108 runs. Barrett leads Pittsburgh with 24 steals and 18 triples. American League leaders feature Fox batting .327 Stirnweiss with 114 runs and 183 hits, Stirnweiss also 51 steals, Etten 19 homers, Boudreau 37 doubles.
Ross J Cherico of Martsdale New York has been appointed football coach for the Violets at New York University. He played guard on NYU teams in 1940 and 1941 and served in the army starting in 1942 receiving a medical discharge last February.
Hi Ghd Machine High School announces Thomasville high school will meet the Bison in varsity football for the first time Sept 22 at Adams-Millis stadium. The Bison will host seven home games including Reidsville Durham Lexington Charlotte Greensboro and Burlington with away games at Winston-Salem Gastonia and Salisbury.
Columbia shifts to a pay as you go approach for the first time in over 25 years. The city will not need to make its annual loan this year to cover operating expenses, signaling solvent finances.
The Yankees rebounded to beat the Red Sox 4-3 in a tight nightcap, preserving a slim lead over the Tigers and Browns in the pennant race. Detroit matched the Yankees in many late-inning wins, while the Browns struggled with overtime losses and pre-run misfortunes.
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