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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1951
Page
14
A climactic comeback sends the Yankees back to first place after defeating the Indians in a decisive game. The late inning surge secures the win and tightens the standings as the pennant race heats up.
The author argues public opinion has shifted away from football excesses. He urges scrapping the two platoon system, slimming coaches and budgets, and recruiting openly. If reforms fail, he warns of a broader backlash against the sport.
Intersecting games highlight the opening week with Texas versus Kentucky in Austin and Oregon State visiting Michigan State in East Lansing. Kentucky routed Tennessee Tech 72 to 13 in warmups while Babe Parilli passed for two majors. Michigan State, led by Clarence Biggie Munn, brings 25 lettermen back as it hosts Oregon State.
St Thomas defeated Loras 14 to 12 in a Sunday college football game. St Bonaventure beat St Francis Pa 65 to 6 in a second matchup. Strong scoring by St Bonaventure highlighted the day’s results.
The Yankees, after a stretch of mediocrity against weaker clubs, surged to a key win over Cleveland to cut the gap in the pennant race. Manager Casey Stengel expressed mixed feelings, praising the comeback while warning against over-optimism as New York eyes a remaining schedule with Boston and Cleveland.
Thom asville High Point Hi-Toms and Elkin Blanketeers clash in Finch Field tonight for a decisive fifth game of the North State league semi finals. The Hi-Toms trail 3-1 in the series and rely on rotation and potential bullpen arms to force a win. Both clubs report good injury free condition and high morale as the series resumes after rain delays.
Ralph Kiner of the Pirates set an all time National League mark by belting his 40th home run, the first player to reach 40 or more in two straight seasons, as Pittsburgh fell to the Giants 7 to 1 and 6 to 4.
Coaches players and fans weigh the league’s strength after week end action. Furman routed Presbyterian 39 0 with Russell Sutton scoring twice on a 93 yard run. NC State edged Catawba 7 6 while Virginia Tech beat Marshall College 18 12 in an exhibition. Virginia Military Institute lost 26 7 to Cincinnati highlighting quarterback needs. Maryland and Virginia Tech sit out. Full schedule set including Washington and Lee at Furman and Duke at South Carolina.
The 77 year old Bill Klem died yesterday after 39 seasons as baseballs most respected umpire. Condolences poured in from league and team leaders including Ford Frick Will Harridge Walter OMalley and Bob Carpenter. Klem battled internal disorders and a stroke last January before dying of a heart attack in Miami Beach. He joined baseball in 1902 and became known as the Old Arbitrator for his final authority on calls and famous clashes with John McGraw.
Dr. Cary Middlecoff, a dentist, won the Eastern Open by placing his approach shots close on the final greens. He captured the $2,400 first prize after a four round event.
The article notes a high-stakes contest with the Blue Chips playing for keeps. The game will begin at eight o'clock tonight as teams prepare for a decisive matchup.
High Point High School faces Gastonia in Albion Millis stadiumFriday night as the Bison seek to rebound from a 6-6 deadlock with Reidsville. Coach Simeon aims to sharpen the offense relying on Ken Frye and a cautious line, while Gastonia seeks its first Western Conference win with a stronger attack under Pop Clements.
Barber sank a four footer on the last hole after taking the lead on the 17th. He finished with 280, while Clayton Heafner of Charlotte placed third with 281 after a tight final round split with Middlecoff. Jim Turnesa and Jim Ferrier tied for fourth at 2827.
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