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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1948
Page
3
After a slow start the Black Bison surged in the second period scoring 19 points before halftime and two more after intermission. Ellington sprinted 60 yards for a TD with key blocks from Jones and Mickey. Ellington added two passes and Mil threw two bulls-eyes as High Point drew a loud home crowd.
The Hi-Toms starter Al Darlett notes the Coastal Plain league uses a livelier ball improving hitter power and fielding, while the North State league brings tougher veteran competition. He cites 100,000 attendance marks in CP teams last year and a high average with Sunday ball, praising fan treatment and parks. He also mentions St Louis Cardinals owning six NL World Series titles and other baseball notes from the era.
Ordnance experts estimate that firearms sealed in cans can be preserved in perfect working order for half a century, offering long term storage potential for military arsenals.
Wake Forest and George Washington open the 1948 football season in a Southern Conference game in the Carolinas. Coach Peahead Walker says his team is in good shape with only second string halfback Lou Pollacci listed as injured.
New York reports the college football season begins on scattered fronts with 82 shopping days till Christmas. Early games include Texas A&M versus Villanova and LSU against Texas Christian Kansas as key intersectionals while Pacific coast Southern and Missouri Valley conferences also feature games that count in standings.
Davidson meets Elon college in the opening game of the football season. The Wildcats of the Southern Conference field a veteran lineup but several positions filled by second strings due to fall injuries. End Bill Johnson and blocking back Charlie Rimer miss the game with injuries. wingback Jim Sifford is not expected to play.
High Point high school's Black Bison overwhelmed Gastonia Green Wave 31 to 6 in Gastonia. Key 68 yard drives fueled by Charlie Jones and Joe Mickey put the Bison ahead 19–0 at halftime, with Ellington adding a 60 yard dash and Miller a QB sneak. The Gastonia offense managed a late fourth quarter score amid a punting duel early.
The Associated Press lists today's National League games: St. Louis at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, Pittsburgh at Boston. American League action includes New York at Detroit, Boston at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, and Washington at Cleveland.
Yesterday's results show St. Louis defeating Brooklyn 4 2 and Boston besting Pittsburgh 6 2. Cincinnati beat New York 5 3 and Philadelphia won 6 3 over Chicago. New York defeated Detroit 13 5. Boston triumphed 9 3 over St. Louis. Cleveland over Washington 4 1. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 9 6.
Joe Louis plans an exhibition in Washington with Pat Comiskey while promoters scramble after Gus Lesnevich fractures his foot and withdraws from a Walcott bout. The Brown Bomber signals a return, reshaping elimination tourney plans and future opponents.
Promoter Bob Blair prepares a 100 lap stock car event at Tri City Speedway on Sunday with a star field from North Carolina dirt track circuits led by Curtis Turner of Christiansburg Virginia who has 19 straight wins and over 12000 dollars in summer prize money. The program starts with heats at 1 pm and the main 45 lap race at 3 pm plus a 15 lap heat, a 25 lap consolation and a special women's race.
Richmond university hosts Randolph-Macon in the season opener as the Spiders, led by Coach Dick Esbeck, face the Yellow Jackets known for T formation trickery. Richmond is the favorite, betting on superior size and reserve strength in the matchup.
Scientists explain the sun halo as a rainbow colored ring created by tiny ice crystals bending light rays.
Johnny Sain added his 21st victory, pacing the Boston Braves to a 6-2 win over the Pirates. Pollet and Musial sparkled for the Cardinals in a 4-2 win over the Dodgers. In the AL, Boston, New York, and Cleveland won, with Red Sox maintaining their lead. Mele drove in three for Boston, while Sam Mele sprained a right foot sliding into third.
Lenoir-Rhyne’s 1947 lineup features backfield depth with Erskine Ratchford Walter Kuhl and Charles Jones. Veteran line play includes center Raymond Camp and Cecil Abee while Frank Little leads end positions. Freshmen Dan Montagena Bill Meggison Sam Freeman compete for starting roles as the schedule opens with Erskine and ECU in Hickory.
High Point college Purple Panthers meet Western Carolina Catamounts at Albion Millis Stadium at 8 p m in a key North State conference showdown. Western Carolina relies on a T-formation and tackles Dan Robinson, Buffalo Humphries, and Harry Jaynes to power the offense while High Point fields a deep reserve roster and seeks a victory to stay ahead in the title race.
In Hershey Pennsylvania on September 18 the Boston Yanks rookie Gene Malinowski, famed for center play and linebacking, is being groomed as an offensive T quarterback and will also start at defensive right half back.
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