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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1949
Page
6
The column surveys pennant race vibes and World Series potential while lampooning a proposed rule to curb dangerous slides. It recalls St Louis versus Pittsburgh and Brooklyn duels, notes sellout games, and previews Red Sox strengths with Williams Stephens Parnell Kinder. Also mentions Hi-Toms players and managerial feats.
Round up notes a bobble could cost the Yankees the AL pennant and a big payout as they struggle with gate receipts for football and baseball events. The piece also mentions Henry Cotton’s PGA win over Johnny Palmer and Lloyd Mangrum, Ivy Williamson praising John Coatta, Virgil Barnes’ Wichita studio career, and a comic car with Connecticut plates marked Spec.
Clemson coach Frank Howard eyed Wake Forest to gain edge as Bill Gregus vanished from Wake Forest, prompting Howard to suggest a Nub Smith style scholarship to coach Peahead Walker. Gregus returned the day after the telegram. Georgia Tech and Alabama also faced losses in sportspourri.
Brad Rowland a Little All-America prospect for McMurry Abilene Texas averaged over seven yards on 18 carries in a loss to Tulsa last week and recovered his own punt for a tackle. End Les Cowan stands 6-5 240. Coaltown the Calumet Stable speedster wears piano cloth on his feet for protection avoiding tune-up races.
Jamestown Bulldogs beat Gibsonville High 6-0 at Memorial Stadium in Greensboro. End Graham Ray scored after a pass from Ray Lawson on the Gibsonville 5 early in the first, with Darrell Ridge and Wayne Ridge shining on defense. Next week Jamestown returns to Greensboro for another home game.
In the North State League playoff opener, Lexington Athletics overturned an 8-3 deficit with a ninth inning rally. Marv Mauney homered with a man aboard as Ed Mathews and Herman Niehaus misplayed two pop flies, allowing the A's to surge for a 10-8 victory at Finch Field.
Allen Jay swept to its second straight win at Richland Park with a 20-19 non conference victory over Randleman before about 500 fans. Ray Hudson opened scoring for Randleman, Ronald Younts and Jack Hedrick contributed for Allen Jay, and Cox scored the final extra point to seal the comeback.
Thomasville High Bulldogs opened their season with a 25 to 0 rout of Bessemer City, scoring in each period. Ernest Byerly connected for a first period TD, Bobby May and Byerly plus Don Crawford and Bob Ward added late scores as the defense held the visitors to no more than the 30-yard line.
The Associated Press lists 1949 National and American League leaders for batting pitching and fielding. Robinson of Brooklyn leads runs and hits, Kiner tops home runs, Williams stars in batting and runs batted in, while Spahn, Roe and Kinder pace pitchers with strikeouts and wins.
Durham report notes Duke football center candidate Jim Gibson from Winston-Salem may gain notice this fall. His brother Bob Gibson serves as sports editor of the Duke student paper and as a student assistant in the athletic information office.
Major league scores and tonight's matchups list Philadelphia at Brooklyn Boston at New York Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Chicago at St Louis. Carolina playoffs yesterday results Raleigh at Burlington todays game North State League standings Hi Toms at Lexington in focus with Lexington leading the pack S: Carolina playoff results and North State League standings are noted alongside listed matchups for tonight including Philly Brooklyn Boston New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Raleigh Burlington with Hi-Toms visiting Lexington in a key game
The New York Yankees face Boston as Ellis Kinder and Mel Parnell ready to start the series. Lopat and Reynolds to oppose them in a key A L pennant race. Cardinals and Dodgers renew NL bids as weathered play continues.
Special to The Enterprise Newberry South Carolina September 24 The Indians spotlight an aerial attack led by tailback Billy Whitt in a night game against High Point College Purple Panthers expected to draw about 4000 fans. Whitt’s passing range and Omaha style L formation anticipate a shootout with High Point relying on quarterback Frank Von Drehle and running back Tommy McGhee.
Durham High School overwhelmed High Point 32 to 7 at Durham Athletics Field as Carey Brebaker led a strong Bulldogs effort. The Bison battled through injuries and scored late as reserves showcased future promise for coach Tony Simeon’s squad.
Louise Suggs, from Carrollton, Ga, holds a six stroke edge over Babe Didrikson Zaharias at the halfway point of the women's national open at Prince Georges Country Club in Landover Md. Suggs 36 hole total is 144, Zaharias stands at 150 with Zaharias trailing in four of seven prior meetings.
Durham Bulldogs stop High Point 20 to 7 as Mickey leads with sustained gains and punting. Durhams defense locks in, while Ed Brumley and Albert Long drive two early scores set by fumbles.
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