Statesville Daily Record from Statesville, North Carolina • Page 4

PAGE FOUR The Family DAILY RECUKD' MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1942' Iredell Field Trials Set Season Re cord for North Carolina Events 30 Statesville High Athletes Begin Baseball Drills Today Dean Vp to Hitter, mid Hickey Someone rind Out Stalls HANKY SIM Sports JOditoi TAMI'A Dizzy Dean first O'acked 'lie headlines and was rated nothing mere than an in- credibb- hick. 1 asked the onetime roiion-picker how much thought he put into pitching. they tell me this about one hitter and that about another." replied Dix. "Imt they all. loo)-- nlike to me.

1 just real' back and rumip that thing through there with something on it. "That puts the problem up tr the hitter." Hranch Kiekey had the same Idea in selling ball players long before he peddled Dean and his lame arm to the Chicago Cubs for $185,000 and three useful hands, one of them Curt Davis, who opened the 1941 world series for the Brooklyns. There isn't a truer baseball saying than 'They never die on the Cardinals." Kiekey usually knows, of but when he is not positive his sound theory is never to wait to be certain whether a high-salaried Red Hird has had an off-year is on the way down. Unless' they're indispensable and in full especially when ihey are susceptible to injury the llickey system is to sell 'em while tber's a. market.

No other appraiser of ivory can tind vii many things wronir with an athlete, exclusive of playing faults. Like Kd Harrow of the Yankees, llickey is a stickler for conduct off the field, too. Next to Yankees, Cardinals meet the stiff- i'st person requirements. Hut the main point that Kick- I oy lets someone else find out her a Cardinal is slipping. "Which briiiKs us around to 'johnny Mize, who already has fol- I lowed in 'the Kiekey sales' pattern by bobbing up with a bum throwing shoulder.

Kiekey does know that Mize has to smack a long ball to be much help. It is proflnubly true 13.R. doesn't know whether MjfzeV reduction in home run power, from 43 to 17. was just one of those things' in the life of a ball player or the beginning of the end. So Branch Kiekey took the $50,000 and let the New York Giants worry a'bout Johnny Mize being all in one piece and hitting! the ball for magnificent distances.

They never die on the St. Louis Cardinals. HOLD EVERYTHING must have run into a fie of robins headed 'Somewhere in the Pacific' A patrol blimp floats over two transport ships and a destroyer, right background, as a convoy its way toward the western Pacific biiUic urea. Uleady ami anxious for Spi-ing- to pay its annual visit thirty or more liijjh athletes theif services, not for I'ncle Sam. hut for a himrer and better Statesville hlirh l.ias(<hall team this season in a canvass for players Krlday.

"I received a hat full of ii'imes, siirnifyinj; their sound intentions of liecomiil 1 hase- players." ('oaeh Kant Kelly stated. T' interest any! him: hiMi-intr at all on then Slatesville hiuli is assured of a Itall cluh this season. tliroujriiout the South PiodiiKnit, c-oiil'ci'C'iK'o iiK-nMtl (Tor tlic first tinn' in the liistofy of living; man) one tliinfi' in 01 '')' that is (o build liasehall tcanih this soason from tlio froshitiiin. soph and junior i-Jasscs. this, tinio glvfiiR' the Httlo iiinn a chance to show hLs taJcnt.

Of course this does not necessarily mean that the seniors, the veterans of hist season will not stand a chance. It means that the various schools will hegin to prepare for the years to come. It'll Ihe a different setup more or less like the orphanages, where fortune for the year ahead made in advance. In all probability, this new step will 'benefit the fJrey- hounds, for little is left of the championship '41 team. The Douglases and Murdochs are all gone and the problem of building a.

winning combination is bestowed iupon (Irey- hound mastermind Kant Kelly. Yes' sirree, the burden is left with Kant, just as the foot- Iball, basketiball and the remainder of the sports program was left in his hands up to him. Although the didn't cop conference honors season, that doesn't mean that they won't kick the dope bucket over this year. There is a determination born in the locals this season to rise, to new heights of fjlory heights of which haven't been seen or heard of in this vicinity in part years. The (Ireyhounds will officially open their '42 conference schedule against Monroe hiuh at Monroe on March 24lh.

only days off. The 'hounds travel to on the L'Tth, where they will tangle with the Children's Home team. Xext in line is Concord, last reason's conference champions and the 'hounds' hitter rivals. Statesville will travel to Concord on the 31st. Drills will boft'in this afternoon at oVIork.

according to an iinnoiiiUKMnt'iit by Ifoad Coach Fant Kelly last iiUvln. All students who have serious intentions of becoming biise- players are be vreseiit at this nieetiiifr this ai'tenioon. The complete conference schedule not availaililc at 'jiress time this afternoon, however the official schedule in foniorrow's pa pel'. Kelly and Manager Jini Poole of the Statesville Owls baselball club are map- plans for several exhibition games with spring training school which js now in progress here. For a complete survey of the '42 S'HiS and schedule, don't for.uet to consult the sports of KECOUD.

Total of 80 Entries Vie For Honors FUNNY BUSINESS I The Iredell Sportsmen'? 1 clufh set record for all North Carolina sportsmen's clubs look to 'as it closed the fifth annual Field Trials here Friday. A total of 80 entries were made by bird dog from a dozen states, by far i the entry list of any field meet in the state this season. i AVinncrs from the Iredell Trials will 1'avH to Hoffman March 23-2-! for ihe State Winners Trials, the i only peer in North Carolina Most of the winners the ccm ntv meet have an- roimci'd intentions of db'playim; their dogs at the state trials al- rendy. Rounding out a full two-day trials, the Shooting Dogs stakes which featured more local dogs than any other of the five contests, boasted an array of superil) dogs that made it hard for the 11 ires to pick winners. Originally having- only 10 tries, the final event found 21 I starters when the first running was made and it was necewary to run them in 'braces of three's.

Although the three top dogs chosen) I'V the judges undoubtedly gave best performances, there was points scored aga.nst ht. hetweer 1 vici 1 lai ris. sun Mrs. I). A.

Harris Slatosville high star ed his talent on the hardwood a good advantage this past sea- sr.n at Tennessee Military tme where he hasj been in school for the past seven months. David led his teammates in scoring honors for the season counting 1ST -points. Not only did be pace the TM1 l.asketeers in scoring for the season, but made a creditable showing in the Mid- South basketball tournament last week accounting for 23 of the COPR. 1942 BY NEA SERVICE. INC.

T. M. REG. U. S.

PAT. Youn.tc Harris, who stands (j 2 inches and weighs in the vicinity of 180 pounds is one of the most successful Si IS athletes. lie is an all-round sportsman, having played first string end on the Tennessee Military Insitule football this season. 'Harris is somewhat undecided as to where he will continue his education this coming fall. In all probability, David will enter the of North Carolina.

Bowling TOXKJIIT 'Stiniipson ladies vs. Business and Professional ladies, duck pins. 7:30. Jayeee.v vs. Slatesville Cotton mills, duck pins, Phoenix Team Xo.

1 vs. phoenix No. 2, ten pins, 7:30. HIGH SCO JOS Sarah Alexander and Johnson tied with totals pins each for the week's score and award of the SI. 00 Defense Stamp on Henkel-DeBow alleys, tervin Armour was hiiih for the men's 1 stamip with a score of 1 52.

Johnny of 12 MRS. MATTIE HAWN DIES NEAR NEWTON Mrs. Miittio Vli-Riuia Hawn. witlow of .1. S.

TTiiwn, died at her home near N'oAvton yostorday afternoon aflor a lonelily Mrs. llawn, a native of 1)a county, was the former Mattu' Virginia I lildchraml. iHhe Is survived two daush- Kdith llawn ami Mrs-v Flor- Victory Car for U. S. Civilians? Celeste High Girls Advance In J-S Tourney Coach W.

C. York's Celei-'te Ilenkel girls' basketball team is i win 1 victory after victory in the Winston Salem tiuel basketball tournament which is now in session. The championship stretch i.v just ahead for the red and white clad lassies ai'd its remarkable how Coach York's idi'ls have stood up under the pressure. The title of champions of Iredell county wasn't jrood eno'iijih for them, so they filed entry in the Winston-Saloni Journal-Sentinel basketiball tourney, the. largest hiKh school basketball tournament in the world and so far they have made a ereditalble showing.

Saturday saw the Celeste Ilenkel pirls shove off a thrillliiK second half rally hy Mornanton hi.ub school to defeat the smooth-click- inp lUirke county six IM-30. Celeste trained an early lead and led at half time. Morsan- I ton hi.nh's late rush fell four points short of a. tie. Klliott and OstAvull led the scoring for the Iredell sextette.

1 Thirty-four teams of 122 teams still remain in the tourney sind Celeste-Ilenkel girls' team is riKht in there on the fit-inn line. Veteran tournament observers continue to praise the hiKh class of baskeWhull beinjr offered in thb' 17th meeting of the creain of North Carolina's highest caue award in the south, in the world's largest tournament. Watch those (Vlestc Ilenkel shine they still have their eyes on another crown, and time it's the channplons of the Northwest. ence Shook of Cataw'ba county. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the old st.

Paul's Lutheran church. Burial will he in the church cemetery. A SOX Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ktnpr, of Florence, a daughter, Mary N'nney.

Mr. K.inn former resident of Statet'ville, a Him of Mrs. Mary Kins, Davit- Avenue. This cross between a jeep and a station wagon is offered ns a civilian passenger auto for the duration. Ci.pi.

Hichatd C. Fitch ot Los Angeles designed this experimental model of a "Victory Car" to sell for around it uses plastics, some steel and rebuilt motors. 10very Monday uile. Free Instructions for Jh'K'iniicrs Silver Pine Roller Rink Milos mi (Admission Uftr) them and a half-dozen other fine dogs'. J.

H. Velott's Iniquity took first place, handled by Herbert Ray. Both Hay and Velott are from WiHiamsport, Pa. Second captured by Drake's owned and handled by Dr. J.

C. Mock. of Salisbury, and third went to Ke-phart's Tip. owned and handled by 11. B.

Kephart. of Charlotte. The winners in the shooting dot; stakes were hard pushed by such outstanding clows as Sally Mack's owned by John Mc- IvauK-hlin, president of the club; Briarshy Klim. owned by Clarence Rogers of Statesville: Gypsy Kire- fly, owned by VV. M.

Anderson, of Morganton; and Scout's Spectre owned by Col. C. J. Dockler, of Fort Bragg. AVinners in the four other stakes wore; Open Flying Cadet, owned by Fred 1C.

Fletcher, of (ireen Castle, Peerless Mack, owned by C. B. Black of Charlotte, second; third "was split between Atlanta, owned by Dr. Deane Hundley, of Wallace, and lilack Shadow, owned by Brucy Boib4)itt, of Wlnston-Salcm. Amateur Stylish Joe.

owned by L. W. Kelly, and 'Dr. L. o.

crumpler. of Richmond, fJrst; Tlellzapoppin ii.nd Aitlanta, owned by Dr. Dearie Hundley, of Wallace, took second and third places, respectively. Amateur Jack Doone. owned by T)eane Hundley, of Wallace, first: Little Rio Rita owned by T).

K. Sing, of Charlotte, second; third was split between Iredell's peerless Pal. owned by Prof. O'Brien, of Union rove. and Knollwood owned by Price Sherrill.

Mooresville, secretary of the club. Amateur All Bill, owned hy Vermin flilmore. of first; McKinney'sj Polly, owned by Dr. peane Hundley, of Wallace, second; Hedilek's Jim, owned by Dr. ,1.

R. Plyier, of Salisbury, third. BUY OUR BEST-PURINA EMBRYO-FED CHICKS EKS and poultry prices this year are going to be why it's more important than ever before for you to with the best Just 1 or 2 more CKSS will pay the few ceou extra Purina Embryo-Fed Chicks may cost in the the best chicks we sell Come them today 1 GIT YOUR PURINA EMBKYO-FED CHICKS NOW I rlilc's nn; In bo orilur your IMirlua Kmlir'o-l'tul Clilckj toiluyt I'urlnn Clikkn tiro cipociully bred iim' ful to unit lodvvpluplnto lill'li prod Mi-iif luyom. We huvo thorn now- tunic in mill tUcin now. 'Miuy'ro our BtST EACH (PRICE) FEED PURINA CHICK STARTENA flood chicks dvniuml good wliy ivu u.

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M. (Kcd) llauuli, 3 li mmmm 'I want to do my about turning this in for scran?" W. M. Sherrill, O.D. Optometrist Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Frames Repaired Broken Lenses Duplicated 126 COURT STREET WANTED TO BUY I Used furniture: Highest cash prices paid! Phone 87 Statesville Salvage Co.

Across from Poatofflce Welcome Newcomers To Statesville "We are glad to have you! We know Statesville is 'The Best Town In North and you will think the same. We, the business concerns, listed below, will strive to help you receive a good impression of the city through your business transactions. We will be glad to serve you. Come in and let's get acquainted." NEWCOMERS Mr. and -Mrs.

K. C. Sherrill, 819 Caldwcll St. We ore always pleased to meet and welcome newcomers to our town and offer them the best of banking fa' cllltiea Merchants Farmers Bank Total Resources $3,000,000.04 Member F.D.I.O. Iredell Ice Fuel Co.

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