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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1948
Page
10
A critique of college football publicity, exposing exaggerated pre season hype and manipulated claims. Wake Forest coach Peahead Walker shifts from single wing to a T formation as coverage promises extensive discussion and criticism of media spin around first string berths.
The piece argues coaches inflate fearsome tales and cry foul to drum up support, while press agents shape narratives to conceal weaknesses. It notes the strategy of downplaying underdogs and overemphasizing opponents, warning readers not to trust pregame hype.
Bantam Ben of Hershey, Pa., shoots 36-34-70 to reach 207 nine under par, leading the Western Open after 54 holes. Ed Oliver, of Seattle, sits second at 210. Mike Parco and others chase high-stakes final round as Hogan hot with putter and Stranahan tops the fun group.
Bill Bridgewater, High Point college standout and Asheville native, is named head football coach at Leaksville high school. He will assume duties later this month and begins practice in the third week of August. Bridgewater entered High Point college in 1945 and will graduate this term with degrees in physical education and history.
Five Points Electric holds a slim half game lead over a resurgent Post Office in the Recreation Softball league standings. Smith's Flower Shop sits third, Jamestown in last place three and a half games behind the leader.
The city sports week features the start of heavy action across baseball and softball leagues. Industrial league play wraps regular schedules with six games, while Amateur league action ends Saturday with three games. Softball across Colored, Sunday School, and Recreation leagues fills the week with multiple matchups at parks, high schools, and city fields.
A feature on the Gerrings family of High Point, the golfing clan. Al, 44, pro at Blair Park, talks of his game slipping while his children ranging from six months to twelve prosper at golf, with John, Nancy, Dan, Bobby, Jimmy all showing talent and ambition.
Joe Louis faces renewed pressure to delay retirement as a heavyweight champion with a Sept. 23 doubleheader at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field under the Tournament of Champions. Promoter Mike Jacobs lacks a fill for Sept. 22 at Yankee Stadium, while potential matchups include Louis vs Charles or lighterweight attractions if Louis retires. Louis visited Jacobs to discuss his plans and noted he would wait to announce any title retirement alongside his presidential campaign affiliation.
Hickory Rebels rallied for two in the ninth to defeat High Point-Thomasville 8-7 before 3,100 fans. Foster took the loss after allowing the ninth inning rally and Jarrett drove in two late runs as Al Jarrett, Owen Linn and Pete Williams featured for Hickory with key hits.
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