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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1948
Page
8
Glenn Painter, known as the Chief, closes a long football career after four seasons with High Point College. A Sylva native, he helped launch the program and remained a steady, unpretentious leader admired by students and locals alike as he moves toward retirement from the sport.
Painter, a fullback and versatile athlete at High Point College, won the American Business club MVP two years ago and was named the best lineman this season after shifting to the line. He balances college work with a busy sports program while being married with two children. He is praised for his broad contribution to football and other sports and his role as a team player.
A gifted student with a high GPA and warm nature, Painter is admired by students, players, and townspeople. His humor and readiness to share jokes make him well liked as he seeks post graduation work, becoming a byword wherever he goes at High Point college.
The text notes Painter, described as sunny and childlike in disposition, faces decisions after college about his future. He shows interest in becoming a highway patrolman while considering coaching in a high school setting. The passage reflects on his evolving career thoughts.
Stan Huffman of Burlington high school Bulldogs criticizes Price Leeper of Gastonia Green Wave for unsportsmanlike play after losses to Burlington and Harding Charlotte. Leeper rebuts and accuses Huffman and Harding of being the poor sport and hard losers.
The text notes it is unfortunate a dispute has emerged between Burlington and Harding teams. It argues both sides may be innocent and condemns the situation as poor example for players and coaches, urging sportsmanlike conduct instead of name calling and accusations.
In Minneapolis on December 6, moguls of baseball begin shaping next season’s pro circuit. Most activity is informal deals as the 47th annual National Association of Professional Leagues convention opens. Pre-convention meetings and a presidents dinner precede the full gathering expected to draw 1,200 to 1,500 delegates from 58 minor leagues across 442 cities with a Chicago meeting set for December 15.
Wake Forest prepares for the Dixie Bowl against Baylor in Birmingham on New Year’s Day with about 45 players practicing. Both teams posted strong seasons 6-3 for Wake Forest and 5-3-2 for Baylor, meeting for the first time in history as Baptist rivals.
North Carolina State hosts George Washington in Raleigh to start the defense of its Southern Conference title. The Wolfpack, led by All-American Dickey, faces GW’s returning standouts in a pivotal opener slated for 8 p.m. with limited public seating at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. The prelim features State freshmen versus Red Robins Independents of Red Springs.
The Big Nine will consider admitting Michigan State at its Winter meeting in Chicago. Minnesota’s J. L. Morrill reportedly supports MSU joining the former Big Ten, despite Chicago’s departure years ago. MSU president John Hannah pushes for entry as the conference also revises its code to require academic standards before scholarships or aid.
Charlotte professional football Clippers recover a fumble for a touchdown to beat the College All-Stars 30 21 at Memorial Stadium. George Blomquist returns a fumble 95 yards after a Casey Jones pass was intercepted. Jim Flyington adds a 20 yard field goal as Wake Forest notes season yardage.
A big league exec notes television draws as many or more patrons than it diverts and says baseball should televise to attract viewers. He argues televised baseball won’t end TV, as baseball remains the best idle attraction to sponsor products.
Oreste Minoso, former New York Cubans star, joined the Dayton Indians after 1948 and slashed .475 in 11 spring games with two homers and a cycle steal. His Central League playoff average topped .300 with three homers. A Dayton observer says he outshines Doby and Mitchell. Manager Joe Vosmik hints at Major League potential.
A southern pundit recalls picking Georgia to win the SEC title and suggests the Gainesville SEC meeting may trigger bowl game disputes. Sugar Bowl interests push back against shutouts, while rumors spread about Texas and Georgia selections for Cotton and Sugar bowls. Oregon’s inclusion puzzles many. Jerry Bush’s Toledo team is rumored strong as Biggie Munn stays busy through January.
Marcus Freiberger, a six foot eleven sophomore on Bruce Drake's Oklahoma U. basketball squad, comes from a basketball family with three older brothers all listed at 6-8. The piece notes a Papa Bear Halas-like mentality guiding rookies before each season.
The AAU certified Mel Patton's 9.3 seconds in the 100 yards as the American record after a special records committee meeting. Patton, Olympic 200 meters champion, ran the Fresno race May 15 under acceptable conditions. Three official timers supported the 9.3 with minor discrepancies among alternate clocks.
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 Michigan might be the only major college football team to finish 1948 without defeat or a tie. The Wolverines have rolled through their regular season with no post season commitments and hold a spotless record. Other ties tainted the season as Army and Notre Dame also faced draws, leaving California and Clemson as the remaining unblemished teams entering January bowls.
High Point college faces Chatham Blanketeteers in Elkin tonight in a home and away set to test the Purple Panthers early in the season. Ted Moran leads a balanced attack while Bill Sheets seeks his shooting touch as the team braces for Friday's conference opener with Eastern Carolina Teachers.
Durham observers will honor three top blockers at a Durham Quarterback club meeting. Bob Bowlby of North Carolina State wins the William P Jacobs Memorial trophy for the best Southern Conference blocker. Truitt Smith of Mississippi State earns top honors in the Southeastern Conference. Bob Martin of Clemson is named the top blocker in the state of South Carolina. Frank Howard of Clemson is recognized as No. 1 mentor of the Southern Conference by the coaches and sports writers.
Wake Forest backs John O Quinn is set to catch passes in Birmingham Alabama as the Deacons meet Baylor on New Year Day. O Quinn finished the year as the nation s leading passer with 39 receptions for 605 yards and seven touchdowns.
Carroll Blackerby of Bessemer Alabama, Wake Forest sophomore, tops the Demon Deacons passers with 49 percent completions in the 1948 season. He completed 38 of 78 passes for 598 yards and six touchdowns as Wake Forest prepares for the Dixie at Birmingham on New Year’s Day.
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