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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
9
New York Fordham quarterback Angelo Fortunato was among 21 students honored with gold medals for scholastic excellence in the 1938 39 year at Fordham. In Peoria Corwin Clatt a 15 year old halfback made the all state team as a junior weighing 205 pounds.
A vintage instruction details simmering raisins in water and lemon juice, then preparing a butter and flour base to combine with the raisin mixture. The sauce is cooked briefly to smoothness and served hot as a ham accompaniment.
Detective Captain Dawson pieces together the Benthorne case and accuses John Douglas of both murders after Ava Johnson claims confession of the killings. Douglas admits hiding papers and reveals Ava’s involvement, but the captain arrests him for the crimes as Flynn reports new evidence and a verdict awaits.
Norman Oklahoma December 7 Oklahoma Sooners coach Tom Stidham eyed a possible Cotton Bowl bid on New Year’s Day as Dallas promoters invited Oklahoma to host the post season party. After initial shock the team weighed approval with officials amid Big Six standings.
In San Francisco on December 7, it was reported that more than 420,000 women attended free admission day games in the Pacific Coast League last season.
Chicago Bears fullback Joe Maniaci, noted as the league's best golfer, competed in the 1955 National Amateur, reflecting his dual athletic talents.
The push to secure approval from Dr. W. B. Bizzell university president the athletic council the board of regents and the Big Six accelerates. Conference officials already authorized Missouri for the Orange Bowl in Miami and granted Oklahoma permission to play there on January 2. Promoter Curtis Sanford said Oklahoma would host and the other team would be chosen from Boston College North Carolina Clemson Duquesne and Mississippi State. North Carolina officials said they were not interested in a bowl invitation.
In Raleigh the NC State College Athletic Council elected Williams Newton as head baseball coach for the 1940 season. Newton also serves as head football coach. Doak becomes associate professor of physical education. Warren named head basketball coach effective July 1, 1940 with renewed freshman football duties. Hicksman and Wood receive new contracts. The meeting continued into the late afternoon.
Representatives of the contemplated Commercial Basketball League will meet at the Y Friday night at 7 30 to finalize opening plans. Six teams are expected including Woodmen of the World Hillcrest Silk Mill DeMolay Y Juniors Allen Jay All Stars Amos Hosiery Triangle and one other.
Elm Street School hustled to a 1 0 victory over Johnson Street boys on the Junior High field. The lone goal came from a late scramble in front of the Johnson Street keeper as Friday afternoon action concluded.
Four state governors met in Asheville for a one day conference of the southern governors' freight rate committee. The meeting drew attention from the Southern Traffic League and utilities commissioners as they consider reductions in class freight rates. Governors Clyde R. Hoey North Carolina Prentice Cooper Tennessee Fred P. Cone Florida and Frank M. Dixon Alabama attended.
Brentwood School heads to Marsh playground to face Emma Blair boys in a rematch after a season tie at Brentwood.
Smaller English cities seek mail aviation links to their airports, aiming to speed delivery and boost regional access. Local officials argue quicker service and economic benefits outweigh costs and logistical challenges.
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