This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1944
Page
5
In Athens a bulldog mascot nearly distracted referee Hackney during the Georgia Tech vs Georgia game. Hackney recalls danger from the massive dog near the sideline while marking first downs. He may officiate bowls if selected, else focuses on basketball officiating this season.
In a round up by Hugh Fullerton Jr the piece discusses selecting a western conference commissioner to oversee athletics with emphasis on fair competition and non paid player ethics. It notes Phog Allen's plan for athletic control by non legislative means and cites prior statements from Grif about handling reform. It also recounts a surprise about FE J Gubbay organizing Indian semi pro teams in Calcutta and rugby players from Mohan Bagan amid baseball equipment shortages.
Billy Evans says the Southern Association will skip pro football for now due to a player shortage and may revisit the idea later. In college circles Army finds Glenn Davis drawing interest from basketball and Corkey Davis of Nebraska may join Cadet plans as a regular contender.
Service Dept Enc appoints Bill Strannigan ex Wyoming star who led Norfolk navy squad last winter as player coach of Gulfport naval training center team. One teammate is S2/C Price Brookfield from West Texas State. Capt. Frank Wright predicts Chuck Whittier will be baseball’s top postwar broadcaster, recalling his 1944 World Series recreation for GIs in India.
Two rugged air force football teams the Second Airforce Superbombers and the Third Airforce Gremlins arrive by plane in Atlanta for a limbering up workout ahead of their game tomorrow.
Raleigh reports Carl Snavely will become the University of North Carolina football coach starting January 1 for a five year term at about 12000 dollars per year. UNC athletic officials confirm talk of hiring but offer no definite comment. Snavely enjoyed success at UNC in 1934 35 including a state title and eight straight wins before leaving for Cornell.
Detroit heavyweight Lee Oma defeated Tami Mauriello of the Bronx by unanimous decision before a $63,266 crowd of 16,283, including Joe Louis, delivering another unorthodox performance that puzzled Mauriello who had previously knocked Oma out in eight rounds.
Birmingham reports Army coach Herman Hickman and Navy lieutenant commander Rip Miller praise the Cadets line after the 32-7 Army win over Navy. Don Whitmire and Bobby Jenkins of Alabama were injured in the first half. Hickman cites Army peak in the 59-0 Notre Dame rout.
Boxing results across cities include Lee Oma and Juste Fontaine winning by points in New York and Milwaukee respectively. Elmer Ray and Jimmie Williams scored TKOs in New Orleans and Chicago, with multiple other decisions and knockouts reported from Philadelphia Reading and beyond.
Oma outboxed Tami over ten rounds drawing praise for steady jab and defense. A late flurry by Mauriello led to Tami losing a mouthpiece and tooth as Oma extended control. Judges favored Oma 10 rounds to 0 while one scorer had eight and another six.
Brookyln Dodgers announce outright purchase of the Thomasville franchise in the North State League. Branch Rickey Jr says Doak Finch will serve as club president as the team becomes a Dodgers training camp hub with multiple farm clubs in the South.
At Bowman Gray Stadium Greensboro Whirlwinds defeated Winston-Salem Children's Home 22-0 in the Tobacco Bowl classic. About 3500 fans braved the cold to witness the benefit game with Buddy Luper and Jim Glendinning named for Greensboro and Bill Williams and Bill a for the visitors.
Corrections by networks delayed changes in the late evening and night lineups on Eastern and Central War Time. The schedule lists programs by hour including The Batters, The Weekly Report to the Nation, Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, This Is Halloran Hospital, The Philadelphia Orchestra Hour, Grand Ole Opry Via Radio, and Barn Jamboree among others with varied networks CBS NBC and blue network.
In Buffalo after the 43rd annual minor league convention, Cleveland and Chicago officials were seen in constant talks with White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes. Topics included Jeff Heath and Jim Bagby, with Brooklyn and Boston discussed for trades. Minor league plans promoted scholastic baseball and touring clinics while Pacific Coast League moves included five players traded for Goome Men and Jack Whip.
Sporadic reports from Birmingham and Chattanooga indicate Vanderbilt University could renew football activity in 1945 with SEC allies negotiating game schedules. Dr. Carmichael declined comment while others note Vandy did not field teams 1943 and this year, continuing a wartime pause. Maj. Silas Williams dies. Big Ten commissioner John L. Griffith is honored in Winnetka service.
Atlantic City delegates reviewed a nationwide fitness initiative with Louis di Benedetto urging commitment. Lt. Commander Carl Olson warned against another fitness depression while Frank Wickhorst cited 64 percent of men on a battleship unable to swim. Brundage and Bingham formed committees to push the plan. 47 U.S. records were up for approval.
Pete Cooper, 29, of Gainesville, Fla., cards a 138 to hold a one stroke edge in the $10,000 Miami Open. Maurie O’Connor and Johnny Revolta chase at 139 while Dutch Harrison posts 66 to share pace with the leaders. Morton Bright leads amateurs at 145 as 36 holes remain in the reduced field.
High Point suffered its first defeat as Cherry Point Marines dominated 54-15 at Harrison Gym. Walker led High Point with 6 points while Marines’ Moffett scored 18 and Welch added 7 as Cherry Point led 29-11 at halftime and expanded lead in the second half.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.