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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
8
The eighth annual Associated Press sports poll surveys editors on the leading comebacks of 1938. Helen Wills is highlighted among notable returns, reflecting a strong year in athletics and public interest in comeback performances.
Helen Wills Moody, Wimbledon champion, wins top AP comeback poll with 113 points, defeating Jimmie Foxx who led in first place votes. Dizzy Dean follows, other honorees include Joe Louis Sally Krieger Hank Greenberg Lefty Grove Howard Jones Vernon Gomez and Paul Derringer.
Steve Netry of West Virginia and Hal Caddell of Boston clash in a Sportsrena mat semi final. Netry, fighting with a bad leg, earlier lost after an accident. Caddell lost to Charley Laden, while Dugan eyes the main bout and Laden vows to tame the bald terror.
In Miami Florida the Miami Open opens with about 200 pros and amateurs in preliminary rounds and exhibitions. Slammin Sammy Snead shoots 65 in warmup and seeks to be the PGA's first $20,000 earner by finishing top or higher. Johnny Revolta and Ralph Guldahl loom as threats for top money in the four day event.
Mount Holyoke College announces Evelyn Yellowrobe of Sioux heritage as archery captain for the season. The announcement highlights her leadership and skill guiding the team in intercollegiate competition.
In Asheboro High Point College falls 50 to 42 to the McCrary semi pro squad. Hampton scores 16 as Roye Holloman lead the Eagles with 16 each, halves 25-20 at intermission, proceeds benefit Asheboro Kiwanis for underprivileged children.
Farr declares he will win or quit as he trains in California for a Friday night bout with Lou Nova. He reflects on past hard times, praises his conditioning at 203 pounds, and predicts victory while noting past tough decisions and near misses with Braddock Baer.
Glenn Scobey Warner recalls football players of 30 and 40 years ago as tougher, and notes the modern game is more strenuous. He credits longer halves and fewer substitutes for greater stamina in earlier eras while acknowledging today’s speed and open style.
Duke defense shapes a plan to stop Southern California in the Rose Bowl as the Blue Devils practice to protect their goal line. Wesley McAfee recovers from a leg injury and Eric Tipton works on punt and big plays while Tony Ruffa sharpens placekicking.
Durham, aiming to stay in the Piedmont League lead, hosts Adams-Millis at the Y on Saturday night. Chesterfield, paced by the O’Neil brothers Lafitis Hackney, seeks revenge after a late defeat. Coach Inthieri pushes his roster with Sappenfield Martin and Intheri aiding Hack Spencer, Blow Cooper, and Harris.
Belmont Abbey was declared the 1938 football champion of the North State Junior College conference after an undefeated untied season with no scored upon. The conference also voted to start cross country and tennis competitions and to continue the annual basketball tournament.
Maurice la Chappelle defeated King Kong Frankenstein in Newark New Jersey in 21 minutes 59 seconds. Ed Don George beat Bob Wagner in Rochester New York two falls to one. Jim Londos defeated Chief Thunderbird in Los Angeles California in straight falls.
Bobby MelIntyre from Detroit outpointed Billy Marquart of Winnipeg in a 132 pound lightweight clash in Sacramento. Lloyd Marshall of Cleveland knocked out Johnny Erjavec of Los Angeles in a 165 pound bout in Sacramento.
The image describes raindrop impressions preserved in slabs of stone that originated as mud long ago, now visible as traces across the rock. These fossil marks illustrate ancient weather and geology preserved in the sediment.
The University of North Carolina fencing team released its 1939 schedule featuring 12 dual meets and one triangular meet. Key dates include January 21 at Charlotte Men's Club, February 4 vs Maryland, and an Eastern Intercollegiate Tournament in Newark plus the Southern Conference meet in Williamsburg.
Tom Burnette, Carolina football star of 1937, returns to Chapel Hill after a pro season with the Pirates and Eagles. Weighing 195, he plans winter quarter study and contemplates baseball as a successor. Burnette cites faster pro play, more field goal chances, and praises Ace Parker as a star in Brooklyn.
Los Angeles date line reports the Santa Anita handicap weights to be set late today for the $100000 race on March 4 with Seabiscuit, Stagehand and other stars among 107 nominees. Seabiscuit carried 130 pounds last year, Stagehand 100, and owner Charles Howard aims to break Sun Beau’s record. a Florida rematch with War Admiral could vault him past $276,744.
The triangle spider maintains a taut web by taking in slack on its supporting line and holding it. When an insect hits the web the spider releases the slack and the vibrating strands trap the prey.
In England experts estimate only about one married couple in 11 000 reach a diamond wedding anniversary. The finding highlights the rarity of the 60 year milestone and reflects shifting family patterns and longevity trends.
The new white basketball will be tried for the first time at High Point college tomorrow night as the Panthers host Wake Forest. Several colleges experimented with it last year claiming better visibility for night playing. Deacon officials approved the experiment at this game.
The Y wrestling team begins formal practice this afternoon at 5 15 with Coach Gatewood Shipman a Appalachian College middleweight champion leading sessions under director Edgar Hartley.
Joe DiMaggio the New York Yankee star hosted the Detroit and Notre Dame squads at his restaurant in San Francisco after their visits to Santa Clara and Southern California.
Hi Point high school cagers play North high of Winston Salem on the local court. Led by Dick Hartley and Ian Horney, the starting five scored 34 points as the reserves held Thornville in check. Coach Simeon plans repeats of early lineups to keep players fresh.
A dozen High Point volley players depart Saturday afternoon for Win Salem to start their indoor season. Coach Bill Morehead has strong material with Hayes, Dillon, Saunders, Holt as setters and attackers ready to challenge Winston-Salem, the defending state champions, at 4 p m.
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