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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
10
The Japanese Olympic committee yesterday denied staging the 1940 games in Japan, a stance aligned with wartime spending limits as Japan presses its China campaign. The piece notes money concerns, boxing headlines, Wake Forest connections, and local Y M C A sports activity as context.
An allusive column riffs on college teams and figures from Duke to Kansas State. It notes a Duke press release, Georgia coaching chatter, Carl Snavely and Andy Ber shak remarks, Thomasville sports moves, Norman Gerderman helping Rosy McMillan, and Miami seeking Olin Davis. Also mentions Woody Thomas, boxers Ben Brown, Damon Runyon, and a Texas Christian band all star lineup.
High Point arena hosts a pro wrestling card headlined by Cowboy Luttrall challenging Jerry Burns in a best two of three falls bout with 90 and 60 minute time limits. Promoter Denning also presents George Widehecki vs Ernie Powers in the opener as two Canadian stars vie for bragging rights. Doors open 7:15, first bell 8:00.
New York December 15 Fordham selects Harry Jacinski end and Michael Kochel guard as co captains for next season marking the first time Ram are led by two captains in their history.
Evening events at the Y M C A feature boxing by Winston Salem boxers against local swingers and basketball by Industrial league teams. A Central Carolina soccer clash Jamestown versus High Point Y occurs at 2 45 p m with a night boxing main event and a 1 15 p m trio of Industrial league games.
Alabama's 1937 squad heads to Pasadena after a season built on historic Rose Bowl repeats. Captain Leroy Monsky and teammates like Hayward Sanford eye a success against California with steady practice and focus on key kickers Sanford and Kilgrow. High Point defeats Thomasville 29-17 to close pre Christmas play as Hartley leads scoring.
ASHEBORO December 17 The McCrary Eagles will clash with the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest here tomorrow night at 8 oclock McCrary defeated Catawba College Wednesday night.
Dec 15 New York notes 27 National League players have spent 10 years or more in the big time, highlighting veteran talent in a rough sport.
Billy Woodell a . M. . A. boxer from the Y in Winston-Salem is slated to meet Johnson in a team match tomorrow at the local gym.
New York reports stir over Bernie Bierman with talk of a $12,000 bid from Sewannee and interest from a western school. Minnesota regents shakeup could boost Bierman prospects. Jimmy Hamilton not leaving Nashville to join the Dodgers. Washington writers urge a best two out of three for the NPFL title dubbed the Dollar Bowl. Bob Feller resumes dominance with 12 Kouts in two 12 strikeout games against the Yankees. John Henry Lewis plans to defend his light heavyweight title against Fred Lenhart in St Paul in January.
George Pipgras, former Yan kee pitcher and recent umpire in the New York Penn League, is in line for a major league tryout. Giants quit bidding for Mungo as Chicago topped their offer of Players and $75,000 cash. Cubs reportedly poised with $100,000 plus talent. Harry Thomas bought his dad a new auto from his Schmeling fight check and drives it to Eagle Bend Minn. A top tennis star nears a big romance. Pirates invited to train in Africa for 1939 season.
Rumors suggest the New York Giants and St Louis Cardinals are negotiating a major trade with star outfielder Joe Medwick possibly involved. Details remain unconfirmed as teams weigh potential impact and赔 the financial terms.
Notre Dame plans a local cheering section in Los Angeles for next year’s USC game as about 200 Irish supporters join a savings club to fund the journey. Kirby Higbe, Moline pitcher, faced ten Decatur batters in one inning last season with six walks and four strikeouts. One batter reached first on a passed ball. Page Mr. Ripley.
J Curtis Sanford, head of the Dallas Cotton Bowl, recalls a caller complaining about ticket allocation from the 10 yard line while a couple on the 50 yard line is discussed amid a lighter scene about a boy trying to persuade a girl to marry him.
New York December 17 The Giants president Horace Stoneham says Brooklyn has been offered by Chicago and New York. The Giants and Cubs have pursued South Carolina ace Van Lingle Mungo with cash and players in a bid that could change the pennant race next season. Stoneham warns Brooklyn must decide soon whether to accept the best offer on the table or risk losing their prize.
Washington Redskins star Turk Edwards, a colossal tackle, operates a California gold mine during the NFL off season. The career player balances football duties with mining work amid winter downtime.
Sammy Baugh’s $7,500 salary with the Washington Redskins is often augmented by $100 and $200 bonuses from owner George P. Marshall as a show of appreciation.
In Elkins West Virginia the town rolls out a festive holiday welcome for Marshall Goldberg. The celebrations include a big party and a dedication of the local high school’s annual in his honor.
John Francis Meehan known as Chick Meehan ends a long coaching career begun at Syracuse in 1919. He will devote time to his construction business and says he would not return to coaching despite offers, reflecting fondly on his teams and players from NYU Syracuse Manhattan and beyond.
Harold Fleming an 18 year old high school back balances football and preaching at Loyal Church of Christ. He will star for Wichita Falls in the state semi final against North Side Fort Worth while keeping a part time pulpit role and keeping Bible study limited by football commitments.
Clair Bee Long Island U coach complains that new rules speed the game too much. His Blackbirds defeated Hampden-Sydney 54 to 59, averaging over 80 points per game in early season action.
Florida hosts Duke in a rematch after losing 33 to 25 in the season opener. Gator forward Cliff Whiddon scored 15 points to lead Florida while Duke guard Ed Swindel paced the Blue Devils with 10 points as Duke led 15 to 6 at halftime.
Dr. J W Provine of Mississippi College was reelected president as the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association closed its convention in Caral Gables Florida on December 17. Officers including Robert Hinton Georgetown KY E Sturgeon Presbyterian ex lege Wi Stroud F A Foster were reelected or named to new posts across districts. The annual basketball tournament will be March 3 in Bowling Green KY. Delegates voted to admit the University of Tampa by unanimous decision after a three year probation. Provine warned football could collapse without professionalism expanding beyond the college game.
Pittsburgh report notes Carlson of the Pitt basketball team insists on eating ice cream during the season, feeding others a pint at each practice session as part of team routine.
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