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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
2
The Associated Press poll shows college football leading, with baseball and golf following. Wrestling is praised for exciting shows at reasonable prices, while boxing declines. Regional notes cite Independence Kansas as a location where golf gains amid sports downturns and fans seek steady entertainment.
Coach Howard Jones plans backfield changes for the January 2 Pasadena game with Pittsburgh. Homer Griffith may start at quarterback with Irvine Warburton to enter later, while Gordon Clark could move to left halfback to boost blocking and rushing power.
The Associated Press poll finds golf and professional wrestling thriving despite the economic downturn. Critics say golf has survived the slump better than other sports, with a boom in public links and wider participation across regions.
In Evansville at Prank Stevens store Lina Mitchell a 27 year old gypsy sorceress blessed items like buttons and matches. After blessing a grocery order she disappeared taking the order and herself, leaving the merchant puzzled.
The year 1932 saw several title changes and notable bouts. Jackie Fields defeated Lou Brouillard to claim the featherweight crown while Max Rosenbloom or George Nichols vied for light heavyweight honors. Sharkey held the heavyweight throne as Gorilla Jones won a middleweight elimination title.
The passage reviews boxing's 1931 featherweight turmoil and other divisions. It notes Kid Chocolate as feather champion by year end after defeats of Lew Feldman, while Baby Arizmendi fans argue in California. It mentions June losses and July bouts, including Rosenbloom reclaiming, and Canzoneri defending against Petrolle. It also references Schmeling and Sharkey, Panamanian progress, and others.
Connie Mack on his 70th birthday selects greatest players and teams, says the decision will come when his players whisper that he is not what he used to be. He plans to ponder in Philadelphia at Shibe Park Tower, sorting birthday cards and telegrams.
Mildred Babe Didrikson, cleared of professionalism charges by the Southern A A U, says her decision to turn professional remains hers. She stated she does not regret her choice and is en route to Chicago with her sister, while the A A U stance ends speculation on her amateur status.
UNC headlines celebrate Stuart Chandler and George Brandt as rare multi-sport letter winners in football basketball and track plus baseball and boxing accolades. Chandler, Brandt, and Odell Sapp highlighted for three letters while Lacy Harper and Bill Dodderer noted for cross-sport prowess.
In Stockton California T Rocha had his suit stolen from his parked car. He later saw Frank Marquez offer a suit in a pool hall and recognized it as the same garment. Rocha notified police, who connected the sale to the earlier theft and recovered the suit.
Officers sought a solution to the fatal shooting of Ezekiel Hinnant a Wendell merchant shot in his store. His wife said she saw two men leave after she heard shots.
North Carolina's undefeated Charlotte Bantams meet the St. Mary's Celtics of Washington DC for the mythical South Atlantic pro championship in Charlotte Monday. The Bantams boast 276 points for and 19 against this season led by Johnny Branch, as Celtics earned early claim by routing the Mohawks and beating the Arrows.
Piedmont League officials seek a successor to William G. Bramham as president after he plans to move to minor league baseball. Bramham may resign at a Greensboro meeting next month with candidates including Col. John J. Rees and Dan Hill mentioned. Charlotte could lose its club if new arrangements are not announced by January 15.
CHAPEL HILL Dec 23 Don Conklin a 145 pound star from earlier seasons returns to strengthen the Carolina wrestling squad He may move to 155 and could be a key fighter for coach Chuck Quinlans lineup Also featured are Percy Idol Jim Spell Mac Allman Morton Hiller Thad Hussey Clarke Mathewson and others with pending spots in 125 and 135 as Morton Olman Abbott Dibblee work into form
Salvation Army, led by Steele with 13 points and J Grissom at 15, routed the Police 30 to 7 as Fogleman and Morist scored for the cops. The game featured strong Army defense and rapid ball control, with limited scoring in the second half.
Pittsburgh Panthers coach Jock Sutherland ended his sorrow in Smoky City by guiding a long two and a quarter hour drill on a dry sunlit field in Tucson. The team prepared for the January 2 Rose Bowl against USC focusing on defense as they train through the day after snow-covered beginnings.
Franklin Columbus Welch and his nephew Floyd Welch were charged with murder and held today over the death of Don Anderson who died of a dislocated neck near here Friday.
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