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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
5
Weather and field conditions loom over the Rose Bowl as Pittsburgh and Santa Clara face uncertainty over jersey colors and muddy turf. Reports from Adena and Pasadena note unsettled weather, last minute uniform debates, and teams preparing in heavy rain ahead of New Year’s Day kickoff.
The first round ends with tight matches as P. Davidson Coopers Y and R. V. Ostrander New J Blue advance. Blue defeats Smillie Montreal 4 and 3 and Lynch beats Keating 1 up while Rudel outlasts Dr. L. J. Smith 6 and 5.
Adolph Kiefer, noted backstroke champion, plans to pursue free swimming honors. He will face tougher competition as he targets longer distance events, following a season where he already set backstroke records and beat rivals such as Jack Medica and Ralph Flanagan in Miami.
An Associated Press dispatch by Max Marek notes figures from West Virginia and Cleveland, including Charles Kriston and Joe Meza9, with mention of torpedo fish named by Kado explosives causing electrical shocks.
Glenn Morris thanked Jesse Owens for his Sullivan award win amid speculation Owens influence shifted voting due to his professional shift and AAU disputes. Morris defeated Owens by 93 points in a field of six hundred voters, with the award recognizing amateur sportsmanship and performance.
New York report quotes Gus Dorais of Detroit urging a committee to study football betting as a growing danger to the sport. He claims more money was bet on football in 1936 than on horse racing, a figure some coaches doubt. De Ormond McLaughlin Palmer Brown urges restraint on rules and officiating critiques.
New York report to the American football coaches association lists 28 fatalities in 1936. High schools account for fourteen deaths, sandlot play eleven, athletic clubs two, and colleges one. Professor R Eastwood of New York University led the six year survey.
The High Point Y M C A Juniors defeated Greenville South Carolina Juniors 34 to 28 after an overtime period tied 26 26 at regulation end. Kame Horney and Wright led Local scoring while Sterling topped the visitors with 10 points.
The Greek ore carrier Mount Dirtus, 3217 tons, ran aground on Frying Pan shoals fifty miles seaward of Cape Fear. Coast Guard and salvage teams abandoned rescue efforts in heavy seas and fog as crew were ashore at Southport. Crew to be transferred to New York for shipment back to Greece. The captain misread an old chart causing the mishap.
Raleigh December 31 Allen J Maxwell state revenue commissioner reviewed 1936 receipts and called the year very satisfactory for tax gatherers. He predicted income taxes payable in 1937 may break records and noted a general recovery of values with bright prospects for 1937 in North Carolina.
A two day turkey shoot will be held Friday and Saturday at George Trotter's place seven miles on the Asheboro highway. About 36 turkeys will be offered as prizes to many marksmen expected to compete. The shoot starts at 10 o clock each day.
The body of Captain Finley Fin ér, 61, commander of the Bogue Inlet Coast Guard station, was found today in White Oak river near the site where he fell from a boat on December 17.
Assets of the Raleigh Banking and Trust Co valued near 600000 were sold for 1650 at public auction in Raleigh. The event closed the closed bank sale and transferred all assets to the winning bidder.
Shrine charity game lineup lists Ace Parker of Duke among Eastern starters with groin strain minor. Western squad features Nebraska backs Lloyd Cardwell and Lester McDonald plus other standouts as final preparations proceed in San Francisco.
New York reports college football faces rising gambling concerns. Harry Kipke to head a committee studying the issue for the 1937 convention. Wisconsin’s Harry Stuhlbarger elected first vice president. NAIA opposition to postseason games noted. Rules discussion centers on pass interference with little need for changes.
News paces through a year end sports roundup with coaches and players recalling banter in New York. Wisconsin’s Harry Sturidreher, Moon Mullins of St. Benedicts, and Notre Dame memories weave through crowded streets and a Swedish officer stopping a funeral procession. The piece blends humor with recollections of past games and quirky scenes.
Tonight the Y M C A hosts four games in amateur and commercial leagues. Harriss Covington defends league lead against Globe Portor at 7 00 with Highland versus Younts Loflin at 7 45 and Adams Millis Blues vs Red Top at 8 30. Commercial action features DeMolay against OOCC at 9 15 as Amateur standings are listed.
Tip notes Don Seaton exits as Ilinois track coach while Desie Salem is offered the Syracuse job but Iona reportedly still wants him. Mentions Bowlegse likeness and a vintage St. Louis Cardinale catcher. Includes predictions on college games and a New Year greeting.
NEW ORLEANS December 31 Two of America's top tennis players Bryan Grant of Atlanta and Frankie Parker of Lawrenceville New Jersey advanced to the Sugar Bowl final after Parker defeated Marin Buxby of Miami and Grant routed the defending champion Arthur Hendrix of Lakeland Florida.
In Los Angeles Ohio State 40 Southern California 48. In Pullman Washington State 61 Montane State 4. In Spokane Idaho 35 Gonzaga 23.
Dr. Sidney Robins of St. Lawrence University spoke to the Asheboro Kiwanis on preserving democracy through free speech and a free press. He recalled his early eloquence lessons at Asheboro High School and praised North Carolina for conservative good governance. Officers for the new year will be installed at Ladies' Night next Tuesday.
In North Asheboro Harb Phillips cafe was robbed of a cigarette vending machine containing about 8 to 10 dollars and four cartons of cigarettes Tuesday evening. The machine was found broken open nearby Wednesday morning about 200 yards from the cafe. Officers are investigating.
The writer argues against High Point joining a Class D league with Landis Mooresville Lexington Salisbury and Concord. He urges a bigger level like Class B or C and warns that Class D would hurt local industrial leagues amateurs and attendance. Poole is cited as pushing the plan without civic consultations.
The column notes Bob Haney, a local southpaw, seeks baseball work while recovering from an arm injury. It lists football forecasts with Pitt over Washington, Army over Santa Clara, Duquesne over Mississippi State, and Auburn over Villanova.
Dr Morris Fishrein argues adenoids cause an adenoid face and possible misgrowth. Removal of adenoids and often tonsils is a simple, safe operation offering clear breathing and facial-improvement benefits. Non surgical treatments are unreliable and temporary. Some cases require repeat procedures after several years due to persistent tissue.
Nineteen youths from Asheboro Presbyterian Church joined a Greensboro rally at Westminister Church with chaperones Mrs. G. Smith Mrs. Kemp Alexander Doris Milks and T B Staley. Reports from many churches were heard in the morning and inspirational addresses were given in the afternoon. Lunch was served at the church.
An HT Paisley edited note laments gum chewing and popping by stenographers in offices. It urges quiet, professional conduct to avoid irritation of bosses and clients and recalls school gum disposal habits.
A 16 year old boy Reggie Cook was killed by a shotgun while playing with the gun in an upstairs room at the home in Concord. His two cousins Howle Cook and Archie Cook were present during the accident.
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