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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
2
Cory, Johnson and Reese led scoring as crowding press and long shots shaped a tight first half. High Point trailed 11-10 at the break due to visitors defense and accurate field goals from distance. The second half continued with defense shaping the outcome.
Local fans anticipate a big double bill at Leonard and Younts with a 7 30 p m basketball game followed by three two minute rounds of amateur boxing. Hugh Leonard says the boxers are pure amateurs and will not be paid. The basketball game features the All-Stars in a season near 30 wins as they defend against visiting Randleman who travel with revenge on their minds.
University of Michigan athletic director Fielding H. Yost reports 22 of 43 football related deaths last fall actually resulted from the game. He classifies the 22 as seven college players seven from high schools and eight sandlot players and urges equipment safety infection control and stricter penalties for roughness to reduce future fatalities.
Winston-Salem defeated High Point 23 to 8 in a fast paced college basketball contest. Cory Johnson and Reese led the Panthers with multiple baskets as both teams traded points, while the final tally reflected Winston-Salem's stronger finishing push.
Notre Dame defeated Syracuse by two points while Wisconsin beat Butler by eleven. Nebraska and Army posted wins, and West Virginia outscored Navy. Virginia beat Catholic University, Ohio Wesleyan topped Ohio University, and several other small colleges posted scores across the day.
In a Detroit courtroom Joseph Rychlicki argued that in hard times everyone should pay taxes. He testified before Federal Judge Charles C. Simons that he had been in Detroit 17 years and did not want to fall behind on tax payments, receiving a suspended six month sentence.
Trinity high school cagers defeated Randleman 36 to 15 at Salvation Army court. Lohr led Trinity with 20 points, Burge scored 10, while Randleman’s top scorer was Carlisle with 3 points.
United Press reports results from Ridgewood Grove New York where Tiny Roebuck of Haskell defeated Dick Daviscourt of California. Newark New Jersey lists Jim White of Virginia drawing Bill Middie of Florida. Boston notes Ed Strangler Lewis of California defeating Gino Garibaldi of Italy while Ray Steele of California defeated Pat O Shocker of Utah. George Zaharias of Colorado defeated Jack Schaefer of Cambridge and others including Ernie Dusek of Nebraska defeating Joe Shimkus of Worcester Kola Kwariani of Russia defeating Frank Spears of Georgia.
Durham and High Point clubs dwelt in doubt as Henderson surrendered its franchise. Five cities hoped to start the season with six clubs, with a potential eighth city if Durham and High Point remained in. President W. G. Bramham led the discussions in Durham, North Carolina.
In Raleigh NC on February 11 NC State rallied in the second half to edge Davidson 27 to 26. Davidson forward Mathis led scoring with 10 points.
Governor Gardner announced that George A. Younce and W. F. Brinkley charged in the death of Sheriff James A. Leonard will be tried in the normal court system, not a special court, following talks with local officials in Lexington.
Davidson edged 27 to 26 by North Carolina State in Raleigh. Jimmy Brown's backward toss in the final minute sealed the upset as State trails Duke and Carolina by one game in the state race.
Piedmont league directors gathered in Durham to map plans for the 1932 season and to consider placing the Henderson franchise and other business matters.
City plans a basketball tournament inviting all independent teams to contest the 1982 city championship. Games set for Leonard and Younts gym with first round February 23, two games nightly first week, semis and final second week. About a dozen teams expected, gold engraved basketballs awarded to winners. contact Hugh Leonard or Jack Gillen with entries and meeting details.
Sir Malcolm Campbell, holder of the world speed record, was due in Daytona Beach to prepare for a possible new record bid. His car Bluebird I arrived yesterday, with a potential attempt as early as Monday to surpass 245.77 miles per hour.
Wate forest service officials in western North Carolina highlight fire control's impact on game habitats. District Forester Beichler notes fires near Linville Gorge threatened deer and grouse. wardens limited burns to protect forage, aiming to preserve future grouse numbers amid local recollections of past mountain fires.
The National Guard team defeated the Ranger squad 16 to 8 on the Salvation Army court last night in Goldsboro. Stroud Joies and Grissom scored for the Guards while Vance and Hayworth led the Rangers with eight points. Substitutions included Erwin for the Guards and Sechrest for the Rangers.
The Greensboro YMCA team defeated the High Point YMCA squad 35 to 26 on Greensboro floor. Jimmy Poole led Greensboro with 11 points, Houck added 10, while Smith topped High Point with seven.
King Pin alleys host Health Center alleys of Winston-Salem in the first match. Walker ledHealth Center with 258 while Southern and Hooks trailed with 257 each for King Pin. Walker also had high game 98 with Hooks at 97.
SEMI FINALS ON PINEHURST N C Feb 11 Mrs William D Fownes Jr of Pittsburgh reached the semis by upsetting Mrs John Chapman of Greenwich Conn She was paired today with Mrs E P Merwin of New York Also lined up were Mrs Richard Clemson the medalist and Mrs Ronald H Barlow of Bryn Mawr Pa
Appalachian 27 fell to Atlantic Christian 29 in a noted game. Georgia 41 defeated Clemson 26 with key players contributing on both sides.
Stanback Headache Powders promise rapid relief for headaches in a plain, non opiate formula. The ad touts relief from monthly pains, fever aches, bone ache, and nervousness, noting 20 years of use and urging readers to seek the blue and yellow package.
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