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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1937
Page
7
Point high fans saw a thrilling game as Greensboro High fell behind then fought back to 22 to 17 at halftime. Barfield led Point with sharp shooting and late defense securing the title in a hard fought Western Conference final at Asheville gym. The crowd stayed fired up as every point mattered in a tightly contested championship race.
The first annual Carolinas AAU basketball championships open at High Point College gym tonight at 6 with 30 teams competing for four titles. Five men’s games highlighted by Marsh vs Triangle at 6 and Beer Barons vs Younts Sofia at 7, plus other Class A and B matchups and tomorrow nights glow with strong regional teams expected to draw large crowds.
Society note reveals Mushky Jackson considering winter in Australia and Red Barry missing a Holyoke fight. Mentions Krakauskas, Sonie Henie earnings, Beenny Friedman coaching, Denny Shute stamps, and Sam Snead Ryder Cup talk. Also notes Freddie Steele telegrams, Torrance talk, Babe Ruth birthday gift, and Louis versus Natlie Brown, Comiskey fines, and Judge Landis.
Greensboro broke out to an early lead as unexpected shots found target in a tight game. The section of the piece hints at a strong start by Greensboro with sharp shooting keeping the scoring close.
Floyd Evans starred for High Point with key drives and free throws as the Bisons defeated Greensboro 18-16. Lloyd Evans led Greensboro with six points, while Meisky Causey and Idol each contributed for High Point in a nip and tuck contest.
Kansas City report notes Natie Brown of Washington confident for a ten round bout with Joe Louis. Louis seeks an early finish to rebuild his finishing artist label, while Brown predicts outboxing Louis after testing him for two to three rounds. Brown arrives from Chicago after training.
Sharpehooting Patty Berg of Minneapolis and Jean Bauer of Providence entered a quarter-final clash at the Palm Beach women’s golf tournament. The match followed Bauer’s 10 and 9 upset of Berg in the recent Miami Biltmore final, with anticipation of a large crowd.
Fighters from Akron Memphis New York Providence Tampa and Kansas City competed in last night’s boxing card. Results include draws between Ray Lyle and Frankie Sala in St Petersburg and Hilly Dodge and Eddie Coderre in West Palm Beach, with Bud dy Schildenht vs Joyner also tied. Norment Quarles outpointed Chine Alvarez in Tampa. Greensboro’s team featured McLean Campbell and Murphy as leading aces in a bid to upset the Bisons.
The Cherokee Indians basketball squad prepares for the first A A U tournament at High Point College. Front row players include Crowe Smith Hornbuckle Wahnetah with L. Smith as manager and D. Squirrel in the back row alongside trainer .
In Charlotte on February 17, North Carolina’s Phantoms and Washington and Lee Generals shared the Southern Conference spotlight. The Phantoms beat Virginia Polytechnic 41 to 26 while the Generals toppled Duke’s Blue Devils 31 to 27, with Robert Spessard scoring 19 for the Generals. The result signals a possible No 1 seed showdown in Raleigh March 4–6.
The William Pean team defeated Atkins High School of Winston-Salem 33-19 in the boys game and 27-17 in the girls. Harris led the girls with eleven points, while McCollum and Moffitt added eight each. In the boys game Smith and Torrence sparked a late rally as Atkins’ Morton struggled against strong Tiger defense. The High Point club met at East Washington street for a social and ball planning session led by S. Whitted with a word-name contest as the evening’s entertainment.
Two popular middleweights meet at the Hippodrome in a ten round bout as a lead in to Friday’s title fight. Fred Apostoli of San Francisco and Solly Krieger of New York are top contenders for the 160 pound crown despite recent losses. The winner may meet Friday’s Madison Square Garden winner Freddie Steele versus Eddie Risko for the title.
CHARLOTTE, Feb. 17. The five day Carolinas Golden Gloves boxing carnival began today with 36 bouts on the schedule matinee and night. Amateurs from both states competed for finals to reach the national A A U championships in Boston in April with open class finalists advancing and runners up earning berths in the April 2 and 3 tournament.
The United States houses the world's largest base of sporting arms and ammunition. The nationwide network supports hunting sport shooting and military training with diverse manufacturers retailers and ranges.
Elder J Crumby of Hund West Virginia leads a ten day revival at King's Chapel church Werner Moon street and Davie avenue beginning last Sunday and ongoing through the week.
Schedule for the first annual Carolinas A A U tournament at High Point College. Juniors games include Barons vs Younts-Lothe and Merita vs McCrary. other matches: Chatham vs North at 6 pm Amerian 8 pm, Hantley vs Thomasville, Raleigh Piedmont, Cherokee Indians vs Gordon Packers at 6 pm and 10 pm respectively.
Detroit pitcher Lynwood Rowe known as Schoolboy sustained a broken nose in a car crash at Hot Springs Arkansas. He said the injury won’t affect his pitching and worried about his wife’s reaction while noting Zeke Bonura of the White Sox as the toughest batter to fool.
Arkansas coach Fred Thomson defended the aerial attack despite revised forward pass defense rules. He said the rule change gives defenders more leeway but will not curb his team’s passing game or air attack for the 1937 season.
A caution notes that common mushroom tests by laymen are unreliable and that safe identification depends on recognizing species by sight. It stresses that knowledge of species is the only certain method to prevent mushroom poisoning.
Rev FF Mason of First Baptist will preach at Women's Memorial Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Willing Workers' club interest.
Mrs. Bertha Anderson of Brooks street visits her Atlanta, Georgia mother. Miss Minnie Ethel Seate of Durham visits her sister Miss Mabel Seate, librarian. Mrs. Ethel Harrison of East High street is a patient at Burrus Memorial hospital. Miss Serlena Garraway daughter of Mrs. B Garraway of Hoover street is recovering at Burrus Memorial hospital after tonsil operation.
Reverend G F F Kearns of Thomastown will preach at the First Baptist Church Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. He will be accompanied by his congregation.
The Graduate Nurses plan a meeting with Miss Gertrude Sauber at 716 Fast Washington Street on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
In New York on February 17 a proposal to appoint a basketball czar to ensure uniform rules interpretation was discussed by about 200 metro area coaches and writers. Cy Kritzer of the Buffalo Evening News urged a "Judge Landis" type figure to resolve disputes for coaches players and officials in the region.
New York Giants depart for Havana to start spring training led by President Horace Stoneham with Secretary Eddie Brannick arranging travel and camp logistics as the 1927 season begins.
Snakes lack eyelids and have a transparent scale covering their eyes. This protective membrane is renewed as the skin, including the eye shield, is shed periodically.
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