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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1932

Page

3

High Points Purple Panthers Rally Past Lenoir Rhyne

High Point's Purple Panthers pulled off a dramatic last half rally to beat Lenoir Rhyne 31 to 27 at Hickory. Ludwig led with 15 points while Hastings and Reese also contributed as the Panthers moved to fifth in the conference with a 4 5 record.

High Point Purple Panthers Lenoir-Rhyne Hickory noir-Rhyne Bears Panthers Ludwig Hastings Overcash Little Sas H. Troutman Stasavich Hughes Seccese I B. Troutman Euneean Sive Sewer Reese Eevee Eeers Veomer Seecsees Ge Hastings Smith Swart Fesess

High Point boys rally to defeat Gastonia 34 to 27 on home court

The High Point team came from behind in the second half to beat Gastonia 34 27 on the local court. Led by Culler and Sizemore they outscored Gastonia in the third and fourth quarters while Smith and Bullard provided the visitors with key scores. The girls also overwhelmed Old Town 59 18 on the same night with Blackburn and Crowder leading.

High Point High School Gastonia Jan Jankoski Broadus Culler Frank Sizemore Smith Bullard High Point Thrilla Ridge Ritchie Sizemore Culler Windham Cathey Stro Old Town Blackburn Crowder Old Town Patricia Hall Miss Heli McKee Pinkston TFT S& Ge SE Rucker Reid Guarino Sceeses Iaceeu Gastonia Black Shepard Leary Bailey Son Callihan Ee Pinkston Ee Whitman Stephens Conrad Fraley Aeteeer Bovender Ea An Willard Agate Hill Point Hall Cecil Thad Agg

Fights Last Night In Pals Card Across Nations

Eddie Ran from Poland knocked out Billy Townsend of Vancouver. Chick Devlin defeated Young Terry of Trenton. Lew Feldman of New York outpointed Kid Francis of Italy. Eddie Wolfe of Memphis and Baby Joe Gans of California drew over ten rounds.

New York Eddie Ran Poland Billy Townsend Vancouver B. C Chick Devlin B C Young Terry Trenton N. J Lew Feldman Kid Francis Italy Eddie Kid) Wolfe Memphis Tenn Baby Joe Gans California Drew

Schaff and Stribling Train for Chicago Heavyweight Bout

Ernie Schaff of Boston and W L Stribling of Georgia continued training in Chicago for a 10 round heavyweight bout at the Chicago Stadium next Friday night. Schaff arrived yesterday after knocking out Salvatore Ruggirelli in his last start. Stribling, fully recovered from a hand injury, has been in Chicago for several days.

Schaff-Stribling Chicago Ernie Schaff Boston W. L. (Young) Stribling Georgia Chicago Stadium Schaff Salvatore Ruggirell Stribling Schaaf

Tar Heels Rally To Beat Maryland 32 26 In Charleston

North Carolina upset Maryland Old Liners 32 to 26 in Charlotte fueling a strong display as Duke beat Virginia Military Institute 45 to 26 and North Carolina State Red Terrors defeated Washington and Lee 30 to 20. Citadel topped Davidson 32 to 21 and Delaware edged Wake Forest 30 to 25. High Point beat Lenoir Rhyne 31 to 22. Elon defeated Kannapolis 29 to 27 with several games scheduled tonight.

Charlotte N. C Maryland University of North Carolina Duke Washington and Lee Virginia Military Institute Raleigh N. C. State Red Terrors North Carolina Davidson Wake Forest Citadel Deacons University of Delaware High Point Lenoir Rhyne Elon Kannapolis

Dempsey Confirms Comeback Tour Still On Plan

Jack Dempsey reviews claims of retirement while stating the comeback tour continues. He will reduce public appearances and adjust training after mixed reception of an exhibition with King Levinsky. Next stops include Louisville and Winston-Salem with Wine and a future 10 round bout likely at Soldier Field.

Chicago King Levinsky Jack Dempsey Mauler Dempsey Kingfish Jack Levinsky Louisville Frankie Wine Butte Mont Winston-Salem N. C Soldier Field

Enforcement of new grid rules could cut football injuries

A national survey led by Frank Lloyd of New York University projects a 60 percent drop in 1932 gridiron injuries if the new rule changes are strictly enforced and athletes receive proper training and care. The study cites lax enforcement, training gaps, dangerous equipment, and indifference to minor injuries as major injury causes.

New York Frank 8. Lloyd New York University Lloyd Marvin A. Stevens Yale Lioyd R. Eastwood National Football Rules Committee

Trojans Sweep National Awards in 1931 Football Season

The Southern California Trojans earned the Rockne trophy the Rose Bowl trophy and the Rissman trophy as national champions. Players received gold footballs and silver awards for non letter winners plus life passes for seven seniors. Five All Americans collected cups watches and certificates while 28 letter winners got sweaters and coach Howard Jones earned a new automobile.

NEA Los Angeles Southern California Trojans Tulane Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association Trojan Howard Jones

Campbell Eyes Beach Speed Run To Beat Record

Sir Malcolm Campbell tested the Daytona Beach course at 85 mph before dawn and planned a series of test runs around 10 a m with a possible official attempt to break his 245 mph automobile speed record.

Daytona Beach Fia Malcolm Campbell

Perkins and Tryon Enter Semi Finals Slated For Victory

Long favorites T Philip Perkins and Howard Tryon moved into the semifinals of the international amateur four ball matches in Coral Gables after two decisive early wins. They faced Tommy Goodwin and Celest Durand in the next round as F H Hohlfelder and Dan Soccoli met Tommy Aycock and Jack Toomer in the other semifinal pairing.

Coral Gables Fla T. Philip Perkins Howard Tryon Detroit Perkins Tryon Tommy Goodwin Monroe N. Y Celest Durand Brooklyn F. H. Hohlfelder Cleveland Ohio Dan Soccoli New Brittan Connh Tommy Aycock Jack Toomer Jacksonville

Piedmont League Directors Meet in Greensboro for Wilmington Welcome

Directors of the Piedmont league met in Greensboro North Carolina at noon to discuss admitting Wilmington into the league during the February 20 gathering.

League Greensboro N. C Piedmont League Wilmington

Detriot tale of Miller over Gelb in boxing bout

Freddie Miller of Detroit won a decision over Miki Gelb of Hungary in a boxing match held in Cincinnati. Miller secured the victory by outpointing his opponent through ten rounds.

Detroit Freddis Miller Cincinnati Miki Gelb Hungary

College football scores from select games

Springfield defeated New Hampshire 35 to 21 while Tennessee beat Vanderbilt 27 to 23 and North Carolina earned a 32 to 26 victory over Maryland.

Springfield New Hampshire Tennessee Vanderbilt North Carolina Maryland

Duke Bantamweight Faces Top Challenger In Gainesville

Duke fighter Fred Lloyd battles Captain Johnny Minardi of the Florida Gators in Gainesville as Minardi defends the Southern Conference bantamweight crown. Lloyd hopes to derail Minardi on the eve of Charlottesville tournament action next week.

Fred Lloyd Duke Gainesville Fla Johnny Minardi Gators Lloyd Duke Ring Minardi Charlottesville

High Point grapplers overwhelm Salisbury in 35 0 win

High Point High School wrestling team routed Salisbury 35 0 as five falls decided every match. Bison wrestlers led by Red Watkins dominated with quick pins from Moffitt in 2 54 and Hinkle in 3 20, while Gatewood Shipman and Williams also shone in the bout at Rowan.

High Point Gastonia Old Town Waterloo High Point Grapplers Salisbury Rowan Bison Red” Watkins Barnum Springs Buster Moffitt Beaver Hinkle Hart Lee Peeler Nelson Crotch Sattenfield Webb Copeland Aldridge von Odrehle Rice Gatewood Shipman Scarlet Williams Panis

Olympic prospect Tom Warne trains with Purple squad

Former Northwestern pole vaulter Tom Warne, now back with the Purple, aims for a place on the U S Olympic track team. He tied for first in the W C A A last season at 13 feet 10 56 inches and has a best of 18 feet 11 inches set at the Ohio Relays in 1930.

Tom Warne Northwestern University McDermott Illinois Graber Southern California Warne Ohio

Bison Grapplers Set For Monday Return With Salisbury

The Bison wrestlers will meet Salisbury in a return engagement here Monday night in the high school gym.

Bison Grapplers Salisbury

Junior High Cagers Rally To Edge Salvation Aggregation 6 5

The Junior High basketball team edged Salvation Army second-stringers 6 to 5 in a pitched game. Davis and W Hinkle stood out for the winners while Stroud led the Army defense.

Junior High Cagers Salvation Aggregation Salvation Army Salvationists Davis W. Hinkle Stroud Army Junior High Salvation A

Princess Quint Set for Thriller at Randleman Court

The Princess Cafe basketball team travels to Randleman High School for a key game against the All-Star lineup as they seek a strong return after three weeks. This will be their final appearance before entering the city tournament, with a prior close loss to Randleman County earlier this season. The squad meets at the Princess Cafe at 7 p.m. to depart.

Princess Cafe Randleman High School Nceds Randleman County L. and Y Princess Squad Randleman

Pruitt Wins Narrow Decision Over Gordon in Cleveland Bout

Larry Pruitt of Indianapolis edged Steve Gordon of Cleveland by a six round call in a closely contested boxing match. Pruitt controlled the pace with inside work while Gordon answered with sharp jabs and movement. The decision favored Pruitt on points as the crowd watched a tense finish.

Cleveland Larry Pruitt Indianapolis Steve Gordon

North Carolina wildlife forum eyed for 1938 laws revision

The 1938 General Assembly phase prompts sportsmen and conservation officials to plan a statewide wildlife forum. County meetings will nominate representatives to a state gathering, which will present ideas to assembly committees. Reports note hunting accidents and shifting seasons in Albemarle and ongoing fishery concerns.

General Assembly Raleigh North Carolina Luther Phillips Sanford Albemarle Edward Holcombe Weaversville Frank Stick Atlantic Coast Sportsman’s Association Hyde Department of Agriculture Virginia Buxton Cape Hatteras Colorado Leon Austin Ocracok Pamlico Sound Austin

Derby Dreams: 115 Three Year Olds Nominated for Derby

Louisville February 20. One hundred fifteen of the nation’s top three year olds are named for the 68th Kentucky Derby entry list. Notables include Top Flight Tick On Burning Blaze and most blue bloods except Hygro and Fall Apple. Churchill Downs official Matt Winn says 10 to 15 will race for the $50 000 added purse.

Louisville Matt J. Winn Churchill Downs

L. and Y. Trounges College Cagers Triumph Over High Point Reserves

The Leonard and Younts court team routed High Point College Reserves 89 to 18 on the L. and Y. court. Gurley scored 13 points, Hughes 10, while Johnson led the Panthers with 8. guards starred for the Clothiers in a one‑sided victory.

Leonard Clothiers College Gurley Hughes Johnson Panthers Davidson Post Barkby R. F

Notre Dame and Duke Lead Early Hoops Scores From Non Conference Play

United Press reports early basketball results with Notre Dame 37 Butler 52 and Duke 45 Virginia M I 20 among several games. The piece notes 1 102 juvenile races yielding 236 firsts 150 seconds and 143 thirds for 798 903 dollars, and highlights Top Flight C V Whitneys two year old turf star with 219 006 in winnings. It mentions Tick On from Loma stable second in past performance and 80 colleges represented this year with Greentree stable owning six nominations while the Herts and Payne Whitney stables are largely absent.

C. V. Whitney Loma Loma Stable of Mrs. L. G. Kaufman Payne Whitney Greentree Harry John D. Herts

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B. Culler Gastonia Quint Ritchie and Sizemore Joe Palooka Ham Fisher FPF Corvics Carolina Downs TAR Heels STATE Trim Generals Devils By Louise R. Hinkle Naee Culler Neces Bogie Ee Stroud Summer Richie Culler and Saunders Abeoe Rcrd Princess Quint Aycock Brown Dream of Nation Crickmoore JL Hughes Frits Hensley L. G. Substitutee Garner Ward, Warlick Robbins Hoover The United Press Notre Dame Butler Washington Okla Aggies Virginia M. I Florida Louisiana State Millsaps Mississippi Col
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