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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
6
Jamestown defeats Hasty 35 to 28 as Coble scores five straight baskets to seal the win. Denton tops Colfax 42 to 26 after a 17-17 halftime deadlock, with Wilkins and Wilkins starring for Denton.
Miami Biltmore tournament action begins with Frank Allan of Pittston and Charles Whitehead of South River leading the medalist pair to face J A Boyle and Bob Odom of New York in the first round. Other pairings include Craughan and Christiansen of Miami versus Joe Byddlek and Ea Romsh, Stembl er and Harris of Miami versus Don Allan and Roof Gilson, Strafaci and Penzel of Brooklyn versus Minkley brothers, Rogers and Harrison Smith of Oklahoma City versus Ciuci, Dunkelberger of High Point against Reed and Keil of Indianapolis versus Lucas and Hanna, Anderson Price of Miami against Edmondson and Clarke, Chapman and Meany versus Lowry and Armstrong.
The article notes rapid worldwide news dispatch as the Acme feature service sent action photos of the Joe Louis Natie Mann bout from Madison Square Garden to Atlanta and across hundreds of newspapers the next morning, highlighting the speed of modern reporting.
Coach Simeon’s High Point team edged Burlington 29 26 in the gym to finish the home season. The Bisons led 16 at halftime and pulled away late as Barker, Ey, and Walker provided scoring support.
Dizzy Dean confirmed a deal to pitch for the St Louis Cardinals in 1938 after returning from Winter Haven. He praised management for fair treatment and said spring training would prepare him to start March 2. He hinted at a salary higher than the initial offer of 10000 with expectations of 15 to 20 wins or more.
Kernersville edged Arcadia 37 to 4?7 in a tight contest as Ward scored 20 of Kernersville’s points. Arcadia led 22 to 18 at the half before Kernersville rallied to secure the win.
Monticello High School defeated Staley 27 to 15 after a 7-7 halftime tie. H Troxler sparked a second half surge to a solid Monticello lead as Staley struggled to respond. Other players listed include Alfred Johnson Wilson R Troxier Hicks Wagner Micke Gordon and deuce soon.
A brief report notes the signing concluded yesterday at the Winter Haven ball park with T listening and talking, describing the scene as the deal moved forward in final remarks.
Tonight schedule lists High Point Paper Box against Adams-Millis B at 6:30. Tomlinson faces Hasty All-State at 7:30. Highland plays Globe Parlor at 8:30. Red Top meets Harriss Covington at 9:30.
The halftime tally records Welcome leading Allen Jay 22 to 12. Key players or further scoring details are not provided in the fragment.
Pilot High defeated Bessemer 21 to 14 after a sluggish start. The two teams traded passes and struggled offensively before Pilot pulled ahead at the half and held on for the win.
Staley girls overpower Allen-Jay 589 to 30 in the first round of the Piedmont invitation tournament. At halftime Staley led 30 to 14 with Sizemore scoring 23, Scotton and Mace 17 each, and Rice leading Allen-Jay with 16.
The Associated Press reports wrestling results with notable bouts: Stanley Pinto of Chicago threw Roy Dunn of Texas in heavyweights at Holyoke. Everett Marshall of La Junta defeated Danno O’Mahoney in Rochester. Steve Casey of Ireland pinned Rudy Dusek in St Louis after weighing 230 and 219 pounds respectively.
New York American center Sweeney Schriner proposes brandied eggnog as a weight-gain recipe for players. He shares the tonic idea during a Pleasant Prescription feature dated February 24.
Joe Louis delivers a decisive three round knockout of Natie Mann at Madison Square Garden. Referee Arthur Donovan signals Louis to his corner for the final count as the telephoto image reaches Atlanta and High Point via Acme service.
College Park Md February 24 The Southern Conference boxing tournament opens tomorrow night with 36 of 50 entrants from eight schools in 18 first round bouts Fourteen fighters drew byes with semi finals Saturday. Maryland Clemson lead byes in team title bid. Duke UNC State and Citadel also feature.
Charlotte report says North Carolina Duke and Davidson wind down schedules ahead of the Southern Conference tournament opening March 38. Davidson already out, UNC and Duke finish regular season Friday night in Durham. N C State wrestlers claim Tarheelia title by beating Carolina 21 to 11 as Raleigh matmen edge Hy Davidson 16 4.
Texas golf pro Jimmy Demaret eats only chili con carne and hot tamales on the day of an important match in San Francisco.
Wisconsin defeated Pennsylvania 52 to 44 while Georgetown beat Carnegie Tech 45 to 41 and Duquesne won 39 to 37 against Pittsburg. Maryland over St Johns Annapolis 38 to 29 and Georgia Tech topped Clemson 53 to 33. Johns Hopkins beat Haverford 42 to 35. Long Island University defeated Marshall 38 to 33. Loyola Chicago 33, Drake 26. Oregon 41, Idaho 24. St Mary's California 43, Loyola Los Angeles 39. Wofford 43, Newberry 39.
In New Haven Nathan Mann 193 14, of Detroit, was knocked out by champion Joe Louis 200, as the world heavyweight title defense occurred last night. In Harrisburg Tony Ciaccio 148 defeated Eddie Guerra 150 by technical knockout in five rounds.
NC State defeats UNC by 21 to 11 in a college wrestling matchup. The two Atlantic Coast teams faced off with NC State taking the lead through key decisions and pins to secure the victory.
Joe Louis retained his title with a knockout of Natie Mann in the third round at Madison Square Garden, delivering a left hook that sent Mann to the ropes and to the floor. Mann rose briefly but was counted out as Louis sought a tune-up before a planned bout with Schmeling.
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