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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1940
Page
9
Nehi defense shuts Huntley scoreless in the second half as Nehi outscores 16 to 9 by halftime. Vining and Thomas lead the winners with much of the offense while Lain tops Huntley with six in the first half, sending Nehi into the finals.
The Southern Conference swim meet will be held in Chapel Hill on March 22 with eight of the loop's 15 teams competing. Defending champion Clemson, North Carolina, Duke, N C State, Washington and Lee, William and Mary, V M L and Virginia Tech are listed among entrants. Jim McPoland, New York A C track standout, works overnight as a doorman at a Manhattan apartment building.
Durham February 24 report on the second annual Duke Durham Southern High School Basketball Tournament set for March 15-16 in the Duke Gymnasium. Officials aim to attract state champions to participate.
Duke defeats Washington and Lee 46 to 29 in Lexington Virginia as four Washington and Lee pool records fall in a Southern Conference dual meet.
Elkin’s Chatham team overwhelmed Hanes Hosiery of Winston-Salem 13 to 8 in the Carolinas AAU crown game. Lineback and M Poole sparked Chatham with early scoring. Hanes fought back in third quarter but could not overcome the Elkin champions who finished strong.
McEwen Hosiery Mills of Burlington outscored Hanes Knitters of Winston-Salem 24 to 21 to win the Junior Women's Division AAU championship. Lucile Clayton led the McEwen offense with decisive late baskets, aided by Evelyn Jones and McAdams as Hanes rallied to within one point before Clayton sealed the victory.
Duke, North Carolina, Washington and Lee, Wake Forest, Maryland, and Clemson have clinched berths in the eight team Southern Conference tournament. Richmond must beat VMI for a spot while William and Mary and The Citadel face a coin toss to break an eighth slot tie. The event starts Thursday with four elimination games and runs through Saturday.
Dallas set piece reports Diz and Daffy Dean near retirement as Paul Dean quits the Giants after a broken contract discontent. Dizzy Dean eyes farming while both brothers reflect on a rise from San Antonio to baseball glory and a fading arc.
The Purple Flash, local public enemy No. 1 in wrestling, halted en route to a match and warned Promoter Sergeant L. C. McMahon he might behave. He brings his unnamed manager for fair treatment at upcoming High Point appearance. Floyd Marshall looms in the main event, while Indian Jim Clintstock returns to meet Johnny Marrs in the semi final. Advance seats available at Elwood and Sheraton Hotels.
Harriss Covington fights through a hard battle to reach the Junior Men finals as Charlotte Knights of Pythias edge the knitters 31 to 25. Hoot Farlowe leads with ten points, Eiland and Houston Farlowe set the pace for the winners.
Campbell College Camels won the North Carolina Junior Conference title by defeating Oak Ridge Cadets 44 to 38 in Gastonia. Carl Mitchell sparked the rally in the final period as Campbell held the lead most of the game after a 21-20 halftime edge. Griffin opened Oak Ridge scoring early but Campbell controlled the rest.
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