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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
5
A columnist ridicules the NCAA and Aunt Fanny chapter dissidents as they attack football subsidies and gambling. He mocks calls to end athlete aid while noting coaches’ buying power and the likely rule-bending scramble to exit the meeting.
Manager Mel Ott predicts a fast, youthful Giants lineup led by Lloyd Gearhart Al White Whitey Lockman and Will Marshall. Rookie pitchers Ayres McGowan and Jansen to bolster staff while Koslo Kennedy and Voiselle anchor rotation. Hanes hosiery clash adds High Point College intrigue in preview.
Charley Trippi of the University of Georgia may receive about 75000 in 1947 season as bids from the Chicago Cardinals and New York Yankees in the All America Conference heat up. President Charley Bidwill said Trippi, en route to Athens after three days in Miami, is weighing offers from both teams after a standout college career.
New York heavyweight Tami Mauriello, 26, begins a bid to reclaim the world title facing James Shamus O'Brien in a 10 round bout at the International Amphitheater in Chicago tonight.
The Philadelphia lawn tennis association approved a bid to host the 1947 Davis Cup challenge round. Delegates voted at the 32nd annual meeting to present Philadelphia's bid at the Middle States meeting and to urge submission at the United States lawn tennis conclave in New York on January 18.
An NEA tribute recalls Babe Ruth at his peak with the 1927 Yankees, praising his home runs and market impact. It notes Ruth’s record output, hefty salaries, and lasting influence on baseball while touching on his later years and enduring legend.
A roundup of college basketball results shows Villanova 42 over Princeton 40 and Fairmont State 76 over California Pennsylvania 46. Grove City defeated St Vincent 42 to 39 while Alliance beat Gannon 69 to 63. Alderson Broaddus 74 Potomac State 57. Boston College 61 Brown 50 and Rhode Island State 88 New Hampshire 64. Glenville 66 Davis Elkins 50. Westminster 76 Geneva 63 Holy Cross 64 Toledo 56. Long Island 56 Utah State 38. Western Kentucky 59 Brigham Young 40. Ohio University 47 Xavier 30. George Washington 6 Kings Point 3. Georgetown Kentucky Transylvania 36 Alabama 48 Georgia 27. Florida 50 Jacksonville Naval Air Duke 55 Davidson 47. South Carolina 34 Wake Forest 41 and Clemson 52 Presbyterian 42.
Pittsburgh veteran Fritzie Zivicc will fight Miami undefeated welterweight Clyde Gordon in a 10 round bout at the civic center arena drawing about 3 500 spectators. In the eight round semi final Jackie Perkens of Worchester tangles with Gregorio Perez of Havana Cuba.
Harrisburg reports officers of the Pennsylvania national guard plan to ask the general assembly to authorize issuing special license plates to guardsmen. The practice was suspended during World War I when the 28th division served in federal duty.
A group of Canadian geese over Victoria British Columbia aloft in a heavy gale seemingly respond to a radio direction beam, becoming confused and turning back toward land as observers note the unusual behavior.
Babe Ruth, whose condition is described as satisfactory, faced a two hour operation Monday at a French hospital to relieve severe pain. The hospital switchboard is flooded with calls about the former baseball star, with only his wife and a close friend allowed to visit.
North Carolina coach Carl Snavely says several Sugar Bowl squad members will not return for 1947 due to impending fatherhood and study plans. Seniors Baxter Jarrell and Max Spellman leave, while co captain Ralph Strayhorn may skip football for law school. He praises the team's season and notes injuries and fatigue affected performance in New Orleans.
The NCAA considered a plan for an FBI style agency to police all sports and curb gambling. Proposals urge stricter state and federal laws, including making attempted bribery of a player a federal offense. Dr. Morrill warned intercollegiate football faces a looming betting scandal and urged reducing big time football to cut gambling.
George C. Haltom of High Point is among 10 North Carolina Holstein breeders admitted to the Holstein-Friesian Association of America by unanimous board vote. Applications from 800 were approved, increasing the national body to over 36,700 breeders. In Oregon, ancient spears of iridescent obsidian were unearthed by Wickiup reservoir waters, showing long standing human presence.
A fishing trawler can bring in about 250000 pounds of fish each week, highlighting strong catch rates for the fleet and potential revenue impact for local markets.
The Bison prepare for a home stand opening their conference schedule with Burlington Tuesday and Asheville Saturday both at 8 p.m. Bill Ray Hunsucker returns to lead the Bison while co captain Jackie Hawks is out two weeks with a foot cut. Raleigh Caps, led by coach Lee Stone, project a fast breaking, improved squad and aim for the title.
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