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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
8
Appalachian Teachers College edged High Point 27 to 28 in a dramatic endgame at the High Point gym. Led by Rudisill and Ray Intreiri the visitors used late scoring to pull ahead as Culler and others combined to keep High Point within reach.
Charley Retzlaff, the Dakota Dynamiter, returns from illness to challenge Joe Louis at Chicago Stadium on January 17 in a 15 round bout. Promoters target a $108,000 gross from a $7.50 top as Louis draws big crowds and drives boxing business with his aura and sting.
Virginia’s boxing team seeks to extend a 30 bout unbeaten streak as they prep for a meet with Harvard Crimson. Captain Maynard Wamer and Fred Cramer anchor the squad though both face conditioning concerns. coach Johnny Larowe weighs lightweights Archie Hahn Jr. and Gordon Rainey for early slots.
Byrd of the league leading lobe Parlor tops the scorers with 17 field goals and six fouls for a total of points in the Amateur Basketball league at the Y M C A tonight. Marsh has 35 points and Ever weome is next with 34. DeMolay at 6 30 Cov at 7 15 Amos at 8 00 schedule shows Pointers versus Globe.
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CHARLOTTE January 9 Duke beat Davidson 46 to 24 at Winston-Salem to push its record to nine straight wins and start the state title race. North Carolina had earlier led by beating Davidson and Wake Forest as the Tar Heels defend both state and Southern Conference titles. The program featured seven North Carolina teams, with three victorious, as Wake Forest fell to George Washington 19 on its home court and other games around the region were contested.
At High Point North Carolina Appalachian led High Point 28 to 27. In Lexington Virginia Elon defeated Washington and Lee 80 to 40. Cullowhee North Carolina King won 41 to 26 against WWC. Presbyterian lost to Wofford 86 to 24 in Spartanburg South Carolina. In Lexington Virginia Lee defeated 40 to 30, and Western Carolina Teachers beat King College 41 to 26 at Cullowhee. The State's only game tonight is Atlantic Christian versus Guilford at the Quaker court. Tomorrow Duke and North Carolina could tie for Big Five leadership with Wake Forest in Durham.
The Lawn Tennis group forecasts a stronger 1936 season with rising public interest and more play across clubs parks and private courts. It notes renewed Davis Cup stimulus and potential top matchups between Mia Helen Wills Moody and Helen Jacobs as highlights of a rebuilding year for American tennis.
Chicago Cubs owner Phil Wrigley announces all 23 players, from manager to regulars, will receive salary increases for 1936. He argues rewards for hustling players boost team success more than buying a star, marking a historic move in major league baseball.
Franklin advances to the final after beating M. L. Patrick 21 11 21 16. The championship handball match at the Y M C A between Julian Franklin and Shelly York has been postponed indefinitely due to York illness. York holds two legs toward the cup. Franklin has one leg and both aim to keep or claim the W L Jackson trophy.
The Salvation Army Juniors were defeated 60 to 50 by the Grocery Stores of Lexington. Brinkley, a former High Point College star, led the visitors with 10 points including five field goals.
The Greensboro high team travels to High Point for two meets starting tonight at the school gym. Greensboro lists reserves Edgar Fine Ray Joyner Clyde Gaskins Charlie Yates Francis Meador and George Brandt for 105 115 135 145 and 165 pound classes while varsity includes Le on Byrum Hoyle Drum W L Bogan Hunter Cavan Garland Michael Ed Langston Francis Meador Charlie Yates Emile Showfety and Posey Martin. Coach Harry Bolick Jr. will determine starters after weigh-ins this afternoon.
West Virginia standout Dick Powell a famed wrestler and former boxer arrives in High Point for tomorrow match with Cowboy Luttrall at the local arena. Opening bout pits Eli Fischer against Scotty Dawkins at 8 30. Powell, a Davis Elkins alum, fought 87 boxing bouts without a 10 count before turning to wrestling.
The Y M C A basketball team starts a hard road trip with three games. They travel to Kannapolis tonight to face the Kannapolis Y M C A five. On Friday they visit Ra-to to meet the Ra-to Y club. Saturday they go to Winston Salem for a battle with the Winston-Salem Y M C A quint.
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