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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1938
Page
7
The piece discusses basketball eras and the shift from fast break to slower offenses, noting Virgil and Bunn Hackney and referencing teams like Butler and North Carolina. It critiques rule changes and pace, arguing the core game remains the same despite tweaks.
A fragmentary column notes Hank Luisetti showcasing a one hand shot in New York and remarks on West Coast influence versus D C. coverage. Mentions Tar Heel boxing, Wade leaving journalism, Burke succeeding in Charlotte, and a wrestling flash about Curt Denning.
A montage of sports tidbits mentions Don Budge touring Australia, Dew, Dew will, and Dew as top prospects. Tony Galento boxing plans, Gehringer eyed as top Ao league player, and a tentative February stage show. Freddie Steele rests wings, Lew W. Houston reports a boy, and Hanover Shoe Farms trains Dean Hanover and Shirley Hapleton.
High Point college edged Appalachian State Teachers 36 to 33 in Boone as Hartley scored 12 to pace the Bisons. Mt Airy led early but fell behind late in a back and forth game with Marsh Hayworth and Hartley California? by the Bisons. Mt Airy was led by Kirkman with 8 and Wright 1 while Brown sparked for High Point with timely passes and drives.
In Thomasville on January 12 the M. P. Home of High Point boys defeated Thomasville High 33 to 25 while the local pins lost 23 to the lineups list the participating players.
Miami Florida January 12 James E Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons trainer of two Kentucky Derby winners said he inclined to believe Seabiscuit 1937s top money earner can beat War Admiral the Horse of the year if they meet He noted Seabiscuit has overcome bumps to win while War Admiral has yet to come from the pack Fitzsimmons traced Seabiscuit s sale history and earnings and mentioned Fighting Fox as a potential 1938 champion, a full brother to Gallant Fox
Cliff Olson of Minnesota defeated Wally Ducker of Omaha in New Haven. Paul Jones beat Tex Sonnen in Minneapolis. Ray Stesle of Lincoln defeated Bhu Pinder of India in Lincoln. Pete Peterson of Minneapolis beat Jim Mor rie of Tennessee in Indianapolis with a 24 minute match. Orville Brown of Wichita won a decision over Milo Steinborn of Germany after a 30 minute time limit in Kansas City.
Clair Bee the Long Island University cage coach reportedly broke his hand while pounding a door during halftime of a Blackbirds game after an intense pep talk.
Adams Millis leads the B division with Harriss Covington at 7 16. Tomlinson meets High Point Pa at 8 00. Globe Parlor plays Hasty at 8 45. Red Top faces Highlana at 9 30.
Miami Florida January 12 The Widener owned Hialeah Park opens a 46 day meeting featuring Kentucky Derby winner War Admiral and jockey Charley Kurtsinger. Headley’s Preeminent is the Inaugural handicap favorite top weighted at 126 pounds with Whopper having won the last two Inaugurals.
Whitney Harb of Little Rock plans to marry Helen Hicks on February 16 at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation Garden City by Bishop Ernest They met four years ago in a Detroit tournament Harb is a noted golfer in Arkansas amateur circles and Hicks intends to defend her Western Open title in Denver next June.
New York fighter Charlie Gomez outpointed Pete Care in a Detroit bout. Lorenzo Pack stopped Johnny Whitters in Detroit. Frankie Jerr outpointed Eddie Beatt in Fort Wayne.
Johnny Nee, scout for the New York Yankees, says high salaries have fueled a new demand from young players who seek immediate money and agents. He recalls a shift from community welcomes to scouts everywhere, with clubs bidding early and often, forcing efforts to find talents in grade and junior high sandlots.
North Carolina edged Wake Forest 31 26 in a close ACC matchup while Duke beat Richmond 32 24 and Davidson defeated South Carolina 36 27. Catawba lost to Guilford 25 26. High Point topped Appalachian Teachers 36 33. Atlantic Christian handled Louisburg 47 22. Other results include Penn State 39 Carnegie Tech 33 and Baylor 26 SMU 23.
New York audience temples on Eighth Avenue as Henry Armstrong defends his featherweight crown against Enrico Venturi at Madison Square Garden. Venturi carries a slight weight edge and speed, while Armstrong looks to extend a 27 knockout streak in 28 bouts amid rising betting and promoter confidence.
Chicago January 15 John Brundage president of the United States Olympic committee says the 1940 Games will be in Japan or canceled next summer. He dismisses shifting to Norway or Finland as impractical and stresses sport transcends politics. The IOC has a Japan representative and Cairo March convention plans.
The University of Minnesota will host the National Collegiate Track and Field Meet on June 17 and 18 in Minneapolis. The event brings top college squads to the Twin Cities for two days of competition and medals.
A Sarasota report argues golf surged to its biggest year in history in 1937 with about 1.186 million golfers in the United States. It forecasts 1938 will bring a significant rise in players, driven by leisure time, course expansion, and improved teaching.
A fragment notes a player walking off with half the men's doubles prize in the state Open tournament, signaling a dispute over winnings and prize distribution as reported in the event coverage.
In Chapel Hill the White Phantoms led by Dilworth and Ruth defeated Wake Forest 81 26. Davidson beat South Carolina 36 27 with Jim Cowan scoring 13. Duke crushed Richmond 32 24 as Swindell O Mara and Bergman led. Whitley Elon beat Randolph Macon 32 28. High Point topped Appalachian 36 33. Atlantic Christian beat Louisburg 47 29. CTC beat Rocky Mount YMC A 38 80. Tonight Duke hosts South Carolina while High Point Lenoir Rhyne Catawba Guilford play nearby.
In Coral Gables Florida on January 12 a convention of the National Association of State Racing Commissioners moved toward aiding older jockeys by backing a committee resolution. The proposal calls for a minimum weight of 102 pounds for all races, a raise from about 90 pounds designed to help experienced riders maintain riding weight.
In Chicago on January 12 the Altamont high school five rolled to a 78 to 61 win over Mulberry Grove II. Altamont scored at about a point a minute, averaging nearly 21 points per eight-minute period across four quarters.
Allen Jay boys and girls basketball teams travel to Colfax Hi for a Thursday doubleheader at the coliseum. First game pounces at 7 30 with both squads aiming for wins.
A New Zealand university reportedly seeks Karl Meadows, former Southern California pole vault star, as its track coach, with focus on strengthening its athletic program.
Governor Frank Murphy of Michigan approves a special license plate bearing the letters U D for University of Detroit football coaches, signed as an official state action.
Lawrence Kan. Kansas basketball roster shows 21 Fred Pralle and Sylvester Schmidt as the only two seniors present. Other players mix in as the team prepares for upcoming games and the season ahead.
Washington and See defeated William and Mary 42 to 20 in a college football game. The rout showcased a strong defense and momentum shift in the second quarter.
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