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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1937
Page
3
Winston-Salem Y M C A faces High Point in a wrestling and boxing double header at the Y M C A tonight. Ten boxing bouts and eight wrestling matches are listed with advance ticket sales moving fast and a record crowd expected for the event.
The first half championship of the Girls basketball league will be decided tonight at the Salva m Army gym, as the high school teams Sher Shirt and another contending squad clash. The second game features Ris s Covington versus Allen in what should be a real showdown.
Calvary nosed out the Y M C Juniors in the Com rejal league in a thrilling game by the score of 21 to 20. An overtime period decided the winner as Calvary claimed the victory.
High Point College Panthers suffer first North State league loss as Appalachian State pulls away in the second half. Harris scores 11 and Brinkley 8 for the Panthers while Culler, Smart, and Wagoner lead the visitors. Two App State players and one High Point man are fouled out.
Spokane boxer Tiger Jack Fox stopped Bob Oline in Spokane. Brooklyn’s Louw Sal'ca and Pancho Levyas drew in Hollywood. Andre Lenglet outpointed Cecil Myatt in San Diego.
College Five aims for revenge against the Unique Furniture club of Winston-Salem in the college gym at 8 pm after a loss to the Appalachian Mountaineers. The doubleheader opens with the Junior varsity vs Indian Trail High at 6 45 coached by Frank Sudia.
Appalachian State Teachers College defeated Royal Arcanum fight club 6 to 1 in Boone. Local High Point boxers competed in 118 to unlimited bouts with several close decisions and forfeits shaping the outcome.
Q and A on communion rules for Protestant churches and etiquette guidance. Topics include who may receive communion, proper language about jewelry, hostess duties regarding guests, and proper coat removal before entering a theater or church aisle. The tone is concise etiquette advice for daily social situations.
High Point High School topped Gastonia High 31 to 25 in a Western Conference basketball game. Dick Meisky scored 11 and Willie Hinkle added eight for the locals while Moore and C Hawkins led Gastonia scoring.
Greensboro state college hosted a wrestling match where locals won all bouts except one. Graham of High Point earned a time decision over Grubb in the 95 pound class. Other results include McKeever fall over Leflin in 5 minutes, Byrum over Brown in 4:45, Brandt over Jackson in 4:40, Faison over Lloyd in 6:25, and Greason defeating Sugdan in 6:22. Langston’s result unfinished in the 155 pound class.
Tony Manero national open golf champion will leave Sedgefield country club March 1 to turn pro at Salem country club Massachusetts. He said he has a one year contract and will play in the British Open and Ryder Cup this summer, totaling six weeks away. The report cites a salary of 10000 dollars.
Gb won a decision over Idol in six minutes in the 165 pound class. Jandt beat Newby in four minutes and thirteen seconds. Greensboro meets Barium Springs, state champions for three years, in Barium Springs Thursday night January 22. Coach Jenrette announced a workout in Greensboro gym Saturday at 2 30 o clock.
Ralph Guldahl of Chicago shot 64 to lead the 72 hole Oakland Open at Claremont course in Oakland Calif. He led Johnny Perelli by one stroke as rain and wind affected play. Johnny Revolta Henry Picard and Paul Runyan posted 66 66 and 67 respectively in the opening round.
In 1901 cowboys exploring New Mexico spotted what looked like smoke and traced it to the Carlsbad Caverns. They witnessed millions of bats pouring from the caves, revealing the vast underground habitat.
2000 years ago in the southwestern region men wore long hair while women’s hair was cut short and rendered into string. This note records a historical grooming practice and material reuse observed in ancient cultures.
In Augusta Georgia the second round of the Augusta title holders golf meet kept three leaders tied at the top as rain soaked the course. Patty Berg posted 80 for one over par after two 40s, Jane Cothran shot two-under 38 on the back after a 42 start, Helen Hicks faded to 41 after near 39. Dorothy Kirby led a pack at 83, with nearby rivals Hemphill Dettweiler Ogilvie.
Chicago owner Lou Comiskey states the White Sox will win the American League pennant with a start-to-finish lead, despite prior injuries. He cites a strong last season, notes held by players like Radcliff and Hayes, and hints at potential holds and signings shaping the roster for a flying start.
Bryan Grant and Frankie Parker clash in a Dixie tournament semi final with Grant seeking revenge after a prior loss while Parker defends his No. 2 ranking. Don Budge and Charlie Harris also contest the other half of the draw as doubles teams Battle through tight sets to reach Friday action.
A busy slate in Charlotte highlights North Carolina teams facing off across basketball boxing and wrestling. NC State plays Davidson and William and Mary swims in Williamsburg while Duke Maryland and Appalachian contests dot the schedule alongside Wake Forest and others in Raleigh, Washington, Blacksburg and Boone.
The note states that Egas will not crack if dampened with cold water prior to immersion in boiling water, implying a preparation method to prevent cracking during cooking.
A report indicates that nearly 80 percent of the global wheat supply is controlled by Canada, signaling a major shift in grain ownership and market influence.
New York January 16 Reaping Reward from Milky Way Farm led the nations turf experts in a Kentucky Derby poll by Louisville Times and Associated Press. The brown colt by Sickler won 7 of 13 starts at two, edging Pompey into runner up and Brooklyn garnering fourth in overall voting.
W F Bailey yesterday afternoon was chosen chairman of the newly formed advisory board to the local National Youth Administration office at its initial meeting. Other members include Edgar Hartley Sr Rev H Norwood Bowne Judge Lewis B Teague Dr Walkup McCain Adjutant R M Cowan Wade Mlette Miss Nelle Ansley and Mrs S S Saunders. Bailey outlined NYA objectives and the supervisor Mrs C Prince's activities since March. Cowan reported plans for vocational training of youth at the Salvation Army citadel.
Eddie Foster former Washington Senators third baseman who played from 191 to 1919 died from injuries after an automobile accident. He was 59 years old.
Eye specialists say correctly fitted contact lenses are as safe as ordinary glasses and less prone to breaking but acknowledge the cost. The article highlights the benefits of proper fitting and the higher price of contacts.
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