High Point College sports notes fill regional pages
Here and There reports on High Point College basketball and related athletes. Coach Chubby Kirkland comments on the Big Five race, while players linked to UNC, George Washington, and area high schools are noted. The piece lists transfers, prospective entrants, and upcoming home games including El on February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chubby Kirkland
Horace Hendrickson
Il Yow
Tom Davis
Kansas
Kansas To Star
High Point College
Allen Austin
Kgil Yow
Smanley
Appalachian
Utherfordton
Hugh Hampton
Ing
High Point
Mickey Cochrane
Star
Wofford
Apchian
University of Mextcam
Panthers
Flacke Stewart
Semi Pro Group Foundation of Baseball Outlines 1940 Growth
President Dumont of the Semi Pro Baseball Congress describes the sport as the foundation of baseball with nationwide reach. The 1940 scheme starts May 5 in Wichita with mass play under Commissioner George H. Sisler. District and state tournaments lead to finals in Wichita August 16 to 28 and a World Series berth from Puerto Rico.
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Foundation of Baseball
Dumont
Baseball Congress
Ray Dumont
National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress
Wichita
Kans
Landletter
Congress
George H. Sisler
United States
Puerto Rico
Tomlinson Upsets Watsons in Amateur League Showdown
In Friday night action Tomlinson defeated Watsons 29 to 21 to assert their threat. Raper Ridge and Gurley led the Chair Makers as they built a halftime lead and held on for the win.
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L.' Pe
Matwrgo
Ieeden
Tomlinson
Globe Parlor
Adams-Millis
Aoe
Railway Express
Watson's
Tomlinson Boys
Raper
Ridge
Gurley
Harriss-Covington
Express Boys
Harriss- Covington
Murrow
Express
Bowers
Weisner
Watson
Ingram
Culler
Seenee
Kellem
Southern
E Watson
Seenee Collins
Newton
Vance
Loftin
Parrowe and Heiser
Harriss-Cow Tp Railway
F Thomas
F Deaton
F Bowers
Haley
Hedrick
Ruree
Surrette Knowles
G Johnson
Farlowe
Petty
Heiser
Farlow Marsh
Adams-Millis Brooks
Royals
Birley
Everhardt
Wall - Eeaee Mintz
Acore
Marsh
Kearns
Hartley
Globe
Hadley
Latch Play Underway in Frisco Tourney
In San Francisco on January 19 32 qualifiers for the $5000 San Francisco match play open golf tournament began first round play on the Lake Crest course. William Lawson Little British amateur champion led survivors with 139 finishing medalist. Notables Dick Metz Harold McSpaden Jimmy Demaret Craig Wood and Lefty Stackhouse qualified for match play.
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Russ Newland
San Francisco
Lake Creed
William Lawson Little
Little
Goggin
Favrite
Dick Metz
Oak Park
Ill
Harold McSpaden
Winchester
Mass
Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Tex
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Little. Wood
W. A
Lefty
Stackhouse
Seguin
Demaret
Charley Sheppard
Oakland
Calif
Metz
John Diflavere
Los Angeles
McSpaden
Major Battle Slated Here Saturday Nite
The Purple Panthers host the Catawba Indians in a pivotal North State Conference clash at Harrison Gymnasium. Coach Tom Brown’s squad seeks to maintain its perfect record while Catawba needs a win to stay in the chase, with Hugh Hampton expected back for the Panthers and Bill Keene providing scoring depth if needed. The Indians, fresh from a win over Guilford, arrive at Wilson to face Atlantic Christian in a key matchup.
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Harrison Gymnasium
Purple Panthers
Catawba Indians
Tom Brown
Indians
Panthers
Elon
Appalachian
Hugh Hampton
Rutherfordton
Eagles
Bill Keene
McCrary
Wilson
Atlantic Christian
Catawba
Guilford
Mississippi coach recommends Vernon Smith as line coach
Jackson Mississippi January 19 Coach Harry Mehre of the University of Mississippi telegraphed that he recommended Vernon Catfish Smith for line coach. Smith a former Georgia star end and longtime Mehre assistant at South Carolina, fills the vacancy created by Frank Johnson who resigns to enter business in Rockford Illinois.
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Jackson
Miss
Harry Mehre
University of Mississippi
Vernon
Catfish) Smith
Smith
Georgia
Mehre
University of South Carolina
Frank Johnson
Rockford
Ill
Hartt Hartford Match: Casey Beats Robert Disqualified
Steve Casey defeated Yvon Robert in Hartford after each wrestler won one fall. Robert was disqualified.
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Hartford
Conn
Steve (Crusher) Casey
Ireland
Yvon Robert
Red Shield Cagers to Meet Boys Club Friday Night
The Charlotte Red Shield cagers face the Boys Club quintet Friday at 7 30 p m in the local club gym 208 South Main Street Lieut Robert Burchett director of the Red Shield Boys Club will accompany the team on its visit here
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Charlotte Red Shield
South Main Street
Robert Burchett
Red Shield
Open Golf Trials Feature Top Names In Major Qualifiers
Notables including Byron Nelson and Ralph Guldahl compete in first round qualifiers as Joe Brown and Red Franklin post 148s and 147, while Nelson shoots 144 and Dutra 151 amid a field of pro and amateur contenders across venues including Des Moines Toledo Altoona and San Francisco feeders.
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Joe Brown
Des Moines
Iowa
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Denny Shute
Guldahl
Dutra
Ward
Shute
Clayton Heafner
Linville
N. C
George Beer
San Francisco
al Kruger
Beloit
Wis
Charles Klein
Alice
Texas
Red Munday
White Plains
N. Y
Sam Byrd
Philadelphia
Ed Oliver
Hornell
Ben Hogan
N. T
Art Bell
Pee, Mass
Jimmy Thomson
Chico
Jimmy Hines
Great Neck
L. J
Fay Coleman
Little Beaver to Battle Marshall in Wednesday Card
Chief Little Beaver a 225 pound Cherokee meets Floyd Marshall in the feature wrestling bout at South Hamilton Street arena. Ernie Powers 225 of Vancouver teams with Pancho Valdez in a midcard bout. Purple Flash to face Sheriff Tom Hanley in the semi war as McMahon touts a loaded card.
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Chief Little Beaver
Floyd Marshall
Hamilton Street
Sergeant McMahon
Ernie Powers
Vancouver
British Columbia
Pancho Valdez
Purple Flash
Tom Hanley
Boston
Hanley
Marshall
McMahon
Beaver
Powers
Valdez
Fights Last Night Across Several Cities
Johnny Paycheck from Des Moines knocked out Huey Long of Dallas in Savannah. Wesley Ramey from Grand Rapids outpointed Mike Gamiere of Cleveland. Handy Andy Callahan of Lawrence won on points over Young Byron in Boston. Natie Mann from Hamden stopped Eldridge Batman of Norwalk in New Haven.
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Savannah
Johnny Paychek
Des Moines
Huey Long
Dallas
Tex
Grand Rapids
Mich
Wesley Ramey
Mike Gamiere
Cleveland
Boston
Handy Andy Callahan
Lawrence
Mags
Young Byron
New Haven
Conn
Natie Mann
Hamden
Eldridge Batman
Norwalk
Armstrong refuses Garcia bout roils California boxing panel
The California Athletic Commission opened a hearing to decide if Henry Armstrong may be barred from ring combat for refusing to fulfill a Feb 22 bout with Ceferino Garcia. The case also links allegations that Hollywood Stadium discriminates against Black boxers and that Armstrong’s refusal stems from race.
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Los Angeles
California Athletic Commission
Henry Armstrong
Ceferino Garcia
Armstrong
Hollywood Stadium
Hollywood Post
American Legion
Stadium Club
Garcia
Wrigley Field
Hollywood
East
Bowl Games Feature Of Atlanta Meeting
Atlanta fans will view full length moving pictures of the New Year bowl games at a round-up by the Atlanta Touchdown Club. Speakers include Jess Neely Bill Alexander Lowell Dawson Bill Britton Elmer Layden Wallace Wade and others discussing the Rose Sugar Orange and Cotton Bowls with several prominent coaches invited.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Touchdown Club
Jess Neely
Rice Institute
Clemson Bengals
Boston College
Dallas
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Missouri
Miami
Lowell Dawson
Tulane
Texas Aggies
Bill Britton
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Wallace Wade
Duke
Bill Corum
New York
Harry Mehre
Mississippi
Doc Newton
North Carolina State
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Jack Meagher
Auburn
Wallace Butts
Georgia
Lake Russell
Mercer
Rex Enright
South Carolina
Gene Mediver
Davidson
Dizzy McLeod
Furman
Armstrong Set For Rainy Day
Henry Armstrong plans three more fights before retiring from boxing. He aims to defend his welterweight title at Madison Square Garden against Pedro Montanez, then face Al Davis outdoors, before challenging Ceferino Garcia for a middleweight shot. Armstrong says he writes and enjoys music but has little time while pursuing bouts and manages finances via Eddie Mead.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Fisth
Henry
Pedro Montanez
Madison Square Garden
al Davis
Ceferino Garcia
Montanez
Eddie Mead
Eddie
Y W C A Girls Narrowly Lose To Randolph Team
In a tight contest at Randleman High School gym the Y W C A Lassies fell 24 21 to the Randolph Underwear Co Girls. M Davis of Randolph scored the decisive field goal and foul shot in the final minutes as the score swung in the closing stretch.
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Y. W. C. A. Lassies
Randolph Underwear Co
Randleman High School
M. Davis
Randolph
Loop Contest Slated In Rowan City Showdown
The Black Bison head to Salisbury to face the Yellow Jackets in a Western Conference clash. Salisbury relies on Welborn, Short, Hussey, and a sharp defense while the Bison showcase fast passing drills and backboard work from Hussey. The lineup features Short, Welborn, Hussey, Hayworth, and Preston or J Hayworth. The Bison travel to meet Asheville High Saturday night.
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Bison
Salisbury Yellow Jackets
Davidson “Wildkittens
Tony Simeon
Welborn
Short
Hussey
Lewis
James Hayworth
Jack Preston
Albert Evans
Yellow Jackets
Salisbury
Hayworth
Preston
J. Hayworth
Asheville High School
High Point matmen open season with win over Salisbury
High Point wrestlers edged Salisbury 19 to 16 as Ansel Snow pinned Gillis in 2 minutes 24 seconds. R Morgan and Graham won by fall or decision. Kimsey and Co. Kimsey and P Kimsey contributed, with several matches decided by falls and decisions. Referee Simeon officiated.
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Black Bison
Salisbury
Ansel Snow
Gillis
R. Morgan
Leonard
Stanley
Yee
Sappenfield
Barringer
Roundup of sports, events and notices from New York
The page surveys diverse sports topics and personalities from January, including a bust of Joe Louis entering a national contest, a cited slump tied to Hialeah’s new electric gate, and the Pro Football Writers Association set to name its most valuable player. It mentions Harold W. Pierce stepping down from a Massachusetts racing post, calls for a hockey czar, and notes a Big Ten style athletic setup on the coast. Also references Jim Crowley’s Derby odds, Samuel Riddle’s War Admiral progeny, Clayton Heafner golf earnings, and Georgia Tech spring plans. Additional items cover Lee Taylor’s leadership role, Ford Frick at northwest curling, Henry Armstrong’s tour, and a misc. quip about cards in the woods and a departing judge.
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New York
Joe Louis
Hialeah
Don Meade
Professional Football Writers’ Association
Dixie
Jim Carroll
St. Louis
Bimelich
Samuel Riddle
Jim Crowley
Clayton Heafner
Georgia Tech
Jim Rasmueen
Ironwood
Lee Taylor
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Minneapolis Star-Journal
Ford C. Frick
5Superior
Wis
Henry Armstrong
Finish for Finns as boxing commission ends session
Out of Wednesday's hectic session of our august boxing commission came one sane observation. The Finns had better not wait for Baer and Galento to relieve them.
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Baer
Galento
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Soc Chakales
Marie Grant
Morton Littman
Washington
Washington Times-Star
George Washington
Maryland
Richard Hartley
McCallie Prep
Tennessee
Elijah Diamont
Panther
Hilliard Nance
Hilliard
University of North Carolina
Pickett Hamlin
Clarence Idol
V. P. I. Idol
Ham
J. J. Hamlin
Steele Street
Dickey
Presbyterian
Blue Stockings
Lloyd Evans
Garland Causey
Christians
Carolinas
George Zuras
Clemson
Nick
Bengals
Jack Moran
Jack
del Malfregeot
Vernon Forney
Mexico
Red Towery
Shelby Lions
Dub Collins
Winnsboro
Royal Cards
Orton Lamet
Freeport
Bill Hester
Greensoro
Battle Jackets
Associated Press
Greensboro Y. M. C. A
Thomasville
Piedmont Looper
Furniture Makers
Mintz
Silver Knit
Ladies’ League
Lucky Five
Dawley
Hauschild Seeweaee
Hunnewell
Harvey
E. Kemp Ewe
R. Kemp
Latch
Arcade Amusement Company Arcade Building
BY Marse Grant
Appalachian Esamecesese
High Point Ceeeeenee
Elon Ween Ennee
W.c. T
Guilford Steerer
Eeeew Bees A. Cc
Catfish Smith
Joe
The
Little Beaver
Children’s Home
G Collins
Ft Sree
Om Voncannon
Bee Bewee
Davis
Seven Ween
Sane
Crowder
Walker
Sone
Negro Champ
By Sid Feder
Randleman
W.c
Robbins
Eerese Callahan
Yow Ce
Taylor
Shee
Pickard
Rowan City
Simeon
BY Grady Morgan
High Point Matmen
Barker
Maness
H.P
Harold W. Pierce
Massachusetts Racing Commission
Charlie Walker
Charlie
Belleair
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