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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

6

Local Moose Club to Meet Greensboro YMCA in Boxing Night

Enterprise Sports Editor Edgar G Hartley notes the Y M C A man is excited about the boxing bout tomorrow night between the local Moose outfit and a Greensboro YMCA squad the amateurs will mix in a nine bout pro style card following a strong Richmond performance by Gene The event features multiple bouts and a concentration of activity at the local Y.

SOC Chakales Enterprise Edgar G. Hartley Moose Greensboro Richmond Purple Panther Marcel Morton Lamet Panther Malfregeot

Boxers Prepare For Greensboro Invasion Saturday Night

High Point arena hosts a boxing evening with 8 oclock start featuring the masked Marvel from the amateur 112 pound class to face Larry East of Greensboro. Local fighters include Orville Little 175, L C Dennis heavyweight, Red Kimsey 135, Billy Woodell 118, plus a strong Greensboro squad. bout lineup highlights masked Marvel debut and evenly matched supporting bouts.

Hartley Canipe Marvel Larry East Greensboro High Point College Orville Little L. C. Dennis M. C Red High Point Masked Marvel la East

Human Quality and Ray Wolf Highlight Carolina Football View

The author reflects on the universal human quality beyond systems, praising unselfish humanity. He commends Ray Wolf, UNC football coach, for earning admiration among alumni and players amid Carolina’s 14 to 0 loss to Duke last fall and Wolf’s measured optimism for 1939.

Ray Wolf University of North Carolina High Point Duke Carolina Wolf

New York Sports Roundup Highlights Jan 20

A flood of notes from New York sports enthusiasts covers Barrow’s Yankee era press scene and Jock Sutherland’s football insights. Joe DiMaggio’s photo with Dorothy Arnold, Umpire George Barr’s school project, and mentions of Earl Averill’s rumored trade. Davis Cup, Ruppert funeral, Connie Mack, Notre Dame Purdue 1939, U of Detroit captaincy tradition, Ed Forelich Pennsylvanian bio, and Clayton Heafner’s winterGolf potential are noted.

New York Barrow The Yankees Jock Suthernd Joe DiMaggio Dorothy Arnold Earl Averill Cleveland Detroit Tom Yaney Ruppert Joe Glennhom St. Louis Joe Dickson City

Pugilist Jeff Brown Declared Ineligible At State College

Raleigh Jan 20 Jeff Brown 135 pound State college boxer ruled ineligible due to low scholastic average. Buddy Means of Concord to replace him when State meets North Carolina in Chapel Hill tomorrow night.

Raleigh Jeff Brown State College Alex Regdon Buddy Means Concord State Orth Carolina Chapel Hill

Marquette Renews Co Captain Tradition Across Three Sports

Milwaukee January 20 1938 Marquette announces co captains for football basketball and track for the 1938 39 school year. Co leadership selected for all three sports reflects a unified squad structure and shared duties among team leaders.

Milwaukee Wis Marquette

Adams Millis and McCrary Clash in High Point Showdown

The McCrary Eagles of Asheboro face Adams Millis in a high stakes 8 pm game at High Point College gym. Both teams chase first in the Piedmont league as Greensboro Durham and Schoolfield vie for position. The clash, a benefit for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, draws a capacity crowd after Adams Millis recent league win.

McCrary Eagles Asheboro Adams-Millis High Point College Adams- Millis Greensboro Durham Schoolfield Eagles Adame Millis National Foundation For

Amateur League Upset Highlights Y M C A Action

High Point College fell to Appalachian Tomlinson 28 to 26 in a tight Amateur League contest at the Y M C A. Marsh led Adams Millis with 12 as Tomlinson’s Red Frazier scored 10 for the winners. Stroud starred for Globe Parlor, while Harriss Covington edged Schlitz Beer Barons 33 to 30.

Highland Tomlinson Marsh Adams Millis B Schlitz “Beer Barons Harriss- Covington Piedmont Motor Globe Parlor Red Frazier Corer Upton Royals Adams- Millis Hoover Stroud Cook Raper Harriss-Covington Marsh Adams-Millis Miller Royalist Wall Fr Oe Brooks Mask Everhart Spencere Grissom G Eller Eldridge Edwards Hedrick G Farlowe Intrieri H. P.e Surrett All Stars of Thomasville Beasley Sheen Ritchie Eset Eee Pennington Seeeennee Duncan Russell High Point Island Tot Garrett Goodson Eee Loftin En Eewweee Comer Pitts Sete Ladies‘ League Quality Bakery Long Martin Eee Evans Oo Brown Eeweee Seeeeee Bambalis Weer Eee Ee Werner Ee Clifton Furniture Players Ivey Weer Sherman Jones Payne Simpson Powers Baldwin Kurkus Hamlet Fitegerald Voncannon Lee Eeee Eens Grayson Eeeee Bray Eee Eee Ee Duncan Arene Ridge Johnson Ch Willara Petty Vance Carrol Forward Bros Hall Perrerrery Schlitz Harriss-Cov- Rutledge Wee Ington Leonard Peggee Inthers Bain

Galento Scores First Round KO of Brescia in Newark

Tony Galento knocks out Jorge Brescia in 1 41 of the opening heat at the Newark armory to revive fan support while promoter Mike Jacobs eyes a Galento Nova bout and potential Louis after May Baer plans. Brescia collapses to the mat as the crowd roars.

Newark N. J Tony Galento Mike Jacobs Mike Newark Armory Tony Jorge Brescia Lou Nova Madison Square Garden Nova Joe Louis Max Baer Jacobs Galento Tommy Farr Joe Jacobs Brescia Joe Farr

Wrestling results from last night across three cities

In Buffalo Wladis law Talun of Poland at 283 defeated Mayes McLain of Oklahoma 22 minutes 7 seconds. In Toronto Joe Savoldi of Michigan defeated Chief Jules Strongbow of Oklahoma in 66 seconds. In Pittsburgh Ed Don George of New York defeated Bob Wagner who was disqualified after 25 minutes.

Associated Press Buffalo N. Y Wladislaw Talun Poland Mayes McLain Okla Toronto Joe Savoldi Three Oaks Mich Jules Strongbow Oklahoma Pittsburgh Don George North Java Bob Strangler) Wagner Wagner

Tarboro Ball Park gets WPA grandstand project approval

Tarboro officials approved a WPA project for a new Bryan park grandstand, showers, and bleachers. A contract to equip the park for night baseball was also awarded.

Tarboro WPA Bryan Park

Arch Kodros Named Michigan Captain Elect Substituting Brother

Archie Kodros of Alton Illinois is listed as Michigan football captain elect and served as a substitute for his brother who attends Washington University St. Louis but has not joined the team.

Ann Arbor Mich Alton, Ill Archie Kodros Michigan Washington University of St. Louis

Quarles Fights in Greensboro Card Spotlight

Promoter Jim Crockett assembles an all star boxing card in Greensboro after a capacity crowd. Main event features Norment Quarles of Hendersonville versus Buck Faison of Washington DC. Other bouts include Paul Ferguson versus Jimmy Sullivan and Norman Ryan against Cline Pugh with several more matchups listed.

Greensboro Jim Crockett Dempsey Norment Quarles Hendersonville N. C Buck Faison Washington D. C Paul Ferguson North Wilkesboro Jimmy Sullivan Winston-Salem Norman Ryan Cline Pugh Danville Laurence Marshall Troy Culler High Point Willard Talley Johnnie Gilmore Jim Patterson Jack Spratt

No Dull In 1938 No Dull In 1938

Edward C. Foster reviews 1938 boxing highlights from Providence noting Rome world congress rules, Armstrong’s triple-champion feat, and key defenses. Armstrong defeats Ross and Ambers to hold three titles. Garcia is noted as a top challenger in welterweight contention.

Edward C. Foster National Boxing Association Providence R. I Rome Henry Armstrong Barney Ross Lew Ambers Armstrong Ceferino Garcia

Wilson Secures Ayden Franchise For Pro Baseball Debut

Wilson business interests acquired yesterday the Ayden franchise in the Coastal Plains region and Wilson will have professional baseball this summer for the first time since the old Virginia league folded. Work is under way on a 37000 municipal stadium which will be completed before the season starts.

Wilson Ayden Coastal Plains

Boxing Upsets and Rising Heavyweights Stir 1939 Fans

The piece notes Freddie Steele was knocked out by Al Hostak in one round, then Solly Krieger defeated Hostak in a 15 round bout to become champion. It highlights John Henry Lewis defending his light heavyweight title and Lou Nova’s rise, predicting Nova will fight Joe Louis after more tune ups. The writer expects 1939 to bring major bouts and controversy in boxing.

Freddie Steele al Hostak Solly Krieger New York Hostak John Henry Lewis al Gainer New Haven Conn Lou Nova California Nova Tommy Farr Joe Louis Louis

Finland Prepares for 1940 Olympic Games in Helsinki

Helsinki faces vast preparations as Parliament approves 200 million finmarks for the games and the city adds 100 million. About 160000 spectators daily are anticipated with accommodation in hotels private houses schools and tents. Invitations were sent to 60 countries with England the first to respond. The program expands to 132 events surpassing Berlin and Los Angeles totals.

Helsingfors Finland Kapula England Athens Berlin Los Angeles

High Point Panthers fall to Appalachian after late three baskets

In Boone on January 20 Coach C. Virgil Yow watched High Point College fall 38 to 36 to Appalachian in a North State Conference upset. Holyfield, reserve forward, sealed the win with three late field goals.

Boone C. Virgil Yow High Point College Panthers Holyfield Appalachian Panthers

Carolina Hosts Terps After Narrow Setback

North Carolina University aims to rebound tonight in a basketball clash with Maryland in Charlotte after a one point loss to Virginia Tech. Maryland already defeated Duke, while Appalachian State Teachers beat High Point 38 35 and East Carolina Teachers defeated Wilson Teachers 41 38 in Washington.

Charlotte North Carolina University Maryland Tar Heels Virginia Tech Duke High Point Catawba East Carolina Teachers College Lynchburg N. C. State- Furman Raleigh Paladins Appalachian State East Carolina Mountaineers Greenville Quint Wilson

Claxton hound wins final cast at Atlantic Fox Hunters meet

Little Trouble Parrish owned by A. M. Ollis of Claxton Georgia captured first prize in the final cast of the Atlantic Fox Hunters association field trial held in Charleston. Peggy Stride owned by M. H. Steele of Winston-Salem NC took second, Bonnie owned by Santo Sottile of Charleston third, No Sampson owned by D. Ray Cassell of Willoughby OH fourth. Association officers were elected with A B Seabrook of North Charleston as president and Santo Sottile as secretary treasurer.

Charleston Jan Little Trouble Parrish A. M. Ollis Claxton Atlantic Fox Hunters’ Association Peggy Stride M. H. Steele Winston-Salem N. C Bonnie Santo Sottile Sampson D. Ray Cassell Willoughby, C A. B. Seabrook North Charleston Sheriff Lynn Mays Statesville N.C A. N. Ollis W. D. Barnett Columbia S. C Santo Sote Tile

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