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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1934
Page
6
The article lauds Broadus Culter, High Point College basketball star, for extraordinary scoring and passing. It highlights his hometown loyalty, swift shots from multiple angles, and rising season totals likely to exceed last year’s 368 points.
Mills Home split a doubleheader with the Children's Home of Winston-Salem. The Baptist boys won 84 to 23 behind Miller Lanier Ray and Hannie, while the Mills Home girls lost 33 to 14 with Branch leading the offense and G Richardson starring for the winners.
Erlanger five topped Local Y 44 to 27 on the victor's court. After a close first half 21 17, Erlanger pulled away in the second half. Cromwell and Bell each scored 12 for the visitors while Everhart added seven. Local Y leaders Woody Thomas and Martin had nine and eight.
A tight guarding duel at Harrison gym ends 27 26 as Shore scores the decisive basket in the final seconds. Braodus Culler held to six points, Elon’s Monel and Hughes lead visitors with six and two respectively, while Shore tops High Point with ten.
J Gurney Briggs of Beeson Hardware recalls a 1911 Guilford versus Virginia game in which he played for the Quakers. He describes a rough incident, a head wound, no fouls called, and Guilford’s 20 to 19 comeback victory watched by his future wife as a bonfire celebration erupted afterward.
In Raleigh on January 20 the NC State and North Carolina boxing teams fought to a 4-4 draw before 3,500. No clean knockouts occurred. four technical knockouts were recorded, three in the varsity bouts, with a foul by James Fletcher of NC State affecting the final tally.
Western Carolina Teachers College defeated Appalachian State Teachers 36 to 34 on a last minute put back by Miller after a neat pass from Sutton. The game stayed tight after a 24-21 halftime margin, with Appalachian briefly taking the lead in the second half before Miller's decisive basket.
Report says artificial silk production is estimated to be more than three times the output of natural silk, highlighting rapid growth in synthetic textile materials.
Major John J. McEwan a former Army Oregon and Holy Cross coach was unofficially reported as the latest applicant for the University of Richmond football coach post left vacant by Frank M. Dobson. The athletic council and board executives plan a joint meeting early next week to discuss the matter and a coach is likely to be chosen before week’s end.
Olin Dutra of Santa Monica wins the $1,000 Long Beach Open at Lakewood Country Club with a 83 34 67 scoring five under par. Dutra collects $200. five pros tie for second at 68 earning $98 each, including Jimmy Thomson Oliver Sleppy Denny Shute Mortie Dutra and Joe Kirkwood.
France places 25th among nations for telephone use, trailing Japan Iceland and the Hawaiian Islands in proportional usage. The remark notes France's standing relative to these regions and countries.
Virginia Tech defeats North Carolina 18 to 10 in Blacksburg led by six time decisions. Tech triumphs with Lugren Minter Gibbs Waldrop and Evins earning decisions while Hillard Broyles and Huffman suffer setbacks.
The Industrial League saw a forfeit as Highland forfeited to Paper Box. Paper Box won 2 0 over Highland. Adams-Millis beat Stehli 35 16 with Wheeler scoring 12. Robbins defeated Allen Jay 38 14. Elder led Stehli with eight. Apple and Bowers had 11 each for Robbins.
Junior High won 19 to 10 over Allen Jay reserves on the junior high court. The halftime lead was 17 to 4 as Walker and Causey each scored six. Briles led Allen Jay with six points as the losers couldn’t close the gap after a weak final period.
High Point fans anticipate a lively wrestling night as local grapplers face Greensboro state champions in the gym. The feature 145 pound bout pits Fred Koury against Jack Copeland, with both teams having met Thomasville high previously in a sharp showing.
Doctors point to the frantic tempo of contemporary life as a major factor behind a sharp increase in deaths from heart disease, urging lifestyle changes and stress reduction.
Duke Blue Devils edged the University of Virginia 26 to 17 in a defensive battle at Durham. Duke built an 8-0 lead early as Sturm and Gist paced scoring, while Virginia struggled from the field.
Adams-Millis clubs posted a gala day on indoor courts winning three straight games. The Hosiery men beat Greensboro Full Fashioned 42 to 34 while the Adams-Millis girls defeated Greensboro 39 to 26. Cooper and Hill led the A M offense with 13 and eight points. Durham scored 15 for Greensboro. Rowland and Stout led the girls with 16 and 13 points.
Clemson College boxing team improved to 6 2 victory over University of Georgia fighters before about 2 300 spectators at Clemson College on January 20.
Carl Snavely, UNC’s new head football coach, is due to report Monday and begin winter drills Wednesday. Maxwell Reed will join as line coach and first assistant, having worked with Snavely at Bucknell. Equipment issue starts Monday and Tuesday to prep for practice.
Fourteen games were played in the first round of the Sixth Annual Handball Elimination tournament. The second round will be best two of three, and all remaining rounds must finish by next Saturday night. York and Franklin, last year’s champion and runner up, led strong starts as veterans Turner and Hartley were eliminated. Newcomers Dickson Smith Patrick Farmer Bailey and Farlow aim to claim the Dr Jackson trophy before it becomes permanent.
Lenoir Rhyne Mountain Bears upset the Catawba Indians 33 to 30 at Hickory. Catawba led 18 to 16 at halftime before Lenoir Rhyne surged in the final minute. Deal and Stasovich of Lenoir Rhyne and Cammillo of Catawba were fouled out for roughness.
The High Point Checker club will organize Monday night at 7 30 for local enthusiasts. All interested players are invited to join and plans include inter city matches and beginner instructions.
Free exhibitions featuring Ruth McGinnis, one of the nation’s top women billiard players, set for January 29 at Broadway Billiards at 9:00 PM as part of the National Billiards program. Other instructors and seven prominent players will join the all star tour in a nationwide effort.
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