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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
8
A high school sophomore recalls learning by watching professionals and notes a new basketball clinic starting tomorrow at Harrison gym for boys 12 to 18. Coach Virgil Yow will lead in experts to introduce evolving elements of the game and help local youngsters stay current.
The narrative recalls coach Ralph James and his Catamounts of W. C. T. C. coming tonight from Jackson hills. It highlights his junior athletic prowess at high school and Wake Forest, his multi sport versatility, and a coaching career at Weaver, Brevard, and W. C. T. C.
The speaker praises a referee as a keen student of the game able to master any ruling. They describe him as sharp, excelling in discipline and conduct, and express anticipation of seeing him again tonight.
The column touches on George Watson as a future Carolina football captain candidate, Sonja Henie skates priced at 49 dollars made by Strauss in St Paul, and a recurring Sedgefield Hunt Club gymkhana invite. It notes publicity for the N Y U Carolina basketball game on February 5 and Laurence Leonard’s plan to open a Greensboro event worth 5,000 dollars.
Mel Ott mailed in his signed contract indicating a baseball campaign ahead despite the holdout era. The Gretna, Louisiana native has shown steady commitment since being signed at 16 and will begin his 13th season with the Giants as a trusted infielder after a position change to third base last year. Ott’s pay is believed around $17,000, a figure that positions him among the NL’s top earners.
High Point College fans expect the Purple Panthers to roll back the Western Carolina Teachers in Harrison gym at 8 15 p m with Pepper Martin returning to the lineup for the first time in weeks. The Teachers lost to Lenoir Rhyne 37 26 last night as Patton scored six field goals and Ardrey nine points.
Byron White, famed All-America football star and Rhodes scholar, has shifted to guard for Colorado basketball after the Cotton Bowl. He earned a regular spot quickly and expresses enjoyment in the rougher pace. White also faced collision questions with Brigham Young, but defended his clean play. Coach Frosty Cox calls White “The Perfect Player” as he nears 29 and may seek further salary hikes.
Hank Greenberg in Miami Beach shares two hunches about 1946. The Yankees could blow up the season and Greenberg expects to hit many homers. He believes Detroit and the Tigers may win the pennant if others help by attending to the Yankees. Greenberg also notes Boston's surprising form and hopes for better support from the league.
University of Minnesota coach Dave McMillan, ex New York Celtics star and former Kansas football and basketball standout, says Byron could make any conference all star team. Pittsburgh Pirates official says a $15,000 contract has been mailed, with White promising to respond when it is received.
Tomorrow afternoon the YMC A hosts three Industrial league games at 1 30 with the Commercial league featuring contests at 6 30 tonight and 7 tomorrow night Tonight Silver Knit's undefeated quintet meets Schwartzberg's in a Commercial game Tomorrow night the Y Juniors face First M P The three Industrial clashes match Jones Service vs Triangle Redwine vs Ellington Florist and Marsh Furniture vs Adams Millis A Last night in the Amateur league Red Top beer barons beat Tomlinson 34 26 Adams Millis B trounced Globe Parlor 22 8 Harriss Covington beat the Hasty All Stars 30 18 High Point Paper Box edged Highland 37 40 35 DeMolay defeated Schwartzberge's 27 14 in the Commercial loop Officials Hedrick referee Taylor timer Gunter scorer
High Point high school teams head to Gastonia to face Spindle City High in their fourth Western Conference game. Gastonia beat by Charlotte earlier in the week, and High Point also lost to Charlotte in a prior game.
A six man royal rumble features Cowboy Luttrall versus Roland Kirchmeyer Ernie Powers Art LeGrand Roy Graham and Tom Malloy at High Point Coliseum. A new rule bans disqualification for leaving the ring. Doors open 1:15 pm with a 8:30 pm start.
Lou Gehrig the New York Yankee star is filming a shoot em up western with Smith Ballwell. He performs stunts naturally and earned the nickname One Take Gehrig after a perfect fall from a horse. The picture wraps next week and Columbia Pictures will discuss his salary with Col. Jacob Ruppert in New York.
Elon College releases a tentative 1938 football slate under Coach Horace Hendrickson listing eight games and three Open dates. The schedule includes four conference foes Lenoir Rhyne Appalachian Catawba and Guilford with Virginia Military Institute as opener at Lexington Virginia and a long trip to Davis Elkins in Elkins West Virginia. Open dates remain and Emory and Henry is the sole 1937 absentee.
Maryland plans a fast attack against North Carolina in Chapel Hill tonight to avenge a jinx and then faces Duke in Durham tomorrow. The Eastern North Carolina Teachers beat Norfolk by 42 to 86, led by Bill Shelton with eight field goals and four free throws. Lenoir Rhyne edged Western Carolina Teachers 37 to 26 in Hickory.
Baron Gottfried Von Cramm and Reinrich Henkel defeated Australians Jack Crawford and Vivian McGrath 6-1 6-3 4-6 7-5 to reach the men's final. Ardian Quist and Jack Bromwich edged Don Budge and Gene Mako 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-1 in the other semi-final.
In Times Square Joe DiMaggio buys a $50 suit while a 700-strong crowd packs the street outside a clothier. The page also notes boxing and baseball chatter, with mentions of DiMaggio, Joe Louis, Len Landis, and a mix of roster rumors and sports politics.
Sarasota Jan 28 Billy Sullivan criticizes Cleveland for an overmanned pitching staff. He lists Mel Harder Johnny Allen Bob Feller Willis Hudlin Dennis Gatehouse Earl Whitehill and Lloyd Brown as regulars and says starters need regular rest to stay sharp. He credits Feller as a standout in both skill and mindset.
CHAPEL HILL Jan 28 Reg Watson of Collingswood N J and Steve Maronic of Steelton Pa will captain the 1938 North Carolina football team. Andy Bershak was voted the most valuable player after a close 10 to 9 vote against Crowell Little. Watson also received the Millis blocking trophy donated by H A Millis of High Point for the best blocker in North Carolina.
Durham reports Ray Matulewicz, a university football star, and Liams of Washington will join in a 10 meeting tonight at the arena for the anti paralysis effort.
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