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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1946
Page
8
Students anticipate the High Point and Greensboro high school football clash after a week of buildup. The article recalls the Black Bison trip to Asheville with bus troubles delaying the team and stretching preparations before the pivotal game.
The Asheville Maroons faced delays as a bus issue caused a late start for the Bison, leaving both teams tired and deflated before a Greensboro game. The incident justified Asheville’s win while signaling the Bison can still rebound.
William and Mary fullback Jack Cloud vaulted to the conference scoring lead with 42 points after a 41-7 win over Maryland. Wake Forest’s Dick Brinkley and North Carolina’s Charlie Justice trail Cloud with 36 points, while Stan Magdziak sits fourth with 32. The Indians threaten the league title with five straight wins and a key showdown at Richmond against North Carolina.
North Carolina failed to scout Virginia Tech as the Virginians tied the Tar Heels 14-14. Coach Russ Murphy and Jim Gill credited scouting reports for Carolina’s 33-0 win over Maryland and for Navy insights, with several other college scores noted across the weekend.
High Point seeks its third straight victory and sixth in North State play as they host Elon in Greensboro. The Panthers, riding a 6-0 upset of Guilford, aim to extend their momentum behind a powerful line and improved backfield while Elon, coached by Hap Perry, counters with a balanced attack and experienced opponents. No injuries reported and Bill Brewer hoped back at end to strengthen unit for the contest.
At the US Military Academy at West Point the famed football pair Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard face the grind with humility. An Alabama taxpayer and academy instructors note their equal treatment to other cadets and their strong military careers ahead.
British writers compare Joe Baksi to Gene Tunney noting his strong shoulders and polished grammar as they forecast a tough 15 round non title clash with Freddy Mills on Guy Fawkes night in Har ringay arena. Whitey Bimstein questions the fireworks reference as Baksi trains.
Army and Notre Dame, both unbeaten, prepare for a national championship showdown at New York's Yankee Stadium. Notre Dame defeated Navy 28-0 and Pittsburgh, Purdue, Illinois, Iowa, and others while Army beat West Virginia 19-0 and piled up 208 points. Penn upset by Princeton looms nearby as the weekend features major college games nationwide across conferences.
Joe Baksi Bimstein wowed reporters in Madison Square Garden by praising boxing’s “lettuce” as cake and pork chops. Writers noted his refined American English and avoidance of typical boxer wisecracks, while remarking on his Tunney-like presence and 212-pound frame with strong shoulders and forearms.
High Point and Greensboro prepare for a pivotal Western conference football showdown at Albion Mill stadium. Co captains Tommy McGhee and Pete Armstrong brace for possible injuries as Greensboro exploits its T formation against High Point single wing. Seating may be limited to host a larger crowd than last year’s 13 600 as locals anticipate a decisive title game.
Auburn announces its varsity athletic staff members with Jeff Beard as assistant track coach and business manager, Shot Senn directing Tiger flankmen in football, Porter Grant serving as assistant to the athletic director, and Luther Young tutoring the tennis team.
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