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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1943
Page
7
A long column by Orlo Robertson blends college picks with wartime teams and service schools. It lists Notre Dame, Army, Navy, Purdue, Clemson, Duke, UNC among many, with brief forecasts and roster notes backing a regional snapshot of midweek grid expectations.
Green Wave and Gastonia’s Black Bison clash tonight in a non title clash as both squads chase a rare win. Cernugel’s crew seeks an upset over the Gastonia outfit while Green Wave aims to rebound after two losses and a 20-0 win over Gastonia last week.
A Bronx pair Tami and Lee Savold clash in a ten round main bout at Madison Square Garden billed as cow punchers. The article notes Savold’s recent form and weight cut from 250 to around 190 pounds.
Clemson hosts Charlotte at 2 30 p m Saturday with V-12 status absent for Davidson. The Tigers seek a victory after a month without one and rely on Whitmire who has 296 yards from scrimmage this season and Ralph Jenkins in the lineup.
The Baby Bison B Team travels to host a Greensboro juniors squad for a junior varsity game tomorrow at the high school field. The team is coached by A J Simeon with assistance noted, while coverage includes local reporter Smith Barrier.
Spars edged Waves 3-2 as Martha Moser led with a hat trick and Wins beat Cadets 5-4 after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Hines scored four for Wins to level the game before an overtime period decided the match. Forward added the decisive goal in overtime.
In New York on Sunday afternoon the Army Notre Dame clash shares the headline with Brooklyners versus Chicago Cardinals. Both clubs seek their first National League victory while Dodgers and Cardinals hunt their fifth straight defeat in play-for-pay matchups.
Fights last night report multiple bouts across cities. Johnny Walker of Philadelphia stopped Waddell Washington of Worcester in seven rounds. Parson Bob Jacobs of Philadelphia outpointed Wilkerson of Wilmington. Archie Moore of San Diego stopped Kid Hermosillo of Mexico City by technical knockout in three.
Twitch Dick Porter, Curtis May business manager, hints Coast Guard cutters could challenge for the Stanley Cup as world champions rise to the occasion. Branch Rickey pins Dixie Walker as the one player Leo Durocher disliked, noting Walker praised Durocher. Brigham Young and Oklahoma Aggies set December Garden visits, while Rangers defenseman Ott Heller seeks draft status exemption in Canada.
The Cutters feature Frankie Brimsek in goal with Hub Nelson as reserve. Defense anchored by Art Coulter Alex Mutter Johnny Mariucci and Manny Cattow. forwards include Ossie Asmundson Billy Purcell and Bud Cook. Several players have pro experience and many joined the Coast Guard, raising intrigue about their great lakes station. PIKSKIN PICKINS notes Army Notre Dame Navy Penn games with gambler style bets and bold predictions.
Sergeants Jim and Jack McCullough, identical twins on Penn’s freshman team, play guard positions in the Army Force Touch Football league at Miami Beach. Jim is a back and Jack an end, both occasionally touch. Bull Tuero, Sheridan, and Pattee Field are noted. one twin weighs 266 pounds and is described as mad at a blocker.
San Antonio offers Dobbs with Randolph Id to arm chair pickers of the All America service football team. In six games with Randolph the 1942 Tulsa All America back completed 48 of 89 passes for 657 yards with ten touchdowns. He also punted 23 times for 40.5 yards and rushed 46 times for 5.8 yards per carry.
Albuquerque November 5 Pi New Mexico University may defer a Sun Bowl bid decision until after its November 13 game with Denver University. The unofficial delay hinges on the Denver performance and the team’s showing in that matchup. Also notes USC star Eddie Saenz gains yardage for the USC squad and bowlers prepare for the Diamond Medal event with Connie Schwoegler and Ned Day headlining entries.
Byron Nelson and Jug McSpaden prepare for an 18 hole charity match at Pinehurst No. 2 on Saturday afternoon. The event supports soldiers lounge and civilian defense offices with no admission charge. donations welcomed.
Chicago November 5 Three midwest basketball stars Otto Graham Northwestern Bob Faught Notre Dame and John ny Kotz Wisconsin were added to the 1943 College All Star squad to meet the Washington Bears in Chicago Stadium December 3. The All Stars will be coached by Dutch Lonborg Northwestern and Doug Mills of Illinois.
Army pilot Tom Harmon Michigan All America football star is reported missing in action over China since Oct. 30. Parents Louis and Mrs Harmon were notified in a telegram from the War Department. Harmon, 24, survived a bomber crash in Dutch Guiana last April and was last stationed with the 23rd group 449th Fighter Squadron in the Forest.
Tiger coach Frank Howard indicated Leonard Riddle or Arthur Taupere may start at tailback as the backfield shapes up. Blocking back is Bill Rutledge with Whitmire at wingback and 155 pound Bill Rogers at fullback as the rest of the backfield is decided.
Military authorities authorize an annual East-West football game, held in 1942 in New Orleans due to wartime needs. Also noted are Hank Greenberg named AL MVP and past college football results Carnegie over Pittsburgh 20-10 and Wisconsin over Northwestern 20-13.
Spokane report reveals Shine McKenna scored a 199 yard hole in one this summer. Friends kept the feat quiet until today and he joked that his wife did not know he was playing golf.
In New York bright with gossip, Jeremiah Looney defends Dixie Walker amid friction with Leo Durocher. Walker’s popularity with fans, potential sale or trade, and Rickey’s looming decision are debated as Birmingham ties suggest a possible move.
Claude Simons known as Monk to Tulane football followers died suddenly of a heart attack in New Orleans at age 56. He had recently been inactive as trainer for two years due to health issues and was father of Tulane head coach Claude Simons Jr. He served as president of the Southern Amateur Athletic Union and sat on the boxing committee of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
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