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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1946
Page
8
A journalist recounts obtaining football practice photos from Bob Jameison and feeling snubbed when refused a visit to Greensboro. He defends reporters as non-spies and thanks the coach for lending images while downplaying any covert reporting.
High Point coaches Ralph James and Bill Faircloth sharpen the Panthers offense for Saturday’s post war North State clash against Elon at Greensboro Memorial Stadium. The reserve unit may see more action if High Point jumps ahead, with practice focusing on timing and new backfield combinations for a sharper attack.
In South Bend Notre Dame, dubbed the hot Irish, prepares for the national championship game against Army. The squad, rattled by past Army defeats, stages controlled scrimmages and fires up with locker room cheers to face a formidable foe.
Stanley Harris takes on the Yankees post in New York amid a looming roster shakeup. President Larry MacPhail confirms Harris will target a first baseman catcher pitchers and an outfielder while affirming Joe DiMaggio will remain with the club. Ted Williams is not under consideration and no trades were discussed with Boston's Tom Yawkey.
West Point reports Army coach Earl Blaik says losing Arnold Tucker would hurt the Cadets more than Notre Dame losing Johnny Lujack in the upcoming Yankee Stadium showdown between the nation's top T formation quarterbacks. Gustafson covers two spots if needed. Califfa awaiting.
Raleigh bureau notes Cousin Rufe taunts football rating bureaus after State 49 VMI 7 victory. George Allen of Kings Mountain shines with three touchdowns and five VMI crackers downed, while VMI passer Bobby Thomason shows accuracy. State kicker Jack Hutchinson boots well. Richkus returns to wingback as Turner and Hillside pair on field.
Penn State coach Bob Higgins said cancellation of the November 29 Miami game was the only option after an impasse over Penn State allowing two Black players Wallace Triplett and Donnie Hoggard to participate. Dean Carl P. Schott noted Miami found it difficult to arrange the game with Penn State's Black players. Higgins said the youths were not consulted and remarked the issue reflects lingering regional rules.
Army tailbacks Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard duelled for praise as Davis carried the Cadets to wins against Michigan and Columbia without Blanchard. Davis’s high yards per carry and scoring feats spurred talk he may surpass Blanchard for honors this season as Notre Dame looms.
The Black Bison face Greensboro Purple Whirlwind Friday at Albion Millis Stadium in a pivotal Western Conference showdown. Coach Tony Simeon plans no special offense but a stout defense to limit Greensboro’s powerful attack as both teams arrive undefeated, eyeing an eighth win.
Howard Turner, twice All-Southern triple-threat star for North Carolina State Wolfpack, plans to pursue professional football with the Chicago Bears after graduating in June.
In the 1946 season opener sequence NC State recovered 12 opponent fumbles but fumbled eight times in the first five games. The November 9 Nashville clash against Vanderbilt marks the schools first football meeting.
William and Mary Indians, pace-setters in the Southern Conference, face North Carolina Tar Heels in Richmond Saturday. Injuries deplete both sides with Ralph Lazio out for the Indians and Tar Heel stars Joe Swicegood and others sidelined but expected to play.
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