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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1942

Page

16

Boxing Styles Stirring Talk For Fight Fans At Garden

In New York boxing notes fans discuss styles as a factor in fights and how matchmakers pair fighters to exploit strengths. Highlighted is the upcoming Allie Stolz Beau Jack bout at the Garden with stylistic contrasts. A Pittsburgh hotel anecdote adds light relief amid the sports chatter and a high scoring reference to a Pitt Ohio State game.

New York Max Schmeling Joe Louis Joe al Weill Arturo Godoy Louis Allie Stolz Beau Jack Garden Allie Pittsburgh Ohio State Pitt Columbus

Open golf champ Bill Burke works at Cleveland Aircraft plant

One minute sports page notes Bill Burke the 1931 open golf champion is employed at a Cleveland Aircraft plant alongside ballplayers Joe Vosmik Roy Weatherly Ray Mack and Al Milnar. Detroit joins big-time college basketball doubleheaders this winter with Oregon State Harvard Washington State and Southern California set to appear at Olympia. Eddie Walker Chalky Wrights manager offers Kid Kaplan 8300 to travel from Hartford for five days of training ahead of the Willie Pep bout.

Bill Burke Cleveland Joe Vosmik Roy Weatherly Ray Mack al Milnar Detroit Oregon State Harvard Washington State Southern California Olympia Eddie Walker Chalky Wright Kid Kaplan Hartford Wright Willie

Yankee star Gordon fined during World Series clash

Bob Hooey reports in the Columbus Ohio State Journal that Joe Gordon faced a $250 fine after a World Series incident with umpire Magerkurth, following being named the American League most valuable player and reacting to the judge Landis’ decision.

Bob Hooey Columbus Ohio State Journal Joe Gordon

Military officers study sports and training at regional camps

Service Department notes instructors Ben Sohn and Frank Reagan at Marine Officers' School in Quantico Virginia. Petey Scalzo reports for induction at Camp Upton New York. Jackie Fields is at Camp Meade Maryland. A Navy station survey shows 340 of 501 officers favor informal pistol and rifle booting over golf as a preferred activity.

Ben Sohn Southern California Frank Reagan Penn New York Giants Marine Officers’ School Quantico Petey Scalzo NBS Camp Upton N. Y Jackie Fields Weltereight Camp Meade

Described heavyweight Adam Spencer in odd press epistle

Jimmy Johnston labels Adam Spencer a real descendant of ham in his latest press letter. The remark suggests a pun on ham and eye fighter, implying a dubious ancestry.

Jimmy Johnston Adam Spencer Ham

Guards and passers in football debate on interference

The Scoreboard reports Denny Myers of Boston College arguing guards should not pull out to lead plays while Andy Kerr of Colgate says there is no defense against accurate passing. The discussion notes that great passers like Sammy Baugh and Sid Luckman have been stopped, though accuracy remains a factor when sights are aligned.

New York Denny Myers Boston College Andy Kerr Colgate Myers Kerr Sammy Baugh Sid Luckman Eagles Rocco Canale Boston Army Angelo Bertelli

Miami 93 Yard Defense Tops Navy In Standout Week

Miami's average 93 yards allowed per game leads national defensive rankings as Tulsa trails at 101. The Hurricanes pace in team passing and punting while Georgia, Ohio State, and others chase total offense. Rocco Canale noted as 253 pound guard. Boston College emphasizes guard pulling in T formation. Army halts Angelo Bertelli.

Arnold Derlitzki Chicago Tulsa Miami American Football Statistical Bureau Avice Jacksonville Naval N.C. State YWAC Oklahoma A Jit Boston College Hurricanes Georgia Ohio State Hardin-Simmons Misssouri Texas Boston ‘College Wiliam and Mary Detroit William and Mary Alabama Columbia Maryland Southern Methodist Manhattan Harvard Clemson North Carolina Tennessee N. C. State

Whirlaway Tops Money-Winning Race To Be Horse Of The Year

The Associated Press reports Whirlaway is likely 1942 horse of the year as his earnings top the field. Alsab trails with debate about division titles and Whirlaway’s season shows record paydays, despite Derby and Belmont misses.

Whirlaway The Associated Press New York Mr. Big Tail Alsah Chicago Express Belmont Alsab Warren Wright Alsab’s Mint Lab Whirly Sea Biscuit Pimlico Allah Mr. Long Tail

South Offers Star Ends For All-America

Georgia star George Poschner and Tulane’s Marty Comer anchor the South’s bid for All-America end slots. Poschner, a six foot 185 pound senior from Youngstown, handles circus catches and stout defense for a No. 1 Georgia team. Comer, six foot, 200 pounds from Gary Indiana, has six touchdown catches this season and headlines as a premier end.

Athens Associated Press Gary Ind Poschner Frankie Sinkwich Cheney High School Youngstown Georgia Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Mike Sinkwich University of Georgia Comer Vanderbilt Marty Comer Scoop Kennedy New Orleans Item Claude Simon, Jr Lefty Haynes Tulane Lefty

Injuries Hit NC State as Doc Newton Faces Top Big Five Problem

Raleigh Nov 12 NC State coach Doc Newton confronts a major decision amid injuries. He must choose whether to push for Georgetown on Saturday or stall to protect players for the Duke game, which could secure a Big Five crown and a share of the Southern Conference title. The casualty list includes Benbenck Callaway Allen Burtner Calaway and others with lingering injuries. Duke and UNC scrimmage ahead of their clash while Wake Forest and Davidson also prep for tough tests.

Woodrow Price Raleigh Doc Newton N. C. State College Wolfpack Georgetown Boyas Washington Miami University Duke Blue Devils Durham Dukes N. C. State State Miami Hoyas Ray Benbenck George Allen Rene Burtner Soph Dick Calaway Callaway Behenek North Carolina Chapel Hill Shot Cox John-ny Pecora Tar Heels Spirit Wake Forest Deacons George Washington Peahead Walker Red Cochran J. W. Pruitt Davidson Charlotte Washington and Lee Huskies

Tech Alabama Battle To Be Major Contest

Georgia Techs undefeated Yellow Jackets face Alabama Crimson Tide in a marquee clash. Alabama seeks to halt Techs diversified attack as both teams boast strong lines and standout backs. Coach Dodd sidesteps prediction while Frank Thomas cautions about Alabamas fitness but readiness for a tough test.

Atlanta Pixies Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Alabama Crimson Tech Crimson Tide Mississippi State Tennessee Kentucky South Carolina Auburn Notre Dame Navy Duke Tide Georgia Engineers Fec Jack Helms Clint Castleberry Eddie Prokop R. Mosley Craft Sabo Salis Bobby Dodd Bill Alexander Frank Thomas

Carolina Duke Fresh Meet Set For Friday At Chapel Hill

North Carolina freshmen meet Duke in a feature game at Duke Stadium at 2 30 Friday in the Big Five race. Caro lina, led by Doc Blanchard 210 pound fullback with 30 points, seeks win amid lineup changes while Duke relies on Buddy Mulligan and Buddy Palmer as firepower.

Chapel Hill North Carolina Duke Duke Stadium Tar Babies Blue Imps Doc Blanchard Carolina Frosh Blue Imp Buddy Mulligan Buddy Palmer Jack Fitch Bob Ruthkowski Carolina Bill Lange Carnegg Ruthkowski Toler Craver Fitch Galinkin Davidson N.C. State Wake Forest Virginia

Duke and Tar Heels Prep For Big Showdown On Passing

Richmond November 12 The Duke Blue Devils admit fear of North Carolina’s passing as Cameron sharpens the power game with Tar Heel freshmen drills. NC coach Tatum unhappy with sustained drives and calls for better Docking. Virginia Military Institute’s Joe Muha expected to start versus William and Mary at Norfolk though health uncertain. Washington and Lee’s Dave Russell shares signals with Teddy Ciesla and Bill Babesch against Davidson at Charlotte. NC State’s Ray Benbenek to miss Georgetown clash, leaving Buck Senter and Joe Pisano at fullback. Furman and South Carolina face injury plagued squads. VC Tech’s Bill James returns as Gobblers head to West Point. Wake Forest notes fresh passes clicking, Clemson blanks reserves 18-0 in warmup for Navy station game.

Richmond.a Duke Blue Devils North Carolina Tar Heels Cameron Duke Tatum Joe Aiuha Virginia Military Institute Piny William and Pooley Hubert Muha Joe Dave Russell Washington and Lee Teddy Ciesla Bill Babesch David‘son Charlotte N.C N.C. State Ray Benbenek Georgetown Benbenek Fulback Buck Senter Joe Pisano Furman South Carolina A. P. McLeod Rex Ecright Bill James Virginia Tech West Point Army Wake Forest George Washington

Bureau Lists Mosts Among Grid Leaders

Chicago November 12 The American football statistical Bureau lists its mosts among grid leaders. The compilation highlights top performers across categories, naming leaders in scoring rushing passing and defense with notable figures cited.

Bureau Ichicago Aimerican Duireau

Duke Domination Seals Big Five Freshman Title

Duke claims the Big Five Freshman championship with a 44 to 6 victory over State, surpassing Carolina. The Blic Imps lost to Wake Forest but gained 195 rushing yards, while Wake Forest rushed for eight yards.

Duke State Carolina Blic Imps Wake Forest

Close Season In Important Loop Contest With Old Rival

Hi Point College stadium lights host a 1942 showdown between the Black Bison led by Tony Cernugel and Greensboro in a home finale billed as a thriller. Both teams boast strong backfields with Dunkberger Evans Metcalfe Idol and Jamieson returning, while drills mirror Duke Carolina intensity. Lace and embroidery shipments from China to the United States topped 1 million dollars in the first half of the year.

Hi Point College Stadium Tony Cerigel Black Bison Greensboro Y Greensboro Bison Pat Whirlies Dunkberger Bis Alb Evans Arnold Metcalfe Bones Junius Idol Bill Velt Whirlies Cernuge Bob Jamieson Sweensboro Eleen Gastonia Renolds Salisbury Jamison Cernmagel Jamieson Cernugel Cering

Notable Interception and Passing Records Across Teams

Fragmentary sports notes report multiple season marks including Wisconsin with 357 interception yards and Stanford 191 passing yards on interceptions, Texas A and M 311 yard loss to runners, Tulsa 665 yards gained from punt returns, and Texas A and M and Boston College noting high pass attempts against them.

Stanford Wisconsin Hardin-Simmons Boston College Alissouri Texas A Tulsa

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