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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1946
Page
8
The piece discusses All-America selections, all-conference and all-state teams, and the role of publicity in shaping votes. It notes the American Business club trophy as a coveted prize and predicts publication of the North State conference all-conference team.
In Los Angeles on November 23 the UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans face a clash that will largely determine the West’s Rose Bowl representative. With UCLA favored to defeat Montana, a Trojan win could tie the teams, forcing the conference faculty to choose. The outcome hinges on tie rules, past voting precedents, and the final standings, with guesses already starting.
Trout emit raspy sounds when pressure changes during release from the line, a note from Sports Afield observing angling behavior and fish response to hook removal.
Carolina coach Carl Snavely lauds Charlie Justice as a standout all around player and top defensive back as Tar Heels prepare for Wake Forest. Justice and punter skills center key performances, with Weiner and Camp aiding in touchdowns while Justice remains a constant threat in Kenan Stadium showdown.
In New York sports chatter Ohio State is favored to win the nine team battle and claim a Rose Bowl bid with Buckeye athletics director L. W. St. John retiring. A Northwestern clash is cited with Bixler mixing T formation and single wing plays to power the drive.
Dick Colman Princeton assistant coach and scout explains a secret tactic used to defeat Penn last week as a 167 pound guard matched against George Savitsky, aiming to disrupt Savitsky’s efficiency. Boston College's Denny Myers notes Panciera’s strong quarterback threat and how many coaches would leave cars running to reach Panciera's door.
The piece notes two Illinois basketball “whiz kids” gaining pre season buzz but unlikely to crack the first unit. It also mentions 1200 empty Yankee Stadium seats for the Army Notre Dame game Saturday, placed behind temporary stands where no one can see the field.
Arlington Wisconsin bowlers entered in the American Bowling Congress tournament in Los Angeles claim their town is the smallest ever represented. With a population of 161, the group notes that on a bad night their team sizes equal their town’s size rather than a larger area.
Turk Edwards, who twice refused the Redskins coaching job, is named NFL coach while already an old hand at steering. In 1933 he piloted the Redskins bus into Buffalo when the driver tired, guiding the players on the first trip of the season.
High Point Panthers coach and staff express caution and respect for the Wofford Terriers noting their unpredictability and strength. Assistant coach Bill Faircloth and Head Coach Ralph James emphasize focus on fundamentals and avoiding overconfidence ahead of Saturday night’s game.
Pennsylvania coach George Munger says his 78,000 crowd Franklin Field clash with Army could be an upset if the Tigers avoid mental errors and win the breaks. He cites Arnold Tucker as danger but notes Penn's Evans Minisi Blanchard backfield and Jenkins returning as key. The noon kickoff highlights a clash of power and experience with two teams near peak form.
Jacksonville authorities rushed an emergency anti scalping ordinance after charges that scalpers took most of the reserved seats for a Thanksgiving Day high school football game. The measure bars resale above 25 cents over face value and carries up to a $100 fine or 30 days in jail per offense.
Connie Mack 83 year old owner manager of the Philadelphia Athletics departs for Los Angeles for a three month stay. He aims to secure Ferris Fain from the San Francisco club of the Pacific Coast League. Fain hit .301 and drove in 112 runs last season.
Afield notes mule deer earned their name from ears that are nearly twice as long as white tailed deer ears. The observation blends natural history with field sports writing.
Raleigh reports Harold Bo Hagan and Whitey Jones of South Carolina named Southern Conference freshman of the week after a comeback win over Maryland. Hagan threw a 30 yard pass to Jones for a 34 yard scoring sequence as South Carolina rallied from a 17 to 14 deficit. Incidental notes praise UNC and William and Mary freshmen who also contributed in league play.
Philadelphia general manager Herb Pennock says he has his eye on a topflight shortstop for next season but cannot reveal his identity. He also dismisses a three way trade rumor involving Ron Northey Dick Culler and Bill Voiselle saying Northey would not be traded for Culler under any circumstances.
In Storrs Connecticut the Rhode Island Rams prepare for 1956 after Connecticut capped a 33 to 0 victory this past Saturday. Old memories recall the Huskies also defeated Rhode Island by 33 to 0 in 1936 and in 1926.
High Point High School football hopes for Friday night ride on edge as co captain McGhee and star tackle Truett Grant miss games with injuries and illness. R J Reynolds hosts the Black Demons in a bid to rebound from the setback.
High Point College reserves, key to future Panthers, face a strong Winston-Salem Veterans squad tonight at Albion Mills stadium. Starting lineup includes Davis twins, Hammond, Myers, Allman, Murray Vaughn, Cook, Doby, Giles, Carroll, Bridgewater. Kickoff at 8 o clock with nominal admission. Reynolds leads 5 of 9, no injuries reported.
The South Carolina Gamecocks drive to lead the Southern Conference and avenge last year’s 60 0 loss to Duke as Rex Enright drills the squad for the home game in Columbia. Meeks returns and the coach warns they must play their best football to prevail.
City of High Point invites sealed proposals for 320000 pounds of standard 17 percent sulphate of alumina. Bids due 10:00 A M November 19 1946. bid bond 2 percent required. Mayor E N Phillips and Purchasing Agent J V Wilson oversee process.
Ten Brooklyn men of the year were named by borough leaders in the Brooklyn Rotary club publication. Dixie Walker won the sports category over Dodgers manager Leo Durocher, who had left Brooklyn after limited playing time.
Williams bu Mary college football halfback Bob Longacre shows potential as kickoff returner with six returns in eight games for 213 yards averaging 33.6 yards per return.
The 1946 bid advertisement by the High Point City Council calls for steel outdoor meter cabinets and related meter equipment. Bids open publicly in City Hall Council Chamber November 19 1946. Official forms provided by the Office of Purchasing Agent.
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