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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1936

Page

7

Committee to Award Millis Blocking Trophy at Greensboro

A committee plans to select the Most Valuable Player for the Millis Blocking Trophy after the Greensboro game at Willis Park at 2:30. Players listed include Skeeter Robin, Hinkle, Grover Floyd Evans, Maresh, Gar Reed and others. the Bisons face Gate City in a key afternoon match with strong crowd expected.

Jack Peard Elton Las Sprye Feld Awari Greensboro Meisky Skeeter Robin- Hinkle Charles Ks Grover Ad Floyd Evans Olineorge Maresh Gar Bisons Mmimittee Reitzel Dave Yow Payling Groome I. T. Frank Barfield

Dark Horses Lead Way In P.G.A. Qualifying Round

Dark Horses pace the field in the second PGA qualifying round at Pinehurst as trio of virtual unknowns Clarence Yockey Leo Walper and Alex Gerlak post strong 73s. Veterans Paul Runyan Walter Hagen Mortie Dutra and others face tough winds and high scores with Fay Coleman tying the course record at 68 to lead after opening rounds.

Dillon Graham Pinehurst Clarence Yockey Kansas City Alex Gerlax Catskill Leo Walper Bethesda M. D Yockey Walper Washington, D. C Tony Manero Henry Picard Fay Coleman Culver City Calif Coleman Gerlak Sand Hills Johnny Revolta Walter Hagen Dutra Runyan Jimmy Hines Leo Diegel England

Northwestern awards Big Five Millis Blocking Trophy to top blocker

North Carolina writers report the annual Big Five Millis Blocking Trophy goes to the best blocking back in Conference play. The award, with a gold medal and silver scroll, honors Herman Snyder and follows Horace Hendrickson, with a committee list from Durham to Winston-Salem. The piece also notes Northwestern Notre Dame football ranking shifts and the AP top ten.

North Carolina University of North Carolina Hérman Snyder Snyder Chapel Hill Horace Hendrickson Duke University H. A. Millis High Point Fred Haney Durham Herald Woody Woodhouse Durham Sun Anthony McKelvin Raleigh News and Observer Homer Lucas, Jr Raleigh Times Houston Lawing Greensboro Record Laurence Leonard Greensboro News Wade Ison Charlotte News Jake Wade Charlotte Observer Frank Spencer Winston-Salem Journal Nady Cates Winston-Salem Sentinel Frank Barfield High Point Enterprise

Indian Friday Night Boxing Clash at High Point Arena

Luttrall and Chief Saunooke lead a Cherokee produced bill at High Point Friday night with Dan and Scotty in a six round grudge bout. Hawkins and Preacher Hogue expected to renew rivalries amid a melee of rough exchanges as fans pack the arena seeking proceeds beyond mere pro earnings.

Boy Luttrall Prime Inland Saunooke Ter Cherokee Curtis Denning Gh Point Iday Scotty Preacher" Hogue Dan Bald Fria Arold Miller Fred Australia Mason

Washington Not Worried By Rose Bowl Talk Just Now

Washington faces Washington State on Thanksgiving and remains unconcerned about Rose Bowl opponents. Coach Jimmy Phelan and officials focus on clinching the Pacific Coast Conference title, with potential eastern foes like Alabama Fordham or Pittsburgh under consideration if key games favor the Huskies.

Washington Frank Gorrie University of Washington Alabama Pittsburgh Fordham Jimmy Phelan Huskies Washington Stae College Pasadena Ray Eckmann Washington State Cougars Balot

Gridiron gossip spans Big Ten backfield stars and signal calls

News wire chatter from New York to Lincoln cites Sam Francis and Dimmy Zaltz in a rivalrous shot put context while John Wiatrak with UW guides Huskies. It notes Chicago offense signals by unit position and highlights top Big Ten backs Vern Huffman Cecil Isbell Aram and Simmons as premier threats after line breaks.

New York Lincoln Chicago Sam Francis Nebraska Dimmy” Zaltz Boston John Wiatrak University of Washington Huskies Southern California Jimmy Phelan University of Chicago Don Heap Northwestern Big Ten Indiana Vern Hufman Purdue Cecil Isbell Andy Aram Minnesota Oze Simmons Iowa

Boxing Results From AP Card in Bridgeport Miami and more

In Bridgeport Carl Knowles outpointed Leroy Brown. In Miami Snag Trowbridge outweighed Johnny Cruz. George Esrick defeated Johnny Dean in Kannapolis.

Bridgeport Conn Carl Knowles Rome Leroy Brown New Haven Miami Fla Snag Trowbridge West Palm Beach Johnny Cruz Havana George Esrick Baltimore Johnny Dean Kannapolis N. C

Deer Seized After Hood River Style Highway Confrontation

Talihina Oklahoma nine point buck hunter Andrew Patternson says five men with rifles stopped his car on the road and took his deer on the last day of the season.

Talihina Okla Andrew Patternson

Quintets Seek Berths In Local Basketball Circuits

Teams applied for berths in both Amateur and Industrial basketball circuits after night meetings. Commissioners reviewed personnel and voted to start play on Thursday afternoon with the circuit opener set for December 5. Clubs listed include Adams Millis Triangle Allen Jay High Point Paper Box American Bakeries Marsh Furniture Globe Parlor Amos Harris Covington DeMolay Red Top Beer Barons Adams Millis B Highland with Tomlinson Gibson Ice Cream and Thomasville Chair expected to seek berths later.

Berthe Ral Jeardh the . F. Batley C. XK Oodrow Thomas Edd Charles Weisner Decembe Industrial Adams Millis Triangle Allen Jay High Point Paper Box American Bakeries Marsh Furniture Globe Parlor Amos Harrise-Covington DeMolay Red Top Beer Barons Adams-Millis Highland Tomlinson Gibson Ice Cream Thomasville

State Alumni Group Delays Action on Coach Hank Anderson

In Raleigh on November 17 the executive committee of North Carolina State College Alumni association declined to reveal if last night’s meeting renewed head football coach Hank Anderson’s contract. The committee backed the athletic council and pledged support. Anderson’s three year deal expired this year and a vote on a permanent alumni secretary was postponed. Fred Dixon remains acting secretary.

Raleigh N. C. State's College Hank Anderson Anderson Fred Dixon

Bobbitt's Dog Wins Juvenile Derby at Monroe Trials

Trials continue in the Monroe field trials membership all age derby. L. M. Bobbitt's Peerless Decision won the juvenile derby with Tar Heel Bob of the Bobbitt kennel taking second and Lexington's Lou Lou, owned by Harvey Hedrick, placing third.

Monroe L. M. Bobbitt Bob Winston-Salem Lexington Lou Lou Harvey Hedrick

Ferrell Seeks AL Change Avoids Three New Clubs

New York reports Wes Ferrell of the Gold Sox would welcome a new club in the American league except Washington St. Louis and Philadelphia. The item also notes Paulino Useudun driving for a rebel general in Spain and speculation on Vic Hanson at Syracuse and Howard Jones at Southern California.

New York Wes Ferrell Gold Sox Sox Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Paulino Useudun Spain Buffalo Vic Hanson Syracuse Howard Jones California

Sports Notes From The Weekend

Joe Gould signs for Jimmy Braddock vs Joe Louis in Atlantic City while Mike Jacobs heads to New Orleans for Louis autograph. Before Holy Cross Dartmouth game Dartmouth tackle Camerer asks which Crusader speaks English as the captain’s reply is censored. Southeastern Conference backs draw many votes for a crowded All Conference backfield.

Joe Gould Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Atlantic City Mike Jacobs New Orleans Louis Holy Cross Dartmouth Dave Camerer Crusader

Blytheville High Breaks 26 Straight With New Coach

Father Lumpkin of the Brook lyn football Dodgers has endured only one injury in eleven years. Coaches and players hail the bald headed great as the league's smartest quarter. Blytheville high, under Carney Lassie since 1934, has not lost or tied in twenty six straight games.

Lumpkin Brooklyn Football Dodgers Blytheville Ark Carney Laslie Alabama

Cuba seeks Santa Clara and Marquette in post season game

Cuba targets Santa Clara and Marquette for a post season clash on New Year’s Day. Bobby Cruickshank, a Richmond golf pro, has lived in this country 15 years but only recently received naturalization papers.

Cuba Santa Clara Marquette Bobby Cruickshank Richmond

Conference Grid Squads Rest After Week of Play

Southern conference football squads rested after a long layoff and reported one major injury Dickerson Virginia Tech fullback broken wrist lost for the Military Classic at Roanoke Thanksgiving VPI officials announced. Coaches and sports editors praised his prior dominance and punting averages as teams prepared for upcoming games including Duke vs N C State and Maryland vs Georgetown.

Richmond Ena Herman Foots Dickerson Virginia Tech Virginia Tech

College Basketball Drills Begin Under Coach Yow

Coach C Virgil Yow enters his fifth year at High Point College as he starts preparation for defending the North State title. Returning regulars Moon Martin Tiger Harris Ray Inthieri Red Towery and Stork Hampton lead a squad with newcomers from the freshman ranks while the freshmen begin their second week of drills and plan games with area high schools.

C. Virgil Yow High Point College Panthers Panther Broadus Culler Yow Moon" Martin Tiger" Harris Ray Inthieri Red” Towery Stork” Hampton Rutherfordton Whitman Kearns Bill Hester William Booth Earl Brinkley

Timing chain tensions cause distinct engine noises

A looseness in the timing chain produces a slapping sound while excessive tightness leads to a humming noise. The guidance notes describe how improper chain tension affects engine operation and sound.

Queen Mary Delayed by Storm as James J Johnson Stays Aboard

The Queen Mary remained at sea under adverse weather with James J Johnson aboard, delaying docking until today.

James J. Johnston

Ferrell Considers Turning Pro In Winter Golf Circuits

Wes Ferrell, star pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, plans to enter professional golf tournaments this winter. He has played on the Starmount course in Greensboro and recently matched John Bulla’s long drives, averaging over 260 yards.

Wes Ferrell Greensboro Wesley Ferrell Boston Red Sox Ferrell Starmount Course John Bulla Chicago Bulla

North Carolina Fox Hunters Open Derby Trials in Rocky Mount

The 17th annual North Carolina Fox Hunters association field trials and bench show began with the first cast at dawn in Rocky Mount. The second cast is set for tomorrow with all age trials scheduled Thursday through Saturday as officials anticipate ideal weather and hunting conditions.

Rocky Mount North Carolina Fox Hunters Association

Farley Predicts Prosperity For United States

Postmaster General James A. Farley arrived in Southampton on November 17 and forecast a prosperity for the country greater than anything previously known. He spoke during a visit noting optimistic economic prospects ahead.

Southampton James A. Farley United States

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