This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
14
Overview of national football ratings using coded abbreviations such as acte d-won L-test T-tied Pet-per cent PS-points scored OP epponents points NR national rating with explanations of terms and scoring.
Parker weighs Beau Jack versus Mont gomery with doubts about training methods and a knee injury. Hercules Wergeles promotes renewed roadwork and gym usage as Beau aims to regain the lightweight title Friday night at the Garden.
Tomorrow night at Albion Mills stadium Reynolds and the Bison meet in a crucial Western class A clash. Reynolds aims to exploit aerial plays after a strong prep for Friday, while Greensboro’s pass-heavy threats test the Bison defense and continuity.
Duke and North Carolina brace for a key weekend clash after a season marked by dramatic results. Duke seeks the Southern Conference title clinching win while North Carolina aims for a share of the championship with a victory here in Chapels Hill.
Texas will host two championship games: the Southwest conference title between Texas and Texas A&M on Thanksgiving and a service title between Randolph Field Ramblers and Southwestern Louisiana Institute in San Antonio on November 27. Glenn Cobb faces Alvin Dark in the game, with Arkansas A&M also in title mix.
In Bristol Tennessee Virginia the open derby of the Southeastern regional amateur field trials concluded first place to Surplice owned by C A Cook of Bradford Pennsylvania and handled by E G King of Rixeyville Virginia. Dr Sam s Luveneer took second with owners Dr Sam Black of Spartanburg South Carolina and handler C L Prickett of St Matthews South Carolina. Peerless Leeper owned by L M Bobbitt of Winston-Salem and Stein City Jake owned by R Z Gaten of Spartanburg tied for third.
Washington fans doubt Redskins can beat the Bears next Sunday as bookmakers quote 5 to 3 against them. Griffith stadium is sold out for the key game with Sid Luckman and the Chicago stars seeking another title as the long series fuels a bitter feud between the clubs.
A potent WAC team upset the favored SPARS 3 to 1 in the Senior High girls league. Captains Janet Russell Marjorie Bolton and Louise Rhew led the WAC attack with a goal each while Mary Morgan scored SPAR's lone goal.
Notre Dame and the Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks meet at Notre Dame Stadium in a touted unofficial championship clash. Both teams boast spotless eight game runs with Notre Dame dominant over Georgia Tech Michigan Navy Army and Northwestern while the Seahawks swept Illinois Ohio State Iowa State Iowa Missouri Fort Riley and Marquette. Faurot laments an injured Maznicki but eyes an upset, while Leahy aims for another Irish victory.
Fritzie Zivic 31, former welterweight champ, may end his ring career after tonight’s 10 round bout at Kron’s Armory in Akron against George Doty. His selection service screen test in Pittsburgh could keep him from returning to action for a year or two if drafted. This would be Zivic’s 16th fight of the year and 179th of his career. The article also notes 1944 synthetic rubber production projections.
Navy trainees at schools nationwide may play in bowl games between Christmas and New Year if their scholastic records are acceptable and commanding officers approve. Leaves for travel would be needed, but nothing is mandatory.
Providence reports Larry Boivin outpointed Aaron Seleer in a ten round bout. Elizabeth notes Johnny Brown stopped Bob Wade in four rounds. Oakland results show Ben Moros knocking out Jack Scott in two rounds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.