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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
8
The Football Follies of 1936 close with Army Navy and Rose Bowl potential matchups. Washington likely faces Alabama in Pasadena while Alabama rallies past Vanderbilt 14 6. Duke crushes NC State 13 0 and Tennessee tops Kentucky 7 6 amid scores across the nation.
Duke's Blue Devils clinched North Carolina football supremacy and the Southern Conference title after a 13 to 0 Thanksgiving victory over North Carolina State. Ace Parker sparked the win with two late touchdowns. North Carolina routed Virginia 61 to 14, Wake Forest edged Davidson 19 to 6, and Elon prepares for a decisive North State game while Catawba upset Guilford. Final Big Five standings show Duke atop, followed by North Carolina and Wake Forest in the top trio.
In Salisbury on November 27 Catawba’s Indians were virtually eliminated as a North State conference contender after a defeat by Lenoir Rhyne. The result tightens the race and ends the Indians’ title hopes for the season.
Barney Ross of Chicago challenges Izzy Jannazzo of New York at Madison Square Garden for the welterweight crown in a 15 round bout. If Ross wins he likely fights Ceferino Garcia or Jimmy McLarnin within 60 days, with a probable fourth match against McLarnin. Ross holds a 2-1 edge in prior to date meetings.
Washington Huskies crushed Washington State 40 to 0 on Thanksgiving to clinch the Pacific Coast Conference title and earn a Rose Bowl berth for the New Year. The victory marks the program’s first conference crown in 11 years and secures the Rose Bowl assignment with Pasadena to determine an opponent, with speculation pointing to Alabama LSU or Pittsburgh.
The sector reports daily gains in oil conservation by preventing evaporation and fire waste. Firms implement safety and recovery practices to reduce losses, boosting overall efficiency and output.
Lenoir Rhyne’s Mountain Bears defeated Catawba 6 to 0 in the final period, advancing to share the conference lead. Catawba can tie for first only with a win over Elon Christians. the teams meet December 5.
Baton Rouge La Nov 27 A gridiron drive started by the late Senator Huey P Long peaks tomorrow as LSU faces Tulane for the Southeastern Conference title and a Rose Bowl bid. LSU has topped five conference foes by at least two touchdowns and only tied Texas early this season. Alabama edged Vanderbilt 14-6 to finish unbeaten but was tied in the conference by Tennessee.
The Lions outplayed the Bears and crippled their western title hopes while Green Bay holds first with nine wins and one loss. The NFL Eastern race sees Pittsburgh leading Boston by one victory after New York beat Brooklyn 14 to 0.
Danno O Mahoney an Ireland native at 230 pounds defeated Rudy Dusek from Omaha at 218 pounds in an 18 minute bout in Camden New Jersey fought last night according to Associated Press.
Asheboro High School overwhelmed Wadeboro 38 to 0 as Captain Wilson and Swing starred in their final game. Kearns and Shaw added 70 yard runs while Morgan controlled the line and the Asheboro defense dominated throughout the afternoon.
Ralph Zanelli stopped Victor Lotti in Providence in a fourth round technical knockout. In Philadelphia Thys Menger outpointed Johnny Duca over ten rounds, while Harry Rubin defeated Freddy Lewis on a ten round decision.
A truck toppled a telegraph pole which fell onto a passenger bus but all 30 people aboard were unhurt. Local emergency crews responded and secured the scene with no injuries reported.
George W. Coan Jr., state administrator, said today 80 personnel would be dropped from the state WPA by December 15. The announcement outlines significant staffing reductions affecting agency operations in Raleigh.
Historical report notes sugar refineries used burnt bone filters to whiten sugar and clarify syrup, describing a controversial practice tied to filtration methods and industrial chemistry of the period.
More than 200 professional golfers began the Augusta Open in Augusta Georgia aiming for the $5,000 prize. Denny Shute is viewed as the man to beat fresh from Pinehurst victory, with Horton Smith Henry Picard Gene Sarazen Craig Wood and Light Horse Harry Cooper among the top contenders. Matches are split between Forest Hills and Augusta Country Club with rounds 18 holes today and tomorrow and a 36 hole final on Sunday.
In New York a sports roundup notes Barney Ross trains in Ferndale to sharpen his eye for Izzy Janazzo’s bout that night. Mentions Tom Yawkey possibly entering football business and Stanford’s snowy arrival.
Jimmy Johnston’s birthday cake had 21 candles just 40 shy of a milestone. Ace Parker drew publicity, but Hack Ney has matched Duke’s effort this year. Bold Venture’s return is doubtful after Derby and Preakness wins. Enrico Venturi, the Italian flash, could upstage countryman Aldo Spoldi as the top lightweight.
Tony Canzoneri and his manager Sammy Goldman, longtime partners since 1923, signed a contract only after the New York Athletic Commission intervened. They tore up their duplicate on leaving the commission chambers. Braddock and Joe Gould also were not legally bound until the commission required it.
The report notes efforts to push Babe Ruth toward minor leagues thwarted by his golf, cigar habits, and film shorts. A new scheme aims to place Ruth in a farm system, but resistance suggests continued stardom and commercial appeal.
Rev. Charles F. Myers of Greensboro First Presbyterian will deliver a talk at the Union Fifth Sunday night vespers in Asheboro at 5 PM next Sunday. He is known for radio sermons and previously preached in a school series. Bari tone soloist Fred Phipps will perform a special musical number.
Mrs Mary Barker wife of the late Rev Nereus M Barker was feted at her Greer Street home in a dinner marking her 60th birthday. Attendees included B C Barker Sr and family from Columbia S C Troy Whitaker and family Rock Hill S C Dean Ring H Whitaker Harvey Brown Pilot Mountain W J Fulp and family Ethel Osborne Greensboro D R Lancaster Winston Salem J M Lancaster Marion J R Purcelle family J F Hedrick family Johnnie H Mackinfuss P L Culler Lela Farlowe Thelma McGill Earle Cheves and EB Barker Jr High Point plus others.
Randolph county welfare board led by Reb Crawford King Moore and Miss Mae McAlister launches a drive to raise funds by December 1 to cover a deficit in welfare appropriations. The appeal notes 177 old people and children depend on county support and urges a $9 per precinct contribution.
Air pollution reports show smoke from urban activity reduces London’s annual sunshine by about 300 hours. Researchers warn prolonged exposure impacts outdoor planning and health.
Duke University clinches the Southern Conference crown with a 13-0 victory as North Carolina, Maryland, Davidson, Clemson and others suffer losses. The final standings show Duke at the top, followed by North Carolina and Furman, with Maryland and Davidson mid-pack and Citadel, Richmond, Wake Forest trailing.
Army and Navy arrived in Philadelphia to prepare for their annual inter service clash at Municipal Stadium Saturday. Coaches reported both squads in good shape as 102 000 fans and radio listeners anticipate the season finale to the 1936 grid year.
R V Ostrander of New York and Robert Finney of Short Hills New Jersey contended in the title match of the 21st Carolina golf tournament at Pinehurst. Ostrander advanced from the semifinals with a 2 and 1 win over J T Hunter of North Adams Massachusetts. In the second division finals W K Fitch of Pittsburgh faced 8 D Stonebraker of New York after Fitch beat Herbert D Vail 2 and 1 and Stonebraker defeated C B 8 Marr of Carnoustie Scotland.
CHAPEL HILL November 37. Mills Home and Roanoke Rapids high school football teams meet here today for the class B state championship Crawford Hoyle former Guilford college star is coach of the Roanoke Rapids team and Char lie Kearns former Furman player coaches the orphanage team.
In regions without predators birds increasingly forage on the ground to obtain food, leading to a loss of flight ability over time as the pressure to fly diminishes.
Rosy Ryan and Jack O Brian square off in the main event at High Point arena. A no time limit best two of three falls match promises a hard hitting clash as fans pack the arena for the 8 30 start after early 7 15 doors.
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