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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1938
Page
6
A columnist argues Duke and Tennessee should abandon Rose Bowl hopes. He notes Duke’s indifference to bowl invites, Tennessee’s strong bid, and Southern California’s Coast dominance. He suggests a Duke Tennessee New Year’s matchup in Durham as an alternative and questions the Rose Bowl significance.
Notre Dame Tennessee Oklahoma and Texas Tech lead a slate of crucial showdowns as bowl selections loom. Duke and Texas Christian posted perfect seasons with key wins while Notre Dame faces Southern California and Oklahoma meets Washington State.
SID Feder notes Duke remains undefeated and unscored upon as bowl talk heats up. Oklahoma’s air attack stops the Aggies while Fordham eyes a Sugar Bowl bid after routing Army. Miami U. halfback Eddie Dunn shines and Bill Terry eyes Lefty Szchem er as a top first baseman.
Cef erino Garcia reportedly shed 2 1 4 pounds in three hours to make weight for the Armstrong fight. He sealed 149 1 4 pounds at 9 am and endured a hot Turkish bath session before the weigh in, per Miami News sports editor Dack Bell.
A ragged muttered note from Oklahoma fans criticizes Jim Crowley for omitting the Sooners from a list of major unbeaten teams. The piece mentions enrollment figures and references Notre Dame and Loyola sources, with Machinations about alumni coaching calls on the field.
Larry MacPhail appeals Judge Landis decision ejecting the Dodgers from the Eastern Shore league for three years. The article defends the team as innocent victims of unrelated fuss and hints at town pressure to recruit college footballers as police. It notes plans to sign Jock Sutherland to counter opposing plays on end sweeps.
Logas and Hal Caddell clash again after a near altercation last Friday during the Logas Laden bout. Caddell halted the fight as Logas used a knee to gain advantage, with Gus Wiesbar making his coast debut in the semi final against Charley Laden. Promoter Jack Smith plans an eight round boxing match as an added attraction.
Leaders announced a banquet next Tuesday night December 6 to honor the High Point high school football team for 1938. Fans urged to buy tickets now to aid planning. Coaches June Scott and Kenneth Stevens receive special recognition for building a top state squad from limited lettermen, with wins over South High Winston-Salem Lexington Salisbury Gastonia and Charlotte.
Victor Drygall of Millrose AA beat by a motorcyclist caused a detour that let Don Lash, former Indiana star and now a state policeman, close to Drygall and overtake him near the finish to win the 10,000 meter cross country run in 84 83.2. Drygall, holder of the national 15 kilometer title, finished second after a snow and mud struggle in Newark New Jersey.
Twelve year old Freddie Miller scored a hole in one to become one of the youngest acers in the country.
Coast picks its Rose Bowl entrant as Pacific Coast Conference names its representative. USC or California could advance, with USC fresh after a 42-7 win over UCLA while Cal edged Stanford 6-0. Duke and Texas Christian Vie For East’s bid. Tennessee and Duke both seek unblemished records.
Undefeated Texas Christian University football team, a stout squad led by 150 pound Irishman star Robert David O'Brien, hopes for a Rose Bowl invitation after a 20-7 win over SMU. TCU's Southwest Conference title remains on the line as the team urges a postseason matchup.
Durham readers hoped Duke would be invited to the Rose Bowl after an undefeated nine game season. Governor Hoey called it fine publicity for North Carolina if Duke accepts, but Duke officials and the Southern Conference president indicated no request to lift the bowl ban had been received. Public reactions from state leaders contrasted with Duke’s silence on invitation.
New York Navy report that 18 college teams still hold perfect records as the season closes. Duke leads defensively, shutting out nine opponents while scoring 114 points. The Associated Press lists the undefeated and untied squads, with several contending after Thanksgiving and last weekend.
Charley Bachman, coach of the East Lansing Navy team, says Michigan State suffered more injuries than any squad he has coached as the Cotton Bowl in Dallas looms. Officials deem the matter unresolved until Rose Bowl action.
Tennessee undefeated Volunteers close the Southeastern Conference slate in Memphis against Mississippi Rebels. Harry Mehre’s 9-1 Mississippi seeks an upset after a strong debut year with Parker Hall and Kimble Bradley in the backfield.
Nov 28 report that pitcher Jack Kramer, brought up from San Antonio, has a history of catching and pitching in double-headers in New Orleans, signaling his assignment with the St. Louis Browns.
E Long of Greensboro teed off at Blair Park Golf Course on the fifth hole when a rabbit hopped from weeds to the left. His drive struck the rabbit in mid hop and killed it. Players W Thomas and CC Stephens were with Long.
Monty Stratton, star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, may lose his right leg after a pistol discharged accidentally while he hunted rabbits on his mother's farm near Greenville. Dr. A R Thomasson said amputation was likely within 36 hours. Stratton, 25, had been resting well after a blood transfusion. He had emerged from semipro to major league stardom in four years, winning 15 games last season before an arm injury sidelined him.
Adams-Millis, undefeated in the Piedmont league, set to face the Greensboro Y five, equally perfect, in Greensboro Saturday night. The locals rallied from a late deficit to beat Durham 41-36 as Hack Spencer led with 11 points and Pepper Martin added nine, with Ray Intrieri also contributing in the comeback.
Nat Holman coaches a New York basketball squad as they round into shape by scrimmaging local professional quintets. The team practices focus on cohesion and offensive integration amid growing athletic readiness.
The Bushwicks semi pro baseball team drew close to 350000 fans last season while playing only three games a week including one night game.
Johnny Revolta of Illinois wins the Navy meet with a 136 75 73 281 four round total and takes 1200 prize while Snead, Cooper, Wood and others chase the $1200 plus purses. Revolta tops a field including Hogan Runyan Sarazen and Serafin with many top scores and amateur leaders noted.
Pro grid gate figures near the million mark may rise with Detroit and Philadelphia pursuing division honors. The schedule hints a possible December 11 playoff with the league title decided Sunday as Eastern leaders chase results. Washington, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Detroit and Chicago teams populate the standings with key matchups upcoming.
Leroy Pry of Texas A&I leads national scoring amid a season of prolific totals with 46 points in a game and 133 points overall. Other top scorers include Gaylon Smith South Western Tennessee and Paul Shu VMI, with votes across conferences from Missouri Valley to Pacific Coast.
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