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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1938
Page
2
AP reporters in major European nations assess possible paths after Munich aimed at a solution acceptable to Germany. The piece surveys diplomatic options and likely moves by key states as the crisis continues.
Rome Oct 1 Italian fascist view links Spain’s civil conflict to Europe’s unsettled order. Vir ginio Gayda criticizes over optimism and urges caution while officials warn against expecting a quick settlement. Italy aims to uphold the Mediterranean status quo with Britain and mend ties with France amid Munich power discussions.
Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare faces a cabinet crisis as Duff Cooper resigns and hints he will explain his distrust in the House of Commons. Chamberlain accepts the resignation saying it would not be proper for Cooper to remain in government amid the anti-Chamberlain furore.
Milwaukee October 1 There are 20 former high school captains on Marquette's football roster this fall but no regular team leader is named.
John van Guilder urges parents to photograph daily school life from first bells to after hours study. The piece promotes easy to use cameras for children, suggests home darkroom setups, and argues such images become treasured keepsakes of school days.
Sid Luckman starred for Columbia’s light blue, rushing, passing and punting to power a 27 to 14 win over Yale before 35,000 at Yale Bowl. Luckman scored one TD and set up three others as Columbia built a decisive second period. The Lions, with three substitutions, held Yale reserves at bay in the final period.
College football results across major conferences highlight strong showings by Minnesota and Pittsburgh as the season begins. Notable upsets include Oklahoma Sooners’ 7-6 win over Rice and Brown’s 20-? victory over Harvard, with Ohio State narrowly defeating Indiana 6-0 in Columbus.
Smith chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee warned the farm program could be jeopardized if loans for sale at premiums are replaced by loans for wheat of similar grade. He said December would see a committee push to craft a real program for January’s new Congress. He spoke to Brown and Tapp urging elected officials to engage with the committee.
Very little beer. Lynn Myers, a 135 pound Cardinal shortstop, is noted as the lightest player in the major leagues. The report highlights his small stature among all current players.
East: Albright over Geneva 19 0 Amherst tied Springfield 6 6 Army crushed Virginia Tech 39 0 Bucknell beat Gettysburg 27 14 Columbia 27 Yale 14 and others. Midwest: Illinois over DePaul 44 7 Wisconsin 27 Marquette 0 Ohio State 6 Indiana 0 Notre Dame 52 Kansas 0. Southwest: Texas A M 20 Tulsa 0 SMU 29 Arizona 7 TCU 21 Arkansas 14. West: Southern California 7 Oregon State 27 Stanford 0 UCLA 12. Local results include Army Virginia Tech Rutgers Vermont 14.
Henry Averill reports from Raleigh on plans for the North Carolina State Fair October 14 and 15 featuring a major pulling contest for mules and Dobbins, with Dr. J.S. Dorton predicting the Southeast’s greatest event. A new Melville Jersey breed shows, and Agriculture Commissioner W Kerr Scott will enter exhibits for a 37th year, but he says he cannot claim prize money.
A fragment cites a student remark about rewarding players after a football win and hints at subsidies affecting funding. The line suggests tension between incentives and public spending in school sports contexts.
Penn State dominated Maryland 33 to 0 in the season opener at State College before a dads day crowd of 12 000. The Lions displayed sharp offensive and defensive play to secure the easy victory.
The Cincinnati Reds routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 17 to 6 in a wild game as Ernie Lombardi and Billy Myers led the attack. Jim Weaver tossed four hitless innings to finish a dominant relief performance after Rizzo starred for Pittsburgh with a triple and homer.
The First Evangelical and Reformed Church will observe Rally day and Promotion day during Sunday school hour. After attendance is checked in departments, the entire Sunday school will assemble in the main church building for promotional exercises with special music. The day appeals to young and old alike.
Michigan opened its season with a 14 to 0 victory over Michigan State before 82,500 fans. Intercepted passes sparked two Michigan touchdown drives as the comeback began.
Chicago University of Chicago Maroons nearly scored twice but Bradley’s granite defense stopped them twice, yielding a 0 0 tie in the opening game of the season.
Kentucky defeated Oglethorpe University of Atlanta 66 to 0 in an unrestrained scoring exhibition before 7,000 fans in Lexington. The Wildcats dominated from the opening whistle and showed strong offense and defense throughout the game.
Georgetown University opened its 63rd football season with a dominant 51 to 0 victory over Hampden-Sydney College. Hampden-Sydney was overmatched in line and backfield, struggling to advance against Georgetown's defense and attack.
Insurance company statistics show driving is safest on Tuesday mornings between four and five. This finding highlights low traffic volumes as a key factor reducing collision risk.
Catawba and Roanoke played to a 6 6 tie in Salem Va. Roanoke built a second quarter lead on Bill Hascock’s 45 yard interception return for a touchdown. Catawba answered late in the game as Lundholm plunged for the tying score after an 11 yard Roanoke punt set up the drive.
The prime minister and the German leader surprised France as Moscow acknowledged Czechoslovakia's capitulation to Poland. Authorities said no Russian Czechoslovak mutual aid was involved. Thousands fled to Switzerland as tension eased with many Americans seeking neutrality there.
Ann Arbor October 1 Tom Hramon Michigan's star sophomore halfback from Gary Indiana likens the push to become a gridiron star to perfume, saying the buildup is to be inhaled but not swallowed.
In a baseball summary, Weaver earns the win while Brown takes the loss. Klinger faces two batters, Blanton retires two in two innings, and Brown lasts 1 2 3. Swift 6 3 1 3. Walters 4 in 3 2 3. Weaver 2 in 5 1 3.
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