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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1938
Page
5
The columnist laments his poor football prognostications as the Pirates and Cubs succeed. Oregon drubbed UCSA 14 to 12 while Ace of Spades Mebane, claiming no football knowledge, finished last with eight correct picks.
The Cubs and Ruppert Rifles face off in final series before the World Series. Cubs chase the pennant under Gabby Hartnett after a late surge, while the Yankees await their moment as the season winds down with record attendance.
Chief Eli K Ingram and Wade Renfrew lament Carolina players rude to Governor Hoey after a fierce football clash with North Carolina State. The governor and Dr Frank Porter Graham had advocated unity, but the game sparked cross team anger and lingering tensions over a late fourth quarter touchdown as Renfrew groaned at the perceived slight.
Plans near completion for a gala affair as the North Carolina and N C State freshmen meet at High Point Friday night. The High Point Lions club sponsors the event with proceeds supporting eye conservation. Committees include Jim Fink George Rankin and George Covington on the general committee. Publicity head H A Cecil. ticket sales chaired by Horton. Both squads feature strong freshmen sets and have provided tough scrimmage sessions against varsity squads.
High Point college football aims for a strong home debut against Guilford Friday night after a week of intensified drills. Coach Virgil Yow emphasizes defense and reserves as the Panthers unveil new plays and secret tactics for the season opener.
Fred Perry of England won the National Professional singles title in Chicago, defeating Bruce Barnes 6-3 6-2 6-4. He and Vincent Richards then beat Barnes and Berkeley Bell 6-3 2-6 7-6 13-11 to share the doubles crown.
Louisiana State officials anticipate a new southern attendance record on October 8 when the Tigers meet Rice before more than 45 000 spectators in Baton Rouge.
A local player nicknamed Snag Hartley caught a pass and sprinted to the end zone for the only touchdown in a 6-0 victory over Wofford. The surprise win marked a standout moment for the team and its supporters.
Chicago crowds greeted the Cubs with a victory parade after clinching the National League pennant in St Louis. Gabby Hartnett and teammates rode through the city amid confetti, planning a light practice at Wrigley Field before the World Series opener against the New York Yankees. The Cubs expressed confidence they could surprise the Yankees if luck holds.
St Marys Calif 20 Gonvalla Catholic 18 St Bonaventure 0 St Anselm Providence 0 Scranton 18 Canisius 6 St Joseph Phila 20 Mt St Mary 7 Brooklyn College 82 Fort Hamilton 0 Creighton 26 South Dakota 0 So Dakota State 28 Omaha 6 Centenary 26 Hardin Simons 18 San Diego State Occidental 0 Nevada 12 Arizona State 12 tie Colorado College 7 Western State 0
Fragments preserved in England capture phonograph records of voices including Queen Victoria, William Gladstone, Benjamin Disraeli, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Florence Nightingale. The set highlights historic vocal samples from 19th century figures and notable Victorian names.
Chicago on October 3 reports Gabby Hartnett the Cubs catcher and team leader. The piece recalls his 17-year career and popularity, noting his relentless work ethic, infectious laughter, and dream goals including a World Series title. It traces his start in Millville Massachusetts at a Worchester steel mill and his vow to never work again.
North Carolina defeated N C State 21 0 and Wake Forest blanked The Citadel 31 0 as Duke overwhelmed Davidson 27 0. Duke and North Carolina top the Big Five standings with Wake Forest close behind.
College football resumes show power and the forward pass shaping the season. Minnesota Pittsburgh Duke Santa Clara and Cornell lead national headlines after Saturday results with Rice upset by Oklahoma and Brown over Harvard. Teams across the East Big Ten Southern and Pacific regions outline future clashes and key matchups this weekend.
Wake Forest captain and quarterback George Wirtz led the Southern Conference with 24 points from three games as Ed Clary of South Carolina followed with 20. Duke, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech each posted 18. The piece notes a strenuous weekend ahead with inter sectional games and preview of key matchups across the loop.
New York sports chatter weighs Gomez versus Lee in the opener Ruffing versus Bryant in the second and uncertain outcomes in the third Cubs pitchers cited as fatigued Bruins optimism boosts Yankees to six games Dr Sid Feder travels for updates ahead of the first game at Yankee Stadium next Saturday on the road to Chicago reservations canceled by illness
The piece notes Michigan under Crisler thriving and Charles Bachman’s disappointment. Yale’s Lou Little is questioned after a troubling showing. Bo McMillin’s team was expected to challenge Ohio State, while Brown under Tuss McLaughry earned a notable upset over Harvard.
Major Biff Jones led a fierce stand against Minnesota as Clemson faltered after a strong start. Red Dawson of Tulane, who lost to Clemson and tied with Auburn, must prove his team can compete in the Bournewest ern conference. Alabama and Tennessee are the class down there.
Pirates had knocked the Reds from National League contention but Cincinnati responded with a crushing upset to even the series and keep playoff hopes alive.
Georgia starts the week with a scrapping on Friday. The Citadel entertains Presbyterian on the same day in a separate game.
Unofficial 1938 major league stats highlight rising names alongside season leaders. Foxx and Greenberg pace batting and runs, Ruffing and Grove head pitchers, while Ott and Lombardi top NL in runs and batting.
High Point High School football notes sue a tough position as the Bisons prepare to face Mills Home in Thomasville Friday. After a 14-0 setback last Friday at Reidsville the Bisons rallied in the second half near a tie, with Lions Captain Burgess showcasing a strong pitching arm. Coaches urged improved pass defense and refined offense for the week.
The Sedgefield Country Club near Greensboro announces a mixed Scotch foursomes championship for North and South Carolina to be held Friday October 7. The event aims to be the largest of its kind in the two states with a lady and a gentleman forming each team and alternate shots after each drive.
In the American League Detroit lost 4 to 10 while Cleveland fell 1 to 8 New York achieved 6 runs Boston 1 St Louis won 4 to 0 Chicago 3 to 3 with darkness halting the second game Washington 5-2 Philadelphia 2-4 In the National League St Louis 7 Chicago 5 Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 4 New York 3 Boston 2
The yellow dog-tooth violet is known as yellow adder's tongue trout hly and fawn lily in different locales.
The schedule notes a game that will start promptly at 12 30 with the players set to take the field in the morning or afternoon.
A 200 pound body contains about one fourth ounce iron one fifth ounce sugar one and eight tenths ounce salt 20 pounds carbon in coal 10 gallons water one tenth drop iodine one and eight tenths pounds phosphorus 112 cubic feet oxygen 60 cubic feet nitrogen 561 cubic feet hydrogen and 7 pounds lime.
Venezuelan motor buses are decorated with biblical scenes as locals believe holy images ward off crashes. The practice blends religion with public transport as drivers and passengers seek protection on the roads.
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