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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1932
Page
2
Duke and N C State prepare for heavy weekend schedules as Auburn Clemson and Tennessee pose tests. Davidson and Wake Forest also ramp up for key showdowns while injury concerns and lineup shuffles shape early week practice.
Athens Ga Oct 4 Football critics who saw V P I upset Georgia 7 to 6 believe the Gobblers will rank higher in the Southern Conference than any middle Atlantic team this year They expect V P I to win at least five of seven conference games and face Kentucky and Alabama on the schedule Coaches Henry Redd Monk Younger and Tex Tilson receive praise for a one win conference season last year The Gobblers showed mid season perfection against Georgia with a strong line blocking and shifting offensives under varied formations Halfsback Al Casey and backs Holsclaw and Ray Mills impressed observers as V P I aims to medicine Georgia handed to them in prior years
Leaders planning a three day Philadelphia event to mark William Penn's landing report the post office department will not issue a requested special stamp series.
Mrs. Harriet Dearing, 40, bitterly criticized police after arrest on a liquor charge. She complained they would not let her take a drink before being taken to jail.
High Point footballers prepare for their third game after a tie with Lexington and a defeat to Durham. Willis Park hosts the 7:45 clash with Reidsville as Volster recovers from a knee injury and Onaller sits out practice with minor injuries. Reidsville aims to prove tough, having beaten Barnum Springs 80.
The article argues Duke coach Wallace Wade confronts a fast Auburn squad in Birmingham on Saturday. It suggests Duke may surprise with Cox and Cornelius, two sophomores, unveiled for key plays. It notes Auburn’s 61 and 77 point games imply strong offense and that outcomes could reshuffle early predictions.
Coach Chuck Collins and his Tar Heels face a tough scrimmage with Tennessee as the Vols seek a conference win. Kentucky heads to Atlanta for a key clash with Georgia Tech amid a tight conference race. Alabama travels to Washington for a non conference game against George Washington.
In a Saturday schedule the Florida Gators face a tough opener against Sewanee while Georgia, nicknamed the Bulldogs, hopes to rebound after a rough start and a test from the Tulane Green Wave. observers in Tarheel land look to the NC State Clemson clash as pivotal in the Southern Conference race.
Vv P L seeks a second conference win after a surprise upset of Georgia and eyes ousting Maryland. Wake Forest meets South Carolina in Charlotte while Georgia Tech faces Sewanee and Villanova, and Davidson aims to topple Wofford. Duke and Auburn spotlight the Birmingham slate Friday night.
Chicago fans and players disperse as the Cubs head home for the season amid trade rumors surrounding Burleigh Grimes Bob Smith Johnny Moore and Stanley Heck. Landis plans to decide on Rogers Hornsby while refunds for fifth game tickets begin.
Terre Haute report lists Sammy Slaughter as the new appointee pointed by Al Stillman of St. Louis in a leadership move dated October.
New York reports McGraw denies any plans to move a National League franchise to Montreal. Savard also denies involvement, while Cardinals president Breadon said they were not for sale. Yankees back from world series with plans for marriage events and off season sports.
Osceola resident Guy Lacy sues Charlotte's Baseball Club for 1186 claiming the contract was altered after signing and cites unfair tactics. He says he agreed to play first base or retire due to a gunshot wound risk and alleges a second base restriction was moved in without notice. Club owner W M Moore dismisses the claim and says an adjustment was made.
City weather reports show September in High Point was unusually rainy with 3.68 inches total precipitation versus 1.68 in August. Only eight clear days, twelve partly cloudy, ten cloudy. Maximum 104 degrees on Sept 1 and 2. low 46 on Sept 30. Daily range peaked at 38 degrees and fell to nine. Mean highs 84, lows 68, average 71. Greatest 24 hour rainfall 1.06 inches on Sept 21.
Robbers broke into C. Z Whitaker's Oak Ridge store and carried the safe away toward Stokesdale. They forced the door with sledge hammers and escaped with under $200 in money. checks were undisclosed. Police investigations ensue.
Sheriff D. B. Stafford and W. P. Whitley investigated a store robbery on Monday. A rifle was missing and the safe yielded print impressions suggesting three or four persons were involved, with the safe described as unusually large and gated.
A letter mailed from Portland on December 1, 1930, to Mrs. Alice Glazier in South Portland, five miles away, has just been received.
In New Orleans La Terry from St. Louis edged Battling Show by decision in a 10 round bout. The win marked a clear victory for the visiting boxer over the local challenger.
Coach Beall drills High Point Panthers for a Saturday clash with Catawba at Salisbury after a rough season opener at Spartanburg. He vows changes in the varsity lineup as the team recovers from a setback and aims to erase the earlier loss with a stronger, disciplined effort.
The Salvation Army gave out 150 gallons of buttermilk to 164 families totaling 699 people this morning. Adjutant John O Beirne reported the donation was provided by J R Willis of the High Point Creamery.
Pursuant to an order issued in bankruptcy by Kenneth M. . the sale will occur at auction at a specified time and place for listed items including motor cars and various stocks and shares. Cash payment required. Auction details and exact items appear unreadable in the notice.
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