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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1936
Page
7
Wake Forest Demon Deacons dominated the wet field, scoring in every period to defeat the Wofford Terriers 32 to 0. Key plays included a 86 yard kickoff return and multiple touchdowns by Wake Forest with strong defense limiting Wofford throughout.
In Atlanta on October 10, the Georgia Tech engineers routed Kentucky 34 to 0 behind a powerful line and a dazzling offense. The Wildcats offered a ragged challenge as Tech dominated from start to finish with quick scoring drives and stout defense.
Fordham defeats Southern Methodist 7 to 0 as John Lock returns a Mustang pass 77 yards for the game's only touchdown in front of about 30,000 fans. Fordham's defense stifles SMU on downs while SMU gains 220 passing yards.
Walt Disney is credited with being the first to successfully apply sound to animated cartoons in film history. The short Steamboat Willie showcased synchronized sound and marked a milestone for Disney and animation.
In a tight clash, Holton surged for an 18 yard touchdown after a 27 yard run set up the score. Wake Forest miscues included a kickoff muff and multiple interceptions, while both teams traded possessions and penalties before Kitchen’s late field goal try failed as time expired.
Monk Meyer and Sid Luckman clash in a high scoring Army victory at Yankee Stadium. Meyer gears the Cadets to a 27 16 win as Luckman shines in his major debut, while Columbia struggles with pass defense and a tougher Army line.
In Dallas on October 10, the University of Texas defeated Oklahoma University 6-0 after a desperate fourth period pass. Homer Tippen caught a 25 yard throw from Bill Pitzer and returned it 30 yards for the game's decisive score. The long drive followed a stalled earlier attempt at the nine yard line.
Pittsburgh Panthers used old fashioned power football to defeat Ohio State 6 to 0 in Columbus. Harold Stebbins scored on a 34 yard run after a poor punt, as Pitt dominated with 11 first downs and 251 rushing yards to 77 for the Buckeyes. The win dashed Ohio State's national title hopes before 71 714 spectators including Gov. Alf Landon.
Southern California led by quarterback David Davis routed Illinois 24 to 6 before 33 000 in Champaign. Davis excelled with two touchdown passes and versatile play, gaining 114 rushing yards and directing the Trojans offense.
Claude Fulton a 17 year old Negro of 702 Hilltop Street was arrested by police last night on a charge of larceny after allegedly stealing a pair of shoes from Belk Stevens company.
A report notes that about 10 000 pounds of flowers are needed to produce one pound of good scent concentrate. The detail highlights the extensive raw material demand in fragrance production.
Catawba scored twice in the second half to beat Hampden-Sydney 13-0 in Hampden Sydney Va. Clark and Pritchard sparked an 88 yard drive with a third quarter TD. Goodman added a fourth quarter return for a TD. the extra point failed.
Duke crushed Clemson and North Carolina defeated Maryland to position the Blue Devils and Tar Heels as top conference contenders for the 1936 title. Furman beat the Citadel 13-7, Virginia Tech topped William and Mary 14-0, and other results reshaped state and regional races.
Auburn defeats Tennessee 6 to 0 before about 15 000 fans in Knoxville. Robbie Blake substitutes for Billy Hitchcock and, with Joel Eaves, drives 64 yards in the final minute, Blake passing to Eaves for the touchdown and Kilgore’s extra point attempt blocked.
North Carolina pair Gordon Robinson and John Foreman narrowly trailed veterans David Jones and J Gilbert Hall in a Greenbrier doubles match. Hall and Jones survived 6 3 3 6 8 6 to advance toward the doubles title facing Bowden of New York and McKnight of Springfield.
Franklin and Marshall defeated Richmond 13 to 0 before 2,500 fans in Lancaster. The Red and White capitalized on two long drives of 58 and 80 yards for the touchdowns, avenging last week’s 66 to 7 loss to Fordham and last year’s 6 to 6 tie with the Southerners.
A line from one magnetic pole to the other misses the Earth's center by about 750 miles.
Navy overcomes Virginia 35 to 14 before 16 000 in Annapolis as Sophomore Peter Nistad keeps Cavaliers even early. Navy reserves fuel late surge with Sneed Schmidt scoring three touchdowns and Bill Ingram guiding the attack.
Purdue battered Wisconsin 35 to 14 before 18 000 fans in Lafayette as Cecil Isbell Johnson Drake and Humphrey led the attack. Edward Janowski carried the Badgers with the lone major threat while Isbell broke for 70 yards and Drake scored early in the second period.
Davidson and V. M. I L Davidson posted 59 first downs in a scoring table. Rushing yards totaled 226 for Davidson and 1090 for V. M. L Davidson. Passing attempts were 16 for both teams with 7 completions for Davidson and 8 for V. M. L Davidson. Yards gained on passes reached 1090 for one side and 114 for the other. Punt averages and turnovers are listed as 86 132.2 yards and 10 own fumbles recorded.
Davidson dominates with reverses and spectacular passes led by Armfield and Sears. Armfield catches a reverse and scores. Sears breaks free for a long touchdown run and multiple scores as VMI stalls. Corbin and Dennis contribute on drives while Davidson builds a 25 point lead by halftime and expands in the fourth.
Furman unravels Citadel with second half razzle dazzle to win 13 to 7 at Greenville. June Scott and Raymond Calclasure spark the attack as Furman builds a 7 point lead and seals the victory with a late scoring drive. Citadel threatens in final minutes but Furman holds on.
In Tuscaloosa 16000 fans saw Alabama halfback Joe Kilgrow from Montgomery score the game’s lone TD on a 83 yard fake punt midway second period. He added a 55 yard return later but stepped out of bounds. Mississippi State fought hard with a passing attack and punting duel.
Appalachian State Mountaineers overwhelmed Guilford College Quakers 52 to 0. Len Wilson scored five touchdowns including a 79 yard kickoff return. Appalachian tallied 12 first downs to Guilford's five. Angell added a 43 yard TD run and Martin a 40 yard score.
Tulane University’s Green Wave overwhelmed Centenary 19 to 0 in New Orleans before about 15 000 fans. Centenary threatened late in the third quarter with several pass completions reaching Tulane’s one foot line before being stopped.
Davidson outgained VMI 16 first downs to 5 and held a 36 to 32 punting edge. Armfield and Sears each scored three touchdowns for Davidson while Johnston added two extra points and Robertson kicked one. Officials listed Foster Preas and others from Hampden-Sydney, Ga Tech, MIT and Richmond.
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