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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1947
Page
5
The Southern Conference will review Carolina star Charlie Justice amid questions about his eligibility after Vernon Morgan’s case and a disputed nonbinding pro contract. Debate centers on fairness, potential reinstatement for Morgan or eligibility for Justice, with calls to allow both to play or bar all paid players.
New York October 14 Penn's single wing power attack unsettles coach Lou Little who says teams rarely face such deception on a bench against the T formation. Army coach Herman Hickman laments injuries to three left tackles and says Army played it safe against Illinois. The column notes quirky stories of Ravensburg Mihajlovich spelling, Yale Wisconsin past, and a Greensboro guard Bruce. A guest star profiles Fred Mendell of Hutchinson Kansas.
Jane Halstead top in the third week of the Enterprise Pick The Winners contest with 21 correct selections. She edges William Blakely and Milbourne Amos on points as both runners-up also have 21. Prizes include Duke Maryland tickets and Pangburns candy. Other 21-correct entrants listed. contest moves to week four with entry due Friday noon.
The Southern Conference faces a Saturday meeting in Durham to decide UNC backfield star Choo Choo Justice eligibility after a Philadelphia Eagles contract during wartime. The case cites NFL rules and a Richmond attorney’s claim that Justice signed a pro deal under 21, with Morgan of Richmond similarly affected.
Villanova, trailing Holy Cross 6-7 in Worcester, used a mid game laugh to break tension. Fullback Frank Clavin rallied the huddle with a Brooklyn tale then Joe Rogers sprinted for a touchdown on the next play to seal the scoring.
Seborn Perry of High Point captured first in the first division with a 49x score at the High Point Skeet and Trap Field event on Sunday. Hazel Hardin also of High Point took second division with 44x and W. W. Everhart of Thomasville won third. A next shoot is planned for next Sunday per Charles West.
About 40 percent of all rope made in the United States is used on ships and in related shore activities.
High Point and Salisbury clash on homecoming night as the Bison aim to rebound from a 1- defeat in Western class AA. Co captain Truett Grant may miss action with an ankle injury, replaced by John Hall who has impressed with recent form. The 8 o clock Friday game follows a full week of prep including defensive studies and offensive drills.
High Point College plans a Wednesday afternoon home contest against Duke University. Led by former Panthers Pinkey Hedrick and Mebron Coble, the squad features Tom Johnson Buck Guyer and Gray Cartwright with George Davis showing promise as they aim to improve after a 3 2 overtime loss to the local YMCA.
Frank Leahy, four seasons as Notre Dame head coach, lost only three games and won 32. Born in 1908 at O Neill Nebraska, he rose from Winner South Carolina youth to Notre Dame center and tackle, coached Georgetown and Fordham staff, led Boston College to 20 of 22 wins and Sugar Bowl, arrived at Notre Dame in 1941 earning Coach of the Year, married with five children.
High Point Panthers tune up after a rugged scrimmage as they prepare for a Saturday night clash against Lenoir Rhyne Bears in Hickory. Coach Ralph James says no major injuries and fresh tailback Jerry Iscovich may see extensive action.
NC Tar Heels practice after a rough Wake Forest loss, eye a Southern Conference clash at Williamsburg against William and Mary. Coach Carl Snavely cites mental fatigue, plans possible changes, and emphasizes stronger defense and pass coverage against an experienced Indians squad led by guard Knox Ramsey and back Jack Cloud.
LYNN Mass Oct 14 Columbus Day scrimmages mark the life of 14 year old Stephen J Connelly Jr who has suffered a fracture of his right arm on Columbus Day the anniversary of similar injuries last year and two years ago.
Florida Gators tune up with a scrimmage against North Carolina State in Gainesville as they prepare for the Wolfpack game in Raleigh on Saturday. The report notes a definition of pemmican as a dried meat and fat mixture used by pre Columbian American Indians and explorers.
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