High Point Prepares For Homecoming Classic
The Esquire sports quiz labels four attributes for a champion and names individuals best embodying them. Competitive spirit goes to Tommy Sareen, mental aptitude to Gene Tunney, physical equipment to Jack Dempsey, and orthodox technique to Byron Nelson, with Dempsey as the overall exemplar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquire
al Simmons
Philadelphia Athletics
Macks
Tommy Sareen
Michigan
Harmon
Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Byron Nelson
Nelsson
Joe Louis to defend title against Billy Conn next June
Joe Louis signed to defend his heavyweight title against Billy Conn in a June 1940s era bout likely to draw a $3 million gate. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects high revenue from theater and TV rights while noting taxes on gross receipts could boost the total beyond the live gate. Chicago previously hosted the largest gate in history for the Dempsey Tunney rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Brown Bomber
Conn
Louis
Abe Simon
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Jacobs
Empire State
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Mrs Peele Recovering From Car Crash Injuries
Mrs. B. W. Peele of 405 N Elm Street is hospitalized at Marlboro County General in Bennettsville South Carolina for injuries from a October 7 crash near Hamlet. She suffered cuts and bruises but is reported much improved. She was returning home after visiting her mother Mrs Thad Odum in Bennettsville riding with J E Oakley of High Point who was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Peele
N. Elm Street
Marlboro County
Bennettsville
S. C
Peele
J. E. Oakley
High Point
Mr. Oakley
Log Rustlers Target Willamette River Logs Near Salem
In six months logs valued at about 30000 were stolen from the Willamette River near Salem by strong backed hijackers operating in gangs. Local law enforcement reports the thefts as they replace cattle rustlers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
INS
Williamette Valley
Williamette River
Billy Conn Seeks Points Victory Over Joe Louis
Billy Conn, challenger for the world heavyweight title, sails with his wife for New York to sign for a June bout with Joe Louis. He vows to outpoint Louis this time rather than seek a knockout, after their first meeting ended in a Louis knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Billy Conn
New York
Joe Louis
Lewis
Conn
Million Books Burned in Nazi Bombing Raids
The British Library association reveals that over a million books were destroyed by fire during German bombing raids on England, not just in German bonfires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
British Library Association
Poll Shows Army Navy Still Tops
The Army holds first place in the Associated Press poll of top college football teams with 90 first place votes 1035 points. Navy Notre Dame Ohio State and Minnesota follow in order. Purdue Michigan Southern California and others slide in the rankings as teams battle for positions in the Big Ten race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Army
Navy
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Alabama
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Indiana
Texas
Purdue
Iowa
Michigan
Southern California
San Diego Naval Outfit
Columbus
Melville
West Point
Georgia Tech
Baltimore
Cess Ciasens Ebeses de Notre Dame
POE
St. Mary's
Georgia
Oklahoma A & M
Duke
Columbia
Tulsa
Holy Cross
Mississippi State
Tennessee
Washington
UCLA
Wake Forest
Virginia
Mississippi
Illinois
Louisiana
Flor
Missouri
Virginia Tech Faces Tough Return to Southern Conference
Virginia Tech Gobblers, back in the Southern Conference, lost 14-0 to North Carolina and 38-0 to William and Mary. Maryland's Terrapins dish in 31 points from Fullback Harry Bonk as Tech prepares for a tough clash in Blacksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Tech
Techmen
North Carolina
Gobbiers
MacAuley McEver
William and Mary
Gobblers
Maryland
Blacksburg
Harry Bushkar
Terrapins
College Park
Bushkar
Gobers
Harry Bonk
Merchant Marine Academy
Bonk
Tech
North Carolina State
Wake Forest
N. C
Virginia Military Institute
Milligan
Virginia
Clemson
VMI
Deacons
Tennessee
the Forest
Army
Duke
Wolfpack
Peahead
Walker
Bob
Lynn Chewning
William and Mary's Indians
Catawba
VPI
Butts Praises Trippi After Army Return at Georgia
Georgia coach Wallace Butts says Charlie Trippi is a much better player than three years ago when he left for military service. Trippi, back on campus, impressed in practice with forward passing and plans for his eligibility remaining at Georgia. He will face LSU next, while teammates from 1942 rejoined the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Wallace Butts
Georgia
Charlie Trippi
Trippi
Lane
Leslie OConnor Named Successor to Sox Official
Chicago October 16 Leslie O Connor secretary to the late Kenesaw M. Landis was named successor to Harry Grabiner as vice president of the Chicago White Sox Grabiner will stay with the club until the major league meetings on December 10 while O Connor handles post World Series duties and preparations for the annual baseball draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Grabiner
Chicago White Sox
Leslie O'Connor
Kenesaw M. Landis
Grabiner
O'Connor
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Electrical safety rules for repaired equipment
To prevent shocks and fire hazards equipment must be kept in repair with no frayed cords broken plugs or faulty appliances as part of safety guidelines.
Oberlin Back Leads Nation In Scoring
New York October 16 Jim Boswell of Oberlin College leads the nation’s college football scorers with 66 points from 11 touchdowns. He may be dethroned soon as he has played seven games while other leaders have only three or four. The leaders:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jim Boswell
Little Oberlin College of Ohio
Boswell
Secon
Eddie Arcaro Continues Winning Run at Jamaica
Eddie Arcaro, riding sensation, scores third straight triple in three days at Jamaica Ted. Mount House wins at 3.60, Pindus at 3.20, Landslide at 8.60, as the Kentucky-born jockey returns after an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eddie Arcaro
Jamaica
Ted
Mount House
Landslide
War Dept. punditry on Army football sparks talk of future clashes
In New York on October 16, Fritz Crisler sparked debate by calling Army backs Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard superior to Ohio State pair Paul Sarringhaus and Dick Fisher. The round up notes the looming Buckeyes challenge and hints at prideful college football rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
War Dept
Michigan
Fritz Crisler
Army
Glenn Davis
Doc Blanchard
Ohio State
Paul Sarringhaus
Dick Fisher
Buckeyes
Fritz
Sarringhaus
Fred Fitzsimmons
Dodger
Phillies
Bill Cox
Brooklyn
World Series spread across cities charms a traveling editor
Eddie Urban former Lansford Pennsylvania sports editor rode from the Pacific to follow the World Series. He heard the first game in Los Angeles the second in Long Beach California the third in Omaha the fourth in Dayton Ohio the fifth in New York the sixth in Philadelphia and the seventh from his home by the fireplace with his army brogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kient
Eddie Urban
Lansford
Pacific
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Calif
Omaha
Dayton
New York
Philadelphia
Army
Santa Anita Plans Floral Display for Big Race Day
The Santa Anita track schedules a grand floral parade in the field to celebrate the event amid betting excitement as crowds react to the favorite's possible upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Anita Racetrack
High Point Bison Set for Homecoming Clash with Salisbury
High Point High School hosts Salisbury in a Western Conference clash at Millis Stadium Friday night as the Bison seek a fifth straight win. Key players include Loyd and McDonald for High Point and Honeycutt for Salisbury, with both teams keeping to their strong starting lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point High School
Black Bison
Tony Simeon
Curt McDonald
Donald Hooper
Bison
Salisbury Yellow Jackets
Soagen Millis
Ihin West Pernoon
Lexington High
Jackets
Lexington Crew
Salisbury
Burlington
High Point
Bulldogs
Lexington
Reyno Eleven
Winston-Salem
Simeon
Bill Jewer
Tommy McGhee
Pete Armstrong
Jack Hawks
Hugh Gordon
M. F. Groome
Abie Thomas
Frank Vona
Bill Loyd
Phil Hudson
Bill Ludwig
Leonard
Linder
Sarti
Wyatt
Barringer
Ellis
Bill Brewer
Violet Ray Seeks 33rd Victory At Chicago
El mer Ray the Florida heavyweight seeks his 33rd straight win with a 30th knockout on the Chicago season opener card. He meets Hubert Hood in a ten rounder while Willie Joyce faces Joey Barnum in another ten rounder at Chicago Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elmer
Violent
Fights Last Night Roundup From AP
New York welterweight Aaron Wade stopped Vincent Jones in Tampa. Curtis Sheppard outpointed Perk Daniels in Baltimore. Charlie Fusart knocked out Victor Moreno in Newark New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aaron
Tiger) Wade
San Francisco
Vincent Jones
Tampa
Fla
Baltimore
Curtis Sheppard
Pittsburgh
Perk Daniels
Chicago
Newark
WN. J
Charlie Fusart
N. J
Vicetor Moreno
Veneszuala
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr Litedkeilind
Edward V. Mitchell
Teller
New York City
Bruno F. Julian
Harrison
N.J
Penn
Wally Butts
Tom Korcezowski
South Carolina
Cherry Point Marines
Richmond Spiders
Guilford
Guilford College
Sox
Oberlin
Pat
T J. Boswell
W. Tro
Connecticut
Sout Geo. Clark
Lou Preston Smith
Texas A&m
Far West
Charles Coredei
Cal
Iowa State
Roy See Te
Ileus Southern Calif
Rence Charles Smith
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
Middlesworth
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
Cubs
Tigers
Louis Conn
L.S.A
Old Aggies
Colorado
Laverne Roach
Cherry Point
Marine Base
Larimer County
Ray Barger
Colorado U
Colorado Aggies
Hollywood
UP Newsleatures
Boyden
BY Bill Williams
Violet Ray
Man’ and
Frank Eck
Irgi
Raleigh
Carolina
da Lee
Husky
Oxford
N. Main St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!