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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1936
Page
5
The football world updated its rankings as seven major eastern powers including Pitt and Princeton fell after defeats. The outlook lists top teams by region with several undefeated teams facing risky matchups as key games loom this week.
Pittsburgh coach Jock Sutherland says Notre Dame can read Pitt’s offense after recent battles, predicting a tough game as Notre Dame travels to Pittsburgh. He notes Notre Dame lost backs but remains strong elsewhere and expects a hard contest across the nation’s lineup of prime matchups.
In Houston on December 4 8 the A A U faces a fiery national convention as factions push for reform and a new leadership. Jack Rafferty predicts a sizzling session with calls to restore public confidence in athletic governance and to overhaul Olympic team management amid ongoing Brundage controversy.
Verse at Duke's hands boosts Georgia Tech to share the Southeastern Conference lead with Louisiana State. The trio gains atop the standings as the season tightens.
The standings show Alabama Tulane and Auburn with two victories and no losses. Other leaders face varied schedules as Tech meets Vanderbilt and Georgia, Louisiana faces Arkansas, Tulane vs North Carolina, and Alabama vs Loyola of New Orleans. West and Mountain regions list games among Cal Stanford, Washington Oregon, and Utah Utah State with several nonconference pairings.
High Point’s Black Bisons meet Winston-Salem High at Southside Park in Winston-Salem tonight at 7:46. Rain pushed the game from Friday. coach Harry Bolick expects better passing chances in fair weather as the Bisons seek a Western Conference win to stay alive in the race.
Chicago reports mixed dairy and egg prices with unsettled butter at 11,708 units and creamery specials around 98 score, extras near 92, and firsts about 88 to 91. Eggs steady at 4,281 units with local extras and graded firsts around 27 to 28 percent.
New York state reports a total of 238790 automobile trailer licenses sued through August 1, up 5836 from the previous year, reflecting ongoing growth in trailer registrations.
George Matsik of Duquesne ran 72 yards for a touchdown to upset Pittsburgh 7-0. Don Geyer of Northwestern scored and added a two point conversion in a 14-13 win over Ohio State. Ace Parker of Duke had a key punt that helped Duke beat Georgia Tech 19-6. Lew Elverson of Penn sprinted 57 yards for the winning TD against Princeton. Sid Luckman of Columbia threw three touchdowns in a 38-0 victory over Virginia Military.
New York reports show Lester Patrick's hockey school graduation and Earl Seibert holdout while Alex Connell takes leave from the Ottawa fire department. Rumors of retirement are quieted as NHL clubs begin pre season training for a season starting the second week in November. Major attention centers on the New York Americans and Montreal Maroons camps as rookie prospects emerge.
The national scoring leaders were reshuffled in weekend games. Kentucky’s Bob Davis remains top scorer with 11 touchdowns and 66 points. Citadel’s Chet Smith becomes Southern Conference leader replacing Ed Armfield of Davidson.
A snapshot round-up notes Penn alum on bench shifting rivals across circuits. Fritz Crisler on Minnesota. Duquesne coach John Smith spurning vaudeville. Georgia Tech shifts to Alabama schemes and Tulane trounces Colgate hinting at Minnesota’s form. Texas Baugh praised, Louis and DiMaggio referenced, spring tour teased with Arkansas Texas Oklahoma added to itinerary.
A Harvard crowd surged with excitement after Army player Monk delivered a standout moment. The event drew attention from students and sports fans, underscoring a tense college matchup atmosphere.
The Southern Conference executive committee unanimously ruled Charlie Sears, reserve back at Davidson, eligible for athletics at the school. Sears entered Davidson as a freshman in 1932, left after that year, played at Shenandoah Valley Academy in 1935, then re entered in February this year as a varsity candidate.
Tarboro reports Z Williams of Legett was charged in connection with an automobile wreck that injured Mrs. Buck Fountain and her infant son. Bond set at $200.
Story, Wilkesboro, was reelected moderator during the Brushy Mountain Baptist association annual convention closing session in North Wilkesboro.
The North Carolina Collegiate Press association will convene here on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a three day meeting.
Plans are completed for the annual Western North Carolina conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church to be held in Salisbury with details finalized for the event.
The text notes Larry MacPhail is favored to become the Dodgers general manager and he has already taken up residence in New York.
Officers hold Vernon Pritchett and seek a second suspect in the Jap Wilkinson homicide eight weeks ago.
Andrew Joyner Jr a Greensboro city manager was elected president of the American Municipal Association at its annual convention in Chicago.
The North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards will hold its annual convention in Raleigh on Friday and Saturday.
Tobacco sales for the period totaled 5,577,632 pounds at 25.97 per hundred, contributing to a season total of 31,649,874 pounds valued at 22.87 per hundred. The figures reflect continuous demand and sizable market activity for Wilson.
Senator Josiah Bailey will address a Democratic rally in Gastonia on October 30. The event highlights local political mobilization ahead of the upcoming election.
Ben Hopkins was sentenced to 90 days on the roads for operating an automobile after his license had been revoked.
Representative Lindsay Warren announced an expected early allotment of 283 090 dollars in PWA funds for the University of North Carolina. The funds would finance the construction of a physical education building and a women s graduate building at UNC.
Former governor and senator Cameron Morrison will give the dedicatory address at the opening of the Carolinas agricultural fair in Charlotte this evening.
Raleigh reports at the Democratic headquarters that combined Democrat and Republican votes in North Carolina on November 3 are expected to break all general election records. The claim ties to party officials predicting high turnout across the state.
Captain Joel Van Sant of Atlantic City won the Winston Smith memorial moth boat trophy as his four boat team captured the team trophy in the concluding days races of the national moth boat regatta in Elizabeth City.
Mrs. W. C. Lindsay state president of the W. C. T. U. spoke today on the fight against liquor in Charlotte urging local action and moral reform initiatives.
Southern conference games kick off with South Carolina and Clemson at the state fair in Columbia. Duke and North Carolina lead the circuit as Richmond and W L meet in Raleigh and Virginia battles Virginia Tech at Charlottesville. Chet Smith of the Citadel climbs scorers list with three TDs against Presbyterian. Armfield and H Smith follow with strong totals.
The article notes a factional push to unite drys in a bid to ban alcoholic liquors when the legislature opens in January, signaling a determined effort to curb alcohol sales.
Senator Robert Reynolds will speak at a Democratic rally in Stony Point tomorrow night, presenting party positions and energizing local supporters for upcoming elections.
Mayor Reg Douglas teams with the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce to push fingerprinting of all residents as a public safety initiative. The move aims to widen identification measures and improve security across the city.
Solomon Shoemaker, 62, died when he fell from an overpass while walking along railroad tracks in Statesville. Authorities said he lost his balance and succumbed to injuries at the scene.
A modern air field at Anchang, China, is nearing completion and is described as fully up to date. It is expected to rank among the world’s leading military bases due to its facilities and design.
The foreign air mail system covers 27 671 miles and provides service to Canada Mexico West Indies Central and South America and the Orient.
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