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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1944

Page

5

Navy Midshipmen Face Tech In Unbeaten Engineers Showdown

Atlanta reports a major southern football clash as Navy visits Tech with Tech’s Engineers undefeated and unscored upon. Halberg of Lonoke leads Navy’s attack while Tech aims to extend a straight-victory run and maintain conference dominance amid varied rivalries across the South.

Atlanta Dixie Tech Halberg Lonoke Ark Cander Halberg W. A Bill) Alexander Engineers Neces Ville Alabama Red Elephants Tennessee Vols Tulane Mississippi State Tom Shorty Louisiana State Daniel Fliers Florida Isippis Rebhels Tulsa Memphis Tucky Cadets Virginia Mill- Institute Lexington Kyree Tn Carolina Forest North Caro State Wolfpack Counyland Michigan State Park Iliam and Mary Army Airbase Williams Carolina Raleigh Baintridge Camp Peary and Mary College Stadium South

Leagues Plan Draft Session On November First

SAGO Oct 21 The draft meeting for major league clubs to select players from minor circuits will be held November 1 in the commissioner's office. Teams will pick in reverse order of finish from the 1924 season. The first choice goes to the National League's eighth place finisher and the American League cellar club follows.

SAGO Cour Kenesaw M

Man with no arms bowls 207 in five pin game

Lloyd Ed tds of Catharines Ontario, a war veteran, bowled a 207 five pin game last night. He used artificial hands to manipulate a bowling ball developed by Weatherston of Hamilton while seated.

Hamilton Ont Lloyd Edtds Catharines Weatherston

Twilight Tear Aims to Carry 130 Pounds in Maryland Handicap

Twilight Tear, the Calumet Farm filly from Warren Wright stable, faces a 130 pound impost in Laurel Park's 30th Maryland Handicap over 1 1/4 miles. Doug Dodson rides the daughter of Bull Lea as she seeks a ninth win in 11 starts this year and targets the $15,000-added purse amid muddy-track concerns.

Laurel Park Calumet Farm Fred Burton Bull Lea Warren Wright Col. C. V. Whitney Dare Me Brookmeade Isabel Dodge Sloane L. Bonifay A ‘Ouse William Helis Aero Walter M. Jeffords Westminster Bomar Stable Hi Neighbor W. A. Coleman Toolmaker O. S. Jenn Blue Sash Laurel Oval Twilight Tear

Saturday Radio Schedule Changes and Prime Time Listings

Radio listings adjust for late corrections with a full day of programs across networks. Highlights include Atlantic Spotlight, Adventures Ahead, The Grand Old Opry, and news blocks, with late political broadcast caveats and varied dramatic and musical offerings throughout the evening.

Atlantic Spotlight Hollywood Ebs National Farm Red Cross Pacificombes Iivand Central Stations Cps Blu Navy Mbs Nbe Birdie Coaden John McVane London Victory F.C.B Detroit Mbs Musicana Cbhs Philadelphia Orches Cbe Stopak Orches Rupert Hughes Curt Massey Nancy Martin Nancy Howe Cbs Edward Tormlingen Haile of Montezuma Harry Wismer H. Fleming Inesti Hawaii Lionel Barrymore Britain Leland Stowe South America Great Lakes Arthur Hale Rudy Vallee Kenny Baker Cbs Early Nhe Parade Ick Barry Wood Diay Lombardo Blu Results, Inc H. Marshall

ProLine re Cade A fter: College Scores and Postponements

A compiled list shows college results across multiple games including Otterbein Muskingum Temple Syracuse and others with scores such as Boston College 47 New York U 13 Michigan State 8 Maryland 6 and Georgia 53 Daniel Field 6 plus multiple high school games and postponed matches including Reynolds at Greensboro Albemarle Kannapolis and Lexington at Barnum Springs with several postponed events.

Ollege Otterbein Muskingum Temple Syracuse Boston College New York U Michigan State Maryland Georgia Daniel Field Drake Gustavus Alophus Ball State Franklin Western Michigan Woostern Purdue Ohio State Monticello A Miss A. A Pittsburg Kas Warrensburg Fort Pierce Fla Naval Amphibious Miami Univ Port Benning Fourth Infantry Louisiana Tech Sanford Hamet G. Raleigh Goldsboro Thomasville Asheboro Rockingham Trev Laurinbure Lamberton Reynolds Greensboro Children’s Home Statesville Albemarle Kannapolis Payetteville Durham Lexington Barnum Springs Gray Mt. Airy Monroe Concord Reidsville Hanes

Third Major Circuit May Be Demanded

Pacific Coast League owners hint at forming a third major league to include eight coast clubs and prevent loss of Los Angeles and San Francisco to the National or American circuits. Clarence Rowland, PCL president, under contract nine more years, deflects questions while owners plan to attend the National Association meeting in Buffalo for developments.

Los Angeles San Francisco Clarence L Pants) Rowland Rowland Buffalo, N. Y National Association of Baseball Clubs

Former Heel Mentor Now With Snavely

Chapel Hill October 21 Tom Young longtime North Carolina coach now serves as assistant to Cornell's Carl Snavely who previously led the Tar Heels to the top ten in 1934 35 He is a Chief Specialist Athletic and an instructor in the V 12 program at Cornell while also aiding Snavely with weekly tutoring and calling plays to the bench He starred at Carolina 1925 28 and as a sophomore in 1925 made a key punt return against Duke He later starred in football and baseball for the Tar Heels including a 1927 Duke win and a .350 baseball batting average during his three seasons as a Tar Heel

Chapel Hill Tom Young North Carolina Cornell Carl Snavely Tar Heels Coach Young Navy Snavely Tom Carolina Penn Penn State Virginia Duke Georgia Tech Dixi Young South Carolina The

Bomb Rack Tests Show Fighter-Bomber Capacity

In England and France maintenance crews tested ordnance for American fighter-bombers. The Air Service Command found a fighter-bomber rack can safely carry loads exceeding seven tons. The largest officially carried bomb for this aircraft type is a 1000 pounder.

AIR Service Command England France Britain

Gulf Atlantic plans Key West to West Indies car ferry

Gulf Atlantic Transportation Co announces plans for an automobile ferry service linking Key West with the islands of the West Indies and a route connecting Cuba with Mexico.

Jacksonville Fla INS Gulf Atlantic Transportation Co Key West Islands West Indies Cuba Mexico

Notre Dame Faces Illinois in Champaign Showdown

Notre Dame and Illinois prepare for a pivotal clash in Champaign on October 28 after Notre Dame’s looming test against Wisconsin. Bob Kelly and Claude Young headline a fast Irish and a swift Illini backfield seeking standout performances in a game that echoes the Grange era.

Chicago Notre Dame Illinois Champaign Illini Harold Grange Wisconsin Pittsburgh Pitt Bob Kelly Claude Buddy) Young

Wreck From Tech Plays Navy Today

Navy and Georgia Tech clash in Atlanta with a 35,000 crowd expected for a 2 p.m. kickoff. Navy looks to rebound under Coach W A Bill Alexander as Tech battles to upset and stay in the top ten amid a day of key college games nationwide.

Wreck Tech Navy Ted Meier New York Notre Dame Wisconsin South Ind Trish Columbus Atlanta Georgia Tech Oscar Hagbergen W. A Bill) Alexander Ps— Bramier Whitmire Drame Martin Duden Jenkins Ellsworth Sullivan U. S. Coast Guard Academy West Point Coast Guard Army Colgate-Penn State Cornell-Sampson

Fights Last Night Across Multiple Cities

Boxers from New York Philadelphia Maine Massachusetts Hollywood and San Diego fought last night with several decisive results. Tony Janko outpointed Santa Bucca in Philadelphia while Nat Litfin stopped Jackie Connor in New York. Johnny Wolgast stopped Willie Alexander in Philadelphia as Danny Devlin edged Canty in Allentown. Corky Davis beat Eddie Deangelis in Worcester and Cocoa Kid defeated Jack Chase in Hollywood. Langston Dennis outpointed Junior Washington in San Diego. Also a novelty item notes fried ice cream debuted at the Chicago World's Fair.

New York Tony Janko Youngstown Philadelphia Nat Litfin T.K.O Jackie Connor Newark N. J Johnny Wolgast Willie Alexander Chester Danny Devlin Allentown Canty Brunswick F. Hudson Bath Bob Pooler Bangor Drew Worcester Mass Francis Corky” Davis Eddie Deangelis Boston Baby Tiger Flowers Pedro Carvelho Cambridge Hollywood Calif Cocoa Kid Puerto Rico Jack Chase Denver San Diego Langston Dennis Augusta Junior Washington

Horse Show Of Local Lions Opens At Brookdale Stables

The High Point Lions Club hosts a two day horse show at Brookdale Stables on Thomasville Road. Judge Roger Middleton of Bowling Green Kentucky oversees thirteen events with Groode Watkins of Greensboro as ring master. Performances begin at 7 30 tonight and resume Sunday at 2 30.

High Point Lions Club Brookdale Thomasville Road Roger Middleton Bowling Green Groode Watkins Greensboro

Dog Saves Rancher Badly Hurt In Fall

Rancher Atwood Richardson of Cimarron Colorado was thrown when his horse died beyond seven miles from his sheep camp. He crawled to camp with a spinal injury and broken ribs. Neighbor August Nichols found Richardson three days later with the dog nearby seeking help and took him to a Salida hospital for slow recovery. Canada is the world's largest producer of asbestos.

International News Service Salida Colo INS Colorado Atwood Richardson Cimarron Richardson August Nichols Nichols

Penn State Football and Military Furloughs Highlight New York News

Penn State football players faced pre transfer furloughs as Colgate game loomed, with Earl Bruhn choosing cling to Penn State on brother Milt’s advice. Phillies add Hammers Garland and Granville while Camp Peary Navy footballers prepare for Bainbridge homecoming with 15 players returning.

New York Penn State Colgate Earl Bruhn Milt Nittany Lions Earl Warren Wright Twilight Tear California Phillies Hamners Garland Granville Sgt. King France Ree Grossman Joe Normington Jack Clifford John Hollinger Chuck Liles Peary Navy Bainbridge Maryland

Pigskin Pickins and a Nervous Rookie Debut

A humorous roundup compares Notre Dame Wisconsin Navy Georgia Tech Alabama Tennessee and Great Lakes Ohio State. The piece notes Howard Carter as the nervous rookie seen by Publicitor Lee Allen, recounting his 1926 Reds debut when he fainted during his first major league game.

Notre Dame Wisconsin Navy Georgia Tech Tech Alabama Tennessee Great Lakes Ohio State Paul Brown Massilon Widdoes Lee Allen Reds Howard Carter Cincinnati Hughie Critz Cruz Jack Hendricks Carter

Camp Wolters Tex Five Starters Lead Service Dept basketball

The Service Department lists all five starters for Camp Wolters Texas basketball, highlighting the squad's cohesive unit and expected on court impact. The report notes key positions and player roles shaping early season play at the base.

Wildcats Aim for Second Victory Against VMI Cadets

Kentucky prepared to host Virginia Military Institute on Stall Field at 2 p m aiming for a second win this season. An expected crowd of about 10 000 and a first home use of the new wingback formation highlight the matchup.

Lexington Kentucky Wildcats Virginia Military Institute Wildcats Pos. V.mj Kentucky Quisenberry Butterworth Parrott Rozorra Campbell Sincaiy Giascuss Saunders

Sold out signs fool ticket buyers at games

At the Miami South Carolina football game last week ticket sellers told hundreds of customers the event was sold out. In fact seats remained, but the pasteboards were gone. Business Manager Bill Cross faced the same issue at the Texas A&M Oklahoma game, missing the first kickoff and later returns to town for change.

Bill Cross

Executors Notice of Estate of Ollie E. Simmons

Margaret Johnson Simmons executrix announces claims must be presented by October 14 1945 at 1201 Downing St High Point NC. Creditors should settle accounts promptly. Notice dated October 14 1944 from Guilford County North Carolina estate of Ollie Edward Simmons deceased.

Ollie Edward Simmons Guilford County North Carolina Downing St High Point N. C Margaret Johnson Simmons

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