Simeon’s Bison Backfield Shines for High Point Team
High Point readers praise A P Simeon for shaping a remarkable Bison backfield led by Hugh Gordon at guard turned star running back and Frank Von Drehle at quarterback. Key blockers Allen Smith and teammates Crowder Hooper and Armstrong bolster a versatile offense despite rough stretches.
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Tony
Tommy McGhee
Te Wheelhorse
Frank von Drehle
Frank
Salisbury
Allen Smith
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McGuinn Second With 16 Correct In Enterprise Contest
Richard Hobbs led the weekly picks with 17 correct, winning two tickets to the Carolina Florida game. Bill McGuinn missed Tennessee Alabama and three ties but was seven points off the scoring differences, totaling 16 correct picks. The contest moves into its fifth week as Entries mount and prizes include weekly awards and Sugar Bowl trips.
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Bill Currie
Richard Hobbs
Thomasville
Enterprise
Hobbs
Enterprise Office
Bill McGuinn
Lexington Avenue
Tennessee
Alabama
Bill
McGuinn
Chapel Hill
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Charlotte
Hoto
Davis Admiration Sparks New York Football Writers Meet
The New York football writers' association ponders a name change after Lou Little credits Glenn Davis as the best running halfback seen. Army slighted Columbia and Davis shines with speed and sidestepping. Also notes officials hire for the ABL and Yankees coach Ray Flaherty reacting to aerial play amid upcoming opponents.
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New York Football Writers’ Association
Glenn Davis
Davis
Blanchard
Matty Begovich
Pat Kennedy
Pat
Basketball Association of America
Ray Flaherty
New York Football Yankees
Otto Graham
Glen Dobbs
Charley O'Rourke
Angelo Bertelli
Clemson
Frank Howard
Duke
Polo Grounds
Wallace Wade
Blue Devils
Pie
Louis Allen
Quote of the Week on Carl Snavely praise
An unidentified North Carolina alumnus says I love him and he wins ball games praising Carl Snavely for his success. The remark highlights Snavely's reputation as a strong football coach and winner cited by a NC alumnus.
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North Carolina
Carl
Auburns 1946 B team posts five game schedule
Auburn Alabama announces its 1946 B team schedule with five games listed and two additional engagements likely. The card shows two rounds against Georgia and one each against Vanderbilt Mississippi State and Georgia Tech.
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Auburn
Ala
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Mississippi State
Georgia Tech
Bison Prepare Defense for Homecoming Clash
High Point High School’s Black Bison sharpen defense for Friday Western-class AA tilt against Charlotte Wildcats at Albion Millis Stadium. Coach Simeon stresses stopping Wildcats on ground and through the air while boosting High Point offense. Undefeated in six, Bison face stern test with kickoff at 8 p.m. and a likely large crowd.
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High Point High School
Charlotte Wildcats
Albion Millis Stadium
High Point
Charlotte
Tony Simeon
Husky Bison
Wildcats
Oureslves
Simeon
Overconfidence Blues in High Point Panthers Prepares for Newberry
High Point coach Ralph James warns players against overconfidence ahead of Saturday night’s meeting with Newberry College. He notes Lenoir Rhyne’s strong showing last week as a reminder to stay focused. The Panthers, led by backfield stars Jimmy Foxworth and Face Evens, rely on a stronger line fronted by co captain Ed Williams and Don Page to power ground gains and halt Newberry’s attack.
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High Point College Purple Panthers
Newberry
Lenoir-Rhyne
Indians
Newberry College
Appalachian
Elon
Christians
High Point
Panthers
Slaughter
Bears
Jimmy Foxworth
Face Evens
Carl Tipton
Glenn Painter
Calvin Atwood
Thurman Horner
Panther
Lenoir- Rhyne
Ed Williams
Don Page
Curt Sheppard Seeks Title Bout With Joe Louis
Curt Sheppard aka the hatchetman earned Maryland boxing commission top contender status for the heavyweight crown and the commission promised to try arranging a title bout with champion Joe Louis. He appeared with manager Max Waxman before chair man Tom McDonagh and others who noted his impressive record alongside favored rivals.
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Philadelphia
Joe Louis
Sheppard
Max Waxman
Tom McDonagh
Tony Buckness
Mike Freedman
Hatchetman
New York Commission
National Basketball Teams Form National Association
Chicago October 7 fifty two professional basketball teams from coast to coast form a national association to marshal the major leagues. The move excludes the Arena Managers Association led by new power, while Ward Lambert emerges as a pivotal figure in shaping pro basketball as a large business.
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Chicago
National Association of Professional Basketball Leagues
New Basketball Association of America
Arena Managers’ Association
New York
Boston
Providence
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Washington
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Toronto
Ward (Piggy) Lambert
National Basketball League
Arena Managers
Wily Lambert
National League
Arena Managers’ Basketball Association of America
Metz Criticizes PGA Tour Sponsor Protection
Star golfer Dick Metz of Kansas says PGA tournament setup offers no protection for sponsors. He notes recent incidents at Fort Worth and Montgomery, where appearance money disputes and protests arose, prompting him to urge the PGA to audit its procedures during the Richmond Open.
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Professional Golf Association
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Fort Worth
Montgomery
Tar Heels Tenth Team In Nation
In the AP weekly college football poll for 1946, Army tops the rankings with 112 first place votes plus a fractional top vote. Notre Dame and Texas follow, with Tennessee, California Los Angeles, Georgia and North Carolina also receiving top selections. North Carolina rises to tenth after a 10th place showing last week and a surprise Navy win.
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Re Blaik
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Associated Press
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Texas
Tennessee
Northwestern
Georgia
North Carolina
Arkansas
Columbia
Lou Little
Lions
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Boxing results roundup from last night across multiple cities
Cincinnati Pat Jacobucci defeated Benny May by decision at middleweight. St Louis Freddie Dawson outpointed William Russell in a light heavyweight matchup. Miami Vince Gambill stopped Johnny Ray in three rounds. New York Johnny Colan won on points over Billy Grant. Washington Bee Bee Washington knocked out Oscar Boyd. Chicago Gene Joyce stopped Al Cualteri. New Haven George Brover defeated Ivan Christie. New Britain Henry Jordan outpointed Leroy Haines. Baltimore Charley Millan edged Maxie Starr. New Orleans Ben Montabana and Sammy Adraga drew with Pittsburgh Drew. Providence Charles Cathey Lewis beat Johnny Forte. Allentown Teddy Turner defeated Stanley Derr.
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Pat Jacobucci
Benny May
New York
St. Louis
Freddie Dawson
Chicago
William Russell
Columbus
Ohio
Miami
Fla
Vince Gambill
el Reno
Okla
Johnny Ray
Jacksonville
Johnny Colan
Billy Grant
Orange
N. J
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Oscar Boyd
Baltimore
Gene Joyce
Gary
Ind
al Cualteri
New Haven
Conn
George Brover
Philadelphia
Ivan Christie
New Britain
Henry Jordan
Leroy Haines
Charley Millan
Maxie Starr
New Orleans
Ben Montabana
Birmingham
Ala
Sammy Adraga
Pittsburgh
Drew
Providence
Tar Heels Face Florida Prep After Injury Heat
UNC struggles darken homecoming week as two players hospitalize while Florida bound Clemson and Duke prepare for key tests. Rube McCray notes VMI and William and Mary pose strong challenge with Korczowski sidelined and Hutchinson capable of punting.
Penn Scout Praises Navy Strength Ahead of Philadelphia Game
Penn scout Paul Riblett urged caution against overconfidence before Saturdays match with Navy. He blamed three bad breaks for a loss to North Carolina but said Navy is stronger than its record shows. He praised Navy ends and called Leon Bramlett among the east’s best.
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Paul Riblett
Penn
Navy
Riblett
North Carolina
Leon Bramlett
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