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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1948
Page
3
Boone notes show Appalachian State seeks revenge against High Point after a strong Catawba victory while coach James aims to move into third place. High Point coach Ralph James claims resilience but local odds favor the Mountaineers by at least two touchdowns.
The Enterprise reports Simeon’s 15-6 win in a one sided game and notes Asheville’s 16-0 victory over an opponent. It previews upcoming schedule including Millis Stadium clash with Greensboro on November 5 and a final conference test against Reynolds, now seeking rebound after a narrow loss to Gastonia.
In New York on October 23 Bill McCahan the Athletics pitcher signs to play pro basketball this winter with the Philadelphia Sphas of the American Basketball League. If he throws a no hitter he could lose his baseball job while Connie Mack hopes winter play on the Atlantic City pier won't affect his baseball contract. The roundup mentions Virginia star Johnny Papit with older brother Harry and notes on football, basketball, and college anecdotes.
A roundup of scores from Friday games across North Carolina. Monroes 51 over China Grove, Cherryville 14 over Kings Mountain, Shelby 19 over Hickory, Newton-Conover 22 over North Carolina School for the Deaf, and a mix of other results including Gastonia 14 over Reynolds and Winston-Salem Hanes 24 over Appalachian Boone.
Boston University defeated New York University 28 to 7 while Lebanon Valley beat Moravian 14 to 6. Upsala and Susquehanna had 7 to 0 and 0 to 0 results. Other games included Georgetown over Fordham 35 to 0 and Navy 28 over Cornell 0 with Navy Jayvees winning 35. Penn State Jayvees topped their foes 26. North Carolina Frosh beat Virginia Frosh 20 to 0. Chattanooga and C State results listed, with C State postponed to Saturday.
Charlotte Wildcats stymied High Point's 13-6 Western Conference win at Mills Stadium before 4,000. Wheat Miller returned a punt for Charlotte's first TD, Ellington and Yarborough connected on a key pass, while High Point dominated rush yards but failed to finish drives.
In Mexico City on October 23 Jaroslav Drobny of Czechoslovakia meets Eric Sturgess of South Africa for the Pan American tennis title. Drobny defeated Frank Parker in a five set marathon 8-10 2-6 11-9 6-3 6-4 while Sturgess toppled Gonzalez 11-9 6-0 6-4 in the semifinals.
Philadelphia Eagles owner Alexis Thompson quits efforts to unify the NFL and All America Conference, calling it hopeless after Dan Toppings outburst derailed a New York meeting. Thompson blames ongoing disputes, noting Paul Brown may resign as Browns coach, while Commissioner Bell remains noncommittal.
KINGSPORT R I Oct 22 Two Rhode Island State college football players barred from further school competition for participating in a non college football game. Co captain among those banned.
Chapel Hill October 23 LSU star Gaynell Tinsley leads a battered squad to face North Carolina and Coach Carl Snavely with Charleston Justice Hosea Rodgers spearheading a high powered Tar Heels attack. LeSage may miss due to knee injury while Toth Lyle Bullock Worley Lewis all listed as incomplete. The Tigers travel by DC 4 for the first meeting between the two states’ programs.
High Point's Purple Panthers travel to Boone to face Appalachian in a crucial North State conference clash under lights. Injuries are nearly healed, and the Panthers emphasize speed and deception with a mix of single wing and T formations. A High Point win could shift the conference title toward Catawba while an Appalachian victory would almost seal it for the Mountaineers.
Sanford high wins 21 to 6 at Palatka as Nick Pass misses extra point. Bass, guard, kicks first two points from placement then, after a botched pass, drops kicks the ball through the uprights for a score.
The Kingsbridge armory six-day race heads into its last day with Belgian duo Jean Louis Saen and Emile Bruneau leading by one lap after a crowd of 15,000 watched grueling riding. The final hours will award 72 points for each mile sprint, likely deciding the winner.
Army and Cornell, each 4-0, meet in Ithaca in a top matchup that competes with a slate led by Michigan and Minnesota. Michigan eyes a key victory to preserve a No. 1 ranking as Minnesota seeks a Rose Bowl bid. Other top programs across the country chase conference titles and bowl hopes.
Undefeated Michigan meets once beaten Minnesota in a pivotal Big Nine showdown in Minneapolis before a 64 000 capacity crowd. The Wolverines seek a fifth straight win to clinch a second consecutive title while Minnesota hopes to boost Rose Bowl chances with an upset.
Georgia defeated Miami 42 to 21 before a record Orange Bowl crowd of 46 127 in Florida. The Bulldogs' passing combo John Rauch and Bob Walston connected nine of 15 for 170 yards while Rauch also directed strong rushing and overall 232 rushing yards to Miami 99.
The High Point Rifle and Pistol Club of High Point North Carolina has been granted a National Rifle Association charter. Dr F L Conrad of 307 Woodrow Avenue will lead the club which will host NRA tournaments and teach firearm safety to the community. Other officers include Rev H E Bolick 803 Mangum Avenue F Frank Slaydon 113 Carter Street A N Hunt 1403 English Street and Milford H Byerly treasurer.
New York Oct. 23 Two former Giants favorites Travis Jackson and Hank Gowdy were released from the Polo Grounds after serving as coaches since 1946. Jackson played third and short for the Giants from 1922 to 1936. Gowdy joined as a first baseman in 1910, became a catcher, was sent to Boston in 1911, later returned in 1923 and finished his career with New York in 1925.
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