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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
2
Wade Sever athletic director and coach outlines the Western Conference schedule for the Bisons. The team aims to top the division and face the Eastern champion for the state title with veteran players returning despite some losses.
In Point Lookout on October 26, H A Reagan reports dozens of birds of various species found dead on the ground after apparently dying in flight. The birds lie in small heaps and no cause is offered for the deaths.
The Lucky Strike and North State Telephone Ladies bowling teams won their initial matches in the new Ladies' League. The Telephone club took two of three from Adamia Millis while Lucky Strike downed Clifton Furniture in two of three tilts, Lucky Five and Elwood cafe opened on initial matches.
Chicago report says puzzle expert Alma Rolax, 25, used her jigsaw skills to piece together a torn letter from her husband Wilbur. She claims the reconstructed message revealed a blonde and filed for divorce.
A device demonstrates stronger eggs by delivering a 25 pound tap three times a minute to the shell end for hours without cracking. It showcases how proper hen feed can enhance shell durability, suggesting a practical poultry improvement method.
Chicago October 26. Big Ten leaders threaten to de-emphasize football if alumni pressure to fire coaches continues. They defend football as sport while urging restraint and promise potential action to curb eruptions, citing concerns from Ohio State, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa amid a mix of rumors and confidence in certain coaches.
Governor Sennett Connor of Mississippi has earned a new diploma after losing his original degree, completing the ceremonial reissue this year. The event underscores his college ties as state leadership continues.
Eastern grid outlook imagines an eastern Big Ten of Army Navy Yale Harvard Princeton Dartmouth Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania and Brown dominating the schedule. Yale Army and Penn Navy loom as major clashes with championship implications if any title existed.
Duke football, led by Coach Wallace Wade, departs Durham for Lexington to clash with Kentucky as it eyes a Rose Bowl bid after defeating several rivals. a workout is planned and starter Horse Hendrickson is expected to play.
Wake Forest travels to meet Catholic University as captain Dane Wilson joins the inactive list with a worsening ankle. Lawhorn will start at fullback in his stead while Holton Chetty Russell and Davie are also listed as unlikely to play tomorrow.
Raleigh set for a Saturday scrimmage as State meets Davidson. Backfields accelerate in drills this week with Ray Rex starring the Wolf Pack in an 85 yard run. Davidson’s varsity powers four touchdowns in the session.
Night practice under floodlights as Coach Chuck Coltina leads a near full strength squad at Chapel Hill. Returnees Barrett Dent and Strickland boost depth while Hacks shows solid form in scrimmage ahead of Saturday game with Georgia Tech.
South Carolina facing The Citadel in Orangeburg at noon today before a Southern Conference test against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg Saturday afternoon. Dartmouth reports show most players back from injury with only Fishman and Hill still out. Illinois coach Bob Zuppke to scout Michigan himself as the Wolverines meet Chicago Saturday.
The New York University grid squad spent their final home night at the cinema before leaving for Athens, Georgia, for Saturday’s game with Georgia. Players watched last year’s Georgia contest on screen, a detour from prime preparations for the matchup.
In Durham, Duke end Freddie Crawford is hailed by Southern coaches as a standout tackle. Duke coach Wallace Wade calls him the greatest lineman he has seen, while Bob Neyland of Tennessee lauds his prowess after Duke’s win last week.
Snow disrupted upstate football practice across Hamilton New York yesterday but Colgate’s mascot Duke found a rabbit track and left the field. The lighthearted incident contrasted with the cold conditions affecting teams in the area.
Raleigh October 26 The North Carolina State Wolfpack and Davidson meet at Riddick Field for a 2 30 kickoff in a key Big Five clash. Both teams are evenly matched with State seeking a return to form after a disappointing season. Clear injuries were not as serious as feared for Davidson and captain Mope Cumiskey fully recovered for State.
On homecoming day at Michigan State College in East Lansing the home economics department offers a check room from 1 to 5 pm for parents attending the October 26 game against Syracuse University. The service lets parents leave infants to keep them out of the fall weather while they enjoy the football game.
Miami Beach will be the spring training base for the world champion New York Giants. Manager Bill Terry announced at a testimonial dinner that Miami Beach is the Giants proving ground with the pitching staff arriving about February 24 and the rest of the squad following a week later.
Victorio Campolo of Argentina stopped Epifanio Isles in a decisive boxing match in Buenos Aires. The bout drew attention as Campolo enjoyed a better evening than the football players, despite not securing the rabbit.
Alabama squad heads to New York for a Saturday game against Fordham with new stockings noted in the trunks. The Tide have omitted stockings from their uniform for several seasons but expect cold northern weather.
Scribes debate contenders for the H. A. Millis blocking trophy as Duke leads the field with Hoss Hendrickson credited for key blocks and quarterbacking in a slump ridden North Carolina season. Wilson at State and Holton at Wake Forest are highlighted for their blocking roles amid a few teams showing little form. Time remains to decide the best blocker in the state.
The column lampoons quarterbacks and coaching decisions. Alabama guard Tom Hopke is mocked for late sleeping patterns while Oregon State coach Lon Stiner cancels scrimmage before a game with USC. USC is praised for scoring power, Nebraska trails in total points. Jimmy Crowley offers lineman advice on plunging and turning.
High Point travels to Lexington for a Friday 3 30 kickoff with the Black Bisons in a storied Davidson County football rivalry. The Pointers, led by Ralph Johnson, hope to upset the favored Lexington squad after last year’s Lexington win.
In Newark the Associated Press reports results from a boxing card with Last Night bouts. Young Teewray of Trenton outpointed Teddy Yarosz of Pittsburgh in ten rounds. Ralph Fulton of Trenton stopped Jimmie Shevlin, Kin Murphy outpointed Marty Gornick in a separate three round match.
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