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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1936
Page
7
North Carolina's Tar Heels brace for a crucial intraconference stretch as N C State's erratic Wolfpack, boosted by Eddie Ferliniski return and Key injuries, push for the title while Duke Washington and Lee vie for unbeaten status.
Duke coach Wallace Wade recalls the most satisfying win from 1920 at Fitzgerald and Clarke Military School against Bryson College 19-6. He cites Tech and Alabama Rose Bowl battles, including 1925 20-19 win over Washington, and Duke 1932 7-0 victory over North Carolina, with Beattie Feathers and Herschel Caldwell noted.
W F Bailey named president secretary and treasurer of the Carolinas A A U association as it approves combining offices under his leadership. The 1937 swimming championship is awarded to High Point for the third year, with boxing to be held in Charlotte and track and field also awarded to Charlotte.
High Point College begins intercollegiate soccer tomorrow at 3 30 p m facing a strong wha college club at Sea High School field. Coach Broadus Cull has drilled his squad for the game day test and the Panthers impressed by defeating a Point Y M C A club earlier in the afternoon.
North Carolina State brings a refreshed squad to Chapel Hill for a key Southern Conference clash as both teams chase a share of the standings. NC State, boosted by Berlinski and a sharp backfield, seeks to spoil Carolina’s homecoming with improved blocking, tackling, and defensive play. The Tar Heels, recovering from Tulane, face a storied series in which Carolina leads 20–3–5 through 28 meetings, with parity and high stakes shaping the showdown.
The Dixie Dandies opened with a kickoff return for a touchdown by Gene Mc Iver for Tennessee. A safety after a fumbled snap behind the goal line widened the spread as Georgia Tech pressured the Vols in a 1933 era game with Tennessee favored to win.
A 1928 game recap notes a loss to the Volunteers and a touchdown that was called back for offside. Tech failed to overcome an early lead as defeats mounted. The piece laments the toll on the team and the gray hairs it caused.
Walter Sprye, left halfback for Duke Blue Imps, shines after a standout high school career at High Point. He starred in Duke frosh wins over Wake Forest and Davidson, contributing as a key playmaker and capping a record sprinting and football record.
Detroit seeks pitching depth with Harry Trout acquisition while Ossie Salem faces Minnesota in a high energy round up. Notes on Knute Rockne era Notre Dame and Pitt stadium scoring drought are included along with Rickey eyeing Dizzy Dean transfer and St Mary’s slip sweater harps. Ottawa fans head to Chicago fridday.
The first annual cake race for High Point High School students will be held Wednesday afternoon between the halves of the High Point versus Winston-Salem football game. A one mile course will award cakes to the leaders with at least three prizes promised. The event mirrors a UNC tradition drawing many students and aims to grow participation in coming years.
The ostrich grows up to nine feet tall weighs about 300 pounds and provides feathers for feminine adornment. It is described as the largest bird now in existence domesticated for human use.
Reports from observers praise Bruiser Kinard, the 213 pound University of Mississippi tackle, as the standout of the South for his play in the St. Mary's versus Marquette matchup. Kinard draws widespread acclaim for his performance and impact on the field.
Minnesota receives all 44 first place votes in the second weekly AP poll. Pittsburgh rises to No 2, edging Northwestern, while Duke falls to a tie for 13th after an upset. Notre Dame trails as the race for runner up tightens with Pitt’s strong rushing display.
Al Sparks former Utah university gridiron star and outstanding wrestler meets Mike Ribbons of Oklahoma A and M in the opening bout of Curtis Denning's wrestling card at High Point arena. Cowboy Luttrall and Rosy Ryan finish the bill. Sparks rides rough power and fierce style, undefeated in eight straight Winston-Salem weeks, as Ribbons beat Luttrall last week.
Salisbury October 26 Six weeks into the North State Conference race three teams dominate Appalachian Catawba and Elon remain top contenders. Upcoming games include Catawba vs Appalachian in Salisbury for a pivotal tilt likely to decide the race with Elon awaiting action after a slow start. Western Carolina beat Eastern Carolina Teachers 7 6 in a tight clash as plans for Homecoming events proceed.
New York on October 27 Harry Balsamo the belting brakeman meets Babe Risko of Syracuse in a ten round fight at the Hippo drome. A knockout over Risko could put Balsamo as top challenger to Freddie Steele with Barney Ross awaiting the winner. A $500 knockout bonus is posted to spur action.
The competitor secured victory via a disqualification after the first fall and then clinched the second set with a hooked scissors to the body, delivering a decisive win.
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