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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1937
Page
6
A news writer tours 168000 acres of the Reedy Fork and Deep River soil projects with Secretary Wallace and Dr. H H Bennett. He notes weather dampened fields and questions his own farmer status while observing praise of soil work and wildlife conservation efforts.
John Robinson urges William Penn football fans to refrain from entering the field during games. Coach Gordon Starkes and players need an unobstructed view and undisturbed play as William Penn hosts Lexington and later Palmer Memorial Institute at Willis Park.
New York reports tease a broad mix of sports chatter from football to boxing. Notes on Jimmy Brock entering restaurants, Larry Kelley’s career woes, Cornell versus Columbia and Vanderbilt versus Georgia Tech loom large. Texas Aggies and Tex Christian clash via a Meyer pass play while Herb Smith’s rise and Archie Templeton’s line drive potential get mentioned. Joe Louis and Dempsey debates surface with aims at a title shot. Ed Cherry of Hardin-Simmons shines, and writers speculate on players saving summer wages and possible records in various leagues.
Fordham captain links with New York Giants as eastern grid tensions rise. Bears boast Bronko Nagurski while Giants rely on a young squad and a new left formation. Ned Irish notes rising pro salaries and strong draw for football.
Fordham and North Carolina, both undefeated, meet in Chapel Hill in a marquee intersectional showdown. Key players include Fordham backs Fortunato McKnight Woitkoski and Principe Little, with UNC stars Littie Stirnweiss Burnette Bur nette and Radman supporting on offense and defense.
New York on October 27 reports professional football thriving with rising gate receipts and players shedding rough reputations. It notes an anticipated crowd of 40 000 at the Polo Grounds for a showdown between the Chicago Bears, leaders of the Western division, and an undefeated opponent.
Western scouts praise Wayne Sheley of Augustana College as an All America candidate if he played for a major college. Kuebel may join the White Sox in a trade for Zeke Bonura. Hymie Caplin buys a house in Forest Hills and plans gardening. Auburn and Rice football clash Saturday amid questions about past moves. Hindu pork touch rules raise questions about Wilmeth Sidat Singhs hometown. Army bugler duties and Loyola New Orleans center replacement details noted.
By Bill Langley the Bison footballers meet Salisbury Friday at 3 30 on the local athletic field for their second conference game. The Bisons, hampered by injuries, seek a hard fight against the heavier Salisbury squad after recent losses to Reynolds 20 0 and Greensboro 12 0 while Salisbury edged Reynolds 26 13.
Dean Detton of Salt Lake City beat Chief Thunderbird of Vancouver in one fall as Thunderbird could not continue in the heavyweights. Bronko Nagurski, 228 pounds from International Falls, defeated Lou Plummer, 242 pounds of Baltimore, in Minneapolis.
Washington reports that veteran coaches like Amos Alonzo Stagg Dana Bible and Harry Hughes have mixed results this season with several leaders posting strong wins. Ray Morrison Vanderbilt Pitts and Debuts by others show undefeated or near-perfect marks while long-serving coaches at Illinois Maryland Michigan State Ohio State and more tally varied records.
Duke Blue Devils wrap up their road schedule this week by traveling to Richmond to face Washington and Lee Generals. The squad has spent most of the season on the road, with travels to Greensboro Davidson Atlanta and Hamilton following a home opener against V P I and a Tennessee game.
A fragmentary survivor from a sports page references a game involving Y. and a team nicknamed Cold played last week. Details on date location score or outcome are missing from the readable text.
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