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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
9
High Point touchdown club has hosted strong programs with representatives from state schools. Coaches and assistants guard their words for print while fans press for answers, yet most speakers keep to concise remarks as programs draw in keen listeners.
The High Point club hosted Dan Hill Duke assistant director of athletics who defended Wallace Wade amid criticism. Hill said Wade is five or six years smarter and remains the reason Duke wins, with Ralph James of High Point endorsing Wade after viewing Maryland Duke footage.
The local high school grid team closed a two hour scrimmage with tackles thinning due to injuries. Truitt Grant Bobby Hayworth Bill Allen miss time while Ken Yarborough may shift from end to tackle. Bobby Joe Mickey shoulder injury may limit action Friday against Asheville. Charlie Jones and Allen Smith starred in ball carrying with Jerry Paschal providing a promising passing option. Friday's Asheville game marks the fifth conference clash. Bison aim for win number four.
Allen Jay and Liberty meet under the lights at Richland Park tonight at 7 30 PM in a county high school football clash. Both teams won decisively last week and a large crowd is expected for the game.
Wake Forest hosts North Carolina State in a homecoming clash at Groves Stadium. The Deacons seek to improve their offense while State boasts one of the nation’s top defenses, led by guards Watts and Musser and ends Turbyfill and Davis. The Wolfpack shut down UNC in the first half last week and aims to repeat against Wake Forest in a fast, hard fought Southern Conference showdown.
Alumni from High Point College and Guilford College are set to attend a double homecoming at Albion Millis Stadium under lights Saturday. Key players are sidelined by injuries on both sides, including Walter Moon and Reginald Roberts for Guilford, and Carl Tipton Hugh Giles and Jack Klein for High Point. Guilford aims to improve to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in conference while High Point seeks revenge after a 40-14 loss to Appalachian State.
Southern California hopes for a strong defense against California but offensive options are limited as quarterback George Murphy re injures his left ankle and is doubtful. Fellow lineman Bob Hendren returns in a cast but a first string defense position is uncertain tonight. The Trojans also beat the junior varsity in practice.
Duke coach praised Tennessee after a 7-7 tie, as North Carolina's Carl Snavely expects a rugged battle. Tennessee, after losses and a pause, plays UNC with protracted injuries, led by Proctor and Littleford against a Tar Heel defense ranked high in the nation. Justice and Rodgers pace both offenses as UNC seeks its 13th straight win.
Duke University prepares for a tough test as Georgia Tech brings a top rated defense to Duke Stadium. Tech has limited opponents to few scores, with standout players Brodnax Castleberry and Wax key on defense and offense. Duke hopes for a sharper attack than recent meetings, but Tech's backfield presents a formidable challenge.
Top games this week include Clemson edging Boston College in a hair raiser and North Carolina skinning Tennessee. Also Columbia over Cornell Dartmouth over Yale, Georgia over Alabama, Michigan State over Oregon State, and Northwestern solidifying Rose Bowl bid. Last week record shows 76 wins, 21 losses, 0 ties.
Five college teams receive power ratings ahead of this weekend's games. Analysts weigh offense versus defense, noting key matchups and potential upsets. Coaches express cautious optimism as squads aim to climb in the standings.
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