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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1939

Page

9

Wofford Secures First Win With Field Goal

Wofford defeats High Point 3 to 0 in Spartanburg as Milt Maness boots a straight 26 yard field goal in the second quarter. Terriers outgain Panthers 191 to 58 yards with 11 first downs to three.

Spartanburg 8. C Milt Maness Wofford Terriers Panthers Chick Elias Jimmy Moore George Demmy Art Griswald Moore High Point Elias Clarence Mabry Maness Jack Taggart Yongue Panther Taggart

Tar Heels Rout Penn 30 6 Behind LaNe’s Two TDs

North Carolina overwhelmed Penn 30 6 at Franklin Field as Jim Lane LaNe and Carl Suntheimer led the attack. LaNe threw two TD passes and ran for another, while Suntheimer forced Penn fumbles and added key runs to seal the win.

Tar Heels Franklin Field Sunthheimer Penn Philadelphia Pennsylvania North Carolina Jim Sweet) Lane Lafayette Carl Stheimer Hatboro Lané Ane Suntheimer

North Carolina and Pennsylvania statistcs report

Statistics from the North Carolina versus Pennsylvania game list first downs Penn 2 N C 13 yards gained rushing 121 to 172 forward passes attempted 9 and 21 completed 3 and 11 yards gained by passes 36 and 129 interceptions 2 and 3 total yards from scrimmage 38 and 2 punts and kicks returned 53 and 135 penalties 35 and 45 fumbles recovered 0 and 4.

N. C Penn Philadelphia Penn N. C

North Carolina and Penn clash in rough gridiron battle

North Carolina and Pennsylvania played a hard fought game with Carolina routing late as Lalanne and Stirnweiss provided key gains. Rainwater and Reagan spearheaded Penn scoring while Dunkle’s kicking kept the Tar Heels in the lead through a bruising contest.

Spiders Rally to 19-0 Victory Over The Citadel

Richmond Spiders defeat The Citadel Bulldogs 19 to 0 in City Stadium before about 5 000 fans. Alec Moore helps with a first half touchdown, Ned Butcher scores on a 60 yard interception return and later a 65 yard drive set, Stuart Hoskins contributes a late score as Moore misses two extra points but Spiders still secure the shutout.

Richmond Richmond University Citadel Bulldogs City Stadium Alec Moore Bill Burge Ned Butcher Graham Edwards Butcher Moore Stuart Hoskins Hoskins Henry Kennedy

Fordham Beats Pitt 27-13 in Polo Grounds Thriller

Fordham and Pitt battled through three scoreless ties before the Rams surged in the final period to win 27 to 13 at the Polo Grounds. The 36,218 crowd watched Pitt dominate early, but Fordham rallied with stronger play and penalties shaped the outcome.

New York Fordham Pitt Polo Grounds Rams Panthers

Estimate of Improperly Housed Americans

It is estimated that about 40 million people in the United States are improperly housed, highlighting a significant housing adequacy issue nationwide.

United States

Pritchard Hero as Columbia Tops Keydets in 26 7 Win

Columbia's football Lions earned a 26 to 7 victory over Virginia Military Institute. Bosh Pritchard, a 160 pound back, returned a punt 95 yards for the Cadets lone score in the closing minutes. Shu kicked the extra point as Columbia avoided a rout.

New York Columbia Lions Virginia Military Institute Bosh Pritchard Paul Shu Bosh Cadets Shu

Fillies Clash as Blond Phyllis Douglas Tops Walton

In a lighthearted football stunt in Bluntsown Florida Walton County beats Blunstown 47 to 7. Phyllis Douglas entered as a hair lightened player and threw a 29 yard pass for the extra point before brunette Lucile Caldwell failed a later kick.

Defpuniak Springs Fla Phyllis Douglas Walton County Blunstown Phyllis Lucile Caldwell Walton

High Point Man Is Third In Yarn Men's Golf Meet

The 36 hole Carolina Yarn Association tournament at Pinehurst Country Club completed with Pennington of Fayetteville and Hall of Hickory sharing honors. Pennington won low gross 70 73 and Hall posted low net 167 after handicap adjustments. Adrian McManus Greensboro and Jay Iselin Greenville joined top gross scorers, while Hardeman Charlotte claimed second low net and Parker High Point tied with Chapman Burlington for third in net.

Pinehurst I. FE. Pennington Fayetteville Thomas Hall Hickory Carolina Yarn Association Pinehurst Country Club Pennington Hall Adrian McManus Greensboro Jay Iselin Greenville S. C Bill Yates Charlotte A. A. Hardeman R.C. Parker High Point E. E. Chapman Burlington

Clemson Triumphs Over Navy Despite McFadden Absence

Clem son football team, minus Banks McFadden, powered to a 15 to 7 victory over Navy in Annapolis before about 18 000. Clemson blocked punts and a first period safety set the pace, building a 15 point lead with a fourth quarter touchdown. Navy rallied briefly but Clemson’s quick defense and steady offense halted further threats.

Whitney Martin Annapolis, Md Clemson Banks McFadden Navy

Clemson Navy game statistics reveal yardage split and errors

In Annapolis on October 28 Clemson Navy football statistics show Gunn gaining 139 rushing yards, 126 passing attempts, 219 passes attempted with 16 completed, 1898 yards gained by forward passing, and 0 interceptions. Penalties totaled 83 yards, with fumbles recovered at 21 and kickoff and return yardage at 36 and 53 respectively.

Clemson Navy Pere Gunn

Clemson Beats Navy In Hard Fought Gridiron Clash

Clemson edges Navy 14 7 after a late third quarter momentum shift. Highlights include a Navy safety and a 12 yard Clemson drive capped by a late Maness score, with Whitehead converting on a placement. Navy’s Leonard and Boyer produced a strong bid but fell short on the road.

Pos Clemson Navy LE Blalock Cat Foster Eiru Belands bSedeavesnye Bergner TD Vecins Saneees Slinka Pert Sharpe Ceenew Harwood Esseeveseevees Bantesnae Hkkvene Whitehead Ruby Boyer Pavibatachya Wamasé Floyd Navy Lee Schmitz Chewning McGrath Malcolm Leonard Gray Beers Rowse Degnant George Washington Beckles Washington and Jefferson Ogden Swarthmore Hnesman Young Pennsylvania

Penn State and Syracuse Tie In Snowy Stalemate

In Syracuse New York on October 28 Penn State and Syracuse fought to a 6 to 6 tie as wind driven snow swirled. Early in the game Cliff Wilson scored for Syracuse then Penn State answered with Johnny Petrella's long run for a second touchdown.

Syracuse N. Y Penn State Penn State Steve Rollins Hank Piro Cliff Wilson Johnny Petrella Petrella Orangemen

Straight Lead Wins In Test Of Mudders

Parker Corning's Straight Lead outsped Fenelon by four lengths to win the $52,310 New England Futurity at Narragansett Park before 20,000. Miss Jane Collins' Dusky Duke was runner up, with Strawberry and One On One behind. Equistone pulled up after seven furlongs. Time was 1:463-5 for the mile and 70 yards. Straight Lead's share was $32,990 boosting season earnings to $36,300.

Pawtucket R. I Parker Corning Belair Stud Fenelon New England Narragansett Park Col. E. R. Bradley Bimelech Miss Jane Collins Dusky Duke Walter Schuttler Strawberry B. F. Lister

Irish Margin Again Only Single Point

Notre Dame edged Carnegie Tech 7-6 before 68 000 at Pitt Stadium. Lou Zontini lined up and kicked the decisive extra point after a third period Irish touchdown from a fumble recovery. Carnegie threatened late, but John McIntyre blocked George Muha’s tying kick after an 89 yard march.

Pittsburgh Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Pitt Stadium Lou Zontini Carnegie John McIntyre South Bend Opportunists George Muha

Generals Slap Down Techmen in New Stadium Victory

Lynchburg Virginia Tech faced Washington and Lee in a 6 to 0 setback as Dan Justice scored the first touchdown in the city’s new $250,000 stadium. The Generals’ defense stifled Tech’s drives with a relentless forward push and a stout secondary.

Lynchburg Dan Justice Washington and Lee Virginia Tech Justice Generals Buckeye Warringer Tech W and

Long Run Gives William and Mary Victory

In Greenville on October 28, William and Mary defeated East Carolina Teachers College 7–0. A 55-yard punt set up the Braves’ score as John Brown returned an 85-yard kickoff for a touchdown. Bill Shelton, a small back, punted 10 times for 46-yard average. Baker added the extra point.

Greenville William and Mary Norfolk East Carolina Teachers College Bill Shelton John Brown Braves Bill Baker FE. C. T C Bill Dudash E. C T. C Irving Poliakoff Waylan Tucker Fred Nardini

Horse Race Wager Payouts Include Dusky Duke and Strawberry

Wager payouts listed include Dusky Duke at 5 000 dollars and 2 500 and Strawberry at 1 250. Straight Lead paid 6 60 and 3 40 and 3 30. Fenelon paid 4 40 and 3 80. Dusky Duke paid beets.

Dusky Duke Strawberry Fenelon

Tennessee Boots Mercers 17 to 0 on Opening Surge

Knoxville Oct 28 The Volunteers opened strong and held off the Mercer Bears 17 to 0 before 6000 fans in a test of defense and early offense. Tennessee scored two touchdowns in the first period and added a field goal by Fred Newman at the 3 yard line before settling into a defensive holdout.

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Little Mercer Bears Volunteers Vols Fred Newman

Theaters in Great Britain Reach Large Capacity

Great Britain counts about 5000 theaters with a combined seating capacity of 4 500 000 persons.

Great Britain

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