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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1948
Page
10
Clarence Stasovich notes his Rhyne squad stronger but not ready to dethrone Catawba. King Snavely, UNC football chief, debates Texas fears as Tar Heels brace for a sweep by the Longhorns. He predicts Texas may seize the honors when they meet in Chapel Hill.
High Point varsity opened with strong depth and sharp performances from freshman Jack Klein and tailback Ollie Gondoli. Quarterback Curt McDonald, fullback Hugh Giles, and freshman guard Bill Scheffell impressed as coach James builds for a busy season at Millis Stadium.
Willis Casey, North Carolina State swimming coach for two years, is recommended for the combined track and cross country coach posts. Athletic Director Roy Clogston forwarded the plan to the athletic council, which meets September 25 and is expected to approve. Casey will replace Tom Hines who resigned to lead the college's new industrial recreation department.
The High Point American Legion junior baseball team will be honored with a banquet Tuesday at 7 PM at the Legion home on West High Street. Athletic officer Dave Yow urged all members of the 48 club to attend as jackets are awarded to players who have not yet earned them.
The High Point Red Socks travel to Finch Field to face the Martinsville Bees in an afternoon clash starting at 2 30 p m. The Bees edged the Socks a week ago in a tight game and the locals seek revenge in a closely matched contest.
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia defeated Ed McGrath of New York City 6-2 6-3 6-1 in the National Tennis championships first round. Seixas joined other seeds like Billy Talbert Gardnar Mulloy and Bob Falkenburg advancing as top contenders on opening day at Forest Hills.
Washington previews opening game against Wake Forest after limited scrimmaging. Coach Bo Rowland focuses on defense against the T formation and developing a single wing offense. Key players Bruell Shullenbarger Fetzer Koester aim to boost passing and running as 35-man squad faces injuries risk.
In a high school intra squad, coach Tony Simeon’s Whites beat the Greens 20 to 6 behind Bill Ellington scoring from the 3 and the 4. Charlie Jones and Joe Mickey connected for a pair of extra points and Ellington ran strong from fullback. Green replies included 68 yards in nine plays led by Ronnie Key, Charlie Bryant, and Allen Smith with Bryant scoring from six yards. About 300 spectators watched as Miller directed the Whites and the defensive line of Truitt, Martin, Allman, Saunders, and Allen shored up play. Fumbles hindered both sides while passing was limited and Simeon noted a long season ahead.
Spencer defeated Wilkesboro 20 to 0 while Children’s Home of Winston-Salem tied Gray of Winston-Salem 13 all. Quyetteville posted 41 points against Charlotte Central in a separate matchup.
Hazlewood the Carolina tackle suffered a back injury in yesterday’s workout and faced a thorough check up. X rays showed no structural injury but a definitive prognosis remained unclear for the Sept 25 opener with Texas. Several teammates endured minor injuries during camp as Wake Forest, Duke, N. C. State and Davidson prepared for upcoming games.
Conniver, a Maryland bred four-year-old filly owned by Harry La Montagne, captured the $68,300 Beldame handicap at Aqueduct in 1 52 2 5 on a sloppy track. Gallorette finished third, Harmonica second, with a crowd of 31,282 watching as Conniver earned $49,700 for the win and boosted her earnings to a major single-day payday.
KNOXVILLE Tenn Sept 11 Stewart Murray Skip Alexander Jr star pro golfer wed Miss Kathleen Anne Reade in a church ceremony. The couple left for a wedding trip to Vancouver B C and Honolulu. The bride was named a University of Tennessee beauty and Alexander earned a Duke University cap and golf team captaincy.
High Point College Panthers battle UNC Jayvees to a 7 7 stalemate in the season opener. Don Hooper shines on defense with an interception and key tackles while Bobby Koonts leads UNC scoring with a first quarter touchdown.
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