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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1947
Page
12
A critique of rising high school football prices as revenue grows, arguing minor sports like golf tennis track and swimming should be funded equally. The piece urges administrators to sustain non paying sports and ensure all athletes are recognized and treated alike regardless of earning power.
North Carolina hosting Georgia at Kenan Stadium on September 27 expects over 42,000 fans. Georgia aims to extend an unvictoried season while UNC seeks revenge for the Sugar Bowl loss. Coaches Carl Snavely and Wally Butts lead the clash as radio and press coverage expand.
Durham North Carolina September 13 Medalist Clayton Heafner of Charlotte and Greensboro pro Joe Aarhardt advance to tomorrow's 36 hole final of the $1500 Tri State Open at Hillandale Club Heafner posted a 65 in stroke play and then defeated Dugan Aycock 1 up and Graydon Liles 4 and 3 Aarhardt beat Harry Welch 5 and 4 and Jim Gantz 2 and 1 to set the final match which begins at 10 am for the morning round and 2 pm for the afternoon round
Duke University football coach Wallace Wade pushed the squad through a second hard week of drills in Durham as Duke prepares for a Sept 27 opener with NC State. Key players Al DeRogatis and Rollo Hodges remained sidelined with injuries, while George Clark and Hodges highlighted progress in scrimmages.
The Carolina Containers beat Triangle 7 to 6 in ten innings to clinch the city's industrial title after a two out of three series. Gates Hoover and Sanders led with two singles apiece while Triangle’s Clark had three hits. The win improves the Containers to first in the league standings and caps a dramatic late rally.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission announces fifth district seasons with Lee county starting Oct 6 for all counties except Lee. Deer no season. Opossum and raccoon Oct 15–Feb 15 with no bag limit. Quail Nov 27–Jan 31 with bag limit 8. Rabbits Nov 27–no season limit. squirrels Sept 16–30 and Nov 27–Jan 1, Lee Oct 6–Jan 1 with bag 8 and 16. two fox squirrels allowed. Turkeys Nov 27–Jan 15 in five counties. other counties closed.
Slane Hosiery defeated Globe Parlor 16 to 9 in nine innings to advance in the city amateur playoffs. Highfill and Kerr homered for Slane while Queen connected for Globe. Slane will face Adams Millis this week for the championship. Key players include Highfill Kerr Queen and Tysinger with strong pitching from Eldridge and Moss.
Notre Dame enters 1947 with 29 lettermen from last season’s unbeaten squad, 40 touchdowns, four allowed. Key returnees and new talent fill most positions though quarterback depth is thin behind Johnny Lujack. Injury setbacks and aging stars shift focus to Terry Brennan or Bob Livingstone at left half and Emil Sitko at right half with John Panelli at fullback and Mike Swistowicz as a versatile breakout threat.
Jimmy Demaret shot seven under par 65 at the University of New Mexico course to set a new tournament record in the Albuquerque Open. His 36 hole total of 131 edged Iverson Martin by four strokes, as Demaret also posted a 66 on opening day and led with a 65 today.
Duke athletic officials deny a sell out for the Duke versus North Carolina State Southern Conference opener at Duke Stadium on Sept 27. Eddie Cameron says more than 10,000 tickets remain and sales continue heavily as fans are urged to act quickly.
NC State varsity teams used air and ground plays to win two touchdowns in a two hour scrimmage. Richkus connected on a touchdown pass to Bill Stanton, Bowlby added a 45 yard run for the second score, and Hobbs and Barksdale shone on the line amid a rain soaked field.
More than 6,000 fans watched High Point Purple Panthers and Duke jayvees play to a scoreless tie. Duke's defense stalled High Point's passes and rushing, while both teams failed to capitalize on early scoring chances. Curt McDonald and Jimmy Foxworth highlighted the Panthers' offense, but penalties and strong defense kept the game without a tally. The game supported funding for a new field house at Millis Stadium and featured standout blocks by Duke’s Larry Karl.
The Chicago Bears used a strong aerial attack to take a 13 10 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles and then held firm in a goal line stand to win the exhibition game before 61 000 fans in Philadelphia.
The Los Angeles Rams scored two touchdowns in rapid succession in the second period and added another in the third to defeat the Detroit Lions 21 to 0 in an NFL exhibition game in Indianapolis.
The report notes there is room for improvement in defense, highlighting gaps that could affect overall performance. Specifics are not provided in the accessible portion, but the remark indicates ongoing evaluation and focus on defensive adjustments.
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