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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
2
High Point High School Black Bisons and Durham High Bulldogs prepare for a 3 30 p m game after opening victories. Coach Wade and Charlie Spencer lead a refined squad as both teams showed early form while correcting mistakes from week one.
The Washington Senators opened a showdown for runner-up in the American League by edging the New York Yankees 3 to 2. Vernon Gomez mishandled a bunt, allowing three Senators runs in the sixth. Cleveland split a twin bill with Detroit as Earl Averill collected four hits in the doubleheader.
The Methodist church of Currituck North Carolina has purchased a motor bus to make rounds of the town every Sunday and transport people to church free of charge. Officials say the plan will boost church attendance and offer convenient service to residents.
Bunn W Hackney former UNC football star and Southern Board of officials answers reader questions on unusual plays in this column. Submit problems to the Sports Editor. no charge. First question on a punt touching a teammate results in 15 yard penalty and option of free kick or scrimmage. Second question about captains and substitutes notes substitution not complete without captain acceptance.
Stockton tale reports a prank where a package sent to Mrs. W. J. McCarthy arrived attractively wrapped and, when opened by a messenger, released several bats into her face. The incident highlights a mischievous stunt with live animals causing alarm and surprise.
Small era to talk about sports celebrates Notre Dame legends, focusing on George Gipp, Knute Rockne, and Jack Chevigny. The piece recalls Gipp’s deathbed courage, Chevigny’s loyalty, and the lasting aura of the Fighting Irish amidst the season’s start.
In a tough Army game the score stayed 0-0 at halftime as Army pressed with a strong driving attack that tested the Fighting Irish. Rockne remained measured in the locker room as officials announced three minutes left before the second half.
The coach reveals a deathbed plea from George Gipp eight years past. He calls the team together and urges them to go out and win one for the Gipper. Tears and resolve mark the moment as players return to the field determined to honor the memory.
The piece recalls Jack Chevigny’s relentless late game drive against Army, ending with a decisive fourth quarter touchdown. His determination mirrors his idol George Gipp, and Chevigny’s shouted tribute, “There’s one for the Gipper,” echoes to Gipp’s resting place.
Yesterday's stars Baril Averill and Indians piled four hits in a doubleheader against Detroit to extend their American League lead to 208 safeties. Lloyd Brown teamed with Firpo Marmberry in a Senators victory over the Yankees, solidifying second place in the AL. Robert Worthington and the Braves edged the Red Sox 4 to 3 in an exhibition clash.
Raleigh September 24 NC State Wolfpack in good shape for Saturdays Greensboro game with Davidson pending no new injuries. Coach Clip Smith uses heavy drills with caution. Key players out include Mat Matlack. Don Wilson and Rudy Seitz back in uniforms. Milo Stroupe nursing knee. Davidson with limited material but Monk Younger adds depth with a fleet backfield. Ticket sales rise toward a 10000 attendance. bands and student delegations from both schools will attend.
Dugan Aycock pro at High Point muni teamed with R O Mayer amateur of Greensboro to shoot a sparkling 67 seven under par for second place in the Pro Am at the Carolinas open golf tourney at Penrose country club Reidsville. Pete Webb 66 led the field with his brother Freddie Webb of Shelby.
A Manitoba report notes uranium valued at ten thousand dollars per ton with the monogram winner from last year reporting for work Monday. Stan ley Clevenger and W. T. Woodley, two sophomore line candidates, also joined the Pack.
North Carolina coaches held final pasting drills ahead of Saturday games. Wallace Wade of Duke adjusted the lineup with Don Hyatt back at end while James shifted to the second team. UNC’s Johnny Branch cleared to play at quarterback and NC State prepared for Davidson with strong line play and a fresh backfield. Davidson and Wake Forest also tuned up with reserves and rough work days as Carolina aims to sharpen blocking tackling and punting.
Duchess a 2 18 trotting star from the Penny Brothers stables wins all three heats in easy style in the opening race at the Greensboro fair. Dave Kelly drives the Penny entry and keeps Duchess in front. Clara Tango tops the second race early but fades, while Dixie Symbol and Abbe Napoleon contest the final heat. The program lists two more races with entrants from Raleigh Winston-Salem and Cincinnati among others. Wolfpack football outlook shows strong material under Coach Johnny Smith as spring training shifts to Davidson opener.
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