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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1929

Page

10

Panthers Fall, Wofford Triumphs In Opener

High Point College Panthers were edged 19 to 6 by Wofford Terriers in a season opener. Perdue scored on a pass from Furbhes, while Nygard and a stout defense kept the team competitive, though punting woes and second half malfunctions allowed two late Wofford touchdowns.

Purple Panthers High Point College Wofford College Terriers Panther Perdue Furbhes Litman Blosser Panthers Collegians Terriers South Carolinians Duke” Nygard Wofford Boylviites High Point Ees McGee LG Wuceto Os Gibson RG Reenter Ok i Vo Kay Gleaton RT Mpueaoe Carroll Kennedy Willis Adams Jakson Wolote Jackson & Fox Frew Washington and Lee McIntosh Mass. Tech Shepard Davidson

Wildcats Bow To Clemson 32 14 In Thriller

NC State reporting overhaul at Riddick Field ahead of October 4 home game versus Washington and Lee. Stadium renovations and field reseeding completed with ticket orders brisk for season openers.

Raleigh N. C Riddick Wolfpack North Carolina State College R. R. Sermon Washington and Lee Generals Meil Department of Athletics State-Washington and Lee Duke University Tech Daddy” Price

Lefty Grove Tops Polls as Hardest to Hit Among AL Star Lefties

A survey of 40 leading American League batters shows 25 prefer facing Grove to Walberg, while 10 call Grove the toughest. Walberg's quirky delivery and fast-breaking curve frustrate hitters, making him unpopular at the plate, though Grove's slower, methodical pace may lengthen games in the upcoming series.

Grove Barnard Pennock Groves Rube Walberg Five Ten

Elon College tops Catawba Indians 26 to 7 in Sept game

Elon College defeated the Catawba Indians 26 to 7 as Williams and J Waggoner led the attack. Elon led 7 to 6 at halftime, then scored three more touchdowns in the second half with Williams scoring twice and Waggoner once.

Elon College Catawba Indians Indians Christiams Elon Walker Williams J. Waggoner Catawba Robinson Williams Black Weigel

Kaminer Leads Cavaliers To 27-6 Season Opener Victory

University of Virginia opens its 1929 football season on Lambeth field with a 27 to 6 win over Randolph-Macon, driven by veteran halfback Gus Kaminer’s powerful plunges. The contest featured brilliant and mediocre play and a highly unusual on-field play.

Charlottesville Gus Kaminer University of Virginia Lambeth Field Randolph-Macon College

Navy crushes Denison 47 to 0 in season opener

At Annapolis Navy overwhelmed Denison 47 to 0 before about 10 000 spectators. A crumbled Denison defense could not halt Navy’s powerful running attack as a backfield with mixed experience produced easy scores and Navy dominated from start to finish.

Annapolis Navy Denison University

Clemson Tigers Triumph Over Wildcats In 32 14 Gridiron Thriller

Charlotte report recalls a July high summer game at Central High Stadium where Clemson defeats Davidson 32 to 14. Key plays include Red Parrish’s 73 yard kickoff return and McCall’s two touchdowns for Davidson, while Clemson’s passing and rushing attack dominates the fourth quarter with multiple touchdowns and successful PATs.

Charlotte Clemson Tiger Davidson Wildcats South Carolina Tigers Wildcats Th Central High School Davidson Parrish Clemson Tigers Padigett McCall Speed Merchant Clemso Tiger Brock Newberry South Carolina Covington DeCamp Clemson Pas Davidson Woodruff LE Couine

Scores From American Association Games

Results show Indianapolis 6 over St. Paul 1. Toledo 9 over Kansas City 3. Louisville 1 and Minneapolis 4 were also played with winners noted. Only games played.

American Association Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis

Tar Heels Set Six Conference Clashes After Wake Forest

Chapel Hill notes six consecutive Atlantic Coast games for North Carolina starting with away tilt at Maryland and ending with South Carolina at Columbia. Coach Corney’s squad hones the split line while rookie center showings and Eskew’s return bolster the lineup ahead of the tough stretch.

Chapel Hill N. C Wake Forest Tar Heels University of North Carolina Maryland Georgia Tech Atlanta Georgia W. P. IT N. C. State South Carolina Columbia Deacons Bill Corney Bud Eskew Eskew Ray Farris Carolina Tar Heelia Chuck Collins Rockne

Tennessee Beats Sewanee 46 to 9 in Heat Aided by Boyd Dash

In Sewanee Tennessee the University of the South routed Tennessee Polytechnic Institute 46 to 9. A 70 yard touchdown run highlighted the effort while Boyd starred with versatile play as heat prompted numerous time outs and frequent substitutions.

Sewanee Tenn Boyd University of the South Tennessee Polytechnic Institute

Football Rules Chairman Sees Bold Season Prospects

Edward K. Hall, chairman of the rules committee, says the new season offers great chances for creativity behind the line of scrimmage and passing without fear of fumbles. He urges coaches to use ingenuity within the code to produce spectacular play.

New York Edward K. Hall

Kozeluh Defeats Richards To Win Pro Tennis Title

Karel Kozeluh, the Czech star, defeated Vincent Richards in a five set final at West Side stadium Hills New York. Kozeluh won 6 4 6 4 4 6 7 5. The match lasted two and a half hours before about 5000 fans.

Once Hills N. Y Karel Kozeluh Czecho-Slovakia United States Karel the Great Vincent Richards West Side

Army Opens Season With 26 0 Victory Over Boston University

Army defeats Boston University 26 to 0 at West Point in hot afternoon action. Captain Keener Cagle and Hertz Murrell connect on early TDs, Murrell and Cagle again strike in second half, Hutchinson to Murrell for a 35 yard score. Boston University defense is strong but unable to stop the Cadets. Casualties include Carl Mark Perry and Piper.

West Point N. Y Army Boston University Keener Cagle Hertz Murrell Murrell-Cagle Hutchinson Marino Hootstein Carl Mark Perry Piper Hurst Cary Mark

Lightning strikes pelicans near Salt Lake City

A flock of pelicans at 500 feet altitude was hit by lightning near Salt Lake City. Nineteen birds were found dead, with several other birds retreating to bushes outside town to hide.

Salt Lake City

National League Standings Snapshot by Teams

Boston leads in a high scoring day with an 8 to 6 win over Philadelphia while Brooklyn struggles at 5 to 10 and New York records a 1 to 3 defeat. Cincinnati tops Chicago 6 to 3 and Pittsburg defeats St. Louis 8 to 5.

Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis

Stagg Names Kelly Chicago Football Captain for 1929 Eleven

Coach A. A. Stagg begins his 38th season guiding the Maroon as John Merrick Kelly is named captain of the 1929 squad. Kelly, a 6 foot 183 pound senior end from Chicago and St. Ignatius High, is among Chicago’s standout veterans on the gridiron.

A. A. Stagg University of Chicago Maroon Sports John Merrick Kelly Chicago St. Ignatius

Alligator Wins Meadow Brook Steeplechase Cup

Alligator, ridden by Mrs. M. K. Stevenson, captured the Meadow Brook steeplechase cup in the thirty first running at Westbury Kentucky. Stevenson rode chestnut gelding Alligator to victory as the field closed in tight on the final jump.

Westbury M. K. Stevenson Alligator Tod

Freshman Rat Freiman Wins Football Spot After Quick Rise

In Greenville Furman coach Dizzy McLee spots Rat Freiman from New York who never played football before. Freiman, a novice, earns a halfback role and is eyed to start against Erskine Friday afternoon as Furman’s new addition proves his potential.

Greenville S. C Dizzy McLee Furman Dizzy Freiman New York City Rat Freiman New York Me.Leod Rat Freiman Green Leod Erskine

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