Move over all stars Nick Parkis tops district backs
Nick Parkis Athens fullback is predicted as the standout among district backs by his coach Harry Lackey. Parkis, a four year veteran, led scoring with 14 points in nine games and is praised for versatility, work ethic, and potential for South squad honors.
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Clarence “Whitey
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Lackey
All Stars
AHS Seeks Cage Laurels With Veteran Squad
Athens High basketball eyes SEC crown with three holdovers and several reserves. Coach Harry Lackey drills a 17 game schedule featuring Ralph Nuzum, Jim Widdoes, Johnny Smith, and returning players Blair Watkins Parkis. New from the reserves are Ashworth Bolin Leach Nellis Smith Evans Mahaffey Patterson.
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Athens
Harry Lackey
Ralph Nuzum
Jim Widdoes
Johnny Smith
Jon Blair
Frank Watkins
Nick Parkis
Blair
Watkins
Fred Stehr
Joe Lavelle
Virgil Frost
Bill Ashworth
John Bolin
Jim Leach
Dick Nellis
Russell Smith
Red Evans
Jack Mahaffey
Pinky Patterson
Lackey
Bulldogs
Gallipolis
Jackson
Ironmen
Bailey Leads MAC Scoring Chase as Miami and Cincinnati Edge Closer
With Saturday's championship game left, Miami's Jim Bailey tops the MAC scoring race with 30 points in three games and a 12 point lead over Cincinnati pursuers including Dick Davis of Ohio U. Bracketed at 18 points are Delaney Kelly and McKeever of Cincinnati, Cozza of Miami, Morhard of Western Reserve, with Sautter next for Miami.
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W. L. Pet
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Cozza
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Perkins
Ohio
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Wilberforce and UC Win Postseason Bids for Bowl Games
Wilberforce State College accepted an invitation to the Orange Blossom Bowl in Miami to face Florida A and M, while the University of Cincinnati agreed to play West Texas State in the Sun Bowl at El Paso on January 1. UC expects a higher financial payout, likely over $12,000. West Texas State also accepted, while Kentucky and William and Mary were not chosen. Florida A and M, undefeated, is the opponent for Wilberforce.
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Managers in Big League News Shotton Meyer Marion
New York United Press reports Burt Shotton Bill Meyer and Marty Marion are top candidates for multiple major league manager openings. Shotton appears strongest for the Dodgers with Pee Wee Reese potential future manager, Meyer shows 60 40 odds in Pittsburgh while Boudreau leads Cleveland, and Saigh pursues St Louis with Marion as a leading contender.
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Glouster High Basketball Returns Five Veterans
Glouster High opens a 22 game schedule on November 28 hosting Shade with five veterans forming the nucleus. Seniors include Dunnette Johnston Powers Bailey and Bryson with Brown 6 6 departing earlier. Reserve prospects Sorrell Cevolo Raber Cotter Denison and Dugan planen the same schedule as the varsity.
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Larry Sorrell
Jim Cevolo
Jack Raber
Bob Cotter
Lee Dennison
Lloyd
Harold Dugan
Ronald Essex
Slim Depth Main Reason For Poor Herd Record
Marshall College’s slim depth cited by OU scout Bob Wren as a key factor in the West Virginia team’s rough season. He noted Marshall’s two losses this year 21-14 to Evansville and 35-6 at Dayton, with many players playing entire games.
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Evansville
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Willard Pederson
Mt. Union College
Ead
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Howard Brinker
Western Michigan
Broncos Defense Stymies Bobcats As Banquet Tickets Go On Sale
The Broncos defense stymied the Bobcats five times until the last period as OU used various formations described by Brinker. George Smith announced tickets for the third annual club banquet, set Friday December 1 in the men's dormitory with Stu Holcomb of Purdue as chief speaker. Motion pictures of the Western Michigan game closed the session.
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Dick Banks
Stu Holcomb
Purdue
Western Michigan
Turkey Day Game Time Is Changed In Middleport Pomeroy
The annual Middleport Pomeroy High football game on Thanksgiving will start at 2 p.m. instead of 2:30 p.m. to avoid late darkness. The change moves kickoff earlier by a half hour this year.
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Associated Press
Middleport
Middleport- Pomeroy High
UCLA Secures Multitude of Lettermen Across All Positions
UCLA reports at least one letterman in every position for the 1950 football campaign. The squad showcases depth with veterans and potential stars, signaling a competitive season ahead for the Bruins.
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Louis in Excellent Condition for Comeback Bout
Joe Louis is in excellent condition for his 10 round comeback bout with Cesar Brion at Chicago Stadium on November 29. Both fighters passed their physicals with the Illinois Athletic Commission.
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Joe Louis
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Ezzard Charles
Cesar Brion
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Alinoig Athletic Commission
Myers To Bow Out 4s BC Grid Coach
Iowa native Denny Myers and Boston College will part ways after next week’s game with Holy Cross. Myers’ contract through the 1951 season was terminated by mutual consent, with BC official John P. Curley declining to confirm reports of a salary for 1952.
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John P. Curley
Texas Christian and Southern Methodist Gridiron Rivalry Stat
Texas Christian and Southern Methodist have met 32 times with 13 wins apiece and six ties, reflecting a storied football series between the two schools.
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