Tide Duke Sugar Bowl matchup brims with star power
Alabama coach Frank Thomas faces Duke and standout freshmen Harry Gilmer in a Sugar Bowl preview. Duke features Gordon Carver Tom Davin George Clark and Cliff Lewis while Alabama eyes a strong defense as both teams anticipate a large New Year crowd. Other bowls and racing news are touched on, including ground gainer Bob Fenimore and punter Jess Mason.
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Tide Faces Toughest Of Bowl Games New Year's Day
Alabama coach Frank Thomas calls Sugar Bowl clash with Duke the toughest assignment on New Year's Day. He praises Duke backs Tom Davis Gordon Carver and George Clark and lineman Knotts while highlighting Tide players Ralph Jones Vaughn Mancha and freshman Harry Gilmer. Alabama arrives in rain to prepare in Baton Rouge for New Orleans battle.
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Trippie May Return To Bulldog Lineup
Georgia coach Wally Butts eyes a possible return for Charlie Trippi after military service. Trippi, star back and Rose Bowl contributor, could reclaim two college seasons with the Bulldogs. Butts said the idea would not hurt his coaching reputation as the southern team prepares for the Blue Gray game.
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Coaches Four Bowl Teams In Four Years
Miami AP report notes Tulsa coach Henry Frnka has built a perfect three bowl record, aiming at a fourth in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia Tech. Frnka, born in Texas to a Czechoslovak family, has coached Tulsa to four bowl appearances since 1949.
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