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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1946
Page
8
Ralph James remarks on court conditions at High Point College as the Panthers prepare to host Duke in a charity game. The piece notes scraped backboards, crowded YMCA and Salvation Army gyms, and calls for expanded seating and upgraded facilities to sustain North State conference leadership and the upcoming Elon gym competition.
North Carolina after beating Virginia 49 14 earned a Sugar Bowl bid to meet undefeated Georgia in New Orleans on January 1. North Carolina State closed 8 2 with a 28 7 win over Maryland and eyes a Gator Bowl opponent in Jacksonville. Oklahoma co champion of the Big Six also being considered. Catawba’s Indians joined the state bowl fever with early talks.
Black Bison coach Tony Simeon braces for a Thursday night football showdown with Arlington George Washington High School in Albion Millis stadium. Proceeds of the Mercury athletic club game will fund bleachers for 1 000 Bison fans. Tom McGhee returns at fullback, Jim Allen to start at center, as Donald Hooper joins Shrine Bowl duties in Charlotte.
The text notes a January 1 game in Orlando against Maryville Tennessee for the Tangerine bowl contest, marking a scheduled matchup date and location.
Nick Bambalis and Wood Cecil of High Point set state and southeastern records by bowling a 1324 total in the North Carolina doubles tournament in Durham. Bambalis scored 692, Cecil 632, earning $100 first prize.
President Truman and Mrs. Truman watched Army defeat Navy 21 to 18 in Philadelphia on Saturday. They were rushed to their special train before the final whistle, celebrating a holiday game despite Washington worries.
New York December 2 post season bowl lineup lists Rose Bowl Illinois vs UCLA in Pasadena Sugar Bowl Georgia vs North Carolina in New Orleans Orange Bowl Tennessee vs Rice in Miami Cotton Bowl Arkansas vs LSU in Dallas Cigar Bowl Delaware vs Rollins in Tampa Alamo Bowl Hardin-Simmons vs Denver Will Rogers Bowl Pepperdine vs Miami Ohio in Oklahoma City Sun Bowl no team selected Gator Bowl no team selected Raisin Bowl San Jose State vs opponent TBA Optimist Bowl College of the Pacific vs North Texas State Tobacco Bowl St Bonaventure vs Muhlenberg Glass Bowl Bates vs University of Toledo Little Rose Bowl Kilgore Junior College vs Compton Junior College.
Los Angeles December 2 44 Judge W G Bramham a pillar of organized baseball for nearly 50 years announced he expected to retire as president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. He cited health and said retirement is likely at the opening of the association's annual convention.
The 1946 AP All-State football team features five Duke players and two unanimous selections Charlie Justice of Asheville and Kelley Mote of Duke. Duke leads with four starters, while N C State, North Carolina, and Wake Forest show strong lines and notable omissions from the top squads.
Charlie Justice of North Carolina led the Southern Conference in scoring with 72 points after a three touchdown game versus Virginia. He finished six points ahead of Jack Cloud of William and Mary, with Cloud reclaiming a lead after a Thursday TD burst. NC State beat Maryland 28-7 and UNC topped Virginia to cap the season as Sugar Bowl contenders.
A simple weekly rinse using a solution of bicarbonate soda and salt in water cleans teeth by removing stains missed by toothpaste. This home remedy emphasizes gentle abrasive action and regular use for minor stain removal.
High Point College Purple Panthers open basketball season Wednesday against Duke Blue Devils in Harrison gym. Coach Ralph James unsure of starting five after month of practice. Proceeds benefit Empty Stocking Fund with tickets at downtown outlets and sponsoring club members. Notable Panthers include Lombardy and Cale, with Welborn and Preston among veterans. Duke counters with Gantt Loftis Seward Gordon Koffinberger Metzer Miller Rusbon and others. Capacity crowd anticipated.
In Los Angeles a flood of baseball officials from the major and minor leagues gathered for a week of sessions behind closed doors. They discussed succession to Judge William G Bramham who said he will retire as head of the National Association due to failing health. Rumors place George M Trautman as front runner for Bramham's post. The note on fashion mentions the rise of women's feathered hats tracing to the sixteenth century.
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