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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1949
Page
18
UNC caps Southern Conference opener with a 58 50 win over Richmond Spiders as captain Nemo Nearman scores 25 and dominates with 6 foot 6 inch height. Spiders lead early then Tar Heels pull away in second half.
Tucker Graham of Ben Lippen led the Western All-Stars with strong driving plays while Clingman Capps of Black Mountain powered the offense as they turned back the Easterners 26 to 6 in Asheville.
A packed 44 000 at Birmingham watched Auburn pull off a stunning upset over Alabama 14 to 13 after leading fino and then staving off late Alabama pressure. Auburns varied ground attack overwhelmed the Tide as Tidwells passing game faded. Eddie Salem missed the late point after, sealing the upset in a 56 year series history.
North Carolina raced to a 14-0 halftime lead as Carter connected with Ray Triplett for a TD and Simeon’s squad repelled South Carolina threats. Gardner broke loose for a long run, but Palmetto tallies and late Tar Heel pressure defined a hard fought contest ending with Carolina ahead 20-? as time expired.
Duke figure Wallace Wade to headline the American Business club Awards Night at the Sheraton Hotel with coach Wade delivering the main address. The event honors Western Carolina’s Arthur Byrd among others and includes eight players from local colleges and high schools as top team representatives.
Washington & Lee edged Wake Forest 61 to 54 in the opening game at Statesville High School’s new gym. Auer closed strong scoring six of his team’s final nine points while Barham carried Wake Forest with a lone field goal as the Deacons were held to 54.
Davidson Wildcats face North Carolina State in Raleigh without ace sophomore center Daon Lazenby who is ineligible for away games due to faculty scholarship rules. Replacements include Johnny Richards, Brady Osborne, and transfer student Al Cook as the six foot two anchor is sidelined.
Nashville report says Red Sanders UCLA head coach may accept Florida’s offer to succeed Ray Wolf. Banner editor Fred Russell notes Florida likely makes its strongest bid yet. Sanders, Nashville native and Vanderbilt alum, recently visited Nashville before flying to Los Angeles.
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