East Carolina and Western Carolina Roll to NSC Victory
East Carolina and Western Carolina opened the 1954-55 season with a decisive 96-84 win over Guilford. Guilford’s 6 foot 4 sharpshooter Couames scored 12 field goals and 10 free throws but fouled out with 5:35 remaining as ECC built a 12 point lead, 47-35. The Quakers narrowed the gap late but the Pirates held on for the win.
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Appalachian Wins 82-79 In Tight Collapse
Appalachian State Mountaineers pulled ahead late after a second half burst and, with Dave Abernathy’s free throws tying the game, Perry entered and scored on a layup and a corner jumper to seal the 82-79 victory in Boone North Carolina.
Auburn Takes Mat Honors In Virginia Tournament
Auburn posted a 31-5 victory in the final round as four wrestlers earned wins. VMI dominated with Mick Servidio pinning Dave from Davidson in four minutes, giving him his third tournament pin. Servidio and Bill Graber remained undefeated, while Davidson’s Johnny Pounder impressed in the 130-pound class.
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Pete Mueller Wins Split Decision in 10-Round Bout
Rochester report says Pete Mueller, weighing 156 pounds, edged R r Jones in a 10-round fight on a card refereed by Ray Miller. Mueller won five rounds to four with one even, though Judge Harold scored it 4-4-2 for an even outcome.
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Sie Geen Bok
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Hackney’s 27 Years Shaping Grid Officials Career
Enterprise Sports Writer B W Bunn reports Hackney’s long tenure as a football official. From first game on a basic field to 274 major college contests, he helped shape officiating methods, created the Hackney Hawk uniform idea, and rose to Southern Football Officials Association president. He retires from on field work January 1 1951 to lead the Southern Conference Booking Agency, training officials for the conference’s 100 colleges and universities.
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Dupont splits a doubleheader with High Point teams
In Martinsville Virginia Dupont tops High Point YMCA 82 14 in the men s game while Dupont Mercury Athletic Club girls edge High Point Y 37 35 Kristin Ridge leads the High Point YMCA girls with 10 points and Betty Ridge adds 10 in a tight thriller as four High Point players hit double figures during the day s action
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Celtics Top Rochester 110-102 Behind Cousy MacAuley
Celtics win 110-102 at Boston Garden as Bob Cousy and Red MacAuley pace Boston with strong scoring. Arnie Risen led Rochester with 22 points but Boston pulled away late after a 55-50 halftime deficit.
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Celtics
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MacAuley
Tribe Tops Catamounts In North State Clash
In Salisbury on December 4, Catawba won its first North State Conference game by beating Western Carolina 70 to 63. Roy Holland led the Indians with 18 points, while Jack Lyndon added 14 and Warren Sammy 13. Herman Shamel of Western Carolina scored a game high 26 points.
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Catawba
Western Carolina
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Roy Holland
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Warren Sammy
Herman Shamel
Florida Uses New Foul Rule To Top Wofford 76-71
Florida Gators defeated Wofford College 76 to 71 in Gainesville. Captain Sonny Powell led Florida with 19 points including 1 on free throws and the team drew 30 fouls to reach the charity stripe. Wofford’s Craig Templeton scored 12 of 14 from the line as the Terriers used a zone early to slow the start before Florida adjusted in the second half.
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Sonny Powell
Craig Templeton
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Ft. Eustis Routs Camp Lejeune 26 0 in Navy game
Ft. Eustis Va. exploded for three second quarter touchdowns and dominated Camp Lejeune Camp Lejeune N C. The scoring plays included Fullback Bob Raley plunging in from the one yard line, a 64 yard punt return TD set up by a George OBrien interception and Dick Gregory, a 44 yard TD pass from Donald James to Jim Rapier, plus Harold Payne 12 yard TD run.
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Ft. Eustis
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Dick Gregory
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Harold Payne
Clemson Opens Swimming Season With A Victory
Clemson opens its swimming season with a 59 25 win over The Pirates and Carolinas in a meet at Clemson. The team won the medley relay and two state meet records were broken in the 200 yard back stroke and freestyle.
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McCrary's Eagles Edge Elon 84-78 in Decisive Rally
McCrary's Eagles overcame an early Elon lead to edge Elon 84-78 at Elon College. Smith La and Charlie Hutt led visiting scoring with La adding 28 points while Walker paced Elon with 14 points. Ed tone and Earl- contributed 13 each.
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Charlie Huttman
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Abbey Dumps LA Bears By 90 To 72
Belmont Abbey Crusaders defeated Lenoir-Rhyne 90 to 72 in Gastonia North Carolina. The Bears led early but built a 46 to 26 halftime deficit and trailed by at least 15 points in the second half.
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Eddie Yost Seeks Exam Amid Hemorrhoid Query
Eddie Yost Washington Senators third baseman is undergoing a medical examination here to decide if a minor operation for hemorrhoids is necessary. The report notes the assessment is to determine the need for any procedure.
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William and Mary Edges Furman 102 101 in Southern Conf thriller
William and Mary defeated Furman 102 101 in Greenville as forward Mahoney sparked a dramatic finish with 47 points from the Mahoney brothers and a late tip in by Mahoney. Furman star Darrel Floyd scored 53 in a high scoring loss that snapped Furman's conference record.
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Seminoles Top Tampa 13-0 in Gameday Victory
Florida State defeated Tampa University 13-0 as quarterback Harry Massey threw for two touchdowns. The 11,000 crowd watched a Tampa squad hampered by fumbles and strong Florida State play. The article hints at a Florida State clash with Texas Western in a future bowl.
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