North State tournament shift sparks bitter controversy
The North State conference moved the February tournament from High Point to Elkin drawing fire from coaches and fans. Jaycees defend their $1400 guarantee and insist the shift harmed paying spectators while highlighting internal politics and profit concerns.
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Elkin
Jaycees
Bob Rankin
Rankin
High Point
Bob
Eton
Guilford
Catawba
League College Gymnasium
Junior Chamber of Commerce
King
Catawba College
WCTC
Chubby Kirkland
Catawba May King Bee
Chatham
Nly
North Te Conference
Ralph James
Panther
High Point College
Harrison Gymnasium
Panthers
American Legion
Elkin Jaycees
Uate
Elon
Appalachian
Gail
ECTC
Welcome for Players Here Tonight in Optimist Bowl
High Point sets stage for its first Optimist bowl bringing Western and Eastern high school stars to Albion Millis stadium next Saturday at 2 PM. Coaches Simeon Jamieson for the West and Brogden Stone for the East direct two daily workouts as 25 North Carolina cities are represented. A 6:30 PM welcome at Princess Cafe and a postgame banquet at the Sheraton with Harry Bell Orchestra music are planned.
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High Point
Albion Millis Stadium
Optimist Club
Princess Cafe
Sheraton Hotel
Harry Bell
Greensboro
North Carolina
Tony Simeon
Bob Jamieson
Simeon
Greensboro High School
Leon Brogden
Lee Stone
Wilmington
Raleigh
Brodgen
Stone
Jamieson
Maryland Tackle Okays Return for Gator Bowl
Johnson, a first string University of Maryland tackle, is recovering from appendicitis and may play in the Gator Bowl against the University of Georgia in Jacksonville on New Year’s Day.
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Baltimore
Joe c
University of Land
Kiaus
University of Georgia
Jacksonville
Fla
Original Worcester sauce formula evolved by physician
A physician reportedly developed the original Worcester shire sauce to disguise a fetid medicine. The tale links the sauce’s creation to medical testing and travel curiosities, highlighting a strange origin in a historical pantry.
Toledo In 2014 Glass Bowl Win
New Hampshire saw its eight game win streak ended as Toledo beat the Wildcats 20 to 14 in the Glass Bowl before 13 500 fans. Dick Huston and a swift Toledo back produced the early touchdowns, then the Rockets answered with late scoring bursts to seal the victory.
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Toledo
New Hampshire
Wildcats
Invaders
Rockets
Dick Huston
New Orleans
Tulane
Louisiana State
Notre Dame
Y. A. Tittle
LSU
Richard Hoot
Maryland Virginia North Carolina Lead In Olympic Soccer Tryout
Thirty six college players from Maryland Virginia and North Carolina took part in a two hour southern district trial on Lawrence Field to determine the district’s Olympic team entry. Notable performers included Hebron Coble and Bill Linz with Loyola, Nick Kropfelder, Dick Cleveland, Charlie Coulter, and Al Schaufelberger. The A squad defeated the B eleven 3 to 0, with Coble scoring twice in the extra period and Linz adding goals.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Lawrence Field
Hebron Coble
High Point College
Bill Linz
Loyola
Nick Kropfelder
Dick Cleveland
Charlie Coulter
Navy
al Schaufelberger
Linz
Hastings
Washington College
Coble
Dick Ebel
Jone
Schaufelberger
Three Way Tie for Orlando Open Lead
Johnny Palmer of Badin North Carolina and Herman Keiser of Akron Ohio share the 54 hole lead at the Orlando open with 205 while Jimmy Demaret holds 205 after a 70. Claude Harmon and Henry Ransom close in at 206 and 207 as eight players sit at 208 chasing the final round. Frank Stranahan leads amateurs at 210 as the finale nears.
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Orlando
Fla
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
Herman Keiser
Akron
Jimmy Demaret
Palmer
Keiser
Demaret
Claude Harmon
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Henry Ransom
Ravinia
Skip Alexander
Lexington
Harmon
Alexander
Ransom
Ed Furgol
Detroit
Clayton Heafner
Charlotte
Dave Douglas
Wilmington
Del
George Bolesta
Tampa
Toney Penna
Cincinnati
George Fazio
Los Angeles
Teri Johnson
Norristown
Pete Cooper
Ponte Vedra Beach
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ojai
Calif
Ill
Pa Alexander
Cave Douglas
Morristown
Livingstone In Top Play Of Last Day
Notre Dame finishes undefeated and untied with a 38 point win over USC in Los Angeles Coliseum as Bob Livingstone breaks for a 92 yard TD. Emil Sitko fuels the surge with a 76 yard run on the third period opening play.
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Notre Dame
Irish
Emil Sitko
Livingstone
Bob Livingstone
Iday
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
University of Kentucky ,Wildcats
Cleveland
Villanova
Bill Boller
Toledo
New Hampshire
Skein
University of Toledo Rockets
Notre Dame routs Southern California 38 to 7 in Glass Bowl rematch
Notre Dame's 1947 perfect season was capped as the Irish overwhelmed Southern California 38 to 7 before 104,953 in Los Angeles. Emil Sitko and Bob Livingstone sparked a fast start, while Johnny Lujack directed the attack and Fred Earley added five kicking points.
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Los Angeles
Notre Dame
Southern California
Trojans
Emil Sitko
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Trojan
Bob Livingstone
Hammond
Troys
Johnny Lujack
Frank Leahy
Fred Earley
Knute Rockne
Howard Jones
Bucky O'Connor
Irish
Troy
Cardinal
Ver! Lillywhite
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