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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1948
Page
10
High Point college faces a difficult stretch after opening with Erlanger Mills. Chatham’s Gentry, a former Deacon standout, leads scoring as the Panthers await a clash with Hanes Hosiery and a conference tilt with Eastern Carolina.
Around 60 candidates vie for Simeon’s basketball team as George Washington dominates the Southern Conference race. Duke Davidson and Carolina loom as contenders with returning starters and strong local talents shaping the field. Hanes Carolina game fans anticipate clashes while Delta Bowl veteran Red O Quinn joins Greason as North Staters boost the Deacons. Finch Field readies for a baseball season with a grass infield after fieldwork and new seating.
William and Mary Indians under coach Rube McCray begin light practice Thursday as they prepare for the Delta Bowl date with Oklahoma A&M on New Year’s Day in Memphis. Full gear starts Monday with Christmas holidays Friday December 18 and next session Monday December 27. Departure for Memphis eyed for December 31 with weather watches possibly moving it to December 30. This will be the schools' first grid clash.
High Point Purple Panthers host Chatham Blanket eers in a return matchup after a 55 47 defeat at Elkin. Coach Ralph James notes progress and shooting accuracy must improve while Vee Story defends for Chatham and Bill Sheets and Ted Moran struggle for form. The Harri son gymnasium clash attracts a full house and WHPE M radio coverage.
Allen Jay teams split a season opening doubleheader with Randleman. The boys won 43 to 31 while the girls lost 27 to 22. Richard Ingram scored 16 points and Bill Brewer 12 for Allen Jay. Kirkman had 12 for Randleman. Allen Jay hosts Colfax Friday at 8 p.m.
Doak Walker of Southern Methodist, a two time All America halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, may skip professional football to pursue a coaching career after expressing faint interest in the money game during an informal talk with newsmen.
The Trinity High Flying Tigers defeated Gray's Chap el 54 18 to remain unbeaten early in the season. Halftime score stood 30 11 with Trinity ahead. The team opens its modern new gym Monday hosting Guilford County High in a loom scrap.
Dr. N S Nicholas who tends Villanova football squads recalls his time as a Missouri tackle. The note links his coaching care with past player experience at the University of Missouri.
At the 47th Annual Minor League Convention in Minneapolis the major trades and rumors dominated. Giants and Cubs talks centered on Walker Cooper Johnny Mize Eddie Waitkus Clyde McCullough and Cliff Chambers while White Sox GM Frank Lane pursued Bob Dillinger and Eddie Robinson with several deals already in motion.
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