Panthers Struggle as High Point Cages Hit Slump
High Point college basketball drops four straight as coach Ralph James laments lack of hustle. Center Mike Moran and guard Frank Henry carry the lineup while reserves hustle to spark turnaround. Next up, a Harrison gym game against the Blanketeers with a planned starting five shake-up.
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High Point Panthers Fall to Chatham in Final Quarter
The High Point College Panthers lost 42 to 35 to the Chatham Blanketeers, trailing in the last 15 minutes as Storey and Vaughn led with 11 and 12 points respectively. Moran battled for 10 points despite five missed fouls, while Sheets added eight and Henry contributed six.
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First Optimist Bowl Opens Amid Mud on East West Clash
The first annual Optimist Bowl kicked off at 2 PM with high school teams from the east and west amid a muddy field. Eastern All-Stars led by Stone and Brogdon faced countering seniors from Simeon and Jamieson. The banquet and dance follow tonight at the Sheraton with honors for 44 seniors and UNC’s Charlie Justice presenting trophies. about 125 guests expected.
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YMCA Wrestlers Open Play Tonight
High Point YMCA wrestlers open the 1947 48 season with a trip to Appalachian State Teachers College to face the potent Mountaineers. The local squad coached by Ralph Starnes plans to host Davidson College on Tuesday in their first home show, with workouts three times weekly and several spots still open on the roster.
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Hook Is Hooking In Familiar Way
Chapel Hill reports John Dillon known as The Hook shows familiar form for the White Phantoms. He scored five points against High Point but impressed with ball handling and defense. The local critic says he may win back his starting center job with continued sharp play.
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Trinity Bulldogs overpower Seagrove Five for third straight win
Trinity bulldogs rout Seagrove 43 to 14 on a torrid second half drive. Lawrence scored 13 points, Lowe 10. Richardson led Seagrove with 5 points. Trinity 43 Seagrove 14.
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Williams outpoints Pelone in New York non-title bout
In New York Ike Williams defeats Tony Pelone by decision in a 10 round non-title fight. The card also lists Italian Livio Minelli stopping Willie Odom in Boston and Paul Errick stopping Jerry Lavigne in Portland.
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Paul Errick
Portland
College Basketball Scores From Recent Games
The day’s results include Denver 53 over Eastern Kentucky 49 and Georgia 71 over Erskine 37. Other notable outcomes feature Davidson 56 over Washington and Lee 45, Randolph Macon 53 over Gallaudet 39, and Towson Teachers 60 over Bridgewater 32. Additional scores include Chicago Loyola 63 over Maryland 52, Virginia Military 54 over Lynchburg 34, North Carolina 59 over Hanes Hosiery 43, and Mississippi 65 over Middle Tennessee 36.
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Lifelift program at local YMCA signs coach Bill Watson
Caro lina AAU 145 pound weight lifter Bill Watson has been signed to coach a new YMCA weight lifting program. No set class times yet but weekly workouts are planned in the near future. The aim is to help participants lose excess weight strengthen their bodies and learn gymnasium self‑control. Tentative plans call for meetings on Monday Wednesday and Friday in the YMCA gymnasium.
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Cats Win To Seize Loop Lead
Davidson college Wildcats win 56-45 over Washington and Lee to move atop the Southern Conference standings. VMI opens with 54-34 over Lynchburg, Maryland loses to Loyola of Baltimore 63-52, North Carolina defeats Hanes Hosiery 59-43, and Furman edges Georgetown College 63-62 in the final 30 seconds.
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Louis Signals Possible Lesnevich Bout Over Walcott Return
New York date with Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott stalled over a return fight as talks hit an impasse. Louis hinted Gus Lesnevich could be a suitable opponent for his “last bout” while Walcott accused of being brushed off. Louis said he would prefer Walcott if the money is right, with promoter decisions looming.
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Bowl Contests Plentiful On Today's Slate
The Missouri Valley Vikings seek a 31st straight win against McMurry in the first Ranch Bowl at Abilene Texas. On the slate two junior college teams the Apaches and Tartars meet in the Texas Rose Bowl at Tyler. Cameron Aggies face Chaffey Junior College in the Little Rose Bowl at Ontario. College of the Pacific meets Utah State in the Grape Bowl at Lodi.
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Allen Jay Boys and Girls Triumph Over Jamestown
Allen Jay basketeers won both games against Jamestown last night. The boys edged Jamestown 75 to 32 with Richard Ingram scoring 18 points and Wade adding eight. The girls won 48 to 21 led by Mary Huff with 26 points.
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Titles At Stake in Perw Comtes in New York Football
One championship and two divisional titles are up for decision as the All-America Conference closes its season. The Cleveland Browns and New York Yankees meet in Yankee Stadium for the conference title with co-champions possible on a tie. Bears and Cardinals clash in Chicago for the Western division. Eagles host Green Bay with Pittsburgh idle for Eastern crown.
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Record deer kill hits five thousand in West Virginia
Charleston officials report a tentative deer harvest of 5,473 for the season, setting a regional record according to the state conservation commission.
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Southern Conference Tightens Rules at 26th Annual Meeting
Roanoke Virginia hosts the Southern Conference meeting where officials approve stronger professionalism rules and a revised participation time limit. The group rejects a bowl ban, restores a prewar freshman rule, and sets a 12 month residence requirement for varsity eligibility across 16 member colleges.
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Greenwood and Tarpon Springs meet in blind bowl game
The undefeated Greenwood South Carolina team, once tied for first, faces Tarpon Springs in a blind bowl game in St Petersburg Florida tonight.
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