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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1950
Page
6
The column weighs a 1950 51 basketball season for High Point and the Western AAA, hints at coaching needs, and notes last night’s easy victory. It recalls Happy Chandler’s lobbying for baseball and honors Honus Wagner stories, Ted Williams taxes and habits, with humorous sports lore and player portraits.
Ohio State University moves to fill the head football coach role after Wesley Fesler’s resignation. President Bevis vows a thorough search for the best man, aiming for a genius who learns from mistakes, while Athletic Director Larkins emphasizes dignity in the process.
The Cleveland Browns host the New York Giants in an NFL playoff showdown at Lakefront Stadium with 35,000 fans expected. Browns aim to avenge earlier losses to the Giants as coach Paul Brown seeks a breakthrough in the league’s new era. Giants roster has Ray Poole sidelined by a fractured ankle while Browns star Len Ford is out two months with a broken face. Browns favored by seven points at 1 30 p m EST.
High Point high school cagers defended their state title with a 45-34 win over a short Thomasville squad in the Senior high gym. Harold O Kelly led scorers with 15 points, while Thomasville’s Bobby Callicut added nine. The game opened with a 9-0 Bison lead and ended with High Point ahead 27-11 at halftime.
New York Ray Famechon outpointed Glen Flanagan in a Paris bout while Lee Sala stopped Ritchie Dallas in Donora. Charley Salas edged John L Davia in Riethmond as boxing action crossed cities and states.
A recap of notable sports events from the past include Otis Douglas named head football coach at Arkansas University, Byron Nelson winning his 19th golf tournament with 273 at the Fort Worth Open, Francis Schmidt resigning as Ohio State football coach, and Joe Louis voted top athlete in the AP poll.
North Carolina State, 5-0, seeks a smoother path against Temple after a tight win over Eastern Kentucky. Other top-15 teams pace play across regions, with Duke, Wake Forest, West Virginia, and Richmond in action, while NC State, Kansas State, and Kansas highlight busy nights.
Annapolis story of Fx midshipman Dave Bannerman who left the Naval Academy to marry Monette Chaney, violating regulations that require dismissal for married officers. Investigation proceeded as both 22 and undecided about future. they plan to consult Dave’s options after time with his mother. Also note UNC basketball update on Hal Ferraro traveling far for Christmas.
High Point Panthers travel to Bowling Green to face Western Kentucky in a fast paced battle led by Rip Gish and Jack Turner. Coach C Q Smith emphasizes faster ball movement as Panthers seek improvement after an Evansville loss. A sellout crowd of over 5,000 expected for the 4:30 p.m. Eastern start.
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