Offensive Line Key To Tech Gridiron Success In 1951
Atlanta report notes the Georgia Tech Engineers rely on a powerful offensive line led by tackle Hal Miller and guard Ray Beck to support quarterback Darrell Crawford. Backfield features sophomore Hardeman and seniors Maloof Hicks and Turner, with Tech aiming for a strong showing in the Orange Bowl. The unit is praised as the season’s decisive element alongside Crawford’s passing.
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Ted Williams Hails DiMaggio As Best I Ever Saw
Ted Williams hails Joe DiMaggio as the best ballplayer he ever saw. The piece surveys DiMaggio’s 13 big league seasons, hitting streak, awards, World Series heroics, and enduring anonymity with fans and teammates, noting his quiet, patient persona amid fame and autograph seekers.
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Davidson Faces Duke In Last Pre Holidays Tilt At Durham
Davidson travels to Durham to meet Duke in the final pre holiday home tilt for the Blue Devils. Duke, winner in five of six, relies on senior guard Dick Groat and forward Bill Fleming along with a deep lineup. Davidson counter with Bill Brooks and a strong front line including Joe Dudley and George Milton.
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Record Crowds On Tap For Dixie Classic Dec 27
Advance ticket sales show record crowds likely for the third Dixie Basketball Classic in Reynolds Coliseum Raleigh December 27 28 29. Teams Columbia Southern California Navy Cornell join North Carolina State Duke North Carolina Wake Forest with NC State as defending champion and Duke led by Dick Groat. Opening rounds December 27 feature Southern California vs North Carolina and Navy vs State while Cornell meets Wake Forest and Duke faces Columbia. The championship is Saturday December 29.
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Dick Groat
Maryland star tops 1951 Southern Conference offense leaders
Ed Modzelewski of Maryland led in total offense with a standout 8 yard gain per play, while Clemson’s Billy Hair topped the conference in total offense. Gene Patrice of VMI gained 1,001 passing yards, and Washington’s Wachinaton ranked high in total offense across ten games.
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Grumbling
Red Smith
Casclina
Bud Wlace
Oer Kord
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Jackie Williams
Virginia Tech
Webster
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Duke Coach Opposes Two Platoon System
Duke University coach Bill Murray told the Charlotte Quarterback Club that the two platoon system is the worst thing in football. He argued it allows players to favor one team and that football remains an educational game where efficiency is not the primary goal.
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Chet Nichols Tops ERA Leaders for 1951 National League
Boston rookie Chet Nichols led NL pitchers in earned run average at 2.XX in 1951, becoming the first Boston pitcher to lead since 1937. The Giants posted the best team ERA, while Cincinnati followed with 3.70. Other top hurlers included Sal Maglie and Warren Spahn, with Clem Labine leading Brooklyn at 2.22.
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Chet Nichols
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Jim Turner
Bine
Brooklyn
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Yogi Berra Delivers First World Series Pinch Homer
Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees hit the first pinch homer in World Series history during the 1947 classic, delivering a pivotal moment for the Yanks.
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Army star Bob Blaik pursues physics at Colorado College
Bob Blaik, last year's quarterback for Army, is now majoring in physics at Colorado College. The former signal caller is applying his football discipline to his studies as he adapts to college life in Colorado Springs.
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