Safety concerns rise over fair catch abolition in football
Coaches including Rutgers' Harvey Harman discuss safety risks as spread punt formations spread. They note more players block downfield and punt returns rise, fearing the fair catch elimination endangers the safety man and could force rule changes to restore punt protection.
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Jay Birds Sweep Gibsonville In Twin Wins At Allen Jay
The Jay Birds defeated Gibsonville 53 to 22 in the boys game and 52 to 39 in the girls contest at the Allen Jay gym. The boys improve to 6 1 in the season and the girls extend their streak to seven straight wins. Next home games are January 9 after a trip to Trinity.
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Superstitious Frank Howard Is His Name
Clemson coach Frank Howard's superstition heavy routine draws attention as the Tigers prep for the Orange Bowl against Miami. He wore a lucky green shirt during 1948 games and flew with the same plane crew, while his players donned specific uniforms and ready for a favorable fate in the bowl season.
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Sports Memories From Pelican City Times
A look back at notable sports lines from the past: a 1930s or 1940s doubleheader at Madison Square Garden with Southern California and New California scores, a 1940s AP poll crowning Byron Nelson and Babe Didrickson Zaharias as King and Queen, a 1930s boxing draw between Fritzie Zivic and Lew Jenkins, Lefty Grove leading the American League in ERA with 2.70, and other historic highlights.
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College Grid Crowds Hold Steady Amid TV Impact in 1950
Attendance across college football averaged 26,678 per game in 1950, down 3.5 percent from 1949’s peak. Midwest led gains while East and Far West were hit by television, weather, and late-season storms. Notable figures included Michigan 563,363, Ohio State 368,021, and California 358,000 with SMU and Rice passing 300,000.
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College Scores Mixed In Varied Showdowns Across State Lines
Multiple games produced tight margins and overtime drama as Bradley defeated UCLA 79 74 while Texas A M edged Houston 52 45. Stanford beat Ba 65 and Oklahoma A M prevailed 36 35. Others included Roanoke 82 Towson 46 and Alabama 70 Auburn 46 with many more scorelines across the day.
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Trinity Girls Sweep Liberty in 10842 Victory
Trinity girls beat Liberty by a record 10842 to run their season at six wins zero defeats. Shirley Swiggett scored 33 points, with Loraine Collins adding 19 as Trinity dominated the game. Trinity boys also toppled Liberty 37 30 behind Donnie Hancock.
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Detroit Lions seek new head coach and GM after McMillin resignation
Detroit's NFL club moved to replace Alvin Bo McMillin who resigned as head coach and general manager after a six six season. McMillin cited a settled $30 000 annual contract and said he has no immediate plans. Lions president Edwin Anderson indicated a successor would be named within 48 hours.
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Local Juniors Triumph Over Aycock In 42-34 Victory
High Point junior high basketball team defeated Aycock of Greensboro 42 to 34 to move to three wins in four games. Queen led High Point with 19 points, followed by Gill 7 and Burgess 6 as Aycock trailed 20-14 at halftime.
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Sensational punt and sports notes from 1950s games
In a Browns Giants rebound, Horace Gillomean credits a punt return for the most sensational play of the game. Harry Beck of San Jose State adds the running punt to his repertoire, demoralizing opponents. Ham Richardson is highlighted as a top junior tennis prospect planning Tulane. Golf World notes Sammy Snead earned 5.36 per stroke in 1950 PGA play.
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Cleveland Rates Three-Point Ples Over Rams
Cleveland builds a three point edge over the Los Angeles Rams for Sunday’s pro football title game in this preview.
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