Guess columnist guest stars in High Point sports notes
The piece notes a temporary guest columnist who will fill in for Al Jennings during holidays. It surveys 1947 North Carolina football and Duke versus Carolina debates, praises High Point coach Tony Simeon, and highlights local officials J. D. Rogers, Bunn Hackney, and C. G. MacIntosh as top referees.
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Michigan Faces Rose Bowl Challenge From USC
Michigan aims to use speed and deception to overpower Southern California in the Rose Bowl. USC drills in secrecy at Santa Barbara after a shock defeat by Notre Dame, hoping to rebound under Jeff Cravath with a familiar lineup and a plan to counter Bob Chappuis and the Michigan attack.
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Bob Chappuis
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Ie George Murphy
Jimmy Powers
Doon Doll
Jack Kirby
Mickey McCardle
Gordon Gray
Paul Cleary
USC
Big Nine
Illinois
UCLA
Troy
Fritz Crisler
Court Leaders Back In Form After Losses
A roundup of major college basketball upsets and recoveries as Kentucky, Notre Dame, Illinois, Kansas State and other programs respond to previous defeats. Kentucky beat Brooklyn St Johns 52-40 after a 60-59 loss to Temple. Notre Dame edged Kansas 51-49. Illinois and K State extended unbeaten runs. other results include Santa Clara over Georgetown 45-39 and Alabama over Pitt 39-29.
Basketball Battle On Coast Called Off
Fresno State College canceled its scheduled game with Marshall College of West Virginia after the Marshall team failed to arrive due to a missed train connection in Los Angeles.
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Next Move In Glenn Davis Case Must Come From Army
The next step in 2nd Lt. Glenn Davis case must come from the Army. Davis, an All-American at West Point during 1944 46, has filed for permission to resign through regular Army channels and will not discuss future plans. He is on holiday with parents near Claremont California while his football draft prospects lie with Rams and 49ers. His twin brother is in the army in Korea.
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Doc) Blanchard
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Fights Last Night Roundup From Major Cities
Harold Dade of Los Angeles outpointed Manuel Ortega of El Paso in a 10 round featherweight bout. Angel Sotillo of Buenos Aires stopped Red Applegate of Montclair in 4 rounds. Lee Murray of New York knocked out Shamus O'Brien of Norfolk in 1 round. Chico Rosa of Honolulu outpointed Bayoni Garcia of Manila in 10 rounds.
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Detroit Red Wings Youngest Club Earns National Titles
The Detroit Red Wings have claimed national senior titles within the last five years, succeeding the Toronto Maple Leafs as the youngest club to win in the league.
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Nation's Top Court Scores Night Sports Roundup
Associated Press reports last night results across divisions with scores including East region Kentucky 58 over St Johns 40 and Notre Dame 51 over Kansas 49. Midwest list shows Michigan State 64 over Indiana 60 and Illinois 59 over Washington State 42. South includes Georgetown 39 over Santa Clara 45 and Alabama 39 over Pitt 29. Far West lists Pepperdine 44 over Santa Barbara 42 with Marshall West Virginia vs Fresno State cancelled due to travel.
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Football Star Hollars Plays Santa in Boone
Appalachian State senior halfback Johnny Hollars, 6 ft 1 in and 205 pounds, serves as Santa Claus in Boone during Christmas week. Coach Duggins calls him a great offensive player with quick drive and seven yard per carry average in North State Conference play. Hollars, an honor student set to graduate in June, has drawn interest from professional clubs.
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Rex Volo Wins Boston Race at 19
Rex Volo, a 19 year old trotting horse, captured a recent race in Boston. The Masters golf event is set for April 8 to 11 at Augusta Georgia. Armed was named horse of the year for 1947, the Calumet Farm stable’s fourth such award. Whirlaway earned the title in 1941 and 1942, Twilight Tear in 1944.
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Open season on college football coaches widens turnover list
The New York report notes ten top coaches displaced amid alumni pressure. Washington Auburn Kansas State West Virginia Holy Cross St Louis Davidson and Furman have vacancies filled or in negotiation. Rumors name Oak Shaughnessy Kerr Osamanski and others as potential replacements.
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Kansas State
West Virginia
Holy Cross
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Harry Stiteler
Homer Norton
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H. E
Red) Smith
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Bob) Smith
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Ralph Graham
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Oly Cross
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Mack Predicts New Find To Beat Grove
Connie Mack, on his 85th birthday, predicted a new find will beat Grove and that television will bring millions of fans to baseball. He praised Jim Brissie as a strong pitcher, while noting the sport’s growing appeal as he spoke in Philadelphia. Ten teams—a record—operated in the National Hockey in 1930.
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