Glenn Davis departs army amid mixed sports career reflections
The column weighs Glenn Davis's resignation from the army after an offer refusal, contrasts his football earnings and West Point opportunity with patriotic expectations, and surveys NCAA purity code debates, Georgia football tensions, and upcoming pro golf and college games. It notes Davis's film payday, college athletics reforms, and local basketball tournament chatter.
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Panthers Urged to Hustle as January Basketball Opens
High Point college Purple Panthers prepare to resume play on January 5 with a Kingston gym start against Hanes on January 6. Coach warns players must hustle after holiday layoff while Frank Henry may miss opener with a sprained ankle. Henry is the top all around Panther, but Ted Moran sits as the likely starter at center and captain Malcolm Sullivan competes for guard.
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Ognovich Captures Jacobs Blocking Trophy Third Year
Wake Forest quarterback Nick Ognovich, 22, from Uniontown Pennsylvania, is named the Southern Conference Jacobs blocking trophy winner for the third straight season. Duke’s Wade calls him the finest all around player seen this season.
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Schroeder Favored In Net Tournament At Sugar Bowl
New Orleans December 27 Ted Schroeder top seed and defending Sugar Bowl champion from Glendale California is favored to win the 11th annual Sugar Bowl tennis tournament field of 16 players. If he triumphs he becomes the second repeat Sugar Bowl winner tying with Bobby Riggs who captured titles in 1937 and 1940 only.
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Hap Perry Named Boss of State's High School Athletic Association
L. J. Hap Perry longtime Elon football coach and athletic director was named the first full time executive secretary of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. He will start January 1 with office in Chapel Hill and will oversee tournaments and player eligibility across sports. Perry previously led Reidsville schools and held district roles before joining Elon in 1946.
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Bison Set to Resume Court Drills After Holiday Layoff
High Point Bison basketball, forced to halt workouts over Christmas due to a cold gym, will resume full-scale drills Monday afternoon in preparation for a Friday night clash with Roanoke’s Magician team in Virginia. Coach Tony Simeon plans a starter lineup adjustment once Harris becomes eligible. The squad, averaging six feet one inch in the starting five, aims to tighten shooting and raise accuracy ahead of January conference games.
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Cards Meet Eagles for Pro Crown
Chicago hosts a snow swept NFL title game at Comiskey Park with the Cardinals facing the Eagles. Cardinals led by Christman Trippi Angsman Goldberg and Harder. Eagles rely on Thompson and Van Buren. Injuries ding Cardinals with Martin hospitalized and Ivy sidelined.
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Hartleys Advance To Semifinals In Family Tourney
The Hartley family of High Point reached the semifinals of the National Family Basketball tournament after a 52 18 victory over Elm City's Griffins. They will face the Roberts family of Akron and Pound on Monday at 10, with pop Hartley 60 delivering a first quarter basket and Dick Hartley scoring 26 points on 12 field goals to pace the win.
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Rebels Hit Early For Big Victory
Rebels open with two quick touchdowns and dominate the annual South vs Dixon line clash, winning 33 to 6 before about 22,500 in Montgomery. The victory marks the South’s sixth win in nine renewals and the most decisive margin in the series. Fumbles by the opponent inside their 20-yard line halted their chances.
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