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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
8
New Orleans observers expect light drizzle and a damp field for Saturdays Sugar Bowl kickoff. Carolina will lineup Eddie Knox at quarterback most of the time as North Carolina and Oklahoma prepare to contest the stadium afternoon.
Crowell Little lauds Knox for size and skill as North Carolina readies for the Sugar Bowl. He notes Knox’s rapid improvement and role as the top blocking back on offense, with potential All American honors if he grows bigger. The piece also details UNC’s defense plans against Oklahoma.
Hartleys of High Point meet Conrads of Thomasville at 10 a.m. EST in the sixth annual family basketball tournament. Clarks of Lexington face Joyce family of Fieldale at 11:30 a.m. Losers play consolation at 7 p.m. with the title game at 8:30 p.m. Yesterday the Clarks beat Anthonys 51 to 29. Conrads defeated the Doyle family 66 to 40. Hartleys beat Harmon 42 to 22.
Capital Airlines reports a few seats remain on a DC-4 non stop Greensboro High Point flight to New Orleans Friday morning for Sugar Bowl patrons. The return from Crescent City is Sunday at 11 o'clock with sight seeing time. reservations wired to Winston-Salem.
The Oklahoma Sooners center their Sugar Bowl bid on quarterback Jack Mitchell who may miss the game if his ankle or knee flare. Oilman Ray Ryan has wagered $100000 on Oklahoma to win by a single point. Mitchell’s leadership and ball handling are pivotal as Biloxi reporters describe him as the team’s psychological focal point.
Promoter Dave Siler brings back professional wrestling to High Point with a Friday schedule at the Kit Theater 1520 English Street. Tomorrow’s main event features Johnny Long versus Earl Wampler in a best two of three falls or 60 minutes. Semi final pits Jim Corbitt against Dick Lever, with prelims Tor Morgan and Charvo Aztec. Tickets at $1.80 sold at box office and English Street Radio Shop. Negotiations continue for women wrestlers within thirty days.
Pasadena notes a friendly coach pupil dynamic between California’s Lynn Waldorf era ties and Northwestern’s Bob Voigts with a relaxed Rose Bowl buildup. In Dallas, SMU and Oregon anticipate a high powered clash as betting favors SMU by six and a half points, while both coaches refuse to predict exact scores.
Orange Bowl workouts in Miami contrast Texas and Georgia as they reduce injuries and focus on signal calling kicking brisk passing and light contact ahead of the New Year clash in the Orange Bowl.
North Carolina State loses to Loyola 61-59 in consolation play at the Los Angeles Invitational after a 41-39 defeat to Wyoming the previous night. Montana joins Wyoming Pepperdine and Hamline in the semifinal bracket with a 76-74 win over Brigham Young. Johnny Arndt key for Loyola in the late rally.
Bill Hackney reports Jack Powell and Miller top local runners as they pace the field in a tight hometown meet. Powell shows speed in the final sprint while Miller maintains steady front position throughout the race.
High Point High’s Black Bison overwhelmed Wilsons Charles L. Coon High 44 to 32 in front of a packed gym. Star forwards Jack Powell and Wheat Miller led the attack as High Point opened with a 17–0 run and built a 23-point lead before coast mode in the final period. Powell led visitors with 11, tied with Tomlinson, while Miller and Hassell added key scoring. Jayvees also prevailed 33–25 over Allen Jay.
Wake Forest and Baylor football squads arrived in Birmingham for their first Dixie Bowl week. Deacons highlighted aerial attack led by Carroll Blackerby and Tom Fetz er with receivers including Red O Quinn and Jim Duncan. Baylor practiced in Legion Field in gray gear showing speed and sharp cuts as ticket sales continued amid weather concerns.
Sugar New Orleans defeats Oklahoma 98 to 91 in a high scoring game. Georgia clocks Texas 4 90 while Cotton Dallas posts 85 84 for a midweek college basketball card. Local notes include Riverside and Drake on mixed results across the region.
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