Ohio State Coach Wes Fesler Criticized for Scholarship Doubts
A reader corrects a prior column on Wes Fesler and Big Nine hiring practices, noting Fesler’s first year at Ohio State and challenging claims of his sanctimonious stance. The letter defends Fesler’s record while urging reforms at his own program.
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Phillip Green, Jr
Holy Cross Stuns North Carolina State In Sugar Bowl Thriller
Holy Cross edged NC State 56 51 in overtime as Sam Ranzino nailed ten long jumpers and Bob Cousy led Holy Cross with 21 points. Warren Perkins paced Tulane with 24 in a victory over Oklahoma, in a Sugar Bowl basketball classic that thrilled a 7000 crowd.
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Tulane
Oklahoma
Arnold Bryan
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Bowman Named Charlotte Manager for 1948 Season
Joe Bowman, a pitcher and pinch hitter with eight years in the majors, is signed to manage the Charlotte Hornets of the Tri State league in 1948. The 37 year old, six foot two veteran began in 1932 with Portland and has MLB time with Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Boston. Bowman previously managed the Boston Braves Western association farm at Leavenworth last year.
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Allen Jay Schedule Highlights Five Home Tilts
Allen Jay high school basketball, led by M. Ingram and Woody Thomas, hosts five home games this season. Friday features a 7 PM matchup against Stokesdale, with other home dates against Sumner January 13, Summerfield January 20, Guildford January 27, and Colfax February 10, all at 7 o’clock.
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Aerial-Minded Teams Dominate Lucrative Bowl Bids
By Austin Bealmeair New York on New Year’s Eve experts note the season’s top passers push teams to rich bowl spots. Alabama Texas Southern Methodist Notre Dame Oklahoma Michigan Georgia Tech Penn State dominate multiple Bowls with star quarterbacks and standout receivers.
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McCarthy and Southworth Clash In Boston Baseball Return
In Boston 1946 the Yankees and Cardinals era rivals McCarthy and Southworth renew a heated clash as the Braves under Southworth spark a fan resurgence. Ownership changes under Perini Rugo and Maney bring fresh money and a top hire, boosting Braves attendance while Boston markets the Red Sox rivalry against a revived franchise.
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Joseph Maney
Boston
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Seixas Narrowly Misses Upset in Sugar Bowl Tennis
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia pushed Ted Schroeder to five sets in the Sugar Bowl final, narrowly losing 4-6 6-2 0-6 6-4 7-5 as Schroeder proved more experienced. Gonzales also survived a two-set deficit to beat Buddy Behrens in the other semi. In Cleveland, Jack Kramer defeated Bobby Riggs 6-4 5-4 in front of 5,664 fans, boosting tour hopes with a $17,500 prize.
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Rotary And Lions Clubs Notch Wins In Red Shields League
The Rotary club beat Salvation Army 57 to 39 as Wishon Hassell and O Kelly led with 15 13 and 12 points. The Lions club defeated the Jaycees 51 to 27 with McDowell scoring 17 and Joyce adding nine as Carter sparked the losers. The Red Shields league, run by Charlie Nance, includes clubs Lions Jaycees Exchange Green Street Baptist Exchange American Business Rotary Civitan High Point.
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Kansas State Beats Canisius In Tight New York U. Event
Readable scores show Kansas State 47 Canisius 45, La Salle 61 Southern California New York U. 64, Temple 41 and many other early season results. The All-College Tournament competed in Omaha and Fort Worth with several semis and consolation games.
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Feather weight champion Witte Pep stops Lachance in eighth
In Manchester New Hampshire Witte Pep 132 of Hartford Connecticut stopped Maurice Lefty Lachance 134 of Lisbon Maine in an eight round non title bout. In Trenton New Jersey Al Mobley 146 of Newark defeated Laurie Buxton 1434 of London England. In Portland Maine Jean Richard 125 of Montreal knocked out Vic Young 129 of Saco.
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Lefty) Lachance
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Heritage Defeats Triangle in 51 50 Thriller
Heritage edged Triangle 51 to 50 in a tight Industrial Basketball League game. The High Point Weavers beat Marsh 35 to 31 as action resumed after a 10 day Christmas break.
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WHPE and WHPE-FM to Carry Gator Bowl Broadcast
WHPE and WHPE-FM will relay the Gator Bowl from Jacksonville Florida with Maryland facing Georgia kickoff at 1 45 p m The game marks the third Gator Bowl and draws Tar Heel interest as both teams faced major conferences This report includes box scores and league standings from the nearby basketball season, noting top scorers Gurley Byrd and H Spencer.
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Carolina and Wake Forest Resume Big Four Play
Carolina Tar Heels travel to Baltimore to face Loyola while Wake Forest meets Tennessee in Knoxville after a seven day Christmas layoff. The Tar Heels rely on Paxton Nearman and Kohler, with DiHeld in reserve, as Wake Forest hinges on Deron Waters. Tonight starts a rugged week for the Deacs with more local games on the slate. The Wolfpack drop 56 31 to the NCAA champions Crusaders in Sugar Bowl action and Duke wins 70 46 over Hanes Hosiery.
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