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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1951
Page
8
The column argues Catawba's success without scholarships critics High Points shift to basketball, notes lingering feud with Western Carolina, and predicts a rugged push for conference tournaments. It mentions Crutchfield and Hasty high school, plus looming eligibility debates before the postseason.
Phillies manager discusses 1951 prospects amid weak reserve depth. He cites pitching strength led by Robin Roberts and Jim Konstanty, targetting add-ons from Buck Brittin and Steve Ridzik while noting new infield depth Clarence Hicks Ed Pellagrini Del Wilbur and outfield core Ennis Ashburn Sisler Mayo Nicholson.
High Point College and High Point High School face tough road tests in conference play. The Panthers travel to Wilson to meet Atlantic Christian, while the Black Bison head to Winston-Salem to challenge Reynolds. Both squads aim to sweep despite unfamiliar courts.
Hans Bjorsstad of Norway won the world ski jumping title at Lake Placid with jumps of 224 and 228 feet. The event marked a notable victory in the yearly competition, highlighting Bjorsstad as the champion.
Kentucky holds a dominant 18 1 season mark with a 10 0 SEC record and top AP poll. The Wildcats demolished multiple opponents including Tu lane LSU Mississippi State and Mississippi, while big rivals LIU NC State slipped in ranking and Oklahoma A M chased with 18 1 records.
Duke star Dick Groat tops the Southern Conference with a 26.8 points per game average after 11 league contests. He has 96 field goals and 295 total points, moving ahead of South Carolina's Jimmy Slaughter and NC State's Sammy Ranzino. Duke faces George Washington as the tourney race tightens.
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing will honor top figures in auto racing with Universal Geneve Aero-Compax Chronographs at Daytona Beach during Speed Week. Awardees include Oscar Fraley, Johnny Mantz, Lee Petty, Julian Buesink, Tom Cole, Bill Frick, and Briggs Cunningham, chosen by a panel of racing and media luminaries.
Speedy Thompson of Monroe North Carolina drove to victory in a 100 mile stock car race in Tampa Florida finishing in two hours 21 minutes 31.28 seconds. Eddie Anderson of Chicago placed second and Frank Luptow of Tampa finished third.
The Mercury Athletic Club closed its eleventh annual Tri-State Amateur Boxing tournament with near capacity crowds at the armory. About 120 amateurs weighed in despite subfreezing temperatures over four days. High Point, Mt. Holly and North Charleston earned team and individual titles across sub-novice, novice and open divisions.
Lloyd Mangrum captured the $10,000 Tucson open with a final 269 to win by two strokes. Chicago’s Jim Turnesa finished second, with Lew Worsham and Jack Burke Jr. tied for third. Burke shot a 65 to surge into runner-up position.
Minneapolis Lakers powered by George Mikan with 29 points built a fourth quarter run to beat the Boston Celtics 98 84 in Minneapolis. The win gives Minnesota a four game lead over Rochester in the Western Division.
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