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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1951
Page
8
The article recounts Duggins career from backfield coach at Maryland era to Appalachian State head coach. It notes his recruiting skill and emotional coaching style, Appalachian’s undefeated season in the North State, post season losses, and speculation on staff changes while praising his status among conference coaches.
The article questions the Davis Cup format, arguing one strong player can swing results more than a full team. It cites Ted Schroeder and John Bromwich, praising Tom Brown for rising to pressure, and notes the potential dominance of a single star in matches and doubles.
Loftus jokes about carrying a copy after being named manager of the year. Rolfe replies he signed a new contract worth 42500 dollars a year and quips that the Wall Street Journal is the real source.
Paul Eberhardt, manager at Calumet Farm, told Neville Dunn after a California trip that a clubhouse and grandstand at the Indianapolis speedway would let him have as good a horse as Santa Anita. He cited the potential for improved racing prestige and track facilities to elevate horse performance.
Schedule mixup leads Fay ette to host two rival teams Pettiaville and Aleerton. Fay ette defeats both in close basketball games. Johnny Twomey enters AAU three mile to prep for 5,000 meters in the 1952 Olympics. A pipeline dig in Johns town brings college football players to observe Pennsylvania school interests.
Duke guard Dick Groat leads the Southern Conference with a 26.6 point average in 14 league games, 372 points total and 130 from the free throw line. Big Jimmy Slaughter of South Carolina is second at 25.1 points. Duke aims for a tourney bid with remaining games at Davidson and Raleigh component of the Southern Conference tournament.
Chapel Hill notes four year eligibility ruling could keep UNC swimmer Jimmy Thomas as favorite in the spring National AAU meet. He should excel in the individual medley and backstroke events.
North Carolina won its ninth consecutive Southern conference swimming title by beating Virginia Military Institute 56 to 19 in Lexington Virginia. The Tar Heels extended their conference winning streak to 49 and set a new 300 yard medley relay record of 2 minutes 57.2 seconds led by captain Jimmy Thomas Barry Wall and Bob Tinkham.
UNC coed Sara Wakefield, last year’s National AAU Indoor one meter diving champion, will defend her title in Houston this spring. Wakefield, a University senior, is training daily for the event. George Kell of the Detroit Tigers made only 9 errors in the 1950 season and handled 510 chances.
Boone reports head football coach F. C. Duggins of Appalachian State College has been called to active Navy service as a lieutenant. He led Appalachian to two North State Conference titles in four years and will take a leave of absence pending a successor appointment by college officials.
Earl M. Brown was dismissed as Auburn's head football coach by the faculty athletic committee and president Ralph Craughon. The 35 year old former Notre Dame end led Auburn for three seasons with only three wins and 22 losses, amid mounting pressure and controversy.
Howell Lemacks of Charleston won the Southern YMCA handball singles title for the second straight year by defeating Reverend Stanley Hahn of Charleston and Walterboro 21 9 in the finals played Saturday. William F. Miller and David B. Church of Birmingham claimed their crown by beating Francis Andre and Sete Sareene.
Seven touring golfers led by Jimmie DeMaret arrived in Mexico City to play the Mexican national open defying a PGA committee ruling. The group includes Vic Ghess Al Besselink Morris Williams Ansel Snow and Stan Dudas. The committee barred PGA members from dates conflicting with PGA events and threatened to bar players from the Houston open if they proceed.
The Women’s Carolinas Golf Association announced its 26th annual championship will be held in Florence South Carolina from May 21 to 28. Mrs Crum Covington of Orangeburg won last year’s title at Greensboro.
Orlando February 12. A Baird captured the top prize at the local trapshoot event. The competition drew shooters from nearby clubs and showcased steady aim and fast, accurate shooting throughout the day.
Coach Tom Scott leads the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in a February 17 home clash against N C State in Chapel Hill. An Eastern College Athletic Conference official is restricted from officiating in a Pensacola event the same week.
High Point hosts Charlotte Central and Asheville's Maroons this week while the Panthers play East Carolina Lenoir Rhyne and Roanoke. Injuries shake the squad as Bill Wais and Jesse Joyce worsen with back and ankle injuries and Bob Draper returns slowly from a sprain.
Nation eyes the NIT field led by St John’s Cincinnati Duquesne Villanova LIU Toledo Seton Hall CCNY LaSalle and Manhattan with potential bids for Bradley West Virginia St Louis Wyoming Utah and Texas. Ivy leaders like Columbia face pivotal games as Indiana falls and Kent State hosts Xavier while Tennessee and Oklahoma A&M also vie for late-season bids.
Young Doug Ford faces veteran E Dutch Harrison in an 18 hole playoff at Brackenridge Park after both finished 72 holes tied at 265. Ford, Briarcliff NY, birdied the 18th for a 68 in regulation as Harrison seeks his seventh playoff with one prior win. Brosch set a St Louis Open single round mark with 60.
Jake LaMotta aims to defend his middleweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson in Chicago set for Wednesday weighing in at 160 pounds. He plans light drills, rest, and a careful diet to conserve strength as Robinson finishes training after a heavy campaign in the buildup.
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