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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1951
Page
9
Statesville hosts the North State conference basketball tournament with a 50 minute first half in the High Point versus Western Carolina game. Civitans show improved organization for the event, helping fans find where to go and what to do as Statesville angles to become a tournament town.
The article recalls tournament implications for High Point and Western Carolina, noting Bobby Rogers’s potential all tournament honor and fouling out impacting outcomes. It mentions coaching rumors, draft uncertainties, and Chubby Kirkland’s influence while Hal Wood seeks a major league chance.
Duke guard Dick Groat aims to set a national single season scoring record as Duke meets North Carolina in Durham. He trails by 23 points after a 33 point game in the previous rivalry, needing 740 to tie the mark. Maryland also fights for an NCAA berth with George Washington.
The text notes Wood plans to remain at school to complete his degree this spring rather than leave for spring training with the Philadelphia Athletics. It mentions AP assigning Ken Alyta to cover the Southern conference indoor track meet, highlighting perceived low prestige of the North State conference. North State basketball committee members spent the day disclaiming responsibility for the tournament radio coverage.
The Raleigh meet opens with six varsity and two freshman events as the Southern Conference individual championships begin a three day schedule at North Carolina State. Malcolm Jones of Virginia Tech won the 1500 meter freestyle in the opening session, signaling a strong start for the event.
Paul Pryor led the Panthers with 17 points as Rogers drew steady defensive attention. Sansen Redditt and Joyce provided edge on the boards and in the paint while Pryor fouled out late, leaving Catamounts without their top spark. WCTC structured offense produced 30 of 94 shots, a 31.9 percent clip, in a tight conference clash.
The AP cage scores list basketball results across teams including Wake Forest over Buffalo 77 59 and West Virginia Wesleyan over Shepherd 61 to 7. Other notable results show Syracuse 71 over Canisius 50 and Princeton 57 over Yale 41 with several close games and overtime thriller Scranton 91 Quantico Marines 89.
Greensboro high Whirlies seek Western Conference win over High Point Bison in Greensboro gym. Coaches dispute past losses while Greensboro aims to clinch title and avenge Asheboro defeat as Asheville and Winston-Salem also vie for playoff spots.
Fragmented OCR listing evening and late night TV slots across multiple channels. Notes include News broadcasts, commentary, dramas, weather, and children's shows with various hosts and program titles, showing a dense, period-style lineup.
Semi final action dominates Guilford College gym tonight with Allen Jay and Rankin teams scheduled for two key matchups. The Allen Jay girls face Alamance to reach the finals while Rankin boys meet Guilford in the nightcap. Allen Jay boys play tomorrow against Pleasant Garden.
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