Hi-Toms sign Hilliard Nance to boost 1940s era squad
James Gruzdis brings Hilliard Nance to the Hi-Toms for shortstop as spring training nears on March 23. Nance, 31, former North State base stealing star with High Point College, joins Al Kluttz and Cliff Bolton as veteran infielders. The Old-Timers dinner drew 60 veterans and scouts including Ray Hayworth, Mace Brown, and Gil English.
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Cliff Bolton
Finchers
Hi-Toms
Thomasville
Officers of the Law
Ray Hayworth
Cubs
Mace Brown
Red Sox
Gil English
Braves
Babe Ruth
Reynolds Demons Threaten Upset In High Point Showdown
Reynolds High from Winston-Salem aims to spoil High Point’s hold on first division with a 8 p m tipoff at Senior High. Reynolds led by Richard Moser and Sonny Ridenhour challenges a 10 point favorite Bison squad led by Harold O Kelly Frank Hassell and Joe Robertson. A Reynolds win could keep the Demons from improving. a loss could push High Point toward a season-ending tie and tournament bid.
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Harold O'Kelly
Frank Hassell
Joe Robertson
David Moore
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Salisbury
Fix Scandal Expands To Another Star Player In College Basketball
The probe into college basketball bribery widens as Miller of LSU faces charges for fixing two 1948 games at Madison Square Garden and accepting 1500 dollars. Co-defendants include Gard White and Bigos with roles in fixing three 1949 1950 games. The inquiry traces 12 fixed games over three seasons.
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Scorekeepers Set to Track Southern Conference Tourney Scoring
Raleigh February 27 One must-see feature will be the scoring chase at the Southern Conference tournament. NC State's Wolfpack and Duke's Dick Groat highlight a field with Mark Workman Bill Mivky Jimmy Slaughter and Sammy Ranzino.
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Raleigh
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Wolfpack
Georgetown
Duke
Dick Groat
Blue Devil
West Virginia
Mark Workman
Temple
Bill Mivky
South Carolina
Jimmy Slaughter
N. C. State
Sammy Ranzino
North Carolina
Maryland
Guilford County Title Games Set At Guilford College
The Guilford County basketball championship will be decided tonight at Guilford College gym. The boys final features Allen Jay against Guilford at 8 30 p m and the girls final is Guilford versus Alamance at 7 30 p m.
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Allen Jay
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Kentucky Is And Will Remain In Polls Top Spot
Kentucky holds the No 1 spot in the AP Poll with 24 wins and 1221 points. Oklahoma A M follows with 28 first place votes and 954 points. Bradley upset Oklahoma A M 51 50, heightening the chase for a possible second poll victory for Kentucky.
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Bradley
Bears Favored By Four Points In NAIB Playoff Duel
Hickory February 27 Mountain Bears of Lenoir Rhyne are four point favorites to beat High Point in the opening NAIB playoff nightcap at the Hickory Community Center. Wingate vs Lees McRae opens the twin bill at 7:30 p.m. with High Point’s Jesse Joyce health improving and Gray Cartwright out since January 4.
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Winener
Jesse Joyce
Gray Cartwright
Appalachian
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