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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1955
Page
23
George Erath of Hi-Tom highlights new signings including catcher Haven Schmidt and infielder Carl G. Pavior. Schmidt, a top Cincinnati prospect, batted .303 in his first pro season and will train with the Nashille club, while Paylor batted .293 with Ogden last year.
North Carolina edged Maryland by half a point to win the ACC indoor meet in Chapel Hill as five records fell. Don Wright secured third in the final one mile relay to clinch the title. Duke, South Carolina, NC State, Virginia, and Clemson tallied other point totals. In the non conference division VMI led with 22 1 3 points alongside Navy Florida Georgia and others.
In Chapel Hill North Carolina State beats UNC in a close ACC swimming contest. Phil Drake sets ACC 40 yard freestyle mark and Hugh McIntyre records an ACC best in 10 yard medley as State secures a narrow win and North Carolina leads the ACC with several top finishes. Maryland tops freshmen scoring with 19 points.
A four car crash halted a 76 mile NASCAR race in Sanford North Carolina. Lead driver Edwin Matthews edged Edwin Banjo and Bill Widenhose for the win as Earl Moss closed in before the stoppage. Roberts escaped with minor injuries after his car burst into flames amid the race chaos.
Marquette and Utah enter the Sugar Bowl competition with most starters returning. Notre Dame is mentioned in connection but the fourth team selection remains pending. Utah is ranked in the AP poll while Marquette sits among NCAA leaders with a strong winning record.
In the semi finals this afternoon Duran defeated Chicora of Rocky Mount 7X. 1 4 tod 4 while.
Burlington defeated Greensboro 63-52 to finish third as Bill Oliver and Jerry Robertson led with 16 and 24 points respectively. Raleigh edged Wilmington 70-68 for consolation honors in a late surge, while Gastonia and Asheville played for the championship.
Annapolis was the site as Navy heated up in the second half to display its best shooting of the year. A competitive effort highlighted the game with strong perimeter and inside play.
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