State overwhelms Carolina in Dixie Classic final
In Saturday's Dixie Classic final State defeated undefeated Carolina 82 to 60. Coach Everett Case praised his players as they pulled away early, benching stars late. Carolina coach Frank McGuire admitted the game was over early and noted the Tar Heels faced a clear gap in strength.
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North State Conference opens loop play with Elon and East Carolina lead
The Associated Press reports nine league teams start a 14 game loop after the holidays with Elon at 2-0 in conference and 81 overall facing DuPont textiles and Pfeiffer as prep for a key clash with East Carolina. The Pirates stand 4-0 in loop play and 6-3 overall. Elon coach Doc Mathis touts his best squad as they return from the Parris Island Invite and beat Pfeiffer 100-77 in the tournament final.
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Maryland and Oklahoma Face Top Orange Bowl Clash
Maryland and Oklahoma meet in the 22nd Orange Bowl with Oklahoma favored by a touchdown. Bud Wilkinson’s Sooners seek to extend a national title run against Jim Tatum’s Terps in a high stakes, high revenue game broadcast nationally.
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Clemson Attracts Attention In Busy ACC Basketball Week
Clemson seeks a turn in its season as ACC play resumes with the Tigers riding a five and four mark after a rugged start. Sophomores Bill Yockel and Tom Cameron pace McFadden’s squad as they head to Mobile for the Senior Bowl and face Memphis State Spring Hill and Miami.
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Seixas Faces Uncertain Tennis Plans After Sugar Bowl Win
Vic Seixas, 32, America’s top amateur, said his Davis Cup leadership depends on his work schedule. After winning the Sugar Bowl Invitational, he noted plans to stay for the football game then return home to consider a possible TV show. He beat Dick Savitt 2-6 4-6 6-2 6-1 6-2 in the final and with Sidney Schwartz beat Gardnar Mulloy and Tom Brown Jr. 6-4 6-3 in doubles.
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All-Star Five Dominated by Big Four at Dixie Classic
State claimed its sixth Dixie Classic crown in seven years with Ronnie Shavlik and Vic Moloder on the first team. Wake Forest’s Lefty Davis, UNC’s Lennie Rosenbluth, and Duke’s Joe Belmont joined the lineup, while Cliff Hafer and Phil DiNardo led a second team that also included Dave Gambee, Joe Capua, and Jackie Murcock. Shavlik was tournament MVP with 218 of 220 points.
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