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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1949
Page
5
An essay on the Sugar Bowl aftermath credits Oklahoma with the stronger team and honors quarterback Jack Mitchell while praising Meryl Greathouse for a stellar defensive showing. Budd Burris reveals a scuffle with Chan Highsmith, describing the altercation and lingering sportsmanship.
After a tough game Carolina appeared past its peak for the post season as Burris lauded UNC’s linemen while Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson praised his squad. Greathouse outshined teammate Mitchell in a clear Oklahoma victory cited by observers and coaches alike.
Texas college squads posted seven wins two losses and two ties in national bowls, with 15 bowls played in or featuring Texas teams. SMU defeated Oregon 21 13 in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas earning over 108000 for each side, while Texas Mines fell to West Virginia 21 12 in the Sun Bowl El Paso and Prairie View lost 6 0 to Wilberforce in Houston. Bill Doherty Villanova quarterback earned a special district honor last season.
North Carolina’s White Phantoms host Maryland in Chapel Hill to start the 1949 Southern Conference season. The undefeated squad brings six straight non-league wins led by victories over Lenoir Rhyne Guilford Elon Catawba and a 60 49 win over Arizona. The Terps arrive with a weaker start after losses to Temple Loyola Baltimore Richmond and Virginia.
Sugar Bowl in New Orleans saw Oklahoma defeat North Carolina 14 to 6, breaking a long Midwestern conference jinx in major bowls. Other bowls included Baylor over Wake Forest 20 to 7 in the Dixie Bowl, William and Mary routing Oklahoma A and M 20 to 0 in the Delta Bowl, Oregon losing to SMU 21 to 13 in the Cotton Bowl, and Clemson rallying to beat Missouri 24 to 16 in the Gator Bowl with a late field goal.
High Point Highs Black Bison seek revenge in a key early season matchup at Senior High gym tonight. After a 48 46 overtime win at Thomasville December 22, coach says expect tougher defense and a similar test. Miller Ellington lead a refreshed lineup as Harrington Farrington aim to spark the Bulldogs opponents new lineups show 8 pm tip.
William and Mary center Chet Giermak tops state and Southern Conference scoring with 216 points in 11 games. Virginia’s Joe Noertker, Charlie Sokol, Ed McMillan, Jere Bunting, and Bob Holley trail in the top 11. Indians face Maryland State Teachers, Georgetown, and VMI this week as their 9–2 record marks a strong holiday stretch.
Cincinnati Reds manager Bucky Walters says he will be a "nice guy" in 1949 but will toughen on players who demand it. He rejects the idea that success requires a whip worn by hard discipline, noting each player responds differently. He plans minimal rules, a midnight curfew, and punishment for violations, with minor league retribution if necessary.
Northwestern fullback Art Murakowski scored a disputed touchdown against California in the Rose Bowl, with officials and coaches giving differing views on whether the fumble occurred before or after crossing the goal line. Murakowski and others defend the credited score amid camera and rule disputes.
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