North Carolina High School Sports Face Federations Critique
The writer denounces the National Federation of High School Athletic Associations for hindering post season and long trips while praising North Carolina football and local scenes. He cites Shrine games in Charlotte and UNC basketball plans, noting strong local support and comparisons to other states. He mentions Charley Munday’s Coastal Plains league role and Carl Hubbell praising Carolinas players, concluding Sugar Bowl decisions are dubious but final scores stand.
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Full House Ready for North State Showdown With Catawba
High Point college Purple Partners host the Catawba Indians at 8 p.m. in a marquee North State Conference battle. Coach Ralph James pushes an open scoring attack hoping to outshoot a strong Catawba squad led by Coach Earl Ruth. Bill Sheets headlines HP’s potent offense with Frank Henry and Russell Lombardy anchoring the defense. A sellout crowd is expected. The teams seek revenge for past defeats in this key rivalry clash.
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N C State and Richmond May Settle Southern Title Tonight
North Carolina State after a 53 48 win over Davidson meets Clemson while Richmond after a 41 39 win over Maryland plays William and Mary in Richmond. Duke and North Carolina travel for key non conference showdowns as Maryland upsets George Washington and Virginia Tech dominates Emory and Henry.
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Trautman to Follow Bramham Pattern as N A Boss
Durham January 11. Minor Trautman accepts the burden of national baseball commissioner and pledges to continue the Bramham pattern. A banquet honored him with a scroll from the Sporting News. Ernie Harwell represented the paper and praised Trautman for athletic leadership and service to youth.
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Geo. M. Trautman
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William G. Bramham
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Sporting News
National Baseball Weekly
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Atlanta, Ga
College Scores Intercollegiate Basketball Highlights
Lee routed Bridgewater College 34 to 8. The Citadel defeated Presbyterian 66 to 47. Virginia overwhelmed Virginia Military Institute 62 to 47. South Carolina bombed Georgia.
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Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
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Last Night's College Basketball Scores Across Regions
Princeton edged Dartmouth 40 36 and Rhode Island State defeated Maine 99 66. Indiana Pa beat Clarion 69 39. Virginia Tech topped Emory and Henry 51 48. Georgetown downed Villanova 68 50. Maryland beat George Washington 44 43. Overtime results include Murray Ky over Morehead 58 53.
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Trippi Chooses Among Yankees Cardinals or Crackers
Georgia all American Charlie Trippi said he will decide within two weeks which team to join among the New York Yankees Chicago Cardinals and Atlanta Crackers after meeting with Earl Mann president of the Atlanta club. He said he cannot sleep due to interest in his decision.
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States Move To Stop Bribery In Sports
Massachusetts and Rhode Island lawmakers propose bills to punish bribery or attempted bribery in sports. Massachusetts author Charles J. Innes would fine violators up to 590 dollars and/or imprison them for one year for offering or arranging a bribe to influence participants in any athletic contest.
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Caves in Edmonson County Stand as U S Largest Systems
Two of the nation s largest underground cave systems lie in Edmonson County Kentucky with scholars noting their size and significance. The sites draw spelunkers geologists and tourists to the region highlighting Kentucky s strong cave heritage.
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Kentucky County
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Schoolboy Hoping for Banner Year
Lynwood Rowe a 26th birthday hopeful from Eldorado Arkansas predicts 1947 will be a banner baseball year. The Phils pitcher, who went 11 3 with a 2.12 ERA last season, recovers from a left leg ligament injury and says he is pitching with his head. He recalls his 1934 world series thrill retiring 22 straight against St Louis and a 12 inning 3 2 win. Rowe heads to Philadelphia to discuss his plans with his current team.
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Mulloy Wins South Australian Tennis Championship
ADELAIDE Australia Jan 11 Gardner Mulloy of Miami Florida defeated Billy Talbert of Indianapolis and Wilmington Del to win the south Australian tournament 6 3 8 6 9 7 Mulloy broke through Talbert's service in crucial games to secure the title.
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Help Wanted Is College Grid Cry
The "help wanted" cry rose at over a dozen colleges as more than twenty football tutors retired or were replaced after the season. Ed McKeever moved from Cornell to San Francisco, Lefty James named Cornell head coach, and several posts remain open at Syracuse, New York University, Boston University, and Virginia Military Institute with various resignations and promotions noted.
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Lefty) James
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Phillies Begin Clubhouse Cleanout As Veterans Released
Philadelphia news reports that Athletics cleanup move gains traction with unconditional releases of McQuinn, Gene Desautels, and Tuck Stainback. All are ten year veterans free to pursue fitted deals with any major league team.
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USGA Faces Key Decisions At Annual Meet In New York
The USGA convened its annual session in New York to decide on Walker Cup selection against Britain and to consider rule changes aligning with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Debates centered on whether to abandon 36 hole medal play for national amateur championships in favor of match play, and the eight amateurs plus two alternates to travel to St Andrews in May.
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Barney Ross Defeats Narcotics At Public Health Hospital
In Lexington Kentucky Barney Ross famed welterweight and Guadalcanal veteran conquered his narcotics habit with a four month stay at a U S Public Health Service hospital near Lexington Dr Victor M Vogel the hospital medical officer in charge announced Ross would be discharged Tuesday Ross entered voluntarily at the New York Marshall's office after admitting drug use following war wounds and malaria His cure this time came sooner than expected with final discharge planned within 60 days and brief observation afterward though he declined to discuss future plans.
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Tomlinson Girls Rally to Top Kinneys in Winston-Salem
Tomlinson girls upset the favored Kinneys 28 to 22 at the armory in Winston-Salem. Louise Heath led with 12 points while Doris Owens Ruby Hill Hazel White shined on defense.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities and Results
The reports list several boxing outcomes with fighters and verdicts. Tony dianiro beat Pel rone in New York 1474 to 1444 while Cocoa Kid defeated O'Neill Bell 1854 to 154. Pablo bested Lott 149% to 126 in Philadelphia. George Sanchez stopped by Oliphia 121 to 126 in Baltimore. Joe Murphy stopped Dusty Brown 144 to 140 in Reading Pennsylvania. Seeds called Jobs tears noted as a bead source in Maniuria.
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Youngstown
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Dusty” Brown
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Crowder Ellington Spark Bison Past Raleigh 44 25
High Point High School’s Black Bison defeated Raleigh 44 to 25 at Harrison Gym. Led by John Crowder and Paul Ellington, H P S pressed ahead 11 6 after the first quarter and 19 6 at intermission. Hunsucker topped scoring with 17, Von Drehle 16, Grant 16. They meet Burlington next Tuesday in Western conference action.
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Bell Criticizes NCAA Recruiting Rules Critically
Dallas based SMU coach and athletic director Matthew Bell denounces NCAA limits on financial aid to athletes as unworkable and hypocritical. He praises the Southeastern Conference practice of full support including board room tuition and a monthly stipend, insisting athletes who play and study deserve consideration.
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Bears Elect Grid Captains
Frank ae a 205 pound guard from China Grove was named captain of the Lenoir Rhyne College Mountain Bears for 1947. Shu Carlton Winston-Salem and Charles Bost Claremont were named alternate captains. Burton Barger, senior Bruin captain last season, was named most valuable player and received all North State Conference tackle consideration with AP Little All-American honorable mention.
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Frank Ae
China Grove
Lenoir Rhyne College
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Winston- Salem
Charles Bost
Claremont
Burton Barger
Lenoir Rhyne
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Key Pitchers Sign With New York Giants
New York Giants announce contracts signed by left handed duo Dave Koslo and Monte Kennedy. Manager Mell Ott plans these pitchers to lift team from the NL cellar in the coming season.
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State Scores Win Over Wildcats 53 to 47 in Charlotte
North Carolina State opened its Southern Conference schedule with a 53-47 victory over Davidson in Charlotte. Harold Naapst led the Terror offense with 24 points as NC State built a 30-21 halftime edge.
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