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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
8
Hackney reports High Point's basketball team as undefeated with three straight wins and a fighting spirit led by freshmen such as Leonard Hunt. Ralph James' crew shows versatility and determination, aiming for a top place in the flag race despite not clinching last season's North State title.
In a surprising finish the Panthers defeated Hanes Hosiery, relying on scrappy rebounds and late aggressiveness to overturn a favored foe. The Hosiery lineup boasted sharpshooting veterans, while Hanes’ stars from last year faced injuries and tight defense.
Ambitious young men and qualified women are urged to pursue good employment in the U S Army, Air Force, WAC, and WAF. Immediate pay with free food housing clothing retirement medical care and insurance. Recruiter at 217 Post Office Building High Point NC invites discussion today.
William and Marys Indians face Washington and Lee in Lexington and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on a westward trip. Washington and Lee, a tall fast squad, aims to disrupt the Tribe in the state race while VPI also shows improved form after recent wins.
High Point High basketball travels by bus to Charlotte to meet undefeated Central High in a Western Conference showdown. The Bison seek to extend an 18 game conference win streak and 15 straight wins, while Central aims to spoil the run behind Jippy Carter and Donnie Thomas. The game starts at 8 p.m. at Central gym, with likely starting lineups listed.
The Bing Crosby Pro Am tournament starts a three day run at Cypress Point in Pebble Beach with top pros including Hogan Nelson Snead Demaret Mangrum Turnesa Oliver Gibson Harrison McSpaden Harbert Vines and amateurs Bud Ward Stranahan Lowery Dawson Goldwater and sponsor Crosby. Bobby Locke misses due to visa issues returning from South Africa.
A spring exhibition schedule of 241 games is arranged by American League teams with 132 meetings against National League clubs. The Grapefruit circuit starts 12 days after the March 1 spring practice opening in California Arizona and Florida bases.
Duke faces N C State in a top Southern Conference game with star center Ben Collins likely out. Duke aims to upset the favored Wolfpack at 8:30 pm after a tough stretch, while freshmen duel precedes the varsity bout and other Duke teams prepare for Maryland and VPI events.
Furman Hurricanes edge Clemson 48 45 in Greenville to pull even with North Carolina State atop the Southern Conference standings. Melvin Bell led Furman with 17 points as the league tightens with 16 lead changes.
Loyola University of Los Angeles hires Jordan Olivar from Villanova as head football coach on a three year contract. Although terms are undisclosed local sources indicate a salary of at least 10000 dollars, up from 5500 dollars at Villanova last season.
In Madison Wisconsin Charles Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma appeared the likely choice for Wisconsin's next head football coach. Regents to formalize offer soon after discussions with university officials and athletic board. Pending decision leaves Stuhldreher's thirteen year tenure and $12000 salary as benchmark.
High Point hosts the Mce Crazy Eagles of Asheboro in a pivotal revenge game at 8 o clock. Leonard Hunt leads the Panthers after a 20 point performance against Hanes hosierymakers as undefeated High Point seeks a split against industrial foes.
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