Panthers Seek Wins in North State Clashes
High Point enter two key North State Conference battles with Appalachian and Lenoir Rhyne in the week. Coach Ralph James cites hustle after a three game sweep while Ted Moran and Leonard Hunt pace scoring as the Panthers chase a possible title bid.
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Eagles Sold To Philly Syndicate
The Philadelphia Eagles were sold today to a 100 man Philadelphia syndicate led by James P. Clark who paid 250000 dollars. Clark said civic pride motivated the purchase and the group aims to keep the champion NFL club as a true city enterprise.
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Duquesne Names Ahwesh as Head Football Coach
Phil Ahwesh was appointed head football coach at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh on January 15, succeeding Kass Kovalcheck. President Francis F. Smith announced the decision and did not disclose contract terms.
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Tar Heels Rally Past Generals For 69 52 Victory
North Carolina overcame an early Washington and Lee lead to win 69 to 52 in Lynchburg. Carolina used sharp shooting in the closing minutes of the first half to pull away from the Generals who briefly led, and Hugo Kappler, Coy Carson and others carried the attack as the Tar Heels improved to 4-1 in conference play.
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Durham Golfer Wins Senior PGA Tournament
Marshall Crichton of Durham North Carolina won the senior PGA tournament on the PGA National course with rounds of 73 and 72 and a hole in one on the 147 yard sixth. The event was for PGA golfers over 50 years old and played at 6320 yards with a par of 72.
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Corriden Appointed Salisbury Manager
John M. Corriden a 26 year old outfielder from Indianapolis has been named manager of the Salisbury Pirates in the North Carolina State league Walter Woodson business manager announced Corriden replaces last year s skipper Arthur Doll who has been released by the Pirate Farm system
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Auburn Defeats App State in Tight Wrestling Meet
Auburn’s strong wrestlers best Appalachian State College in Boone by 15 to 11. Emile Tomick of Appalachian State won the lone fall over McKenzie in one minute of the second period.
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Navy Wrestlers Roll to 48th Straight Victory
Annapolis report details Navy’s 28 to 5 win over North Carolina State as Don Troxler edges Floyd Holloway at 165 pounds the lone NC winner.
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Clemson Tigers edge Wake Forest 59 57 in SCC clash
Clemson defeated Wake Forest 59 to 57 before 3,000 fans in Clemson South Carolina. Jim Reynolds scored late field goals to break a tie and Buck Geary led the Deacons with 18 points. Clemson led most of the second period and held on for the win.
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Lenoir Rhyne Defeats East Carolina Teachers 71 to 47
Lenoir Rhyne won the North State conference game 71 47 over East Carolina Teachers College in Hickory. Captain Leo Kantorski led the Bears with 23 points as the team pulled away in the second half.
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Red Sox Sell Jake Jones to Louisville
Boston January release states Jake Jones first baseman for the Red Sox was sold to Louisville. Used mainly as a pinch hitter last season he batted .200 and now joins Louisville in a new assignment.
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Notre Dame Fullback Panelli Signs Lions Contract
Detroit reports Notre Dame full back John Panelli signed a two year pro contract with the Detroit Lions of the NFL. The move sets Panelli to join the NFL roster this season and marks a step in his professional football career.
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Pep) Panelli
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Maryland Wrestlers Rout Duke In Southern Conference Meet
College Park Maryland January 15 Maryland defeated Duke 20 to 7 in a Southern Conference wrestling match. It marked Maryland's second straight win and Duke's first loss after opening with two victories.
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State Nips Duke 53 52 in Duke Indoor Cage Battle
North Carolina State edged Duke 53 to 52 at Duke Indoor Stadium. Red Dickey led the Wolfpack with 21 points while Duke’s Youmans topped Duke with 15. The contest featured nine lead changes and 43 personal fouls as State fouled and made key free throws late.
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Atlantic Christian Tops Newport News Apprentice 61 53
Atlantic Christian College defeated Newport News Apprentice School 61 to 53 in Wilson. Captain Paul Glazer of Chelsea Massachusetts led with 22 points and earned top scoring honors. Bob Lincoln trailed with 10 for the Virginians.
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LSU Basketball Starts Season With Few Homegrown Players
Baton Rouge Louisiana. The 1948 49 LSU Tigers basketball team features only four homegrown players out of eleven, marking the smallest share of Louisiana bred talent in Bengal history.
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