Wake Forest announces 1956 football schedule with new coach
Wake Forest College unveils a 10 game 1956 grid slate under a new head coach with seven ACC foes Maryland Virginia North Carolina State Duke Clemson South Carolina and Florida State plus two Southern Conference opponents William and Mary and Virginia Tech. Home games at Bowman Gray Stadium will seat 17 000 and the Demon Deacons move to Winston Salem at year end.
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Ettore Wins New Trial in TV Rights Suit
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for retired boxer Al Ettore in his suit against Philco Television Broadcasting Chesebrough Manufacturing and Clayton Inc claiming a 1936 fight film deletion harmed his reputation. Judge Biggs ruled Ettore could not grant TV rights in 1936.
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Ranking Teams Clash In Top Cage Tilts Tonight
Ed Wilks reports a slate of top confrontations led by Dayton aiming for a 13th straight win against unranked Villanova. NC State visits North Carolina in a pivotal ACC matchup while Louisville faces Memphis State. other results include Holy Cross over Dartmouth and Seattle upsetting Oklahoma City in overtime.
Wallburg tops Hasty on Pendry FG in Davidson County clash
Pendry's late field goal broke a 57 57 tie to lift Wallburg 59 57 over Hasty's Wildcats in a boys game. Wallburg led most of the contest before Hasty seized the edge in the final minutes. In girls play, Hasty routed Wallburg 72 40 led by Linda Short with 31 points.
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Bulldogs and Tigers Split Twin Bill
Trinity Bulldogs defeated Fair Grove 62 53 in a tight game while the Fair Grove girls won 59 43. Bulldogs guard Don Spencer and Tommy Lohr led with 19 points each. Don Taylor added 12 and Jerry Moser eight. Fair Grove center Donnie Doby scored 32 in the loss. injury to Kenneth Nance clouds Trinity prospects.
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Betty Suggs
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Cobey to Succeed Tatum as Maryland Football Coach
Maryland names Tommy Mont athletic director and head coach successor to Jim Tatum. Mont, 33, is a Maryland graduate and Cumberland native, chosen to emphasize Maryland players. President Wilson H. Elkins says the move keeps talent at home while preserving football strength.
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Jim Tatum
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Mont
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Bill Cobey
Montandy
Dr. Elkins
College basketball scores from various games
East Holy Cross defeated Dartmouth 81 to 67. Colgate beat Hobart 64 to 62. Niagara topped Toronto 84 to 56. Alfred won against Buffalo New York 75 to 67. St Bonaventure beat Sampson Air Force Base 83 to 70. Westminster Pennsylvania defeated Wash-Jeff 83 to 0. Connecticut beat New Hampshire Williams 93 to 82. Massachusetts beat Williams 69 to 53. South Norfolk Mary Washington 81, Virginia Military 0. Sewanee 76, Mississippi State 72. Bridgewater 81, Randolph Macon 83. Milligan 83, Emory & Henry 70. East Tennessee 70, David Lipscomb Frostburg 67. Benedict 77, Morris Brown 66. Virginia State 0, West Virginia State 83. Rollins 83, Tampa 71. Norfolk William Mary 76, Richmond Professional 66. Midwestern Cincinnati 71, Xavier Ohio 66. Western Reserve 83, Butler 66. Indiana State 64, Miami Ohio 93. Ohio University 70. Southwest East Texas 66, Sam Houston State 51. East Christian 69, McMurry 0. Pacific West Seattle 89, Oklahoma City 8 in overtime. Idaho State 63, Colorado State 4 at Marys California 73, Humboldt Santa Clara 72, Fresno State 69. San Jose State 61, College of the Pacific 32. gah tone University 74, Portland State
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UNC Gridders To Be Feted On Monday
CHAPEL HILL The Chanel Hill Athletic Club schedules a Monday night event honoring the University of North Carolina football team after two postponements. Coach Jim Tatum is expected to attend along with barbecued Hereford and a dinner speech by Billy Arthur. The gathering begins at 7 with ceremonies and informal remarks.
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Billy Arthur
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NFL Draft 1935 Sleeper Picks Highlight Day
The 1935 NFL draft nears completion with focus on overlooked players. Cleveland Browns choose Virgin while guards Len Hell yer and Willie Davis reach for hidden talents from Marshall and Grambling. Chicago Bears pick Carol ine and contemplates Canadian options. Bears, Cardinals, Redskins, Lions also add notable names amid a star-filled weekend.
UNC, State Clash as Senior Tony Regains Lead Role
UNC resumes prominence with Tony regaining starting duties over the youthful rotation. He scored 16 points in Monday’s win over Maryland as Radovich helps ease Rosenbluth’s scoring load. NC State counters with Molode and Shavik as ACC action winds down before weekend non conference games.
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South Carolina
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N.C. State
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Bulldogs 66 as Hawks fall in hard fought clash
The Bulldogs win 66 to 62 as Hinkle and McCashill lead scoring with 31 and 24 points respectively. The game features key contributions from Johnson Thomasyitle Hoge Burkhart Hill Leaffer and Poole with Hampton and Edetweight boxing champion Wallace noted in the coverage. Smith, born in Cincinnati, now resides in East Orange, New Jersey.
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Bulldogs Split Pair With Barnum Springs
Thomasville High girls beat Barnum Springs 77 66 with Linda Carter scoring 55 points to keep first in the South Piedmont Conference. Boys game went to Barnum Springs 77 52 as Thomasville trailed after a poor second quarter. Carter averages 45.5 points per game while Nancy Farrell leads Barnum Springs with 33. The Bulldogs next play Statesville Friday.
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William and Mary Ties for Third in SC Race
William and Mary rises to a tie for third in the Southern Conference after an 81-72 win over VMI. The Indians boost their league mark to 4-2 while Furman sits at 6-3. Dick Savage and Chuck MacLeod lead with 17 points each.
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Jamestown Splits Twin Bill With S H S
Jamestown and Sumner split a basketball twin bill with the Flying Tigers winning the boys game 63 59 and Sumner taking the opener 45 47 The Sumner girls stand second in Guilford County Conference after a 57 45 win Stout led Sumner with 21 points Tolton 30 for Sumner and Tolton 30 for Jamestown Tolton 30 led Sumner while Ann Tolton paced Jamestown with 30 points Randel Brown led Jamestown in the boys game with 21 points Salmen 14 and Macon 13 followed by Hodgin 21 Tippett 22 for Sumner Harris 8 Tucker 7 rounded out the effort Kid details and scores from the two games are given in the box scores
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