Race for State AAA and DOC titles stirs up Western Carolinas hoops
In the AAA Western Conference race Asheville and Burlington hold top spots with Gastonia and Salisbury closing in. Greensboro and Salisbury vie for the last Western berth while High Point struggles to reach the State Tournament. In the Davidson County Conference North Davidson leads AA amid claims the local field is weak, and North Davidson dominates as Tri City and Hanes lag.
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Asheville
Burlington
Gastonia
Salisbury
Maroons
Greensboro
Curren
High Point Black Bison
Reynolds
Winston-Salem
Clinton Ingram
Wildcats
Davidson County
Denton Red
Denton
Hasty
Larry Montgomery
North Davidson
Black Knights
Northvidson
Tri-City
Hanes
Mineral Springs
Reidsville
Maroons Regain First Place In Western AAA
The Lee Edwards Maroons of Asheville move back atop the Western AAA standings after beating Greensboro Friday night. Greensboro drops to third while Burlington Reynolds gains ground, and Charlotte Central High Point and Reynolds struggle to stay in the state tournament mix.
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Lee Edwards Maroons
Asheville
Greensboro
Eas Burlington Reynolds
Bob Jamieson
High Point
Lisbury
Charlotte Central
Pong Coma
Sion
Reynolds
Burlington
Four Gridders Come To Terms With Pro Giants
Two veteran tackles and two rookies including Rex Boggan have signed 1955 contracts with the New York Giants. Roosevelt Brown Jr. starts at left tackle on offense. Boggan, a Mississippi All America lineman, is to join the defense after serving two years. Boggan played for Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl and the Bestern Bowl.
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New York
Rex Boggen
All America
Mississippi
New York Football Giants
Oess Aun
Roosevelt Brown Jr
Southern
Boggan
Ole Miss
Navy
Has Nine Lettermen Returning Bison Swim Coach Seeks Strong Season
High Point High School swimming coach Bob Oussey returns nine lettermen from last year as he aims to defend the state title. Standouts Harold McKee Jim Younts Buddy Shard Chester Hayworth Richard Brett Bill Burton Billy Tarn Sage Kirkman Billy Joe Tirkaten headline a veteran lineup, with a Medley Relay crown and 50 yard freestyle champion among them. The 1954 team finished 8-3-1 and state co champions with Greensboro, but the coach notes less depth this season amid early losses to a freshman JV squad.
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High Point High School
Bob Oussey
Greensboro
Ousley
High Point
Harold McKee
Jim Younts
Buddy Shard
Chester Hayworth
Richard Brett
Bill Burton
Billy Tarn
Sage Kirkman
Billy Joe Tirkaten
Oussey
Montgomery
Morris
Lege JV
Dav- Ousley
Meck
Kirkman
Burton
Younts
Barrett
Shapard
These Boys Will Be Heard From This Season
The Point High School swimming team plans a varied lineup for the season with Shapard Barrett Hayworth and others likely in breaststroke and backstroke events. The schedule lists meets against Greensboro High Point Lexington Staunton Military Institute Duke and Chapel Hill with dates in February through March.
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So Point High School
H.P
Basilio After Crack At Champion For Saxton Title Shot
Basilio defeats Peter Mueller by unanimous decision in ten rounds at Syracuse. The win advances Basilio toward a title clash with Johnny Saxton, with April 1 discussed as a possible site despite Blinky Palermo’s objections. A large crowd watched 8,680 spectators pay gate.
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Jack Hand
Syracuse
Carmen Basilio
Peter Mueller
Johnny Saxton
Tony Markson
International Boxing Club
Basilio
Saxton
Blinky Palermo
Herr Mueller
Sing Mueller
Betae Harold Barnes
Harry Kessler
New York
Jack Kimball
Rae
Associated Press
Solons Asked To Protest TV Ban On Football
The Maryland Legislature is urged to oppose NCAA restrictions on telecasting football. Three Baltimore delegates introduced a resolution to televise all Maryland home games and sponsor state university games at College Park. If Navy plays nearby, Baltimore or Annapolis broadcasts could be blocked.
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Annapolis
Maryland
National Collegiate Athletic Assn
Baltimore
University of Maryland
NCAA
College Park
University Regents
Navy
Braves Pitcher Returns Signed Contract Not Yet
Milwaukee pitcher Chet Nichols mailed his 1955 contract unsigned back to the Braves from Pawtucket. He would not disclose offer terms or 1954 pay. Nichols posted a 1 1 1 4 ERA and 4.43 in 1954 after a 11 8 rookie year in 1951. He said a difference of opinion with the club delayed agreement but expects a meeting soon.
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Pawtucket
R.J
Milwaukee
Chet Nichols
Braves
Nichols
Boston Braves
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