High Point Purple Panthers face test as they chase league crown
The High Point College Purple Panthers seek another win over Elon after an 83 82 victory and face a grudge match against Atlantic Christian in Wilson while a Salisbury clash with Boyden High awaits. Coach Sim eon’s Black Bison loom as a potential turning point if HPC succeeds. Jim Gudger earns praise as Western Carolina coach welcomed by twin daughters. Curt Flood wins batting title and is set for Cincinnati camp. Reds invite Haven Schmidt to camp.
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High Point Faces Salis bury Jackets In Western AAA Test
High Point High School coach Tony Simeon sends the Bison on the road to meet top undefeated Salis bury Yellow Jackets in a Western AAA Conference game. High Point sits third at 3–1 while the Jackets lead the loop at 5–0 0 with coach Durwood Honeycutt. The Bison seek ground with a win as Green sboro has been their only conference setback. The Jackets boast an 11 game unbeaten stretch and feature Campbell Shuford Kluttz Kesler and Chapman for the visitors.
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Two More Sign Chisox Pacts
CHICAGO The Chicago White Sox announced 12 contracts for 1957 adding outfielder-pitcher Bob Powell and catcher Les Moss. Powell, a bonus signee, spent much of last year in service and Lopez will decide Powell’s role in spring training. Moss, behind Sherm Lollar, hit 10 homers in 127 at bats in 1956, batted .244 in 56 games, and drove in 22 runs.
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Chicago White Sox
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al Lopez
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Sox
Tri-State Amateur Boxing Tourney runs three days
Arch McMullen and Jim Ellington served as the official timers for the 17th annual Tri-State Amateur Boxing Tournament held this past weekend, coordinating timing across the three day event.
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Jim Ellington
ACC Leaders Highlight Strong Deacons and Terrapins Defense
Wake Forest and Maryland share the ACC defensive title at 59.9 points allowed per game after 15 games. North Carolina leads offensively at 83.6 points per game, with Duke second. NC State tops field goal accuracy at 45.4 percent, while Wake Forest and Clemson excel at free throws. South Carolina and North Carolina follow in rebounding, with Grady Wallace and Len Rosenbluth as leading scorers.
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Cage Slate News Refreshes Amid Exams
College basketball resumes after midterm exams as top teams prepare for upcoming schedules. Canisius beat St Bona 70 63 in Buffalo while Georgia Tech defeats Auburn 74 68. St Francis Brooklyn tops Siena 69 50 and Idaho defeats Washington State 69 57. Memphis State over Tennessee Tech 89 73 and St Thomas Mn beat Marquette 69 63. Lennie Cohen 23 Blemker 20 pace Tech over Auburn. Only one Tech Auburn game counts in SEC race.
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Tigs Sign Three Rookies For 1957
The Detroit Tigers signed three rookies to 1957 contracts, bringing the total to 26 players. Max Simmons, a 22-year-old right-hander from Durham, Al Paschal, a 21-year-old shortstop from Texas Christian University, and George Risley, a 25-year-old third baseman from Sacramento, Calif., will report to Lakeland Florida for camp starting February 20.
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New York Edges Syracuse 90 88 In Tight NBA Clash
In an NBA game the New York Knicks beat Syracuse 90 to 88 in a close contest. Fort Wayne defeated St. Louis 97 to 87 in another league matchup.
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ACC Chief Signals Probe Next Week in Moreland State Case
ACC Commissioner Jim Weaver said the league will begin its investigation into the Jackie Moreland North Carolina State College recruiting case next week. He cited delays due to trips to the Orange Bowl and the NCAA meeting. State faces a four year NCAA probation and a $5,000 conditional fine, with recruitment banned for one year, while the school appeals.
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Olympics Lose Big Sum in 1956 Games
Melbourne reports a substantial loss from the 1956 Olympic Games with costs exceeding early estimates. Officials anticipate a final deficit near 450000 dollars underwritten by the Victorian government. Chief executive Sir William Bridgeford cites rapidly rising costs as the cause of the shortfall.
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High Point Hosts Elon In Crucial North State Contention
Joe Harris predicts a tight finish as High Point College hosts Elon College in a key North State Conference game. Harris, bas ketball expert, backed by last meeting’s 83-82 Panthers upset, sees another one-point margin. Other national picks include Kent State over Bluefield and Georgia over Mercer.
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Citadel May Get Erwin, Ratterree
Charlotte reports Pride Ratterree of Davidson College as line coach and Mack Erwin of Catawba College as backfield and baseball coach may join The Citadel football staff. Ed Die Teague, new head coach, said Ratterree and Erwin had visited and declined comment on offers.
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HPC Faces Crucial Home Test Against Elon
High Point College hosts Elon College in Harrison Gym tonight in a key North State Conference showdown. HPC aims to stay within one game of leader Lenoir Rhyne while Elon seeks a needed win to shake a mid pack tie with Atlantic Christian.
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