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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1949
Page
10
Yale’s Howard Hobson urged changing the count for fouls to two points to curb excessive fouling. He argues players would avoid deliberate fouls when layups are worth two, comparing with football penalties that increased to reduce infractions. He notes basketball’s growth since 1892 and large spectator audiences.
The article notes old style seven on seven basketball with three point baskets and specialists for free throws. It cites Wake Forest star end Red O’Quinn from Asheboro receiving strong pro offers while staying for another year, and discusses State facing Kentucky next season along with Davidson and Carolina rising in the college scene.
Five undefeated champions are slated to attend the Tri-State Golden Gloves tourney at the National Guard armory from February 3 to 5. Geryl Hughes, reigning 147 pound open king, highlights a field exceeding 60 entries with prospects of reaching 100 fighters. Spectators face three-sided seating on the new ring as weigh-ins and opening bouts begin Friday night.
In multiple venues, boxers including Jackie Wilson and Joe Louis headline bouts. The LA win by Wilson over Bell, with other region results in Syracuse, Brooklyn, Danbury, Louisville, and Miami exhibitions. Louis prepared for more Florida exhibitions after a no decision in a 15,000 crowd Orange Bowl card.
High Point High's Black Bison defeated Gastonia 53 33 in a Western Class AA game. Ellington scored 16 and Miller 14 as HP built a 24 19 halftime lead and widened it to secure a fourth straight league win.
John nny Schmitz signed his 1949 contract with the Chicago Cubs. Manager Charlie Grimm said the ace southpaw is very hot over his salary terms but did not disclose the season's total pay.
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