North State Conference faces funding and manpower squeeze
The North State conference may shrink its football and basketball programs as fan attendance drops and draft pressures rise. Service athletes, not just 4-F players, weigh on schedules, with wartime priorities shifting focus from play to duty. Local sports notes mention Blair Park golf plans and High Point Bison basketball under coach Tony Simeon as they aim for a state tournament berth.
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High Point High School
Greensboro
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Tony Simeon
Wyatt No Longer Seen As Blue Devil Coach
Wyoming coach Borden Wyatt ends Duke and USC pursuit by choosing to stay at Wyoming after indicating he will not leave. USC offices named Don Faurot Jess Hill and Tay Brown as top contenders while Duke eyes an inside choice amid a shifting field.
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Wally Butts
Georgia
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Kentucky
Howard Caldwell
Princeton
Frank Howard
Clemson
Eddie Cameron
Southern California
USC
Jess Hill
Siler
Kingston
Tenn
Laramie
Wyo
Wallace Wade
Tennessee
Bob Neyland
State Wolfpack Topples Tar Heels 71 58 in Raleigh
Sam Ranzino scores 22 as N C State uses full court press and free throws to defeat North Carolina 71 to 58 before 11 500 at Reynolds Coliseum. Carolina fouls out five players led by Vince Grimaldi and Jack Wallace as State pulls away late in the second half.
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N. C. State College
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Reynolds Coliseum
Wolfpack
Tom Scott
Curley White
Phil Fox
Tar Heels
Jack Wallace
Bud Maddie
Charlie Thorne
Howard Deasy
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Everett Case
Wolves
Chapel Hill
Sam Ranzino
Vince Grimaldi
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Schwarz
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Speight
Cook
Horvath
Jackmowski
Bubas
Brandenburg
Terrill
Cocsccesee
Reds Sign Five More Players for 1951 Season
The Cincinnati Reds announced five new signings bringing the total to 27 for 1951. Warren Giles said outfielders Lloyd Merriman and Bob Hazle pitchers Gerald Blackburn and Dave Jolly and catcher Les Peden signed. Hazle and Merriman are bonus players. details on each player include prior teams, ages, and hometowns.
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Cincinnati Reds Today
Warren C. Giles
Lloyd Merriman
Bob Hazle
Gerald Blackburn
Dave Jolly
Les Peden
Merriman
Hazle
Blackburn
Clovis
Calif
Snell Leads North Charleston Boxers for Tri-State Gloves
High Point boxing fans favored Bobby Snell of North Charleston when he won the novice title last year. Now a year older with more experience, Snell seeks to defend his 112 pound crown as North Charleston fields more than 20 fighters for the Tri-State Golden Gloves opening January 31. Tournament Director Paul Apple notes strong competition across all classes as new talent arrives and veterans depart for service or pro rings. Season ticket sales remain good with ringside seats still available at local stores and door sales on opening night.
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Bobby Snell
North Charleston
South Carolina
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High Point
Snell
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Carolinas
Golden Gloves
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Mann No. 2
Jeff's
Culler Sporting Goods
This Man's Opinion on 4-F Athletes in War
The piece argues against singling out athletes in Marshall’s 4-F reclassification, noting ball players faced harsh scrutiny and self sacrifice during the war. It recalls cases like Al Blazil, Jack Chevigny, Tokle, Feller, and Houk who served despite public expectations, with veterans’ reputations at stake and mandates shaping their service.
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NEA
George C. Marshall
Evae
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn
Washington
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Jack Chevigny
Notre Dame
Captain Chevigny
States
Leading Racers Set for 100-Lap Tri-City Speedway Feature
Thirty five dirt racers will compete in a 100 lap feature at Tri City Speedway north of High Point. Gates open at 12 noon with time trials at 12. Buck Baker Jim Lewallyn and Curtis Turner are among the starters. Event includes two heats a consolation and the main race. Clear weather is forecast.
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Tri-City
High Point
Buck
Dick Chapman Named to Walker Cup Team for England Visit
A nine man Walker Cup squad led by captain William Turnesa was named to defend the trophy against Great Britain and Ireland at Royal Birkdale in May. Sam Arzetta, Robert Knowles Jr., Harold Paddock Jr., and other veterans join new members from Rochester and Cleveland. Alternates include Alfred Mengret and Harvey Ward Jr., with the team sailing April 27 and also competing in the British Amateur at Royal Porthcawl May 21.
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Dick Chapman
New York
William P. Turnesa
Elmsford
N. Y
Birdale
Eng
U. S
Sam Arzetta
Rochester
Robert Knowles, Jr
Brookline
Mass
Harold Paddock, Jr
Cleveland
U.S. Golf Association
Richard Chapman
Pinehurst
Charles Coe
Oklahoma City
James McHale
Philadelphia
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Williames Campbell
Huntington
W. C
Alfred J. Mengret
Spokane
Wash
Harvey Ward, Jr
Tarboro
N. C
Frank Holscher
Santa Monica
Calif
William L
Dynamite
Tar Heel swimmers sweep Davidson meet
University of North Carolina defeated Davidson 50 24 in a Southern Conference swim meet. UNC won eight firsts in nine events with a lone Davidson victory in the 50 yard dash.
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Davidson
University of North Carolina
Tar Heel
Wait Pounds Appalachian In High Point Victory
High Point college Purple Panthers toppled Appalachian 95 65 at Harrison gym in front of 1200 fans. Bill Waiz led with 22 points while Jesse Joyce Ed Sueta and Bob Draper added 16 20 and 16 respectively. Panthers outscored Apps 60 42 after halftime to seal the win and remain sixth in the North State conference.
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Waiz
Jesse
Snake-eye
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C. Q. Smith
Lenoir Rhyne
ECTC
Hickory
Bears
Sueta
Appalachian
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