High Point Bison Coach Praises Tony Simeon Led Team
Greensboro coach Bob Jamieson lauds Tony Simeon and Durham Bulls prep squad after High Point beats Greensboro 51-25. Jamieson criticizes Central Charlotte's Yale-like play and notes Bob Ellington and Jack Powell as top scorers while praising Doug Kincaid as an excellent ball handler and shooter. The article notes a Western Conference date with Central Charlotte on February 18 and a 17-9 Simeon edge after 12 seasons of rivalry.
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High Point High Bison
Tony Simeon
Greensboro
Simeon
Bison
Doug Kincaid
Central of Charlotte
Charlotte
Central
Enterprise Cars Move Toward Victory on Home Court
The Enterprise squad aims to leverage home court advantage and their loop warfare experience to slow Central's sharp shooters Jippy Carter and Don Thomas. Carter scored 18 points against High Point, Thomas 12, and both dominated rebounds. Carter stands 6'4" and Thomas at 6'3" as the Bison weigh zone defense versus man-to-man. Carter hit 10 foul shots in 138 attempts at Charlotte. Lou Boudreau signs new Cleveland Indians contract between 70,000 and 80,000 dollars, expressing satisfaction.
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Central
Jippy Carter
Don Thomas
Carter
High Point
Thomas
Bison
Charlotte
Jippy
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Lou
Bucky Harris
Yankee
Harris
Joe DiMaggio
Boudreau
Cleveland
Bill Veeck
High Point Bison trounce Greensboro Whirlwinds 51 25
In a Western Conference tilt, High Point High’s Bison overwhelmed Greensboro 51 to 25. Sophomore Jack Powell scored 21 points and Bill Ellington added 15 as the Bison led 25 9 at halftime and kept control.
Western Carolina Bows To Jamesmen by 63-46
Western Carolina fell 63 46 to Jamesmen as High Point College pressed the pace in Harrison gym. Bill Waiz led the Panthers with seven points in early minutes and 11 for the game, while Alvin Scruggs starred for Western Carolina with 11 points. Bob McGinn led Jamesmen with 11 points before fouling out as both teams struggled from the line amid 51 fouls.
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Greensboro
College Panthers
Western Carolina
Ken Yarborough
Doug Kincaid
Tommy Ward
John Scott
Yarborough
Bill Ellington
Panthers
Bill Sheets
Joe Fountain
High Point
Ted Moran
Alvin Scruggs
Paul Smith
High School
Holt Hunter
Jamesmen
Joe Brown
Western Caroliers’ College
High Point College
Purple Panthers
Harrison Gymnasium
Cats
Bill Waiz
Jerry Iscovitz
Scruggs
Bob McGinn
Tuck McConnell
Moran
Vernon Rhodes
Gavilan Seeks Welterweight Title Bout With Robinson
Kid Gavilan plans a forfeiture for a welterweight title clash with Sugar Ray Robinson after an upset over Ike Williams. The 20th Century club targets a 15 round rematch of last night’s non title bout with Williams’ manager Blinky Palermo in agreement with promoters. Gavilan’s manager Angel Lopez vows no third match unless Robinson disputes the welterweight path.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Ike Williams
20Th Century Sporting Club
Ike Frank
Blinky” Palermo
Williams
Angel Lopez
Gavilan
Robinson
Ry Pape
Golden Gloves Tourney Seen Near Sellout At High Point
Mer cury athletic club officials anticipate a sellout for all sessions as ticket sales top prior records. With 100 fighters expected, the three day event could require a Saturday session to run all championships. Open division may see civilian contenders challenge service teams, weigh ins set for Thursday noon at the armory.
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82Nd Airborne
Ft. Bragg
Camp Lejune
Paul Apple
Hunky Harris
Mercury
High Point
Mercury Club
Fights Last Night Across Cities Highlighted By Knockouts
Kid Gavilan from Havana edged Ike Williams in a 10 round non title bout at Trenton New Jersey. Tommy Gomez of Tampa halted Joe Dominic of Springfield Massachusetts in six rounds. Red Priest of Cambridge outpointed Irish Mickey Doyle from Cleveland in a ten round bout on the Louis Valdez exhibition card.
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New York
Kid Gavilan
Havana
Ike Williams
Trenton
N. J
Tampa
Fla
Tommy Gomez
Joe Dominic
Springfield
Mass
Joe Louis
Nino Valdez
Vostonal
Red” Priest
Cambridge
Mickey Doyle
Cleveland
No Wives or Cars Is Chisox Order for Spring Training
The Chicago White Sox under General Manager Frank Lane draft a strict travel rule for Pasadena camp. Players must leave wives and automobiles behind or face a 250 dollar fine nonreturnable at season end. The policy aims to curb distractions after a last place 1948 season.
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Chicago White Sox
Rsonnel
Frank Lane
Pasadena
Calif
White Sox
High Points Junior High Defeats Hanes 48 to 17
High Point junior high cagers beat Hanes 48 17 here Thursday afternoon led by Ed Wishon with 16 points. The scoreboard lists points by players for High Point and Hanes with half time score 21 54. Official Bowen.
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Hanes Junior High
Winston- Salem
Ed Wishon
High Point Hanes
Weaver
Oandrews of Falls
Salmon
Frye
Wagner
Scalf
Ogilley
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Roach
Smith
Earle
I Moore
McDowell
Wishon
Martin Hias
DeLapp
Haney
Metz Guards Slim Lead In Golf Open
Phoenix Open action sees 23 year veteran Dick Metz strong with a three under par 68 to reach 137 total as Sammy Snead trails by one stroke. Dr. Clay Middlecoff sits third at 139 while Hogan and several others chase in a crowded leaderboard ahead of the cut to 60 professionals and select amateurs.
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Ariz
Dick Metz
Virginia Beach
Sweet
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Slammin
Sam
Memphis
Clay Middlecoff
Raschi Dominates Yankees Lineup Despite 0-3 Versus Red Sox
In 1948, Raschi led the pitching staff for the New York Yankees while compiling a 0 3 record against the Boston Red Sox.
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New York Yankees
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