High Point sports chatter shifts to winter games and Gerry Gerard Memorial
The piece previews winter basketball interest in High Point High School Black Bison and High Point College Purple Panthers. It notes the Gerry Gerard Memorial game on December 5 at Duke to fund his daughters’ education and discusses Tar Heels and regional scouting, with mentions of Peahead Walker and Wake Forest, plus local coaching figures.
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Bolt Wins North and South Open in Pinehurst Triumph
Tommy Bolt, the Texan golfing from Durham, wins the North and South Opens at Pinehurst with a three under par 69 and a 283 total for four rounds. John Barnum finishes second at 286 after a steady four rounds that included a late surge.
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Vanderbilt Captain Werckley Stars In 20 to 15 Win
Vanderbilt captain Bob Werckley earned the nickname work horse by participating in every play against LSU as the Commodores edged LSU 20 to 15. It was his second 60 minute game this season after the loss to Georgia Tech 7 to 8. Gulfstream Park reports mud cushion on the running surface for buoyant footing.
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Maryland Could Fall To State
North Carolina State coach Beattie Feathers said his Wolf Pack could beat Maryland, following State’s 31 to 0 win over Davidson. Others: Navy defeated Maryland 40 to 21, Wake Forest upset Duke 19 to 13, and Virginia Tech remains winless after a loss to William and Mary. Clemson beat Boston College 21 to 2. The Citadel lost to West Point 27 to 6. Richmond won its only game. Florida beat Stetson 19 to 14. Georgia crushed Virginia Military Institute.
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Cigar Bow Names Service Team for Shrine Game
TAMPA FL UP The Cigar Bow committee will name a military service team to face Camp Lejeune in the Shrine game on December 29. Lejeune has five wins, two losses, one tie with two games left and leads Marine squads. If Lejeune defeats Parris Island on Thanksgiving it earns the East coast Marine title and a chance at the corps championship.
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Undefeated Teams Hold Steady Amid Shifting Ranks
The United Press coachs ranks show Tennessee leading the list with seven straight wins, while Cincinnati Bearcats, Stanford, Princeton, Maryland, San Francisco, Michigan State and Illinois each hold seven or more. Several teams including Morris Brown, Eastern New Mexico, Rochester, New Haven Teachers and Centre of Kentucky dropped off after weekend losses. Princeton and Bucknell report new all-time school winning marks as the list contracts toward the season’s end.
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Tech’s Orange Bowl bid cools not the looming SEC battles
Georgia Tech’s 34 7 win over VMI secures a New Year’s Day Orange Bowl bid but coach Bobby Dodd warns of tougher tests ahead. The Engineers travel to Alabama then face Georgia in early December as Tennessee presses the league race.
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Bears Have Two Bids To Bowl Games
Lenoir Rhyne Bears consider two bowl bids after a 49-14 win over Flon. Salisbury's Pythian Bowl invite declined due to scheduling with Catawba. Burley Bowl discussed by committee. QB scored three times in first period, fullback Steve Trudnak added 12, nearing state scoring record. Bears idle until Thanksgiving. Appalachian and Western Carolina finish season Saturday at Boone.
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Two Teams Remain In Flag Race For Western Title
High Point hosts Reynolds of Winston-Salem in a Western Conference showdown for the league crown. Reynolds and High Point, both 1 loss to Charlotte Central, prep with full squads and a large crowd anticipated at Albion Millis Stadium. Al Roach’s return from head injury could boost the Bison as Reynolds’ single wing, buck lateral threats loom.
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GGC Dates Set for Greensboro Open Golf Tournament
Greensboro Jaycees president Al Stevens announced the Greater Greensboro Open will be held April 11 12 13. The event is the third oldest on the PGA winter circuit and has official notice filed with the PGA.
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Touchdowners To Welcome Hill Tomorrow
The Touchdowners club will meet at 8 15 p m at the new Y M W A with a special invitation to all members including those from 1947 through 1950. Desk information will show the meeting room. Prizes include tickets to the Carolina Notre Dame game and passes to High Point and Winston-Salem games. Hill will attend with a Georgia Tech rival.
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Tobacco State Baseball League mulls 1953 return
Officials in the Class D Tobacco State League met in Fayetteville and discussed reviving play next year. Only Red Springs and Clinton pledged to participate, while Sanford and Whiteville were named for potential backing. Rockingham reported a $21,000 loss in 1950, signaling the need for a working agreement with a major league club. A decision on 1953 operation was expected within two weeks.
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Duke Hosts Southern Conference Crossmeet
Duke University hosts the Southern Conference crosscountry meet next Monday with North Carolina State Maryland West Virginia and North Carolina favored for the team title Clyde Garrison of State favored to defend his individual crown.
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