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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1950
Page
8
A columnist criticizes the fad of football nicknames like Choo Choo and The Cadillac. He cites players such as Bob Gantt and Steve Wadiak, argues media overuse harms coverage, notes editorials from The New York Times and The Enterprise, and urges discarding gimmicky monikers for clearer reporting.
Philadelphia November 15 Marion Motley Negro fullback for the Cleveland Browns moved into the eye grind of yardage honors while others like Norm Van Brocklin Bob Waterfield and Tom Fears also topped the league charts. Motley's strong start and Cleveland's position are noted as the season nears its end.
West Virginia University mourns as Jim Tatum nears a third matchup against the Mountaineers since taking Maryland helm in 1947. Maryland carries a 2-1 edge, with past scores 27-0 and 16-14, 47-7, while Tatum and Terps challenge for a fourth meeting Saturday. Ed Fullerton and Jack Scarbath were reported improving for Maryland.
Wake Forest end Jack Lewis, 18, 6 foot 2, 190 pounds from Birmingham, Ala, is named the AP Southern Conference Sophomore of the Week after catching the late go ahead pass against Duke and contributing in the 13-7 win over North Carolina.
Elon College will dedicate its Alumni Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday December 2. The Fighting Christians host the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in the season opener, a 21 game schedule that features tough matchups with Wake Forest Carolina and North State Conference rivals.
East Lansing Michigan where Michigan State hosts a home game more than 1700 people are required to work the event. The total includes boy scout ushers the football squads and even a three man flag raising crew.
International baton twirling champion Bill Allen will perform at the 17th annual Orange Bowl game on New Year’s Day in Miami. He can do 280 baton tricks and his top stunt tosses the baton over 100 feet, catching it behind his back.
Longest run in football history held by Wylls Terry of the 1884 Yale team who died this year. He covered 115 yards from his own end zone while the field then measured 110 yards.
WAKE FOREST November 15 A rugged 200 pound junior fullback Bill Miller anchors Wake Forests offense as its workhorse and top back He has carried 130 times this season helping the Deacons push to a 13-7 win over an unbeaten Clemson Miller came from Suffield Connecticut where he played multiple positions and shone with speed and clever ball handling in addition to bruising runs long drive and crucial short yardage plays define his impact for Wake Forest this year
North Carolina set for the fourth annual Optimist Bowl with East adding Jim Trade and Buddy Rogers and West adding Ted Crankleton to reach 23 men per side. Eleven cities represented as coaches and sponsors praised the selections amid plans for November 23 in the East West high school all star classic.
AP selects Southwest Conference guard Bud McFadin of Texas as lineman of the week after his strong play against Baylor and a defensive shift. Texas coach Blair Cherry lauds his versatility and performance, with praise also for rivals Andy Hillhouse and Bill Howton from Texas A&M and Rice.
Wake Forest eyes a 44th clash with North Carolina State on Saturday at Wake Forest. State leads 22 percent of wins in the series with four ties, as the rivalry nears its 44th outing.
Wake Forest carries 1479 rushing yards on 383 attempts for a 3.86 average ahead of a Saturday game with NC State. The note highlights a strong run game as the team prepares for the matchup.
Miller has another year of eligibility and intends to pursue pro basketball after finishing college. He expects multiple offers as he plans to maximize his remaining season and showcase abilities for professional teams.
Arizona State of Tempe remains No 1 in major college yardage per game with 4768 total offense and 357.5 rushing yards per game. Nebraska climbs to fourth in total offense at 4387 and second in rushing at 3518. Princeton sits second in total offense at 468 and third in rushing at 3456, led by Dick Kazmaier. Mus ic of Southern Methodist averages 2601 passing yards per game. Washington leads air yards, with Loyola of California, Hardin-Simmons, and Washington following.
At State College Pennsylvania 43 year old Penn State coach Charles A Rip Engle quipped that his hair began to turn white when he started to coach football.
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