NCHSAA Rules Eyed Over Football Championship Timing
The article critiques the North Carolina high school association for regulation gaps in scheduling the Class AA state football final by late November. With Burlington and High Point likely tied for the Western AA title, debate centers on which team earns a shot at Fayetteville, as two methods to decide the matter are proposed.
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Joe Caruso
Henderson High School
Optimist Bowl Committee
Eastern High School
Lee Stone
Raleigh
Caruso
Henderson
Tarboro
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Nchsas
Chapel Hill
L. J
Hap) Perry
Burlington
High Point
Fayetteville
Decidin
Perry
Fayeteville
Neck of the Woods
Central of Charlotte
Western Grid
Gastonia
Simeon
Bill Brannin
Charlotte
Salisbury
Coin Toss Sparks NCHSAS Seeding Debate For Fayetteville Playoff
The Enterprise discusses seedings for a Fayetteville playoff involving Burlington High Point and Fayetteville, criticizing a coin toss as unfair and arguing for rule changes after Central of Charlotte stayed in the conference. It notes potential rescheduling and grim outcomes from a dense playoff week.
Justice Drops To Third In Total Offense
In a 1948 season snapshot Ed Price Tulane fullback nears 1,000 rushing yards after a 134 yard game against Baylor. National leaders include Heath Nevada and Berry Texas Christian in total offense and Wendt Texas Mines in rushing.
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New York
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Tulane
Price
Baylor
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
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Texas Mines
Little Border Conference
Rudy Mobley
Hardin-Simmons
Wilson Davis
Heath
Nevada
Berry
Texas Christian
Charlie Justice
North Carolina
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Finks
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Walthall
West Virginia
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Oklahoma
Southard
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McCurry May Return to Full Duty for Elon Clash
High Point coach Ralph James expects guard Don McCurry to split action against Elon Christians after an ankle injury against Eastern Carolina. The Panthers, favored at home, face a tough Christian air and ground attack in a 8 p.m. Thursday game at Millis Stadium, broadcast on WHPE FM.
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Don McCurry
Elon Christians
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Eastern Carolina
Elon
Panthers
Jim Mallory
Lenoir- Rhyne Mountain Bears
Bill Faircloth
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Georgia Official Seeks Billy Conn Ring Ban
Savannah boxing official charges Billy Conn and Macon matchmaker Sol Winegraff defaulted on a verbal agreement to fight Whitey Berler in Savannah. Secretary Collins says he has requested a suspension from the National Boxing Association and notified the executive secretary of the NAB A.
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Billy Conn
Leon Collins
Savannah Boxing Commission
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Macon
Sol Winegraff
Whitey Berler
New Orleans
Collins
Harvey L. Miller
National Boxing Association
Winegraff
Lambeth named Southern Conference soph of the week
Davidson’s 18 year old quarterback from Decatur Georgia Lambeth earned the honor after a 21 20 loss to Washington and Lee. He passed for 138 yards on 14 of 22, had two 35 and 38 yard kickoff returns, and remained in the game despite a sprained ankle and nose injury. Other contenders included Friedlund Holdash Wadiak Davis and Mooney.
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Raleigh
Rubern
Lambeth
Davidson
Wildcats
Washington and Lee
Decatur
Lee
Virginians
Mike Williams
Williams
Jack Friedlund
Duke
Irvin Holdash
North Carolina
Steve Wadiak
South Carolina
Andy Davis
George Washington
Friedlund
N. C. State
Geroge Washington
Likoit
Blue Devils
Tulsa
Holdash
Maryland
Ed Mooney
Wolfpack
Duquesne
Mooney
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State
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Snavely Faces Duke Clash With Guard Shortage At UNC
Coach Carl Snavely of the University of North Carolina eyes a serious guard situation as preparations build for the Duke game. Guard Bill Wardle may miss the clash due to a leg injury, leaving UNC with limited depth at guard while scouts study Duke’s recent 62-0 victory over George Washington and plan drills.
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Chapel Hill
Carl Snavely
University of North Carolina
Duke
Bill Wardle
Maryland
Wardle
Dukes
Blue Devils
Russ Murphy
George Washington
Spencer To Run North State League By The Book
President Frank Spencer took control at the North State league meeting pledging promotion and umpire backing to boost attendance. The board increased games from 112 to 126, approved $500 for office expenses, and named Mary Garber league secretary. Play begins April 22 and ends September 11, with two all star games set. penalties warned for lineup juggling.
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Bill Currie
Enterprise Sports
Frank Spencer
the Loop
Winston-Salem
Spencer
Bob Collier
Statesville
Mary Garber
Winston-Salem Sentinel
Miss Garber
Hickory
Mooresville
Landis
High Point
Thomasville
Deer Hunter With Fever Continues Quest In Michigan
In Munising Michigan a hunter with a broken knee hinge on a wooden leg visited a local factory to have the joint welded. After the repair he resumed his pursuit of a deer, showing the season’s high enthusiasm.
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Munising
Mich
Michigan
Duquesne Faces Clemson Homecoming in Rough Showdown
Duquesne University Dukes travel to Clemson Tigers for a homecoming clash as Clemson seeks an undefeated season and a sensational statewide showdown. Duquesne, seen as the underdog, hopes for a spark in a difficult schedule.
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Clemson
S. C
Duquesne University
Dukes
Tigers
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Duquesne
Ruth’s Last Homer Memorialized at Forbes Field
A plaque at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh honors Babe Ruth and marks the last home run of his career. The inscription notes Ruth, 1895 to 1948, hit the 714th homer on May 25, 1935, while with the Boston Braves against Pittsburgh, clearing the right field stands.
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Babe Ruth
Pittsburgh Pirates
Forbes Field
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh
Ruth
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