High Point Harriers Shine As Duke Dominates National Cross Country Bid
Duke runners Jerry Nourse and Cary Weisiger tied for first in a six mile cross country event as High Point College earns second place behind Duke. The HPC trio led by Hertz plans to send top runners plus DeVictor of Catawba and Wake Forest’s Sam Jordan to the national meet under High Point College track club. Local basketball and hockey plans loom over Coliseum while prep football heads toward playoff scene and college schedules begin with HPC and Elon College clashes.
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Syracuse Holds No 1 in AP Poll Amid Upset Losses
Syracuse repeats as top ranked 8 0 team in the AP poll with 2145 points and 68 first place votes edging Ole Miss 1859. Mississippi moves to second with Texas Christian beating LSU in a shock loss. USC remains among the only perfect 8 0 clubs and Auburn falls after another defeat.
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California
Texas
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Wisconsin
Michigan State
Arkansas
Oregon
Iowa
Alabama
Clemson
Duke Defends ACC Cross Country Title in 4 Mile Run
Duke wins its second straight Atlantic Coast Conference cross country championship in Durham. Led by Jerry Nourse and Cary Weisiger, the Blue Devils score 44 points to claim the title in a four mile race.
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Bowl bids muddled as teams seek post season spots
The Associated Press reports muddled bowl plans with Georgia LSU and Mississippi contending for Sugar Bowl hosts while Southwest Orange Bowl favors Missouri Kansas or Iowa State. Penn State Clemson and SEC runners up among candidates for several bowls as lists and conditions shift.
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High Point College Scrimmage Beats State College Braves
High Point College's Purple Panthers stage an informal scrimmage at Alumni Gymnasium against State College's Braves. The full game will be played later with no individual scores kept. Earlier, the Panthers routed the Braves at Pembroke.
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Midget Champs Are Honored At YMCA Banquet
The city's Midget Football champions Sealtest Dairy were feted at a banquet at the High Point YMCA last night. Sealtest coach Aubrey Grimes also received a gift from the team.
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Murfreesboro Blue Raiders to face Presbyterian in Tangerine Bowl
Orlando notes announce the Tangerine Bowl matchup for January 1 night with Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders riding a nine game winning streak and Presbyterian College of Clinton South Carolina carrying eight wins and one loss after selection by the committee.
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Terps Upset Clemson. Tigers Lose ACC Crown Hopes
Maryland defeated Clemson 28 upending the Tigers in ACC title race. The Terrapins piled up 326 rushing yards and 164 passing yards setting season highs while marking three touchdowns through the air. Clemson still holds top conference defense in total yardage, but the upset reshapes ACC standings and page three continues coverage.
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All-League Doby Tigs Take Top CCC Honors
Fair Grove High School’s Tigers headline the Carolina Conference All Star football selections with multiple players. Central Davidson, Pilot, and West Davidson follow with three representatives each, while North Davidson Trinity Jamestown contribute two apiece and Denton Ledford one each. Names include Lopp Crawford Weir Nifong Cecil Black Garner Little Pittman Craven Hodge Payne Eller Hutchins.
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Richard Huskins
James Crawford
Jerry Little
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Fair Grove
Pilot
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Jamestown
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John Weir
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Jerry Black
David Garner
John Pittman
Steve Craven
Jim English
Jerry Hodge
Tom Payne
Tom Eller
Ray Hutchins
Deacs Ball and Collins Highlight Injured Stars in ACC Action
Wake Forest star Jerry Ball impressed with a 12 yard touchdown catch and strong blocking as his father recovered from illness. Maryland standout Gary Collins scored twice including the 49 yard winner against Clemson while battling prior nausea. ACC coaches refocus for weekend games including Wake Forest at Clemson and Maryland at Maryland.
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Paul Amen
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Troutman
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Williamstown
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Virginia
N.C. State
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Duke
North Carolina
Durham
Jaybirds Host Jonesville In Friday Playoff Tilt
Allen Jay’s high flying Jaybirds face Jonesville at home in a district playoff clash at 8 PM. The team advanced to round two by defeating Mebane on a 13-13 tie, winning on total offensive yardage.
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Mebane
Fight Results From Major Cities This Week
In New Orleans Ralph Dupas 154 stopped Pat Lowry 146 after 6 rounds. In New York Benny Kid Paret 152 outpointed Bob Provizzi 157 10 rounds. In Philadelphia Don Warner 185 stopped Bill Black 196 after 2 rounds. In Chicago Joe Hemphill 191 stopped Cal Butler 199 after 8 rounds.
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Los Angeles
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Benny
Kid) Paret
Cuba
Bob Provizzi
Providence
Philadelphia
Don Warner
Bill Black
Chicago
Joe Hemphill
Cal Butler
Cleveland
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