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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1953
Page
18
Greensboro High Point game hinges on Sonny Butler’s health as doctors assess a deep pelvic bruise. A plush donut pad, and a bruise-friendly plan may decide the Bison’s fate in a bruising matchup tonight with thousands watching from High Point and Greensboro.
The USGA urged member clubs to stop distribution of the British 1,620 ounce ball with 1.62 inch diameter and no velocity limit. Officials said the small ball violates rules, risks course play, and urged pros to sell only conforming equipment to prevent its spread in American golf.
Hiddenite High School standout Joan Gilreath scored 102 points in a 106 to 65 win over Mount Ulla High School. The six foot senior had previously tallied 94 points in last season’s finale and 196 points across two games this week.
Indiana is tipped to repeat as national champions under Branch McCracken as the Hoosiers aim to dominate the Big Ten again. Key players Don Sehlandt and Bob Leonard return with depth from last season, while Kansas and Kansas State pose strong conference challenges and Oklahoma A M plus St Louis and Bowling Green enter tough races.
Iowa City notes a hopeful buzz as Iowa, 4-3 entering the Minnesota win, eyes Notre Dame. The undefeated No 1 Irish pose a tougher challenge, with strong Notre Dame linemen and a history of meetings since 1945. Coach Forest Evashevski warns against overconfidence before the big test.
A synthesis of Midwest sports columns questions the Big Ten’s fairness in a Rose Bowl vote if Michigan State and Illinois finish tied. Observers fear the conference will favor Illinois, aiming to avoid controversy and protect its image after Illinois seeks a bowl berth while MSU pursues its first appearance.
Georgia Tech faces Clemson at home on November 7 in a pivotal homecoming clash. It marks coach Bobby Dodd’s first shot at avenging the 1945 21 7 loss to Frank Howard and the Tigers, a setback in Dodd’s first season as Tech’s coach.
Harold Claassen lists college football picks with a .745 accuracy for the season and highlights key upsets including UCLA over USC, Georgia Tech over Duke, and Kentucky over Tennessee. He notes Notre Dame over Iowa as a questioned result and covers East, South, Midwest, Southwest, and Far West matchups with numerous team-by-team choices.
Wofford’s seasoned forward wall, touted as among the best, meets its stiffest test of the season Saturday against nationally ranked South Carolina in Columbia. Eight seniors lead a unit that has controlled most rushes, with Marshall College breaking through for 202 yards in a 26 26 tie.
Thirty six professionals and ten amateurs reached the final round of the Carolinas PGA tournament at Roanoke Rapids Country Club. Leaders after 36 holes were Al Smith of Danville and Furman Hayes of Gastonia with 139. tied for third at 140 were Terry Malan of Wilmington Billy Capps of Greenville and Joe Zarhardt of Greensboro.
Crowd of 8000 to 10000 expected as High Point Black Bison meet Greensboro Purple Whirlies at Senior High Stadium. Key players face health issues with QB Sonny Butler limited and Clyde Kelley nursing a foot injury, while Richard Lester could see action if needed. A 5 PM departure and 7 PM kickoff set the scene for a televised clash with play-by-play by Add Penfield on WHPE FM and WBIG.
The local YMCA weightlifters will travel to Charleston South Carolina this weekend to enter the North and South Carolina meet. Coach Bill Watson leads the team with Ernest Williams 123 lb state champion Harris Jackson 132 lb O J Hedgecock 148 lb Bill Watson 148 lb Wilbur Mears 165 lb and Bud Herndon in the Mr Carolinas contest. The YMCA plans the 1954 North and South Carolina championships here in April along with the All South open championships.
Florence South Carolina hosts a 8 p.m. ACC freshman showdown as Wake Forest and South Carolina, both 2-2, clash. South Carolina beat Furman and The Citadel and lost to Clemson and North Carolina, while Wake Forest defeated North Carolina and William and Mary and fell to N C State and Duke.
The Associated Press reports Palmenees scored 104 for an NBA team in a 104 to 74 win over Milwaukee as New York edged Philadelphia 88 to 83.
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