AFL Commissioner Declares Secret Draft Null and Void
AFL Commissioner Joe Foss cancelled a secret player poll draft planned by club owners, declaring it premature and void. He stated only the official Dallas draft on Dec 2 remains authentic and he acted under AFL by laws to protect the league.
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Buddy Iles Named Lineman of the Week at TCU
Texas Christian University lineman Buddy Iles, a 21 year old senior from New London Texas, was chosen Lineman of the Week by The Associated Press after his 50 yard reception and TD to beat Texas 6 0. Iles credited the play as the thrill of a lifetime and helped halt Texas late in the game.
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Associated Press
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New London
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Spiders Favored In Toss-Up With William and Mary
Richmond unbeaten in Thanksgiving clash at City Stadium as Ed Merrick dismisses betting odds. WM a winless 1-8 under coach Milt Drewer, while The Citadel loss and Furman win frame Tribe hopes. Tech drills with multiple sophomores prep for VMI showdown.
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Mary
Top Bowlers Face World Invitational in Chicago
Thirty-two of the nation's best bowlers, 16 men and 16 women, advance to the $48,000 World Invitational in Chicago. Men compete in 64 head-to-head games across four rounds, led by Joe Joseph of Kansas City with just over 221 average. Don Carter and Dick Weber also among finalists. Women play 48 games in sets of three, Marion Ladewig leading semifinals with 5,090 total for 24 games while Doris Knechtges earned a finals berth with a 193 average.
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Joe Joseph
Kansas City
Dick Weber
St. Louis
Don Cartier
Marion Ladewig
Doris Knechtges
Detroit
Clemson Hosts NC State In Earthshaking ACC Clash
Clemson College faces North Carolina State in a pivotal ACC battle as both clubs sit at 4-5 and play for season-defining outcomes. Senior stars Roman Gabriel and Ron Scrudato highlight the showdown while rival programs in the conference tune up for weekend games.
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Zachary Named to AA Team From Local Red Shield Club
Gastonia North Carolina reports Zachary a 13 year old 115 pound quarterback for the Southern Motors midget football team earns a spot on the Nationwide Red Shield Midget Football All American Team. He helped win two City Championships and will attend a Friday visit with TV tours banquet and awards during the Lil Punkin Bowl halftime. Ricky Burge and Bobby Sumner from the same league also contend for All American honors and play in the North South All Star Game tonight at 7 on Allen Jay field.
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Dan Swartz Sets New Scoring Mark
Dan Swartz scored 41 points to lift the Los Angeles Jets to a 142-119 win over the Chicago Majors setting a new scoring record in the Infant American Basketball League. Connie Hawkins and Rossie Johnson previously shared the mark with 38 points.
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Red Shield Boys Club Midget Football All Star Game Set
The Red Shield Football program hosts the first All Star game in local history at Allen Jay gridiron starting 7:00 p.m. North All Stars face South All Stars with players from Lindale and Sealtest Dairy, Jamestown Rotary and others. Key injury sidelines Steve Byrd. trophies awarded for outstanding back and lineman after the game.
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Wooten Edges Kemp in Carolinas Conference Rushing Race
Elon quarterback George Wooten added 80 yards last week to reach 982 rushing yards, overtaking Kemp who has 909. Kemp still can win the crown if Lenoir Rhyne meets Catawba in the season finale. Kemp leads scoring with 72 points while Lew Best trails in rushing and Tom Gorman dominates passing.
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Syracuse to Decide Bowl Destination This Week
Syracuse officials weigh Dec 9 Gotham Bowl in New York or Dec 16 Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia with possible no bowl. Gotham seeks a Notre Dame rematch after the Irish beat the Orange 17 15 last Saturday but Notre Dame rejects postseason play.
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Bison cage schedule opens December 14 against Thomasville
High Point High School Black Bison announce a 19 game slate starting December 14 with Thomasville Bulldogs. Non conference foes include Raleigh Asheboro and Lynchburg while Gray Page Greensboro Senior Burlington and Lexington form the conference lineup. Final game March 2 vs Greensboro Senior High.
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Gator Bowl lineup could pit Tech against Maryland
Georgia Tech expected to play Maryland in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville after Maryland must win its season finale against Virginia. Yellow Jacket players voted unanimously to accept the bid, with official acceptance to wait on Tech's final game versus Georgia on December 2 under SEC rules.
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