Thrift to Receive North State Outstanding Player Award
High Point College honors Roger Thrift for East Carolina football success with the North State outstanding player trophy at a banquet headlined by Roy Clogston of NC State. Five other local players from High Point areas will be named outstanding men on their teams, with W. A. Tomlinson as toastmaster and Ed Mendenhall presenting trophies.
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Roger Thrift
East Carolina
High Point American Business Club
Doug Farmer
Ned Weatherford
High Point High School
Bill Loyd
Max Morgan
C. L. Kimball
High Point College
Roy Clogston
North Carolina State College At
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Clogston
Thrift
Catawba
Dwight Holfhouser
Bill Dole
Pirates
High Point
Conference
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Southern Ters Association
Ney Clinten Wheenaunal
Tae Tana
Blase Ohlege
Wolfpack
High
Albion Millis
Lege Caine Council
Camar Culler
Athletic Council
Gtaed
Fir Yarborough
Mous Fikesm Aa
Dr. Cooke
High Point Colla Uates
High Point College Drops Football in Bold Move
High Point College chose to drop football, citing financial strain on a small university and the need to preserve resources. The editorial argues football imposes enormous costs with limited return while basketball could offer a brighter path for national competition and school spirit.
Clemson Tigers Heading to Orange Bowl in Bowl Picture
New York, Nov. 28 The college bowl picture nears completion with 14 bowls lined up including Rose Sugar Cotton and Orange. Clemson’s Tigers earn a spot in the Orange Bowl to face Miami in Miami, joining Michigan California Kentucky Oklahoma Tennessee Texas in notable matchups as season outcomes settle.
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New Orleans
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Oklahoma
Dallas
Tennessee
Texas
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Miami Hurricanes
Clemson
Tigers
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Fla
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Fas
Ohio State
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USC
Associated Press
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Hurricanes
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Washington and Lee
Shes
Ganaue College
Ing
Nebraska
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W Ton and Lee
el Paso
Tex
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Cincinnati
Mpel
Ariz
Zona State
Tembe
Drake
Ohio
Simmons
Wichita
North
Texas State
Villanova
Detroit
Loyola
Las Angeles
Ad J
Evansville
Marie
Long Beach
City College
Boise
Idaho
Jackson
Miss
Kilgore
Press Box Tickets Hard To Snag For Army Navy Clash
Reporters and media crews from 62 organizations scramble for scarce press passes as the Army Navy game at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia nears. Requests flood in with demands for tickets and hotel rooms, while officials carve out space for wire services and broadcast teams.
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Navy
Philadelphia
John Cox
Nana
John
Cupid
Cox
Panhandlers
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NBC
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Gridtimore
Associated Press
Pentagon
Ace Parker To Speak Tonight At Thomasville
Ace Parker of Duke University will headline the Touchdowns club banquet in the Thomasville high school cafeteria at 6 30 pm. The visit includes Duke football figures Clarence Ace Parker and possibly Billy Cox, with awards to local seniors and top club picker.
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Thomasville
Duke University
Thomasville High School
Mills
Touchdowns
Duke
Clarence
Ace) Parker
Nowa
Bob Holladay
Billy Cox
Yy ~Ny
Oklahoma Sooners Finish No. 1 In AP Poll At Season End
Oklahoma captures the final AP poll top spot with 213 of 319 votes and 2 963 points. Army finishes second with 2380 points. Notre Dame drops after a poor season. Kentucky and Michigan State follow, as Oklahoma prepares for Sugar Bowl bid with Oklahoma A&M game left.
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Oklahoma Sooners
New York
University of Oklahoma Today
Sooners
Bud Wilkinson
Army
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Oklahoma A&m
Stillwater
Aggies
Kentucky
Roec
Gator Bowl Eyes New Host After Clemson Loss
Jacksonville officials weigh remaining eligible teams for the January 1 game after Clemson defeat. Alabama likely to Miami trip. Wake Forest Washington and Lee and Wyoming Nebraska among possibles to attract crowds. Only 8,500 of 36,000 tickets sold as selection hinges on a big drawing team following Maryland Missouri flop.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Clemson
Alabama
Miami
Washington and Lee
Wake Forest
Edgar Jones
Wyoming
Nebraska
Deacs Lead With Two On All-Conference Football Team
Clemson Maryland and Wake Forest place two players each on the Southern Conference all star squad chosen by 50 voters. Irvin Holdash heads the backfield with 235 points while Elmer Costa is second with 232. Thirteen teams share the honors among the 17 member league.
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Greensboro
Clemson
Maryland
Wake Forest
Southern Eeronne Sports Writers Association
Glenn Smith
Elmer Wingate
Elmer Costa
N. C. State
Jim Staton
Bob Ward
Bob Ruffarth
Cae
Irvin Holdash
North Rolina
Steve Wadiak
South Carolina
Bill Cox
Duke
Fred Cone
Gil Bocetti
Washington and Lee
Holdash
Cox
Costa
Wadiak
High Point College Discontinues Intercollegiate Football
The athletic council of High Point College voted to drop intercollegiate football citing manpower money and draft risks. The move shifts emphasis to a expanded basketball program with the coaching staff staying on to lead minor sports.
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Bill Currie
Enterprise Sport
High Point College
Baske
Fp Mgm
On Ees
le Eee
Coure
Dennis H. Cook
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