North State conference chatter hints at coaching shifts
The article records coach Kirkland denying seeks, noting talk of Frank Spencer for president, and a potential athletic director move at Davidson. It describes Faust’s departure from Catawba athletics, Kirkland's influence in North State meetings, and the paradox of leaders who win yet draw opposition.
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Chubby
Davidson
Faust
Tom Dewey
Catawba
North State
Kirkland
League
Frank Spencer
Jimmy Gruzdis
Gruzdis
Stengel Laughs at Win as Yankees Clinch World Series
Casey Stengel, dubbed the old clown, smiles over the Yankees 10-6 Series clincher in Brooklyn to seal New York’s four games to one victory. He credits the team’s unity and effort, reflecting on his career and the historic 1949 championship season.
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Brooklyn
Casey Stengel
Stengel
New York Yankees
Casey
Yanks
Bucky Harris
Harris
of Destiny
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Giants
Hari-Kari
Milwaukee
Oakland
Happy Stengel
Old Case
Ebbetts Field
Page
Raschi
Newcombe
Dodger
Gil Hodges
Burt Shotton
Luis Olmo
Marv Rackley
Smoky Joe
Bruce Edwards
Pee Wee Reese
Powell Out for UNC Wake Forest Game
UNC football will be without first-string right end Kenny Powell for the Wake Forest game after a knee injury in the 28-18 win over South Carolina. Doctors said he could be out until after the Wake Forest matchup. No other serious injuries reported.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Kenny Powell
Wake Forest
South Carolina
High Point Purple Panthers Face Lenoir-Rhyne Homecoming Battle
High Point College the Purple Panthers prepare for a tough road trip to Hickory to play the Lenoir-Rhyne Mountain Bears in a homecoming clash. Coach Ralph James praises the team’s spirit after a 6-0 loss to Catawba while predicting lineup changes and reliance on key players like Loyd Ilderton and Harrell for the decisive showdown.
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Lenoir-Rhyne Mountain Bears
Catawba
Ralph James
Bears
Panthers
Appalachian
Mountaineers
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Lenoir-Rhyne
Hugh Gordon
Ray Burleson
Gordon
Burleson
Bill Loyd
Clarence Siderton
James
Joe Harrell
Loyd
Panther
Ilderton
Final Series Facts Figures From The Associated Press
The article recounts the final 5 game World Series with game locations Yankee Stadium and Ebbets Field and lists players such as Newcombe Campanella Berra Raschi Page Hatten Erskine and Campanella. It also provides financial totals including attendance receipts and distribution shares across commissions clubs leagues and players.
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Ae Newcombe
Campanella
Reynolds
Berra
Brookiym
TOG
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Boomer
Lopat
Newcombe
Hatten
Erskine
Banta
New Yor
Cecsesse
Raschi
Page
Barney
Palica
Minner
Trinity Bulldogs Stay Unbeaten With 20 0 Win Over Madison
Trinity High remains undefeated with a 20-0 victory over Madison as Bobby Clodfelter and Bill Hawkins score. Clodfelter's 20 yard run opened scoring then Hawkins and Hughes add scores. Smith kicks extra point. defense holds Madison.
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Trinity
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Randolph County
Bobby Clodfelter
Bill Hawkins
Clodfelter
Hawkins
Greg Hughes
Duane Smith
Donald Michaels
Smith
Charles Gregory
Bulldog
Ellington Shines as Tar Baby Freshmen Passer in T Backfield
Chapel Hill October 10 The North Carolina freshmen football squad of 44 travels to Charlottesville October 14 for its season opener against the Junior Cavaliers. Coach Crowell Little introduces the T formation to aid varsity plans while the freshmen will use the T and singles later. Ellington, a 190 pound passer from High Point, stands out in practice, mixing deception with strong passing. The five game slate continues October 21 vs N C State in Raleigh and October 28 at Winston, November 4 vs Maryland in Chapel Hill, and November 18 vs Duke in Chapel Hill.
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Virginia Tech
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Washington and Lee
William and Mary
VMI
Furman
Georgetown
Kansas
Citadel
Newberry
North Carolina
South Carolina
Clemson
Mississippi State
Salisbury, Charlotte Next Foes
High Point High's struggling Bison face Salisbury Yellow Jackets at Millis Stadium as part of a grueling schedule. Key players like Bobby Joe Mickey and Charles Martin face injuries, while fullback Charlie Bryant returns from a cast as the team battles to stay competitive against top state clubs this season.
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Lexington
Charles Martin
Charlie Bryant
Bobby Hoover
Three-Way Tie Leads Southern Loop Scorers
Top scoring trio Cox Duke Ragazzo William and Mary and Cone Clemson each have 24 points from touchdowns. Rhode Island? No. The Tar Heels remain undefeated as they host Wake Forest while NC State, VMI, and other ACC teams face a busy Saturday schedule with several headline matchups.
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Buddy
Thomas (Cotton) Billingsley
University of Richmond
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iDusett
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Souchak
Reynolds Page bullpen powers Yankees to World Series win
The New York Yankees clinched the 1949 World Series over the Brooklyn Dodgers in five games. Allie Reynolds and Fireman Joe Page starred in relief, delivering dominant innings as Yankee hitters produced late-inning support. Mickey Brown led the offense with three singles and two triples, while Billy Cox and Johnny Mize contributed key hits. The Yankees earned roughly $5,884 per player, while Dodgers shares neared $4,164 as the series set a new money record with a total net cash nearing $1.13 million.
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New York Yankees
Casey Stengel
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Stengel
Allie Rennolds
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Johnny Mize
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Jack Banta
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Tulane
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Henrich
Newcombe
Rizzuto
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Chandler
Football scores across colleges and military teams listed
The report lists numerous football scores with Western Carolina 14 East Tennessee 0 and Rice 55 New Mexico 6. Other results include Utah 38 Brigham Young 4 Florida State 33, Kentucky 25, Davidson 70 over NC State 14, LSU 34 Texas A&M etc.
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Associated Press
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Brigham Young
Florida State
Miss College
Texas Tech
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Marquette
St. Louis
Tenn Tech
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