Bears Seek Homecoming Revenge Over High Point Panthers
Lenoir Rhyne’s Mountain Bears aim to rebound after a 19 6 loss to Appalachian State Teachers as they host High Point College Panthers for homecoming in Hickory. Coach Clarence Stasavich leads a balanced attack built on a strong ground game and improving air threats.
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Duke State Game Sets Up Torrid Duke N C State Clash
Durham October 12 Duke and North Carolina State renew their famed football rivalry at Duke Stadium in a matchup billed as a torrid must see affair. The series boasts dramatic finishes with State upsetting Duke in 1946 and late heroics in 1947 1948, while Duke seeks revenge after a scoreless 1948 encounter amid strong league competition.
Minnesota Lineman Tonnemaker Named AP Lineman of the Week
Clayton Tonnemaker a 240 pound Minnesota center was chosen as the AP lineman of the week after a dominant showing against Northwestern in the third poll of the season.
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Good Picking: Ken Stevens Tops Pick The Winners Contests
Ken Stevens of 1018 Wellington Street High Point wins the Pick The Winners contest with 22 correct of 28 amid a week of upsets. Runners up include Lowell Hurley and Bruce Crawford, with prizes ranging from tickets to games to small cash or merchandise awards. The event drew a large field across Guilford and surrounding counties with postmark deadlines set for October 14. UNC soccer opens its 1949 schedule at Annapolis against Navy, following a 1948 season where Navy was top national runner up.
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Indians Set As Underdogs For Saturday Showdown
Salisbury October 12 The Catawba Indians meet Appalachian in Winston-Salem at Bowman Gray Stadium with both teams eager for a key clash. Appalachian backed by a 2 0 conference crown bid and Catawba seeking momentum after close games and two league wins this season. Coach Spangler plans extra prep as the Braves aim to upset the Mountaineers in a pivotal contest.
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Guilford Set for Emory and Henry Test in Bristol
Guilford College Quakers, winners of three straight after beating Randolph Macon 36-12, face a tough road game Saturday against the Emory and Henry Wasps in Bristol, Virginia. The Wasps crushed Hampden Sydney 28-0, and Guilford beat Emory and Henry last year 13-7. The Quakers boast a balanced attack with strong air play, completing 11 of 15 passes against Randolph Macon.
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Eight Savannah Indians sold to Buffalo IL
Savannah Georgia reports eight players shipped to the Buffalo club of the International League. Included among those sold is Harold Wood a pitcher who played with Lexington North Carolina in the state league this season.
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High Point Bison Face Salisbury in Big Conference Clash
High Point head coach Simeon hypes his injury-depleted Bison as they prepare for a Friday night showdown with Salisbury at MMHis Stadium. Salisbury, coming off a 6-0 upset win by the Yellow Jackets, seeks the Western Conference title. High Point hopes revenge for last year’s 22-7 defeat. Charlie Bryant and Charles Martin will miss the game, while Bobby Joe Mickey’s status remains uncertain as the team trains with hopes of a full return.
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