Terps Roll Over Tar Heels For First ACC Win Since 1926
Maryland's Terrapins defeated North Carolina 14 to 7 to halt UNC's conference start. The win gives Maryland a 3 0 league record as Clemson and VMI also sit unbeaten, with Clemson facing South Carolina next. NC State led William and Mary before play resumed.
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By Bypassing the Big Money Walcott Leads Hickock Vote
United Press reports the annual professional athlete of the year voting shows Ted Walcott among late favorites as sportswriters cast ballots. The piece notes past winners like Phil Rizzuto Babe Didrikson and Allie Reynolds, and mentions Billy Graham and Gavilan as sentimental contenders in a year of comeback stories.
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Oscar Fraley
United Press
New York
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Phil Rizzuto
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Ray Robinson
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Clover Brand Tops Marietta Bowlers Upset in League Bowling
Clover Brand Dairy upset Marietta Paint three games to claim the biggest league win of the year while Diamond Full Fashion took all three matches to cling to the league lead. Bob Cecil of Tailoring scored 127 for high game and W C Pierce hit a high 353 in a top set. The entry notes the 1936 World Series record with the Yankees beating the Giants 18 runs on October 2, 1936.
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Marietta
Diamond Full Fashion
Bob Cecil Ofer
W. C. Pierce
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Jerry Coleman
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Francisco
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Yankees
British Cup Team Confident for Ryder Cup Cracker in US
New York Arthur Lacey non playing captain of the British Ryder Cup team predicts a victory in the 1949 matches to be held at Pinehurst North Carolina on November 2 and 4. He highlights the British side's experience and the Americans’ home course advantage as key factors while noting adjustments for the larger US ball and diet. The 10 man squad mixes English Scotch Irish and Welsh players led by Max Faulkner and Hardy Weetman with veterans like Fred Daly and John Panton. United States leads series 5 2 with two draws since 1927.
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Arthur Lacey
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Pinehurst
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England
United States
Arthur Lees
Charlie Ward
Ken Boisfield
Jack Hargreaves
Hardy Weetman
Max Faulkner
Jimmy Adams
John Panton
Fred Daly
Harreaves
Panton
Weetman
Fonty Flock Leads Grand National Circuit Finish
Fonty Flock won the 200 lap main event in North Carolina boosting his points total for the Grand National Circuit. Herb Thomas led early but exited with a radiator problem. Trailing Flock were Lee Petty Joe Eubanks Tim Flock Cotton Owens Cecc at Augustine Jimmy Lewallen and Shuman with vehicles from Plymouth Olds Ford and others.
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N. C
Fonty Flock
Hapeville
North Carolina
Herb Thomas
Olivia
Railing Flock
Lee Petty
Greensboro
Plymouth
Joe Eubanks
Spartanburg
S. C
Olds
Tim Flock
Atlanta
Cotton Owens
Cecea
T. Augustine
Ford
Jimmy Lewallen
Point
Pith
Shuman
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Duke Athletes Earn Phi Beta Kappa Honors
Phi Betas Defensive end A. B. Pearson of Raleigh and student manager Bob Price of Greensboro were members of the Duke football team recently named to Phi Beta Kappa, highest national scholastic honor.
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A. B. Pearson
Raleigh
Bob Price
Greensboro
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Duke Fullback Races For 192 Yards In Tight Losses
Duke fullback Jack Kistler ran for 192 yards as South Doreen Pittsburgh Tennessee and N auts kept losses to zero despite 48 carries. The 1950 51 bowling season saw 56004 alley beds certified in 6638 establishments by the American Bowling Congress ending July 31.
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Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Nauts
Duke
Jack Kistler
Lokeng
American Bowling Congress
Still Going Strong Bison Prepare to Face Charlotte
Simeon praises the Bison and Wildcats scouting report as Charlotte’s passing strength looms. High Point aims to improve pass defense and manage knee injuries to Wood and Gantt while O Kelly recovers from a back strain. The game, set for Friday at 8 p.m. in Queen City Stadium, pits the undefeated Salisbury opponent and Reynolds Demons risk, with Jarrett’s strong rushing showing highlighted from the Boyden bout.
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Phdey & Me
Bill Ludwig
Salisbury
Harold O’kelly
O'Kelly
Jimmy Jarrett
Jarrett
Scrambles Narrow as Midseason Deflates Mighty Teams
The halfway college football season shows a shakeup with eight major unbeatens remaining. Cornell and Princeton clash as Maryland Michigan State Northwestern Tennessee Baylor Georgia Tech Illinois pursue conference titles and Rose Bowl hopes. Southern California tops Pac-8, Baylor eyed as strongest in Southwest. conference alignments and key matchups set for next Saturday.
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Tennessee
Baylor
Georgia Tech
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Oklahoma
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Hardin-Simmons
West Texas State
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Vanderbilt
Tennessee Tech
Southern
Old Rivalry Renewed Murray To Be Honored At Devils Homecoming
Duke and Virginia renew a long, colorful gridiron history with Duke Stadium hosting Duke’s Homecoming. Former student Bill Murray, Duke’s first alumnus head coach, receives official welcome. The Cavaliers and Blue Devils have met sparingly since 1890 with Duke winning the last two meetings in 1930 and 1943.
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Bears Elon lead North State Conference race
Elon and Lenoir Rhyne remained unbeaten in the North State Conference after wins over Catawba 21 14 and Western Carolina 33 7. The two teams sit atop the standings with Catawba third and Appalachian idle.
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Pickett Mill Grid Team Downs Bray In Close City Match
The Electricians beat Bray 12 to 6 as Pickett Mill Grid Team edged Bray in a tight finish. The NDM Bombers stayed undefeated by defeating Allen Jay Cruisers 4 to 0.
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McDougald Unworried By Rookie Fame In Yankees Camp
Gil McDougald the American League rookie of the year shows calm poise amid early buzz with the Yankees. The San Francisco youngster, once snubbed for spring training, crafts steady at bat and fielding, and recalls his World Series grand slam as a highlight while keeping focus on pleasing his father.
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United Press
New York
Gil McDougald
San Francisco
Ankees
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Giants Must Cut Out Silly Errors to Beat Browns
New York Giants coach Steve Owen said the unbeaten Giants must stop silly mistakes if they want to defeat Paul Brown's Cleveland Browns in a key early season matchup. The Giants beat the Eagles 26 24 to stay atop the Eastern division as Browns 17 0 over the Steelers kept them hot on the Giants' heels.
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New York Giants
Cleveland Browns
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Browns
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Chicago Bears
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Dick Todd
All Saturday Stars Shine in College Football Narrow Wins
Joe Petrusso of Maryland led defensive plays with two end zone knocks and an interception in a 14 to 7 win over North Carolina. Virginia freshman McRoach threw four TD passes in a 13 point victory, while Hatt Martin caught four passes for four touchdowns and 65 yards as Georgia Tech beat Auburn. George Spencer played as a pitcher for Ohio State University in both football and baseball.
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