Wake Forest's Deacons chase spirit over talent this year
Tom Best Jr. told the High Point Touchdown Club Wake Forest emphasizes spirit over raw talent after a 13-12 loss to Clemson. He argued Sanity Code concerns and Southern Conference issues threaten broader college football, noting Wake Forest financial limits affect scheduling and future moves to Winston-Salem by 1954.
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Purple Panthers Ready For Elon Clash Under Lights
High Point CollegePurple Panthers prepare for Elon Christians in a North State Conference showdown Thursday night at 8. Coach C Q Smith notes thin ranks without fullback Allen Smith while Elon, led by Jim Mallory, brings a strong running and passing attack. WHPE FM will air the game.
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Virginia Boy to Show Before Hometown Folk Palmetto Invasion
Virginia quarterback Rufus Barclay returns to his hometown as the University of Virginia meets The Citadel in Charleston. The Citadel features end Jerry DeLuca and defensive strength while Virginia relies on Barclay and the late comebacks this season. Buddy Friedlin returns for Citadel, as Lenny Smith and Norman Clyne join the lineup for fulltime play.
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New Stars Ready For UNC Action
CHAPEL HILL Oct 31 Promising new UNC offensive powers unveiled versus William and Mary last week may face Tennessee at Knoxville Saturday. Skeet Hesmer and Dick Weiss likely carry the Tar Heels' offense if Billy Hayes is sidelined. Hesmer rushed 10 times for 40 yards and scored. Weiss returned a kickoff for 78 yards and may see more offense. Sophomore Ernie Liberati had limited plays with one pass complete. Benny Walser caught two passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. Bud Carson contributed a key forward pass.
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Tar Heels indoor outdoor drill mix causes report error
The North Carolina Tar Heels held mixed indoor and outdoor drills amid rain, with earlier plans indicating an indoor workout. Publicity officials acknowledged the change and corrected an erroneous report about where the session occurred.
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UNC Sports Publicist Receives Fan Club Note
The UNC publicist received a message from the Bullet Bill Fan Club of Virginia praising Charlie Justice as a suitable substitute for Bullet Bill Dudley for the Washington Redskins.
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SMU Holds No 1 in AP football poll
Southern Methodist's unbeaten Mustangs stayed atop the AP poll with 153 first place votes and 2574 points as Army, Oklahoma, Ohio State and California moved within the top group. Ohio State rose to fourth while Princeton jumped to ninth after a 20 point win over Cornell.
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Cotton Bowl Tickets Go On Public Sale In Dallas
Dallas officials expect a stampede for Jan 1 Cotton Bowl tickets with about 30,000 mail requests for 120,000 seats. Only 25,000 public tickets will be sold, plus 20,000 to bond holders and about 30,000 to the teams. Applications accepted by mail for the Nov 14 period, then a drawing decides buyers. Fans expect Southern Methodist or Texas as host, though teams are not yet named.
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Big Guns On Firing Line At Pinehurst Golf
Pinehurst opens the 48th North and South tournament with a par 72 target. Sam Snead is the favorite after recent wins, while Jack Grout led qualifying with 69 and others posted 71s. Pro golfers Chuck Klein Bill Goldbeck Johnny Weitzel Michael Krak and Fairley Clark posted notable scores.
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Blaik Defends Schedule
Army coach Earl Red Blaik rejects criticism of the Cadets tough game plan. He notes seven major opponents with lighter midseason foes to rest players, cites Harvard and New Mexico as examples, and says schedules are set years in advance with no special favors for cadets.
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Frye Absence Hurts High Point In Big Rival Clash
High Point Bison aim to beat Greensboro without injured quarterback Ken Frye in a pivotal Friday night game at Albion Millis Stadium. Bill Jones, Sonny Sorrell, and sophomore Bill Bailey vie to replace Frye as coach Simeon Simmon weighs options. The 8000-seat crowd is expected for Guilford county’s triple-A title decider.
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DiMaggio and O'Doul Depart for Japan Tour
San Francisco report says Joe DiMaggio and Lefty O'Doul left by plane for Japan. O'Doul will run baseball clinics and DiMaggio will showcase hitting. They hope to secure permission to visit American troops in Korea. It is DiMaggio’s first trip to Japan and O'Doul’s seventh.
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Single Wing Still Haunts College Football Fields
New York report notes the single wing thrives alongside the T formation, citing Princeton Cornell Penn Navy UCLA Purdue Minnesota Michigan Ohio State Notre Dame and Michigan State as teams using it. It highlights coaches Caldwell Munger Sanders Fesler and Munro and argues the ancient formation remains effective.
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Injuries Mount Across Southern Conference Gridders
Southern Conference teams report mounting injuries as key players go down. William and Mary guards Tom Burke and Clyde Witt join a list including Duke, North Carolina, and Davidson stars, while several stars from Clemson and Virginia Military Institute face late-week absences or returns.
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