Gravitte shines as UNC scrimmage highlights Dukes
Connie Gravitte, standout sophomore halfback from Roxboro, scored two touchdowns including a 35 yard run during UNC Chapel Hill’s morning scrimmage. Freshman QB Marshall Newman impressed with passing and mobility as new lineups tested against varsity defense.
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University of North Carolina
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Reidsville Dominates Durham in 7-0 Playoff Opener
Reidsville Luckies topped the Durham Bulls 7-0 to seize Game 1 of the Carolina League Shangai playoff final round. Magic Mike Fortune pitched his third straight shutout, and Eddie Neville was roughed up by a five-run third inning in Durham.
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Magic Mike Fortune
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Eddie Neville
Murray Seeks New Defensive Backfield at Duke
Duke University football coach Bill Murray pushed his candidates into hard contact drills as Washington and Lee looms. The backfield battle centers on Charlie Smith and Piney Field at safety with John Carey and Billy Keziah in line for linebacker and end roles. Tank Lawrence shifts to defense as Jesse Itchfield steps in on offense, signaling many new faces in Duke’s back end.
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Mountaineers Ready for First Full-Scale Scrimmage
West Virginia football coach Art Lewis reports his squad ready for a full scrimmage as he continues installing the Split-T system. The Mountaineers emphasize blocking and pass defense while managing weight and fitness among underweight sophomores and freshmen. hamstring troubles sideline Bob Moss.
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Nugent Adopts Tape Recorder Scouting at VMI
Virginia Military Institute coach Tom Nugent plans tape recording for scouts to describe games as if broadcasting. Scout reports will be replayed for coaches to study, replacing traditional pencil and notebook notes.
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Virginia Military Institute
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Fraley Picks Grid Champs By Sections
Maryland backs lead as national title contenders in Fraley’s sectional grid picks. Duke heads Southern Conference with Georgia Tech favored in the Southeast. TCU tops the Southwest. Texas Tech strong in the Border. Illinois and Oklahoma vie for majors with Michigan State favored nationally. Notre Dame viewed as improving with a rough road schedule.
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Gil Reich
Johnny Olszewski
Washington
Don Heinrich
Washington State
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Fighting Irish
Clemson Tigers wrap up first football scrimmage
Clemson, S. C. Sept. 6 The Tigers closed the first week of practice with a scrimmage. Starting backfield included Billy Hair Buck George Gene Pate and Jim Shirley. Coach Frank Howard said the offense lagged behind the defense but expected improvement.
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Gene Pate
Jim Shirley
Frank Howard
Wake Forest line expected lighter for 1952 season
Wake Forest faces a lighter squad this fall with offensive linemen averaging about 204 pounds and the top defensive unit around 206 pounds. Key players include 175 pound guard Joe Barkey and 230 pound tackles Bob Gaona and Ken Bridges, with Ed Listo and Bill George historically top linemen. The Deacons open the season in Waco, Texas on Saturday, September 20.
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Bud) Pickard
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Tar Heel natives show promise on UNC offense
Native North Carolinians headline UNC football pre season drills with about fifty home state players in the 40 man squad. Key backs Bud Wallace Larry Parker Billy Williams John Gaylord Jack Cooke Harold Davidson Dick Lackey and Billy Hawks are eyed as starters alongside tackles Frances Freder e Ken Yarborough Ralph Beaver and others. Defenders including Yarborough Freder e and Wallace among the likely all star candidates.
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Enright Urges Spirit For 1952 Gamecocks Football
Coach Rex Enright calls for fighting spirit from the 1952 South Carolina Gamecocks as they face a rugged schedule including Army Duke Virginia North Carolina Clemson Wake Forest and Wofford. He urges players to avoid quitting and to prepare physically and mentally for every play. The season opens September 20 at home against Wofford.
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Wildcats Drill Hard on Aerials
Davidson on September 6 Wildcats ran through another full scrimmage practicing the aerial attack. Coach Bill Dole led a two hour pass workout and praised the hurling corps as creditable while quarterbacks Jack Ruth and Johnny Gray connected well but more polishing is needed on the offensive patterns.
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Erickson Named UNC Athletic Director Former Tar Heel Assistant
Chapel Hill Chuck Erickson, longtime UNC football assistant and former Tar Heel coach, has been named athletic director at the University of North Carolina. The move elevates Erickson to oversee the school’s sports programs and facilities.
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Chuck Erickson
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Big Three Clash Drives Guilford County Grid Slate
Jamestown Flying Tigers ride a 1-0 record to a non conference test against Durham County High School as Trinity at Ramseur hosts a full weekend for the trio. Rahlo Fowler scores all three Jamestown touchdowns and 133 of 158 rushing yards in a 19-0 win over Allen Jay. New Trinity coach Harry Frazier and Allen Day coach Beefy Wright are former Guilford College athletes.
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