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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1951
Page
4
The piece argues college football has become a recruiting driven enterprise tied to professional teams. It criticizes greed and the two platoon system as ways coaches enlarge programs and salaries, questioning honesty in compensation. The writer recalls earlier skepticism toward colleges as learning institutions versus football spectacle.
The author argues public opinion is unstable and attitud es toward college football have changed. Fans tire of bloated coaching power, scandals loom, and a move toward middle ground after scrapping two platoon play and downsizing squads, staff, and expenses to a more sensible, above board system.
The Yankees, led by Ed Lopat against Bob Lemon, beat the Indians 5 to 1 to reclaim first place as Cleveland drops from the top. Casey Stengel notes uneven performance against weaker clubs, while Hank Greenberg predicts Cleveland as a strong pennant contender.
Intersecting matchups headline the opening week with Texas vs Kentucky in Austin and Michigan State hosting Oregon State in East Lansing. Kentucky seeks high-profile test after a Sugar Bowl win while Paul Bryant’s squad trumped Tennessee Tech 39 0 at halftime.
St Thomas 14 St Bonaventure 65 scoreline shows St Bonaventure routed St Francis Pa in a Sunday college football report. Loras and St Thomas mixed results are noted, reflecting a busy weekend slate.
Yesterday Ralph Kiner belted his 40th homer to establish a new National League mark as the Pirates lost to the Giants 7 to 1 and 6 to 4. He became the first player to hit 49 or more homers in five consecutive seasons despite the defeats.
Third Try Hi-Toms meet Elkin Blanketeers in Finch Field tonight in a pivotal North State league playoff game. The Hi-Toms trail 3-1 in the series and must win to stay alive while Statesville’s Owls await the final round. Rain delayed games last weekend, but rest and rotation plans hinge on Austin Brewer or Charlie Griffith making a start for Thom as they aim to force a deciding game.
Southern Conference action looms as teams show improved scoring with Furman routing Presbyterian 39-0 and NC State crushing Catawba 34-0. Virginia Tech beat Marshall in an exhibition while VMI seeks quarterback help. Maryland and Virginia Tech sit out. Week slate features Washington and Lee at Furman NC State at UNC Duke at South Carolina and more.
Miami mourns Bill Klem the famed umpire after 39 seasons and a lifelong career from 1902. He died at 71 after internal disorders and a heart attack in Miami Beach. Widely respected league leaders mourn his loss, calling him the greatest umpire.
Dr Cary Middlecoff, a dentist, won the Eastern Open in Baltimore with a four round 279 total and $2,400 first prize. The finish remained in doubt until runner-up Jerry Barber of Pasadena missed a 25 foot putt on the 18th green.
The team plays with top players strictly focused on keeping possession and winning. The match starts at 18 o'clock, with intense pressure expected as they aim to secure a crucial victory.
Gastonia travels to Albion Millis Stadium for a Western Conference clash with High Point High School. The Bison, aiming to rebound from a 6-6 tie with Reidsville, seek to exploit Gastonia’s offense while High Point may start Jackie Harris at halfback after a strong relief performance.
Barber sank a four footer on the final hole to seal the lead from the 17th. He finished with 280 while Clayton Heafner of Charlotte tied Middlecoff after 15 holes and settled third with 281. Jim Turnesa of Briarcliff Manor and Jim Ferrier of San Francisco tied for fourth at 232.
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