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TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 25, 1347 PAGE SIX THE EVENING TELEGRAM. ROCKY MOUNT. NORTH CAROLINA Forecaster Picks Deacons And Tar Heels As Victors jllavy Given Hod 0UTHEASTERN-I947 ALL'S Over Army Team 1-. Maryland Slated To Take Wolfpack By HAROLD CLAASSEN NEW YORK.

Nov 26 (JPi A double dose of football forecast-ing-and here's hoping that none of the predicted favorites stum- bles over a wishbone tomorrow or gets caught in a snow drift on Saturday. Last week's record was 46 correct picks and 11 incorrect for an average of .808. That made the seasonal total 509 on the right ft; -j by Bob Quincy Is Fayetteville The Top State Club? side of the ledger and 113 on the Fayetteville hiqh biq Bulldogs waltzed through the East- 1 left, for a mean of .818. Top game of the lengthened weekend is Saturday's contest at 1 Philadelphia involving Army and IV- Pt 1 COLLINS I I GILMER HP 9 -l 11 ft 's -BACK- I I BACK- "ZyJf 5 1 i 1 S-U- 1 I ALABAMA I -center- sr ir, vfer i f51r A em AA season with only one narrow squeak, a 7-7 deadlock with Wilson's smart outfit. Observers who saw the charqes of Bill Doyle in action were quick to admit that the club was the class of the conference, and when the curtain rang down, it was only fair that the title was tucked away in the srtfe resting place of the Fayetteville trophy room.

Several papers have polled coaches and writers of the loop town in the past few weeks, and without exception, several members of the Bulldogs have gained all-star mention. It was a fitting tribute to the team that proved themselves the best. But is Fayetteville the best high school eleven in the state? That should be answered on Navy. In contrast to recent yeai s. Army comes up to its climax game with several defeats on its record.

And as usual. Navy show up with setbacks outnumbering victories. Barnacles have grown as big as waffles since the Midshipmen last defeated the Cadets, a trick the forecaster thinks they will accomplish before President Tru 1 man on Saturday. Virtually the same Navy team Friday night when the team meets the winner of the Western Conference race, the rough and ready Wildcats of Charlotte high. What a battle that will be.

Both teams are loaded with backfield ma terial and forward walls are of that lost to Blanchard. Davis. Tucker fe by a margin of only three points last year is I back for this fray. Only three I starters of the Army outfit are I back. That's reason enough.

I And don't let Navy's record of one victory, one tie and six de-' feats trip you. The Midshipmen played the tougher schedule while the Cadets built up a record of four wins, two ties and two de- coilege strength. Coach Doyle and Bill Kern Leads Departing Line West Virginia Boss Gives Up His Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Nov. 26 (P) Bill Kern led the 1947 parade of departing college football coachees today. With still another game of the season left, the big blond called his Mountaineers about him and Coach Bill Brannin rate with the best schoolboy mentors, so a real Day-After-Thanksgiving treat is in store for fans of the Queen City area.

lltSwAWsl 1 fo (WOZNIAK pYpf4MGARRETT l( I 1 I I -Fwn- I 3 'i iS A -TACKLE 1 feats. Other predictions: Cornel-Penn: A turkey day feature that means everything to Cornell but means only another told them he was leaving West Ballot For Charlie Conerly 8 Demon Deacs iepurtecl Getting us UnammoL's In Southeastern Final Battle Virginia University Jers. Penn. The resignation will be effec- Texas-Texas A The Ag-I tive next June 30 and comes as gies wil have tneir -twelfth another chapter in Mountaineer man- as their guest for this; athletic affairs which led to an ThUrsdav affair. They will need alumni investigation of the situa- nim but" Bobby Layne and Dick' tion early this year.

Harris won even know he is There was criticism of Keintnere Texas after the close of the 1946 season Mississippi-Mississippi State when West Virginia divided the ole Miss nas ciimbed to the top In Gooc! SSiapa For Contest Bomber Frankly Admits Walcott Is Not Tops Among Contenders; Champ Is Still Confident ATLANTA. Nov 26 -Seven Soutn Carolina Has 10 In Final Game and four juniors make I up the 1947 all-southern confer-1 jence football team selected by! I the Associated Press after con-' season-live won ana live tu. rnnfprpnrp Old Hiss Star Retaining Lead BY GAYLE TALBOT POMPTON LAKES. N.J.. Nov.

26 Joe Louis is making no CHARLOTTE, Nov. 26 Eigh -teen men will bring their college ATTENTION COACHES In regard to the Fayetteville team. Nine of the boys that made things miserable fof you this year won't be back on the squad come next fall. Those grabbing a sheepskin instead of a pigskin include: Nub Smith, the "little 185 pounder who led the loop in scoring; Dave Sherrill, a speedy end that was on the opposite end of many of Smith's aerials; Abie Williams, All-Eastern tackle who tipped the beams at 220: Neil McDonald, another top lineman at 204; Center Bill Acker, high on the list for top pivot-man in the state; Back Johnn.r Guiton, the speedy lad who save clubs trouble all year, and Guard Jim Fasul, another boy who rates as a top forward. Practically every boy mentioned is college material, and rumors have it that Smith will go to Alabama and Guiton to Davidson.

However, with North and South Carolina coaches paying more visits to their homi-s than the postman, watch the majority of the athletes turning up at local There also W'as criticism of other adder on the battery 0f Charlie members of the athletic staff Conerly RIKl Barney On and the investigation was order-; Saturday Harper Davis und sultation with coaches, sports I writers and game officials. I Three members of the team football careers to a close here serious! effort to drum up bus Thursday afternoon when Wake-iness for his title defense against ed. Shorty McWilliams will pull tnem ital lie Hits Fnrpst CnlWo mppts t.ho TTnivpr It ended with an alumni recom-; down Mississippi State mendation that Kern and all oth Georgia-Georgia Tech: A year I Harry Gilmer of Alabama, Bob-j I by Davis of Georgia Tech, and I Harry Gilmer of Alabama, Bob- by Davig Qf GeQ Tec Ino r'nnfocf Tn One Contest To (,0 sity Routh Carolina their NEW YORK. Nov. 26 Tom McWilliams of annual Thanksgiving Day con Jersey Joe Walcott next wee'i at Madison Square Garden.

Sometimes Joe seems almost too honest for his own good. ers be retained, but with an additional suggestion that a new and stronger athletic council be created. This was done. As the Mountaineer squad gath- While churk-iner Charlip Cnnerlv o. Kegro Colleges.

Ploy On Friday Fayetteville Meets Winston Team Here Fayetteville Teachers College and Winston-Salem teachers college got down to hard work thu week preparing for their annual grid battle which rates as the top Negro college attraction in the state. This year the battle oLaie twice previous of Mississippi was resting his ly won the honor, but only one ago Charley Trippi personally administered a beating to the Tech youngsters. He is an alumnus and and all of Tech's cripples will be healed by Saturday. Georgia Tech. Texas-Christian-Southern Me- A full house of approximately! N0: lnf.

cnampion sam uc. in nnn UtTCVJ ICllCLLlUli, A UUU record-breaking forward passing 1 Player Charlie Conerly of Miss I ered yesterday to practice for arm for Saturday's finale with issippi was the unanimous first team choice of every individual thodist: The Mustangs want to Mississippi State, four other indi- rnnsnlteH xi.vuu imu, is expeuuea lor mis, is the most 17th meeting of these two insti-jcontender. I think there's a cou-tutlons. The kickoff will be at: pie of others maybe iust as wor-2 o'clock here in Memorial Sta-jthy as he is. But I think if there dium.

had to be a championship Each of these 18 seniors has! then Walcott has just as much played an important role during right to it as the others." t.hp 1047 icicnn I That was the extent of Jiip's the Saturday game against Pitt in Pittsburgh. Kern told the silently listening gridmen of his decision. He read to them from a statement given earlier to President Irvin Stewart of the university. "Under the circumstances," I carry an unbeaten record into viduals struggled for the football Barnev Poole, the ex-Army end offprpJ iinrriav- spotlight last weekend I now back at Mississippi, was a noon wlHhS them do Natioal collegiate athletic bu- near-urnnimous choice with Dav-Kern'Lthodist. reau figures released today JOE CARUSO will send his Holy Cross-Boston College ed Conerly remained firmly en- the team the smith's t.wn lpnriincr Hpnriprin Rniirinsrs un rnr "I think it for the best in- urusaaers nave nevui iusi iu uic sconced as the nation's leader pass catchers in total offense and forward the Davis and Dub Garrett.

Miss a coach or assistant coach at passing although his team was issippi State captain, each weigh- toughest test at Henderson on Merest of th the university and Thanksgiving Day when tliev take myself that I resign as head on Mt Airv's warriors for the football coach effective June 30. State Cla.ss A High School Cham-1 "I want to thank you and every pionship. Most observers feel else, and the administrative cross. He ends 20 years of grid idle' ing 225 pounds, gives the team teaching on Saturday with his two massive, talented tackles. Bill Healey.

Georgia Tech captain, and John Wozniak, Alabama But the upsurge of such gridiron gladiators as Bobby Gage of Clemson, Bob Chappuis of Michigan, Johnny Rauch of Georgia Joe's T. and the sensational run- oince 101 tne cooperation ana ning of Bozo Roberson will bring e'P during the past football sea- Ten members of the Game expressed enthusiasm for the: has been shifted to Rocky Mount, cock squad will be singing their 'man asainst whom he will make and will get underway Friday swan song. The group consists1 his 24th title defense. S'iil. hp night at Talbert park, of Bobby O'Harra, end; John didn't say in so many words that Coaches Gus Gaines and "Big Bradford, tackle; Neil Allen, Phil! Walcott is a cinch.

House" Gaines took advantage Ball, and Albert Faress. guards; "I think he plans to do a lot of good weather this week to Ben a y. center; James of counter punching against inc. send their charges through stiff (Droopy) Atwell, quarterback; Joe volunteered. "That's what lie drills for the coming contest and Dan Haralson and Phil likes to do what I saw of lrm the playing personnel appears to halfbacks; and Claude Harrison.

1 in a fight on the const last stun be in excellent shape. Both teams fullback. jmer. I'll carry the fight tn him posted wins over the weekend, Eight leading performers for hard, and he won't, get to do Fayetteville downing Cheyney, the Deacons will bid farewell to much counter 9 0. and Winston topping St.

collegiate competition. In this Louis looks wonderful in train- Augustine, 13-0. group are Co-Captain Ed Roy- ir.g. There is no other word for Interest in the tilt is running ston, Richard 'Bud) Wedel. Bob.it.

This observer, for one. is p'o high, for a number of local atlv; Leonetti, and Jim Camp, guards; pared to believe that the tan loies will be making an appXr' record intact. Holy Cross, i THURSDAY Arkansas over Tulsa, Denver over Colorado, Davidson over Furman. George Washington over Kings Point, Muhlenberg over captain, are stationed at guard. and Harry Gilmer of Alabama Kach stand six feet and weighs was noteworthy.

210. Franklin Marshall. Rutgers on over Brown, utan over uian Uie title to the east. Between son. i 000 and 10,000 will witness the: That statement, added the 40-struggle.

year-old Coach, goes for the i team. too. I LOOKING OVER today's All-1 Noting that West Virginia has Southeastern selections finds not not defeated a Pitt football team a single Tennessee plaver on the." 19 years. Kern told that list. The last time the Vols failed know you can beat Pitt.

I think i to place a man on the team was it would be a great thing for the back longer than the average fan school and for all you players if i i State. Virginia Tech over Virginia Military. Wake Forest over Southern Carolina. William and Marv over Richmond. FRIDAY llnhn vi a ni'oi1 Mia mi P1! a i Co-Captain Harry Clark, center; bomber, at 33.

is as great a ance. Robert Williams and to' fighter as he ever whs maybe coe Batts are featured in Nick Ognovich and Don Hipps can remember. Of course, during i you aia Deat i-iit. quarterbacks; and Jeff Brogdon, even better. Fayetteville lineup and s.

tj- a i i niauflina fin is jveru own n.uiii mnici saxudy the season, amassing 646 passing ex-bomber pilot trainer. and running yards. And in his' The backfield. in addition to final three games he added 839 fonerly and Gilmer, lists Mc- more. But in his middle three Williams, a triple-threater, and games-against North Carolina LSU's Rip Collins.

State. South Carolina and Geor-' Collins. McWilliams. Poole and gia. three of the country's better! Healey are the juniors on the defensive units he was able to team.

glean but 19 yards. Consequently, today's he's fin I OPFN CAGE SCHEDULE ished his season with 1.504 yards FORT BRAGG. Nov. 26 iVPi in total offense, to wind up in North Carolina State's defending second place, 94 yards behind Southern Conference basketball Conerly. Gage's performance a-'champions open their season to- fullback Joe weighs 214 now.

only four beaded for top honors. WHY" the war vears the Knoxville schcol didn't field a team. State. ine aepariure 01 ern wiii ena Plorida over Kansas pounds above the peg he expects; Harrison and Denry Lawrence Texas a Hardin-Simmons over O'Harra, Bradford, Allen, Atwell. and Harrison are expected to be in the starting line I at West Virginia in 1940.

He' to hit at the weiph-in next. week, are other local athletes on the Since he began training he has Fayetteville squad, boxed 65 rounds and run approx- Winston offers "Crook" Bui imately 300 miles on the roa'd. lock, the Hedgepeth brothers and. camfr0um Carnegie Tech. where Nortn Carolina state, in 1938 he had been named vt Fnvrthnm up for the Gamecocks.

Royston AND FANS CAN sit back and wait for the All-Southern team, which will be released by the Fvpnino- nn friHav. Wedel, Clark, and Ognovich are "coach of the year." r.rnlirla nvpr vireinia. Oklaho- He looks trim and hard, and his "Frog" Sumner, all well-known i likely starters for the Deacons. Brogdon will also get the start gainst Auburn last week was; night with an exhibition game ma over Oklahoma A Oregon State Nebraska, Rice over Bavlor, Tennessee over Van-derbilt. West Virginia over In 1943.

1944 and 1945. Kern FOR THOSE SFORTS enthui-'was a lieutenant commander in sasts that have been following the' the Navy, coaching service teams, plav of the Citv Basketball Lea-: His place was taken by Assistant ono'- in TvihRR Rtrr.TTT.AR 1 Coach Ira Errett Rogers, 1919 named Dy ins packing the ball mainst the 82nd Airborne squad. io umes tor 141 yards and one touchdown, completing 14 of 25 passes for 233 yards and fouri touchdowns and a total offense' ramer ttntti nFr 1 The Bvm 1 All-America fullback from WVU. in 1946. This will hp in imp rinrinu that, f.ime Kern returned refh xes inside the ring are in to local sports fans stant and murderous.

1 During the half time intcrmis- "I'jn in lots better shane thanision. several special acts will b( I was for Conn and Muuriclloi nresented for the enjoyment last summer." he said. 'the fans, and the beauty queeni Harry Mendel, who is Pro of each college will be honored, moter Mike Jacobs' represent a- High school bands will also per-tiev at the camp, says Louis form. A special section has been is the hardest trainer he has ev-! reserved for white spectators, er seen, bar none. i "He's up at six and on that! boxing and getting ready for the road every morning." he mar-1 boxing.

It seems safe to say that the Mountaineers started but only practice tilts will be runyeal off with victories over Otterbein, off. ing nod if the Baptists kick off. The two teams appear pretty evenly matched in all depart -ments. The Deacons have a slight edge in weight205 to 201 in the line and 187 to 183 in the backfield. However, South Carolina appears to be faster and carries more deception in its style attack.

On the basis of comparative scores, they stack up about even. Each defeated Clemson by two points. South Carolina held Duke to a scoreless tie while Wake Forest actually outplayed Duke but dropped a heart-breaking 13 to 6 verdict. Turkey Tournament A "blind bogey" turkey golf tournament will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Benvenue Country Club, with a Thanksgiving turkey gobbler being offered to the golfer winning the "blind bogey." Palmer Maples, golf professional at the club, said the turkey, which will be awarded the winner, will be on display a.t the first tee. veled.

"Lot of fighters, when they no other modern athlete ap- Washington and Lee, Waynesburg and New York University. Then they lost four straight to Penn I State, Maryland! Kentucky and I Virginia. Kern said after his announce-: ment that he has no immediate plans. Stewart sent a letter to Kern saying that the coach's action 1 "brings to an end one of the look out and see it's rainins. they proaches him in sheer grace.

sav to themselves crent. nnrt Tlint i whv flip Garden will BILL Ll'NDY is sending a large number of candidates through drills each afternoon at the high school gym in preparation for the coming court season. Coach Bill will be minus a team that can boast of height, but he hopes to floor a smooth group of ball handlers. ngure of 43 plays for 374 yards-high single gafne effort of the past two years. Chappuis of Michigan concluded his regular season with an excellent day, rushing 17 times for 90 yards and completing 12 of 26 passes for 217 yards, a total offense mark of 43 plays for 307 yards-one of the season's better single-game performances.

Chappuis made it two years in a row as big nine total offense leader, his 1,395 yards this year surpassing his top 1946 mark of 1,265. Alabama's Harry Gilmer is Justice Is Voted 'Host Valuable' Coaches Cast Ballot Favoring: 'Ghoo Choo' DURHAM. Nov. 26 (Pi Charlie Choo Choo) Justice. North Carolina's highly-touted triple threat tailback was voted the most valuable football player in the Southern conference this year by the head coaches of the 16 members schools.

dive back under those sheets." be sold out at $30 toDs a week Joe still is something to see from Friday night although tew in the ring, even when he's just1 expect Walcott to last more than soft-shoeing around and shadow four or five rounds. NEW YEAR'S DAY brings some longest and most successful grade A football to the people of terms of service as afootball America, and it's a sure bet that coach at the university. Southern Cal and Michigan. Ala-' Dean Ott Romney of the bama and iUs Sugar Bowl oppon- i department of Physical educa- 3V (Xsfa tops in passing efficiency, hitting I his target 63.2 per cent of the i 3 The Durham quarterback club. ent.

and the other clubs will turn; "on, wno is neaa ui in good jobs. But isn't it a shame, council, said there seemed to be nothing can be done about no reason to lurry seeking a composed of 400 members, and K. OI' Pas?" x- ui ac Ui I ale IS second with 61.6. He KUCCCSaUr IkCl 11. lie nuuv.u that the matter of replacement Notre Dime vs Michigan meeting.

There's the game that should be played. polled the head coaches for the conference's' most valuable player and Justice was high man in the returns, it was announced today. Jack Horner, president of the Wilton Davis of Hardin-Sim-mons continues to lead the rushers with his 944 yards in 149 lugs He has two games to go to eaten tne ail-time high of 1,281 quarterback club and sports edi tor of the Herald, said Justice "i will require a "very careful survey." B-W Court Squads Post Twin Victory WHITAKERS, Nov. 26 Bat-tleboro-Whitakers High School scored a double victory again beat out Lou Gambino. Mary- M0Dfey; land's high-scoring halfback, by Reflecting Detroit rushing of-, one vote in the balloting.

leadership are two Titan, Nick Ognovich, Wake Forest's bracks- Kurkowski and Mike brilliant blocking back, and Jack Kaysserian. Kurkowski. although! College Squad 12 Added Players CHARLOTTE. Nov. 26 (') The all-star college squad which will meet the professional Charlotte Clippers football team here Dec.

13 in a charity game has been strengthened by the addition of 12 layers. Cloud. William and Marv's e- msuing ouense. Wm. R.

Davis Itere Tuesday leads in average rushing yard driving fullback, tied for third Coach Roscoe Turner's B-W girls age per play with 10.1 per crack, took the opener, 24-13. Jor- wnue Kaysserian, No. 7. is second don and Taylor were oustanding Coaches for the All-Star bri- tftw- mxmmn'Ji oust, qs-E lUWWsto at 7.86. Lu Gambino of Maryland is third at 7.13.

gade will be Rex Enright of tne winners, wnue Browning South Carolina and C. C. Pea- rs top scorer for the losers, hendi Walker of Wake Forest The B-W boys racked up their place in the voting. All 16 head coaches in the conference participated in the poll. They also were asked to vote on the head coach having turned in the best job during the 1947 season, the results of which will be announced tomorrow.

u.M Blue Devils Play Here are the additions to the I fourth consecutive Win, 40-18 to remain undefeated. Garris and Glover were outstanding in the 1 boys defense. Rose was top scorer Justice and the coach of the year will be honored at a testi for the losers team. monial dinner here Monday night, Dec. 1st, at which Fred Russell, sports editor of the Nashville, Banner, will be the princi Three NC Gridders Planning To Wed CHAPEL HILL, Nov.

26. Christmas bells will be interming collegiate squad as announced by Enright and Walker: Chosen from the South Carolina team: Quarterback "Droopy" Atwell, End Bobby O'Harra, and guards Beil Allen and Max Walker. Clemson players selected were John Moorer, blocking back, and center Cary Cox. Walker's selections were center Harry Clark, guards Bob Leonetti, Richard (Bud) Wedel and Ed Royston, end Burnie Capps and blocking back Nick Ogno vtch. The All-Star squad is being to seniors who have completed their college varsity Ing days.

led with wedding bells for at Nine Game Schedule DURHAM, Nov. 26 (P) The Duke University Blue Devils will play a nine-game football schedule next year, taking on George Washington and Virginia Tech as replacements for South Carolina and Missouri on this year's card. Home appearances next year will see the Blue Devils playing host to Tennessee, Navy, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest. The Blue Devils will be meeting George Washington for the first time on the gridiron. Next year's schedule; as announced by Coach Wallace Wade Sept.

25. N.C. State at Raleigh. Oct. 2.

Tennessee here: 9, Navy here: 16, Maryland at either Washhv ton or putiworc: Virginia Tech at Roanoke, 80, Georgia Tech here. I pal speaker. Justice "-ill be presented a trophy, while the No. 1 coach will receive a plague and a gift. Coaching staffs of Duke, Carolina, N.C.

State, Davidson and Wake Forest will be special guests at the banuet. All 18 head coaches in the conference have been invited. Here's how the 16 votes were distributed: Justice Gambino Ognovich and Cloud 2 each; Gage of Clem WVVV MAKE MONEY-SAVING vf MENUS MORE EXCITING! Z-SfMfC CJ? ill 'NErfl Enrich everyday meoli wifh If Vl better-fasting ROMA California I. C3J'J $11 It I Souftrne Burgundy Cfaref II least three members of the University of North Carolina football squad. The three first string players who plan nuptials before classes are resumed in January are Bob Cox, point-kicking end of German town, Co-Captain Joe Wright of Asheville.

blocking back; and guard Larry Kloster-man of Cumberland. Md. Nine members of the squad are already benedicts. son. Wilbourne of Richmond.

U.S. consumption of oranges from 21 pounds per capita in 1934 to 38 pounds per capita to 1939 Ramsey of William and Mary, Harrison of South Carolina and EC 61947 Roma Wint California Ittner of Virginia Tech, one each. I.