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June 17, 1951
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Leonidas S. Epps, ex-athlete from Xavier and coach from Gilbert Academy, becomes head coach of Clark College Panthers after assisting Marion M. Curry, who left for Texas. Epps achieved fourth in SIAC basketball and third in tournament.
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NEW CLARK COACH-Leonidas S. Epps, after two years of labor as assistant coach to Marion M. Curry finds himself holding the destiny of the Clark College Panthers. Epps was a Gold Rush athletic great at Xavier, New Orleans, and came to Clark College from Gilbert Academy in the Crescent City, after that church institution was liquidated. He is a skilled teacher of football and basketball with a long list of prep championships to his credit. He guided the Panthers to fourth place in the SIAC seasonal basketball standing and third-place in tournament play. Former Panther Coach Curry has returned to his native Texas. It is reported that he will study at the University of Texas. Epps should make good as head Panther pilot.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Clark College Panthers
Leonidas Epps
Basketball Coach
Siac Standings
Head Coach Appointment
What entities or persons were involved?
Leonidas S. Epps
Marion M. Curry
Where did it happen?
Clark College
Story Details
Key Persons
Leonidas S. Epps
Marion M. Curry
Location
Clark College
Story Details
Leonidas S. Epps appointed head coach of Clark College Panthers after serving as assistant to Marion M. Curry, who returned to Texas. Epps, former athlete at Xavier in New Orleans and coach from Gilbert Academy, led Panthers to fourth in SIAC basketball standings and third in tournament.