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Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1940

Page

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Wake Forest Noses Out South Carolina In Thanksgiving Clash

Wake Forest edged South Carolina 7 to 6 in a Southern Conference football game in Charlotte on Thanksgiving Day. About 9,000 spectators watched the Deacons' second period touchdown and a late third quarter SC touchdown that failed on the extra point.

Charlotte N.C Wake Forest Demon Deacons University of South Carolina Eleven North Carolina South Carolinas

Fayette county's grid drive and scholastic stars rise

Sport Notes previewing a Fayette county afternoon football game at Oak Hill with proceeds funding an iron lung device. It highlights local scholastic grid stars, community support, and a prospective captaincy, plus scattered notes on high school and college football outlooks and a cancelled British Open.

Ayette County Oak Hill Fayette County

Army Prepares for Navy Clash In 40th Anniversary Game

Army coach Bill Wood leads 41 players to Merion Cricket Club Haverford Pa for the Navy game in Philadelphia. The Cadets, in top shape, rely on triple threat backs and two starting quarterbacks, while Navy is favored after a 10 0 victory last year.

Manufacture Country Club Oreland Pathei Philadelp Saturda Bancroft Hat Midshipmen Mellissa N. Y Army Hale and Hearty Merion Cricket Club Haverford Navy Philadelphia Navy Week Bill Wood Wood Dick Polk Nashville Tenn Gene Smith Johnny Hatch Fort Sil Okla Hank Mazur Lowell Mass Jere Maupin Glendale Calif Mazur Harvard Williams

Gazette's Sports Questions Answered in The Gazette

In a reader Q and A from The Gazette Sport Service, questions cover championship weight rules and title eligibility. It notes Ray Wolf becoming UNC head football coach in May 1928 and his prior role at Texas Christian. It also confirms tennis players may serve underhand or overhand with no restriction.

Alel Josex Ray iBrar Wolf University of North Carolina Texas Christian University A. Wolt University of Nort Carolina Texas Christian

Eagles Win First Pro Game on O'Brien Day

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 0 for their first National Professional football league victory. Dick Biffle broke the nine game losing streak with a 17 yard run in the final period. O Brien makes his last Philadelphia appearance before joining the FBI as a special agent next month.

Philadelphia Ify Philadelphia Eagles Davey O'Brien Pittsburgh Dick Biffle Eagles O'Brien FBI

Lash wins seventh AAU cross country title and sets 1000m record

Don Lash, former Indiana University star and current Indiana state policeman, captured his seventh straight AAU cross country championship and set a world best for the 1000 meters. He defeated his field decisively and finished the race in 30 minutes 2.58 seconds.

Northville Cins Drn I Indiana University Indiana State Ryan

Conn Savold Fight Hinted as Shore Faces Upgraded Plans

In a rugged update, promoter Pinky George signals a Tout bout for Conn and Savold as plans emerge after years of bruising. The manager asserts Shore will throw hard pitches as part of the next pairing.

Pinky George Ib Shore

Kimbrough Stars In Sudden Southwest Triumph

Layden scored the opening touchdown as Crain added the point for a rousing win. Kimbrough then showcased his All-America form with a solo run and a flurry of yardage, while First Conatser gained from his ten and 15 more were awarded on a roughing call, highlighting a dominant performance.

Layden Crain Kimbrough Conatser

Texas Aggies Beat Texas A&M by Narrow Football Toss

The report details a 1910 college football game where Texas challenged Texas A&M with a strong running and passing attack. Noble Doss stood out with a long nine‑yard rush and a key end zone interception as Texas sought to break away despite a tough defensive effort.

Charleston Gazette Texas Noble Doss Aggie

unclear text fragment about Texas A&M football play

Fragmentary report describes a long pass to the Aggie 34 and a return by Noble Doss near the goal line, with Crain and Kimbrough involved in the following sequence.

Texas Aggie Crain Jasion Noble Doss Kimbrough

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