North State Conference to Hold Cage Tourney at High Point
Southern Conference approves fresh playing rule. North State Conference sets annual basketball tournament for February 1920 at High Point with top four regular season teams. Track and tennis meets to be at Guilford College May 7-8. Officers elected include Dr. Purdom president and Dr. Hinshaw commissioner.
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High Point Jaycees
Guilford College
K. G. Purdom
Guilford
R. C. Sutton
Western Carolina
D. KE. Faust
Catawba
C. R. Hinshaw
Faust
Hinshaw
Freshmen Eligible For varsity play in Southern Conference
Southern Conference members approve a four year participation plan for freshmen in varsity athletics, with Duke and North Carolina voting against. The vote sets a five year window for three additional years of play after matriculation. Debate also ended a rule banning aid from non-relatives.
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Carolina
Duke
Nugent eyes selloff as Rickey discussed Phil franchise
Sports roundup reports Lerry Nugent courting Branch Rickey about selling the Philadelphia Phillies piecemeal after a $300,000 offer for the franchise. Other items note Bob Kurland's travel woes, Jimmy Johnston signing Freddie Fuducia for two years, Clark Shaughnessy's pro football playoff pessimism, and Sammy Baugh praising the Bears' tackling yet vulnerability. Hal Wood of Twin Falls lauds team travel allowances. readers urged to write more often to troops.
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Phils
Branch Rickey
Rickey
St. Louis
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Phil's
Bob Kurland
Oklahoma Aggies
C.C.N
Pullman Porters
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Jimmy Johnston
Freddie Fuducia
Jimmy
Itrogram
Clark Shaughnessy
Redskins
Bears
Chicago
Giants
Jack Mara
Sammy Baugh
Tittle Ray McLean
George McAfee
George
Football Leaders Named In Coaching Talk And Speculation
The Pittsburgh scoreboard column surveys coaching rumors across colleges and pro teams. It cites Tommy Davis’s potential return to Pittsburgh, Ali Kirwan’s Kentucky hopes, Bill Edwards’ Detroit Lions exit, and praises Bill Alexander of Georgia Tech and Dana X Bible of Texas as influential figures in football history.
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Georgia
Alabama
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Bill Edwards
Detroit Professional Lions
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Fred Mandel
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Bradley
Dallas Cotton
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Dana N. Bible
Texas
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Coaches Association
Rules Committee
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Nova's Heavyweight Title Hope Fade in Loss to Mauriello
New York December reports heavyweight Lou Nova hospitalized after a first round knockdown and a 6 round stoppage by Viva Mauriello before 15,369 at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Mike Jacobs and Lefty Rimini weigh plans to pair Mauriello with Jimmy Bivins for January while Nova’s title bid appears over. Nova led on the AP scorecard with three rounds left in the ten round bout.
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Jimmy Bivins
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Associated Press
Duke Coach Cameron Sees War Boosting College Football
Richmond, Va. December 12. Duke coach Eddie Cameron said the war will aid college football by measuring success by its benefit to players rather than ticket office noise. He noted wartime play is wilder, with blocked kicks and unusual passing, but football remains essential for training. Cameron spoke at the Southern Conference annual convention.
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Eddie Cameron
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Wallace Wade
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Panthers Meet McCrary Here Tonight In Final Cage Contest
High Point College Panthers host McCrary Eagles in Harrison Gymnasium for the last game before Christmas. McCrary beat HP earlier in Asheboro, while HP has shown improved shooting and floor play after a tight loss to Charlotte Y. Notable McCrary starter Max Lanier, famed St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, previously starred at Denton High. Probable lineups list Siausilli Brower DiTullio Wright Nostrand Spimelli Lanier Porter Gatlin.
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Wright
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Routh
Spimelli Oo
Porter Gatlin
Senior Stars In Carolinas Bowl Classic Today
North and South Carolina senior all stars meet in Greenville for the Carolinas Bowl with kickoff at 2 pm. Palmetto coach Billy Laval leads the Palmetto squad while Doc Newton handles the Tar Heels from North Carolina State as a roster of players from NCSU Wake Forest Clemson Furman Citadel and Davidson square off.
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Doc Newton
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Wake Forest
Rubino
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Gibson
N. C. State
J. Wolf
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Catawba
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Frederick
Davidson
Chicago Bears Set to Face Redskins in Pro Title Showdown
Washington December 12 The Chicago Bears arrived for a final workout before the world championship game with Washington tomorrow as 3 to 1 favorites. Sammy Baugh and the Redskins enter as top contenders but Chicago carries three straight Western division titles and two consecutive world titles with an 11 0 record last season.
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Physical Training Seen By Matty Bell
Lieut Comdr Matty Bell told the Southeastern Conference presidents and coaches that only about 10 percent of youths are trained for wartime needs. He urged at least two hours daily of strenuous activity and competitive athletics for all boys. President Rufus C Harris called for moderation and noted the nation needs physically fit young men with a college background.
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Redskins rely on Baugh and premier kicker in title clash
The Redskins will rely on Sammy Baugh, one of football's greatest passers, and a premier kicker. The Bears counter with Sid Luckman, Ray McLean, Gary Famiglietti, and Hugh Gallarneau, forming a top backfield unit. Chicago's line has overwhelmed opposition so far.
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Rose Bowl Bid In Doubt As UCLA Faces USC
UCLA and Southern California clash over which earns the Far West representative in the Rose Bowl with a tossup outcome likely. Georgia looms in Pasadena if UCLA wins or ties. USC eyes the same slot as UCLA’s Waterfield and USC’s running attack highlight a clash of offenses.
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Yale All-America Clint Frank In Algeria Says This Is Game To Win
Yale All America backfield star Clint Frank, now Capt. in the Twelfth Air Force in Algeria, says football is a great game but should be played in peacetime. He notes many wounded and missing airmen make football seem unimportant while the war continues. Frank sought naval and army service before joining air forces and serving with Doolittle. He hopes to return to his wife and daughter Marcia Case when the war ends.
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Don Hutson Sports Icon Shines Amid Guarded Coverage
Don Hutson of the Green Bay Packers dominates defenses as a premier end and receiver. The article notes his record setting 1941 season, key performances, and the duo with passer Cecil Isbell. Hutson’s agility, speed changes, and clutch kicking helped push the Packers to the 1941 league standings, with speculation on his ongoing impact before retirement.
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Jack Manders
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Cecil Isbel
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Sanmy Baugh
Whirly Faces Stern Test In Race Today
At New Orleans Fair Grounds Whirlaway seeks a strong performance in the Louisiana handicap a 15 000 added race shaping as a stern test before a large crowd. The match was altered when Alsab was unavailable with rival entries led by Calumet Flash and ten other horses. Jockey Wendell Eads rides Whirly at 130 pounds with a potential payout of about 12 000 for the winner as the famous horse adds to his career purse total of 584 261.
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Whirlaway
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Warren Wright
al Sabath
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Wendell Eads
Whirly
California University cancels spring sports trips
BERKELEY Calif Dec 12 All University of California spring sports trips were canceled yesterday by the executive committee of the California university. The action affects teams traveling to events this season and alters planned schedules.
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Financial cuts aim to save 530000 amid football revenue drop
Associated Students approved a committee action that withdrew funding from six minor sports to save 530,000 dollars due to declining football revenue. The move reflects a broader effort to balance budgets and preserve core programs while reallocating resources.
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