Pitt Rolls to Rose Bowl Win Over Washington in Pasadena
Pitt dominated the Rose Bowl defeating Washington 21 to 0 in Pasadena. The Panthers built a 13 minute score, scored in the third and final periods, and nearly added a fourth as Pawtucket tackled foes. Key linemen Averell Daniell Tony Matsi and ends Bill Daddie Fabien Hoffman harassed the Huskies all afternoon. Bobby Larue and Frank Patrick combined for two touchdowns and Patrick scored a third after Daddie’s 71 yard interception return. Washington struggled for rushing yardage and had multiple lost plays, including costly lateral errors.
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Panthers
Washington
Pitt
Averell Daniell
Tony Matsi
Bill Daddie
Fabian Hoffman
Bobby Larue
Frank Patrick
Patrick
Huskies
Santa Clara Broncos Top LSU 21 14 in Sugar Bowl
Santa Clara's Broncos sealed a 21-14 Sugar Bowl victory over Louisiana State before 42,000 fans. The red shirted team built a quick two touchdown lead, LSU answered with two scores including a Gaynell Tinsley 23 yard reception and a Crass to Rock Reed pass, but Santa Clara held on for the win.
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New Orleans
Santa Clara
Broncos
Louisiana State
Gaynell Tinsley
Crass
Tigers
Rock Reed
Chunky Little Balfek
Duquesne Tops State 13 12 in Orange Bowl
Duquesne wins 13 12 at Miami over Mississippi State in a clash seen as maintaining northern supremacy in the Orange Bowl. The rally featured two long pass plays for 70 yards and a late score, with Ole Miss also losing to Catholic University of Washington 20 19.
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Miami
Fra
Duquesne
Pittsburgh
Mississippi State
Ole Miss
Catholic University of Washington
Bough
Basement
Texas Christian Triumphs In Cotton Bowl Thriller
Texas Christian beat Marquette 16 to 6 in the Cotton Bowl finale watched by about 20 000 fans. Slingin Sam Baugh starred for TCU throwing two passes and kicking an extra point after a strong defensive effort. Art Guepe of Marquette returned a punt for their lone score.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas Christian Today
Marquette
Sugar Bow
Sam” Baugh
Baugh
Idol of Southwest Cance
L. D. Meyer
Art Guepe
Villanova and Auburn scrap to scoreless tie in Havana game
In Havana on January 2, Villanova and Auburn played a rugged football game ending in a standoff. Auburn scored early but Villanova recovered to even the tally with a blocked punt turning the tide.
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Iillanova
Dradlock
Havana
Villanova
Uburn
Cuba
Auburn
Wildcats
Pennsylvania
Incomplete OCR Notes on 1926 Inauguration Attendance
The fragment notes that only 5700 people bought seats in 1926 during an inauguration at Pasa Ivaneport, but details are missing.
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Pasa Ivaneport
Sports Roundup by Scotty Reston
Bob Zuppke of Illinois faces a lonely journey after his wife’s death as he plans to paint and seek balance. Vic Hanson may join Niagara or start in auto sales in Syracuse. Golf officials ban carrying more than 14 clubs, a rule seen as restricting earnings. James M Johnston returns from London with an accent. Clark Shaughnessy recalls a OSU game sideline incident ending with a surprised student asking how the crowd returned to the stands.
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Scotty Reston
Eddie Brietz
New York
Bob Zuppke
Illinois
Champaign
Prussian
Vic Hanson
Niagara
Syracuse
Paul Bunyan
James M. Johnston
Eighth Avenue
London
Clark Shaughnessy
Chicago
Shaughnessy
Suspected Rough Riding Ends Jockey Silvio Coucei’s Run
Jockey Silvio Coucei, once a top rider and Greentree favorite of Mrs. Payne Whitney, received a suspension this week after a rough riding incident. His friend Duke Belizzi died in a race the same day, leaving Coucei haunted by the tragedy and accused of losing nerve.
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Silvio Coucei
Payne Whitney
Greentree
the Cop
Aqueduct
Coucei
Duke Belizzi
Duke
Belizzi
Frick proposes speech clause in MLB player contracts
Ford Frick says he will seek a clause in every National League contract requiring players to speak at civic and luncheon clubs. The idea prompts Will Harridge to consider a counter clause that fines any American League player who makes a luncheon club speech.
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Ford Frick
Civic
Will Harridge
Fights Last Night by Associated Press
Milwaukee Freddie Steele the world middleweight champion outpointed Akron's William Jones to retain his title. Boston Jimmy O Bayne stopped Eddie Maguire, Ireland's middleweight champion. Mexico City Henry Armstrong knocked out Rodolfo Casanova to claim the featherweight crown.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Freddie Steele
Tacoma
Wash
William
Gorila) Jones
Akron
Boston
Jimmy O’bayne
Bangor
Eddie Maguire
Ireland
Mexico City
Henry Armstrong
St. Louis
California
Rodolfo
Baby) Casanova
National Juniors and Boys Finals Today
The four survivors of a week of play were to decide the national juniors and boys tennis championships today. Don Harnell of Oklahoma City and Kenyon College Ohio, top heavy favorite in the junior play, faces Marvin Kantrowitz of New York. The top-seeded Harvey Ink Jr of San Diego has been eliminated leaving Melvin Schwartzman of New York or William Umataedter of Millburn as the likely boys champion.
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New York
Don Harnell
Oklahoma City
Kenyon College
Ohio
Marvin Kantrowitz
Harvey Ink, Jr
San Diego
Calif
Melvin Schwartzman
William Umataedter
Millburn
Calumet Dick Wins New Year's Handicap at Fair Grounds
E K Bryson's Calumet Dick easily captured the $2,000 New Year's handicap at the Fair Grounds New Orleans on January 2, finishing two and a half lengths ahead of Biography, paired with Woodlander as Butsey Hernandez's entry. Woodlander finished third.
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New Orleans
E. K. Bryson
Calumet Dick
The
Fair Grounds
Tape
Biography
Woodlander
Butsey Hernandez
Grant and Parker To Play Off Net Finals
New Orleans January 2. Bryan Bitsy Grant of Atlanta and Frankie Parker of Lawrenceville New Jersey were set to contest the Sugar Bowl tennis tournament final today after a two day rain delay. The match will be best three of five sets.
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New Orleans
Bryan (Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
Frankie Parker
Lawrenceville
N. J
Calvary Defeats YMCA Juniors 14 to 13
Calvary Church quintet rallied from an 11 to 5 halftime deficit to beat the YMCA Juniors 14 to 13 in a tight Commercial league game. Calvary scored nine points in the second half while limiting the Juniors to two.
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Calvary
Y Juniors
Church
Calvary Church
Calvary Club
Indians Beaten By Pale Face Skeet Team In Struggle
Pinehurst's skeet team defeated a guest Indian squad from Pembroke North Carolina in a friendly match watched by about one hundred spectators. Booda led the Indians with 21 hits out of 25 while teammates included Weazel Red Fox Black Bear and Deerfoot. Pinehurst shooters were Frank Seibert O D Adcock Meredith Herndon C E Giese and Leonard Barrett.
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Pinehurst
Pembroke
N. C
Redskins
Booda
Weazel
Red Fox
Black Bear
Deerfoot
Davidson Captures Mid Winter Title
R. P. Davidson of Cooperstown New York defeated H J Blue of Aberdeen 2 and 1 to win the annual mid winter golf tournament in Pinehurst. Henson Maples of Pinehurst took the second division prize by beating William E Rudel of Montreal 1 up. H C Buck of Worcester eliminated C B Marr of Carnoustie Scotland on the 20th hole in the third division final.
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Pinehurst
H. J. Blue
Aberdeen
R. P. Davidson
Cooperstown
N. Y
Henson Maples
William E. Rudel
Montreal
Que
H. C. Buckminister
Worchester
Mass
C. B
Marr
Carnoustie
Scotland
Pinehurst Father And Son Win Title
Pinehurst January 2 E L Schofield and his son Ted won the annual fathers and sons golf tournament with a net 74 after handicaps of nine strokes. Greenwich Conn pair Co W and W H Middleton were handicapped at 15 and tied for runner up with net 76 alongside John C Priser and John C Prizer Jr of West Orange N J.
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Pinehurst
Jan
L. Schofield
Ted
Fathers and Sons
Co. W
W. H. Middleton
Greenwich
Conn
John C. Priser
John C. Prizer, Jr
West Orange
N. J
Survey Warns North Carolina Against Waste Of Useful Resources
A 270 page survey from the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development warns against waste of the state s abundant resources. It calls for stopping wasteful processes and correcting maladjustments to build a better North Carolina. The report plans later county level detail on resources and developments.
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N. C
Raleigh
State Department of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
Spanish Teachers Hold Sessions at North Carolina University
The American Association of Teachers of Spanish opened its annual session at Duke University with North Carolina State University hosting. Discussions focused on extending Pan American spirit of cooperation from the conference. Ambassador Josephus Daniels was to speak but was delayed by a family death.
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Chapel Hill
American Association of Teachers of
Ey of
North Carolina
Duke University
The
State University
Duke
Josephus Daniels
U. S
Mexico
How Can I Fit Fur Pieces Properly
A Q and A style guide outlines practical home tips. Answers cover fur directions, cutting on skin side, shelling eggs, renewing lace, starching cretonnes, grilling ham and tomato, preventing heartburn, patching plaster with vinegar, caring for electric percolators, planting lemon seeds, weather stripping on windows, cleaning oriental rugs, and washing dried fruits.
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Paris
Southeastern Construction Wins Draper and Spray Plant Additions
The Southeastern Construction Company of Charlotte has been awarded contracts to build 285000 dollars in additions to the Marshal Field and Company plants at Draper and Spray.
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Charlotte
Southeastern Construction Company of
Marshal Field and Company
Draper and Spray
July U S Shipments Exceed 2700 Auto Parts and Tires
More than 2700 shipments of automobile parts and tires moved within the United States during July, indicating robust domestic commerce in auto components. The data reflect interstate transport and indicate a steady demand across regions.
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United States
High Point Listed For Berth In North State Class D Loop
Salisbury January 2. The North Carolina State Baseball league Class D circuit will meet in Salisbury Wednesday night to organize. Six clubs pursued membership including Lexington, Landis, Mooresville, Newton Conover, High Point and Salisbury. Most have posted franchise bonds. one waits for major club terms. The eight club circuit could include Cooleemee Winston Salem Elkin and others from the Independent Carolina league and Bi State league.
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Salisbury
North Carolina State Baseball League
Lexington
Landis
Mooresville
Newton-Conover
High Point
Cooleemee
Winston- Salem
Elkin
Carolina Girl Scout Leaders Conference Slated
Greensboro hosts a two day statewide conference for Girl Scout leaders on January 15 and 16. Leaders from across the state will gather to discuss programs, training, and community service initiatives.
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Girl Scout
Greensboro
North Carolina Cotton Mills to Run 6 Month Safety Contest
The North Carolina Association of Cotton Manufacturers announced more than 800 mills will launch a six month safety contest starting Monday.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Charlotte Building Construction Totals 2 741 170 in 1936
Charlotte reports total building construction value for 1936 amounted to 2 741 170 dollars. The figure reflects activity across multiple projects in the city during the year. Local builders and developers contributed to the year's construction growth and economic activity in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
Short Theft Charlotte Reporter Describes Car Theft Arrest
An attorney saw a man steal his automobile and alerted police. Twenty minutes later a patrol car located the missing machine five blocks from the starting point.
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Charlotte
Hoey to Attend Dinner for Brig. Gen. McCloskey
Governor elect Clyde Hoey will attend a Chamber of Commerce testimonial dinner for Brig. Gen. Manus McCloskey on February 19 in Fayetteville.
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Fayetteville
Clyde Hoey
Manus McCloskey
Chamber of Commerce
Duke Slaughter Released on 5000 Bond in Fatal Highway Crash
Duke Slaugh ter was released on a five thousand dollar bond after being held in connection with a highway accident that killed two people. The charge stems from a fatal incident prompting legal action and ongoing investigations.
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Hbond Erwin
Duke Slaughter
Merchants Association reports Charlotte retail gains in 1936
The Merchants Association announced that Charlotte retail business for 1936 advanced 10 to 25 percent over 1935. This short-term uplift reflects improving consumer activity and strengthens local trade outlook.
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Charlotte
the Merchants Association
Start on New 6000 Acre Tract at Burgaw
W H Robbins, superintendent of the Penderlen Resettlement project, announced that work on an additional 6000 acre tract would begin soon, pending favorable weather conditions.
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Burgaw
W. H. Robbins
Penderlen
Youth Missing Wilmington 15-Year-Old Jepher Thompson Sought
Police issued a search for Jepher Thompson a 15 year old boy missing from his Wilmington home since Wednesday afternoon. Detectives urged neighbors and friends to report any sightings and described Thompson as about five feet eight inches tall with brown hair and wearing a blue jacket.
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Wilmington
Jepher Thompson
Man Killed While Hunting Near Sunbury
Lassiter John Wood are 23 year old farmer who was accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting near Sunbury.
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Sunbury
John Woodare Lassiter
Player John Rex Munden Dies After Football Game
John Rex Munden, 22, an employee of the Independent and Semi Pro Football Player, died a few hours after a game in Elizabeth City. Officials said he sustained no apparent injury during the match.
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Elizabeth City
John Rex Munden
Look and Learn Quiz Answers From Biblical Era to Indiana
The six books Lincoln owned at twenty one were The Bible Pilgrim's Progress Aesop's Fables Arabian Nights Life of Washington and The Statutes of Indiana. Bowling originated in Northern Italy between 1000 and 1600 years ago. Water expands when frozen. Still life is the painting of an inanimate object or group of objects. Louisiana is named for Louis XIV of France.
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Abraham Lincoln
France
Washington
Indiana
Italy
Louisiana
Louis XIV
Thieves Target Slot Machines Ahead of Grand Jury Action
In Lexington on January 2 a rash of break ins has seen seven slot machines stolen from local stores amid a Davidson county grand jury crackdown. Police warn the thefts appear coordinated to hinder the jury’s anti slot machine campaign.
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Sthal Slot Machines
Lexington
Jan
Davidson County Grand Jury
Britain Leads Europe in Air Power. France and Italy Follow
Great Britain now tops Europe's air power, with France in second place and Italy third, signaling shifting regional military balance amid ongoing defense modernization and alliance dynamics.
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Great Britain
Europe
France
Italy
Two Fast Games Tonight In Girls Basketball Circuit
Two fast games are on the schedule tonight in the Salvation Army Girls Basketball league. Trinity high school meets Salvation Army in the opener with Trinity favored to win. The feature pits Harriss Covington against Sherrod Shirt, while Allen Jay has a bye as a large crowd expects at the Salvation Army gym.
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Salvation Army
Trinity High School
Trinity
Red Shield
Harriss-Covington
Allen Jay
Salvation Army Gymnasium
East Tops West 3–0 in Shrine Charity Game
Eastern college stars defeated the Western squad 3 to 0 in san Francisco with Ken Sandbach kicking the winning field goal in the third quarter. Clarence Parker of Duke handled kicks and Parker contributed punt returns and passing while enduring a rugged muddy field.
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San Francisco
The
Weat
Ken Canbach
Princeton
Shrine
Sandbach
Clarence Parker
Duke
Ace Parker
Parker
Henry Cotton Fights 14-Club Rule At Royal Golf Club
London January 2 Henry Cotton protested the royal and ancient golf club plan to limit players to 14 clubs, while British stars welcomed the change as American players face new limits. Alf Padghan jokingly suggested ten clubs. Cotton argued the rule is unnecessary and would mainly affect caddies' earnings.
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London
Henry Cotton
Royal and Ancient Golf Club
Alf Padghan
John Henry Taylor
Harry Vardon
Jim Braid
Alex Herd
Cotton
Uncle shoots nephew during New Year celebration in Asheville
Joseph Ramsey, 22, recovering from a gunshot wound, told sheriff's officers his uncle fired the shot after Ramsey set off firecrackers in front of his home during New Year's festivities. A 17-year-old Australian youth built a tiny plane that flies without ailerons or elevators, using a front wing on a pivot and a large rudder to control motion.
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Asheville
Joseph Ramsey
Manero Opens Miami Open With Four Stroke Lead
Tony Manero of Sedgefield is four strokes ahead after the opening 18 holes at the 13th annual Miami open in Miami Springs. He fired a 65 five under par while 148 golfers including 45 amateurs compete for a $2,500 cash prize and a cut to the low 60 pros and low amateurs after today’s round. Low amateur honors included Tony Kozen and Leon Petii. Survival 38 holes Sunday.
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Miami
Fla
Tony Manero
Sedgefield
Stro
Manero
Miami Springs Links
Tony Kozen
Briport
Conn
Leon Petii
Pendleton
Ind
Bomb threat targets exiled Mexican leader Calles home
In San Diego a lighted bomb was found at Gen. Plutarco Elias Calles residence. A gunman who set the device fled as police guard increased around the Calles house. The blast damaged the mansion and a guard tackled the attacker in Balboa Park area. Calles says he received no threats recently though he warned of unrest in Mexico.
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Plu Elias Calles
Iron Man
Braulio Estrada
Calles
Balboa Park
George Sears
Calles’ Masion
San Diego
Calif
Lessons in English Lessons in English by W L Gordon
Reader notes common usage and pronunciation errors. It highlights permissions forms, mispronunciations like hiccu or hiccough, and misspellings such as scandal as a verb. It also offers synonyms and a daily word, impassioned, with example phrases.
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Hiccu
Hiccough
Modern Etiquette Q And A On Hotel Manners
Roberta Lea Q answers etiquette questions about handling hotel staff, timing social calls, and proper dinner table features. She advises filing complaints with the desk clerk rather than rebuking staff, notes that business calls occur in the evening or Sunday afternoon, and emphasizes simple table decor as the key virtue.
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Smith
Lohr
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Cooper
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Davidson
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Linksman
Sam Parks, Jr
Oakmont
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Anne Ashley
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Council of War
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