Upsets Trim Unbeaten Ranks In College Grid Weekend
Western powerhouses Northwestern Santa Clara and Washington State held firm, while Fordham Tulane and Alabama saw shocks. Arkansas tops Tex A and M as Utah State and Colorado clash. 200000+ fans watched east games and 160000 west.
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Six Southern Conference Contests Slated This Weekend
Six conference games and three intersectionals fill the schedule as Duke and North Carolina prepare for key clashes. Duke beat Davidson 18 0 and NC led Wake Forest 14 7 in openers, with Furman and Davidson among weekend opponents and Armfield tied for scoring lead with Folger and others after week reviews.
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Mathematician Unmasks Football Pool Odds
Dr R A Hefner of Georgia Tech exposed the math behind football pools, showing a four team bet has 16 losses per win, five teams 32 to 1 against, six teams 64 to 1, and seven teams 128 to 1, meaning players generally lose over time.
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Australian gate to debut at Hialeah tracks
Leah reports the Australian starting gate, supplied by Joseph E. Widener, ready for January opening at Hialeah Park. Miami club president confirms trial run. gate, used in Australia and Europe, allows starts from standstill or walk with a 12 foot high barrier and a lever mechanism.
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RAGE NOW WIDE OPEN IN NFL WEST RACE
Green Bay beat Chicago 21 to 10 to widen the Western division chase while Detroit and Brooklyn lost and Boston nipped Chicago Cards 13 to 10. New York and Pittsburgh led the Eastern standings with several key games on schedule next Sunday.
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Queen Mary Sloops Into Port After Storm Scare
A 23 foot ketch named Queen Mary from Halifax limped into Manteo for repairs after rough seas off Cape Hatteras. The vessel was en route to Panama and British Columbia when damaged.
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Pigeons Feed Young Offspring From Mill Crops
In a curious scene a pair of pigeons feeds their young on grain from a mill that sits near the crops. Both the male and female parents participate in foraging and nourishment.
Tulane and Tennessee Big Surprise Packages Of South
Durham November 2 Tulane and Tennessee stand as strong South rivals in football. Both changed coaches this fall, with Lowell Dawson at Tulane and Major Bob Neyland returning to Tennessee. The article highlights their balanced offenses, stout defenses, key backs, and upcoming clashes with LSU, Alabama, Auburn, and others shaping the Dixie title race.
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Chicago Dairy Prices Mixed as Markets Pause for Tomorrow
Chicago prices list butter and eggs with unsettled quotes across multiple grades. Butter totals 7 504 unsettled creamery specials 93 score. eggs 1 739 firm with extra firsts local 31 percent and current receipts 29. No butter or egg market tomorrow.
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Vanderbilt Chancellor predicts death of college football
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Dr. James H. Kirkland warned that college football will vanish if trends continue and be replaced by professional football. He cited small colleges facing decisions to quit or lose parity, arguing football will become a public exhibition and drive colleges toward a semi pro stance.
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James H. Kirkland
High prices persist as Winston-Salem tobacco market closes first month
The Winston-Salem Tobacco Market finished its first month with nearly 17 million pounds sold and about 3.25 million dollars paid to growers. Dry, unfavorable conditions reduced quality, but many producers with decent tobacco saw higher returns here than elsewhere on the Old Belt. Brisk trading lifted lower and medium grades with many piles passing $60 and averages over $36 per hundred for deliveries.
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North Carolina employment figures show 242 locals placed
The State Employment Service office reported 242 local placements last month in this city. Of these, 204 were in private jobs and 38 in public positions. Demand now includes four silk skein winders six concrete form builders one hydraulic drill sharpener and one experienced machinist. Those with such experience should contact Mrs Irene W Price.
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High Point Man Fined In Court
D F Lydick of High Point was fined 75 dollars and costs and had his driving license revoked for 18 months after being found guilty of driving intoxicated speeding and reckless driving. In a hit-and-run charge he again was fined 75 dollars plus costs and taxed with costs on a prohibition law violation. The collision with Joe Murphy of Thomasville occurred October 22. Murphy faced no charges.
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Appendicitis Recognized as Exact Disease in 1886
The article notes that appendicitis was first identified as a distinct disease in 1886, marking a milestone in medical classification. It underscores the historical progression of surgical understanding and diagnosis.
Only 19 Elevens Remain Unbeaten
New York November 2. The stormy end of October left only 19 teams still undefeated and untied after a weekend of upsets. Appalachian (N C) led scoring with 45 points pushing its tally to 263 for opponents’ 2, as several programs dropped from the ranks of the perfect. Other leaders include Western Reserve and North Dakota with seven wins each and big point totals, while Carroll Wisconsin and Kansas Wesleyan also hold unbeaten marks with six wins.
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Santa Barbara State
Texas
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Cortland
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Arkansas
St. Anshem
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Appalachian Age Ranks Second In Scoring Parade
Art Buck of Carroll College leads with 92 points in six games as Appalachian State and Len Wilson move into strong scoring positions. Wilson has 73 points with two touchdowns, while Bob Davis of Kentucky sits third with 66. Other top scorers include Dick Weisgerber Willamette and Sear Canisius with 64 and 42 respectively.
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Carroll College
Waukesha
Wis
Len Wilson
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Boone
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Willamette
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Missouri Valley
Weekend College Grid Delivers Wide Football Results
Sunday scores feature LaSalle 42 over St. Marys Winina Minn and St Thomas Pa 19 over Mt Mary 0. Saturday results include Wake Forest 19 over Presbyterian 6 and Wheaton 12 Elmhurst 0 with several ties and narrow margins across many small colleges and universities.
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Steeplechase to headline Middleburg race meet
In Middleburg Virginia the Glenwood National steeplechase will be the feature event at the race meeting to be held November 11 and 14. The course uses the Grant National brush design, two years in development, offering a three mile main event with a $1000 purse on the final day.
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Birth of the Cocktail Name in the American Revolution
A feather from a rooster's tail supposedly stirred into a drink during the American Revolution inspired the term cocktail, according to an enduring anecdote about its naming.
Roundup of Baseball and Football Figures and Prospects
Eddie Briptz reports Burleigh Grimes drew attention with a three hour meeting of Brooklyn directors as Hoffman of New Jersey eyed a Dodgers purchase. Giants led NL attendance last season, Cardinals strong on road. In football, Harvard’s Dick Harlow tops the bureau’s list after a Princeton tie. Clemson’s Jesse Neely, Northwestern’s Lynn Waldorf and Colgate’s Andy Kerr also earn praise for notable upsets.
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Cardinal Outfit
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Alick Little
Andy Kerr
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Rose Bowl picks hinge on Louisiana State inclusion
The story notes Louisiana State must be in Rose Bowl considerations. It mentions Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey as referees for an amateur show and Dempsey staying for a West Side Hospital late this month. Al Weill criticizes a Philly decision giving Eddie Cool a win over Ambers, while New York managers look for more Philadelphia outcomes.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
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West Side Hospital
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Lou Ambers
Eddie Cool
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Philadelphia
New York
Bees Eye Dodgers For Star Trio Bids
The Boston Bees weigh bids for Van Mungo Joe Stripp and Lonnie Frey of the Dodgers. Last winter Boston acquired several Dodgers to climb from last place to sixth. Frank Shaughnessy, now with the International League, once hired a radio station to explain his free management of the Mont Royals.
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Mountaineer Fan Rides 80 Miles To Grid Tilt
Boone November 2 The most royal Mountaineers fan is Bill Clark a fifteen year old Lansing high school boy who rides his bicycle 40 miles each way to see Appalachian State play Saturdays. His brother Garnett attended Appalachian and is a boxer. Bill is a lighter weight boxing champion in the Jaycee Civitan meet. He endured a long ride in rain to witness a 20 to 2 victory over Western Carolina.
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Ingredients for an old time glass cleaning wash
A simple home solution uses kerosene mixed with water to create an effective wash for windows mirrors and picture glass. The method relies on the kerosene to dissolve grime followed by water to rinse and polish for a clear shine.
Arithomania: a strange craving to count everything
A peculiar malady described as an uncontrollable urge to tally objects. The condition is labeled arithomania and is noted for its obsessive counting behavior across various contexts.
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