Hexed picks and bold bets on college games
A writer jokes about a self styled hex influencing football picks for weekend games. He cites Duke Pitt Carolina Wake Forest and Davidson among others with playful warnings to avoid hexes while predicting outcomes and noting coachs and teams like Ray Wolf Marshall College and the Citadel.
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Baby Bison Seek Unbeaten Stretch in Thomasville Tilt
The Baby Black Bison under Tony Cernugel travel to Thomasville to face the Mills Home Little Baptists after a 7-0 win over Mt. Airy Bear Cubs. Frank Red Montgomery and Egbert Culler star as the Bisonettes aim to extend their flawless midget season and claim unofficial regional bragging rights.
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Tony Cernugel
Thomasville
Little Baptists
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Mt. Airy Bear Cubs
Frank “Red” Montgomery
Egbert Culler
Visitors Seek Revenge For 1938 Upset In Millis Stadium
Locals ready for a major football clash as the Black Bison host the Charlotte Wildcats at Millis Stadium at 8 p.m. The 1938 upset in Queen City remains a motivator with top players Pip Speas and Jack Hussey leading preparations and the Wildcats balancing air and ground attack.
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Elon Appalachian Clash in Greensboro
Elon College meets Appalachian State Teachers College in Greensboro at 8 p m in a key North State conference grid game. A Elon loss ends title hopes while Appalachian aims to stay atop the standings with a victory adding to its undefeated conference record.
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Phil Hudson
Henderson Baker
Bob Broome
Ernie Saffit
Jack Boone
Lee Fones
Catawba Blasts Erskine in NC State Weekend Football Opener
Catawba Indians rallied from behind to defeat Erskine 26 7 at Anderson NC. Peiffer broke two big runs 55 and 76 yards to seal the win after Erskine’s Fred Thornburg 90 yard kickoff return gave the Flying Fleet an early lead and suffered a broken leg in the second period.
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Catawba Indians
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Anderson
N. C
Peiffer
Fred Thornburg
Fleet
Thornburg
Probable starting lineups teased for Charleston defense
The article references Charlie Pittman and other triple threat players as part of its discussion on the offense and probable starting lineups.
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Southern football shifts as Yankee players spread into the South
In Atlanta on November 3, observers note a changing era as Northern players train in Southern colleges and bring new attitudes. The article cites North Carolina beating NYU and Tar Heel stars from Pennsylvania, while Tennessee coach George Cafego leads the top team despite northern origins.
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New York University
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George Stirnweiss
Pennsylvania
Paul Severin
Carl Suntheimer
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National League leaders weigh Senator Chandler bid
Roundup reports amid speculation on a Chandler presidential nomination from Kentucky. Indiana sports chatter notes Pitt injury at Polo Grounds and Dick Fullerton in hospital with brain concussion. Northern rumors tie Hersh Keot and Clipper Smith to scouting east.
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Dartmouth
Herb Keot
Manhattan
Cuyler Leads Poll for Cub Manager Post
Kiki Cuyler runs far ahead in a newspaper poll for the Cubs manager position. Old Cholly Grimm second and Rogers Hornsby third. Eighty percent favor the Hartnett ticket. The Harvards may join the fray while Maryland’s bid to Dick Harlow stands fat though health may steer him elsewhere. Tony Canzoneri’s $6,680 purse marks a high point in his comeback. A Big Ten clash frames Harmon versus Kinnick as a key college debate.
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Rogers Hornsby
Cinmmen
Hartnett
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al Davis
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Michigan and Illinois Coaches Clash Over Harmon
Crisler of Michigan praises Harmon as a superior all around back over Red Grange while Zuppke of Illinois counters that Southern Cal has seven Harmon brothers. The two coaches hype their teams ahead of a big matchup.
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Zuppke
Wlinois
Southern
Cal
Syracuse U. press release hints at pay-off man for football
A Syracuse University press release notes a crying need in the football ranks for a pay-off man. The remark suggests potential viability if a suitable candidate is found, signaling strategic emphasis on securing key offensive help.
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Syracuse
Ball Vols For Sugar Bowl In New Orleans
News from New Orleans notes Tennessee Volunteers head to Baton Rouge after brief stop to greet Major Bob Neyland. If Tennessee beats LSU and Ken Kavanaugh, Sugar Bowl bids rise. experts weigh Rose Bowl conflict and gate-share math influencing the Sugar Bowl choice.
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New Orleans
Bob Neyland
Tennessee Volunteers
Baton Rouge
Tennessee
Louisiana State University
Ken Kavanaugh
Pasadena
Tulane
Schmeling Might Be Bound for the United States
Max Schmeling’s reported westward journey from Spain to the United States puzzles New York fight circles. Promoter Mike Jacobs and manager Joe Jacobs offer no clear explanation, noting Schmeling’s earlier push for a third bout with Joe Louis and his abrupt return to Germany after Galento’s signing.
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Mills Home High School crushes Burlington 28 to 0
Mills Home High School dominated Burlington High Thursday afternoon to win 28 to 0 in Thomasville. Bailey and Ritchie anchored the Mills Home backfield while the line controlled the trenches, scoring in the second third and fourth quarters. A late Burlington pass threatened, but Mills Home held for the shutout.
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Burlington High
Bailey
Ritchie
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Quakers Face High Point In Homecoming Clash
High Point and Guilford meet on Guilford field for a homecoming clash at 2 30 pm. Both teams seek a first reliable win of the year with a high scoring aerial battle predicted and regional bragging rights on the line in the North State Conference.
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Eley
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Boxing Briefs From Nation Wide Rings
Boxers listed include Sammy M Co of Houston defeating Davie Robertson of Bessemer. Ben Brown from Santa outpoints Irish Eddie Pi of Dublin. Dave Castilloux of Montreal stops Frankle Wall of Cleveland.
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