Georgia Faces New York University In Week's Big Game
Georgia at Athens meets New York University as part of a slate top by Dixie teams this week. Louisiana State heads north to face Army while Virginia plays Columbia in New York. Tech strengthens reserves with multi position lines and Auburn suffers injury blow before facing Tulane. Alabama trains for Florida game amid cautious outlook.
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Louisiana State University
New York University
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Oregon
Athens
Austin Downes
Homer Key
Yale
Louisiana State
Russ Cohen
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Sewanee
Cavaliers
Virginia
Columbia
New York
Harvard
Tech
Georgia Tech
Golden Tornado
North Carolina
Neblett
Tar Heels
Jess
Vanderbilt
Southoe Geme
Commodores
Auburn
Tulane
Mark Holmes
Holmes
Alabama
Florida
Kentucky
Gators
North Carolina State Boxing Team Sees Early Training Start
Nineteen thirty two candidates reported to coach C H Elms as boxing at NC State begins active training. First match is January 16 against V P I at Raleigh with bouts against Carolina Duke South Carolina Washington at Lee Maryland and Citadel. Co captain H E Karig 115 pounds and associate captain Red Espey lead, with L E B Bowers 186 pounds back from last year. Carl Hinson did not return. G T Gardner M Rhyne and A F Welling joined from last year's freshman team. Boxing remains a leading campus sport though considered minor.
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State College
C. H. Elms
State
Raw
Carolina
Duke
South Carolina
Washington
Lee
Maryland
Citadel
H. E. Karig
Red Espey
L. E B. Bowers
Espey
Karig
Carl Hinson
Charlotte
G. T. Gardner
M. Rhyne
A. F. Welling
Athletic Council
Panama Buys Planes For Government Work
Panama announces purchase of aircraft for government use. Secretary of State F Arias confirms the deal. Capt Marco Gelbrat heads the air unit in Panama City and will command the squadron. he previously served with the Cuban air forces.
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Panama City
Republic of Panama
F. Arias
United States
Marco Gelbrat
Republic
New York buys three passenger plane for forest patrols
The Conservation Department of New York State has purchased a three passenger airplane for use in forest fire patrol and observation work. The plane and crew will cruise regularly over the 2,000,000 acres set aside as preserves. Its initial role will be aerial photography.
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Albany
N. Y
Conservation Department of
New York State
Preventing Roof Fires with Chimney Screen Wire
A screen wire tacked over the chimney outlet prevents sparks from escaping and risking roof fires. The simple device blocks embers and helps safeguard the home from potential fire outbreaks.
Georgia to Face NYU After Surprise Oregon Upset
Two southern conference teams are warned for the weekend on a football note. Georgia travels to New York to meet Chick Meehan's NYU team which impressed by beating Oregon. UNC visits Georgia Tech, aiming to rebound after a tough season for Tech and a stronger Heels squad on paper.
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York
Chick Meehan
New York University
Oregon
New York U
Violets
Concannon
New York
Yale
Georgia Tech Upset Talk Signals Tar Heels Duel
Analysts anticipate Tech battling North Carolina in a potential upset as the famed Georgia Tech fighting spirit aims to rally a beaten squad and push to triumph over the Tar Heels.
Tar Heels Seek Win After Tough Stretch
North Carolina battles the pressure of a defeat complex as they chase a victory over a rival after losses to Vanderbilt Georgia and Tennessee and draws with Florida. Coach Chuck Collins aims to restore confidence after an early season rise in the rankings.
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Vandy
Georgia
Tennessee
Tleing
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Wake Forest
N. C. State
Chuck Collins
Georgia Tech vs Carolina Tar Heels Showdown Saturday
The upcoming game in Atlanta pits Georgia Tech and the favored North Carolina Tar Heels in a key clash. Both teams seek a rescue from a troubled season with a pivotal win, while Carolina has shown stronger form than Tech.
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Campaign For Rockne Memorial Gets Started
Nation wide drive to raise 1 000 000 dollars for the Knute Rockne memorial field house at Notre Dame opens tonight with dinner meetings in 100 cities and a coast to coast radio program by leaders in politics civic and sports. Solicitation for funds starts at once and it is expected the goal will be reached within a month.
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South Bend
Ind
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
In Person Quote Sparks Wittiness in Tit Bits
A brief Tit-Bits item records a playful exchange about a wedding best man. The line I wouldn't cry for the best man living contrasts with another remark noting no tears are needed because the groom is present. The snippet captures light social banter in a newspaper clipping.
Battalino Defends Featherweight Crown Against Mastro
In Chicago Battalino risks his world featherweight title tonight against Earl Mastro in a 10 round battle at the Chicago Stadium. The bout draws strong local support with roughly 17 000 fans expected as Battalino aims to defend the crown he won from Andre Routis in 1929 while Mastro seeks an upset on points.
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Bat Battalino
Hartford
Conn
Earl Mastro
Mastro
Battalino
Andre Routis
France
Duke Blue Devils Head to Lexington for Kentucky Game
Duke Coach Eddie Cameron praised Kentucky after scouting Alabama. Duke plans a hard battle in Lexington as they ride a long trip and debut backfield returns including Laney Mason Ershler and Brewer. Kentucky seeks revenge on homecoming after last year's 14 7 defeat by Duke.
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Tennessee
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Wildcats
Eddie Cameron
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Kentucky
Knorxville
Lowell Mason
Wake Forest
Wade
Ershler
Laney
Mason
Brewer
Moon Mullen
Pop Werner
Don Carpenter
Big Bill Bryan
Devils
Nick Laney
Kid Brewer
More Air Licenses In 1931 Third Quarter Rise
The U S Department of Commerce reports a notable rise in aviation licenses in Q3 1931 with 17 242 pilots 10 609 aircraft and 9166 mechanic licenses in use, compared to Q2 figures of 16 268 pilots and 19 235 aircraft certificates. Mechanic licenses fell in the quarter.
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Washington
U. S. Department of Commerce
Aerials Stress High as State Teams Prepare For Saturday
Charlotte reports focus on aerial play among NC Tar Heels NC State Georgia Tech and Wake Forest as teams drill passing and punting strategies. Citadel Davidson and Kentucky also prep defenses and offenses with scrimmages and line work ahead of weekend showdowns.
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
N. C. State
Chuck Collins
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Jennings
McIntosh
Citadel
Monk Younger
Davidson Wildcats
Mills
West
Baker
N. C
Wolfpack
Raleigh
Starkvillle
Miss
Mississippi Aggies
Mississippi
Wolves
Starkville
Wallace Wade
Kentucky
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Blue Devils
Wildcats
Lexington
Wade
Pat Miller
Wake Forest
Deacons
Presbyterian
Plans Air League of America for school aviation lessons
The Air Travel League of America, based in Pittsburgh, aims to establish branches in schools nationwide to teach aviation basics, growth of air transport, and the role of planes as carriers. James E. Mooney leads as president with Gov. Pinchot as an honorary member. The league seeks school involvement and a consultation service for members.
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Pittsburgh
Air Travel League of America
James E. Mooney
Gov. Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Mooney
League
Penalties and football rulings by Hackney debut
In this column P E N A L T I E S Bann W Hackney explains football rules. He answers questions on continuity of downs and safeties citing Rule 7 Sec 1 Art 2 and Rule 7 Sec 6 Art 2 plus Rule 2 Sec 4 Art 2.
Ancient banking seen in clay tablets from Babylon and Assyria
Clay tablets from Babylon and Assyria reveal early banking practices with inscriptions detailing loans deposits and repayments dating back four to five thousand years, showing banking concepts existed long before modern finance.
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Babylonia
Assyria
French Line Adopts Rebber Pneumatic Tires on Rail Cars
Rebber pneumatic tires replace steel wheels on railroad motor cars now in service on a French line, marking a modernization move.
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Rebber
Ladies Bowling League Opens With Narrow Wins At King Pin Alleys
The O. E. Kearns company team joined late and edged the Bellas-Hess squad as High Point starts its first ladies duckpin league at King Pin alleys. Sheraton Beauty Shop beat N.8 Telephone 2 of 3 with Miss Alexander totaling 240 for three games. Mrs Hooks led Kearns with 248 on three games while Miss Winder topped the Telephone team with 235.
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Bellas- Heel Girls
High Point
Sheraton Beauty Shop
Telephone
Kearns- Bellas-Hess
Mrs. Hooks
Kearns Five
Sheraton
Miss Smith
Miss Alexander
Miss Robinson
Miss Winder
Telephone Girls Robinson
Mabry
Winder
Williams
Kilpatrick
Smith
Fights Last Night Roundup
Gorilla Jones of Milwaukee outpointed Georgie Nichols of Buffalo. Odone Piazoo of Italy defeated Raol Rojas of Cuba. William L. Stribling of Macon stopped Fred Fitzsimmons of Waco in eight rounds in Springfield Missouri.
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Gorilla Jones
Akron, CO
Georgie Nichols
Buffalo
Odone Piazoo
Italy
Raol Rojas
Cuba
Springfield
William L. Stribling
Macon
Fred Fitzsimmons
Waco
Tex
Cambridge Trials Rain-Resistant Oats Variant
Cambridge England researchers test a rain hardy oats variety designed to withstand harsh showers. Field plots show improved standability under heavy rainfall, potentially aiding harvest timing and yield stability for farmers and grain merchants.
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Cambridge
England
Tarpon Tales at North Carolina Coast Debunked
An eastern North Carolina columnist debunks claims of large tarpon caught off Hatteras and Morehead City. He notes many sightings are wildlife myths or net-caught fish and details local sharking methods and autumn fishing by Ocracoke island residents. He also urges early bookings for goose brant and duck seasons opening November 15.
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Maurice Burrus
Maurice
Cape
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Morehead
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Our
Gulf
Ocracoke Island
Eastern elevens shade 65 rivals in inter sectional play
New York November 4. The season’s 65 inter sectional games show the east with 41 wins 28 losses and one tie. Major calibre contests total 26 with 14 east wins and 12 losses while midwest leads in overall victories.
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Far West
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Rocky Mountain District
Pari Mutuel Betting Decline At Maryland Tracks
Baltimore November 4. Mortimer M. Mahoney manager of the machines at Maryland tracks cites economic conditions and the death last summer of C W O'Brien as factors in the dropping pari mutuel betting. O'Brien reportedly wagered up to 15 000 to 20 000 daily.
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Maryland
Mortimer M. Mahoney
Jalse
Florida
Canadian
C. W
Chicago
O’brien
Mr. Mahoney
Best Month to Wed? Octembrurary Pretend Answer
A playful exchange jokes about a non existent wedding month Octembrurary. It contrasts the idea with a humorous reference to Boy's Life magazine.
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Batch
Marr
Local booters edge Bessemer in season thriller
High Point high school booters defeated Bessemer 2 to 0 on their local field to pull even at the top of Guilford County league with four wins, one loss, and two ties. Midget Vance scored both goals as standout defense kept the visitors at bay.
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Green
Fred Sappenfield
Booters
Jamestown
Winston-Salem High School
Point Bessemer
L. Hendrick
Esees Bizzell
OND
LFB Moffitt
J. Briggs
F. Sappenfield
White
CHB
Hayworth
Donald
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