Spotlight On Cadets And Irish
New York November eight college football fans look toArmy vs Notre Dame plus a full slate of top matchups. Penn vs Virginia at Franklin Field 78 000 expected. Georgia Tech vs Navy in Baltimore and Penn State vs Temple in Philadelphia feature unbeaten teams and high stakes. Michigan a Big Nine frontrunner faces Indiana in Ann Arbor while Missouri visits Duke Durham and other SEC ACC and regional games fill the weekend.
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Locals Rally Falls Short Against Gate City Thriller
In a wild high school showdown Greensboro Gate City defeated High Point 21 14 after a dramatic finish. key plays included a fumble recovery for a touchdown, a misplayed kickoff that led to a tying score, and a late 57 yard drive culminating in a final TD and conversion.
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Greensboro High Point Close Game Lives In Memory
A 9,000 crowd watched underdog High Point battle Greensboro-High Point to a near-upset, with High Point losing focus and the Whirlies narrowly prevailing. Coach Simeon praised his team's effort, noting they outplayed Greensboro in most areas except for the crucial breaks.
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Bison Risk Eight Man Line In Greensboro Late Clash
Greensboro used a four four defense to blunt Gate City running and force passes, while officials flipped a forfeit battle 0-0 to 21-14 in a tense finish. Truett Grant’s potential return was denied by parental consent and coach Tony Simeon faced pressure over the decision.
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W and L Seeks Southern Conference Lead
Washington and Lee eyes sole lead in the Southern Conference as they host Virginia Tech after being tied with Duke at 3–0. A win in Lynchburg would unseat Duke, who face non conference Missouri, and place the Generals atop the standings.
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Long Losing Streak Ends For Pro Team
The Chicago Rockets defeated the Baltimore Colts 27 to 21 at Soldier Field ending a 10 game losing streak in freezing weather before about 5,000 fans. The Rockets scored 24 points in the second quarter on fumbles and a pass interception. Dippy Evans had a 13 yard TD, John Rokisky added a 31 yard field goal, Billy Hillenbrand muffed a punt that Max Morris returned for a score, and Bill Bass returned a Bud Schwenk pass for 82 yards.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported by AP
In Hollywood Watson Jones stopped Georgie Koch at 5 in a 171 pound clash. Baltimore&apos.s Eddie Wilson one punched Billy Lewis at 5. Philadelphia Jimmy Sulla outpointed George Knox in Newark. New York St Nicholas Arena Sonny Horne outpointed Charley Zivic in Pittsburgh.
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Christians Bring Star Team Again Clash at Homecoming
High Point hosts Elon Christians in a 1947 football homecoming at Albion Mills Stadium tonight at 8. Curtis McDonald Frank Von Drehle and Hugh Gordon lead the Panthers while Bobby Harris powers Elon. Elon favored to win by one or two touchdowns as High Point aims to rebound from a three year low.
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Navy Coach Predicts Best in South Georgia Tech Clash
Annapolis reports Captain Tom Hamilton says the Navy football team will face the "best team in the south" when the Middies meet Georgia Tech in Baltimore on Saturday. Hamilton notes Georgia Tech poses a formidable challenge for the Tars in the upcoming game.
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Robinson Seeks raise after rookie season with Dodgers
Jackie Robinson, who earned 5000 dollars as Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman in his rookie year, says he expects a raise in 1948. He spoke in Chicago on November 8 about his salary prospects and future with the team.
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Mississippi Missouri River System Becomes Longest In World
The Mississippi-Missouri river system drains forty one percent of the United States and is declared the longest river system globally.
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