Panthers Poised For Little Five Title Clash At Greensboro
High Point college aims to clinch the Little Five championship by beating Guilford in Memorial Stadium Durham-bound fans from Greensboro rally as coach Jack Boylin’s young squad, in top condition, faces the Quakers with strong optimism.
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Tunney Peeved Over Tex Dempsey Ties Rumor Link
Gene Tunney is mightily peeved at Tex Rickard amid rumors the promoter secretly handles Jack Dempsey’s affairs. Billy Gibson says Tunney will return to town and likely spark a rumpus. Jack Kearns sues for 333 million dollars claiming Rickard directed Dempsey’s affairs.
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Madison Square Garden
Caldwell Loss Recasts 1927 All American Backfield Prospects
Bruce Caldwell of Yale has been withdrawn from consideration for the 1927 All American backfield. The setback opens room for contenders such as Morley Drury, Bill Spears, Herb Joesting, Gilbert, Finan san, Welch, Wittmer, McCrary and Marsters. Sophomore status may bar Marsters and Wittmer from selection.
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Southern
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Herb Joesting
Minnesota
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Welch
Pittsburgh
Wittmer
Princeton
McCrary
Georgia
Marsters
Dartmouth
High Point High School Eyes Western Group One Title at Greensboro
High Point High School football travels to Greensboro on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Memorial Stadium for the Group One Western district championship. If they win they advance to face the winner of groups two through four and vie for the western title. Local coach W C King notes the team’s improved form and predicts a hard fight, with many supporters expected to travel to Greensboro.
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Yale Alumni Weekly Calls for Reforms in Coaching Pay
The Yale Alumni Weekly urges returning unpaid coaching and hints at ending the coaching system with a small raise for players. Harvard and Penn face scrutiny as both teams suffer multiple losses this season while plans for a long practice draw attention. Car owners total 71 lose licenses for drinking en route to a Yale game, possibly reducing attendance. Citizen O’Geofty questions future oil trails and offers to use an automobile.
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Yale
Hudkins Suspended After Fight No-Show in Los Angeles
Los Angeles November 10 AP Seth W P Stret inger of the state athletic commission suspended Ace Hudkins of Nebraska and his manager Jinx Waxman indefinitely after Hudkins failed to appear against Joe Dundee. Hudkins must forfeit 5000 appearance money and only about 2331 of 53000 gate receipts remain to be allocated. The promoter’s bills have been paid leaving funds for possible charity disposal.
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Sharkey to face Dempsey again in potential rematch
Reports suggest Sharkey may challenge Dempsey once more. Commentators note conditioning and strategy will determine if the bout materializes.
Past Scores May Influence Result in Southern Conference
Southern teams ponder last season results as they prepare for weekend games. Highlights include Vandervilt 20 Tennessee 8, NC State 26 Duke 19, Furman 10 South Carolina 7, Davidson 10 North Carolina, Alabama 49 Florida 0, Tulane 19 Sewanee, and Georgia Tech versus LSU. The Knoxvill e clash looms as title hinge with Auburn Sewanee repeats tied to season prospects.
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Mullin Plans Promoting Tunney Chicago Defense Fight
Promoter James C. Mullin intends to meet with heavyweight champion Gene Tunney about a possible Chicago title defense next summer. Mullin says Tunney is a free agent, not under contract to Tex Rickard, and Tunney promised to fight in Chicago after a conference following the Tunney Dempsey bout. Rickard denies any break with Tunney, claiming an option contract through October 1, 1923.
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Chicago
Luhana
James C. Mullin
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Tex Rickard
Billy Gibson
Dempsey
Rickard
New York
Rolph Wins Fifth Term in San Francisco Mayoral Race
Mayor James Rolph Jr defeats challenger James E Power by about 30 000 votes in unofficial returns securing a fifth four year term in San Francisco city and county election.
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San Francisco
James Rolph, Jr
James E. Power
Unclear Prompt on Cheese Championship Format Clash
The note suggests a late idea for a world cheese championship featuring Phil Scott and Young Stribling, but no concrete event details or verifiable participants are provided.
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Phil Scott
Young
Caldwell and Thorpe Compared in Downfall Tale
The Caldwell case echoes Jim Thorpe’s 1912 Olympic medal loss after he played minor league baseball for small pay. The note says Caldwell’s case lacks pro links but shares a similar fall from grace.
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Caldwell
Jim Thorpe
Carlisle
High School Series Advances as Elimination Rounds Begin
Raleigh reports show the high school elimination series moving toward the east west finals in Chapel Hill. Lexington’s win over Winston-Salem was tossed, placing Lexington in the series while Winston-Salem meets Stateville. Concord edges Gastonia to face Monroe.
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Durham
Bulldogs Face Clemson as Others Plot Upsets
Among top college teams only Georgia appears clear favorite this Saturday with a likely win over Clemson. Princeton and Tennessee face tougher tests as Yale, missing Caldwell, and Vanderbilt led by Bill Spears threaten their chances against strong opponents.
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Clemson College
Princeton
Tennessee
Tiger
Yale
Elis
Caldwell
Vanderbilt
Bill Spears
Georgia Tech
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