Lach the Duke back hailed as All America triple threat
Duke sports writer credits Steve Lach of the Dukes with a rare triple threat skill set. He ran, passed, caught, punted, defended, and scored across six games, tallying 205 rushing yards on 27 carries, 79 passing yards, 239 receiving, 385 kickoff and punt yards, five touchdowns, and multiple defensive plays. Coach Wade calls Lach the greatest back in Duke history.
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Georgia Tech
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Add Penfield
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Mr. Lach
Gophers Top National Ranking Bison Cars Clinch Grid Title Friday
West Virginia? No. High Point and Greensburg collide in Greensboro with a Western Conference title on the line. Coach Tony Cernugel’s team strong after drills and scrimmages, no injuries reported, aiming to clinch crown if they win at Memorial Stadium Friday afternoon.
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Mid-South At Pinehurst Opens Season Golf Field
The Mid-South amateur professional golf tournament opened at Pinehurst with top players in attendance. Notables include Johnny Bulla and Ben Goodes, plus Clayton Heafner, Oscar Evers, Ellis Maples, C. G. Crockett, and others from Greensboro, Reidsville, Linville, Charlotte, Rocky Mount, and beyond. The field features a diverse mix of amateurs and pros as the links season begins.
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Greensboro
Johnny Bulla
Ben Goodes
Reidsville
Clayton Heafner
Linville
Ww. S. Alexander
Charlotte
Claude Harmon
Craig
Wood
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George Slimgerland
George Harris
Horton Smith
James T. Hunter
North Adams
Mass
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L. L. Gravely
Rocky Mount
Jack Toomer
Oscar Evers
Jacksonville
Fla
Dugan Aycock
Lexington
Brick Waddell
Chartole
Ellis Maples
C. ¢. Crockett
Plymouth
Boxing Wrists and Air Travel Milestones Mark Night Of Sports And Safety
In Baltimore and Providence boxing results feature Pedro Hernandez Lou Brooks Jim Hatcher and others with various knockouts and decisions. Separately the Civil Aeronautics Board reports August totals exceed 60 million domestic airline miles and over 700 million passenger miles since the last fatal passenger accident.
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New York
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Philadelphia
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Wilmington
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Providence
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Pawtucket
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Sugar Bowl hopes hinge on final season records
Fordham fans faced disappointment after a loss to Pittsburgh as Sugar Bowl officials say invitations depend on overall records. Baylor and Texas A&M-Texas A&M, Duke, and Duquesne hold strong marks, while Minnesota bows out. Duke appears bound for the Rose Bowl, leaving room for SEC teams like Mississippi State or Alabama and Missouri from the Midwest to join the Sugar Bowl mix.
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High Point College Panthers Prepare for Mountaineers Clash
High Point College Panthers Jacksons continue workouts for Saturday game at Albion Millis Stadium against Appalachian Mountaineers. After a Friday delay due to a weather order, the team aims to bounce back from a Guilford win showing strong drives and solid defense. Captain Griswald might return at wing back for the season finale.
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Punts And Passes In A Patchwork College Grid Tale
Des Moines reports a Drako Washington University football game drawing about 100 fans, with Missouri Valley Conference rules yielding a 2900 dollar guarantee and Drake paying 20 dollars per spectator after a 112 to 0 loss to the Bears. Morgantown notes Penn State coach Van Bob Higgins and West Virginia assistant coach Errett Rodgers, both 1919 All Americans, will have much to discuss after the game. Austin Texas caps a note on Texas coaches highlighting a 21.1 year average starting lineup age despite many married players. South Bend profiles Pete Mais, longtime Notre Dame associate, and recalls the 1940 census showing the U.S. population at 131,409,881.
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Leone Faces Marsh In Arena Double Feature
Italian fighter Michele Leone meets Tiger Joe Marsh in the upper half of a South Hamilton Street arena double feature on Thursday night. Promoter J. R. Steele vowed Leone would earn a ranking spot if he showed promise after a decisive win over Les Ryan, despite fan protest over controversial calls.
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Major Outfits Scoring More Points In '41
Am erican Football Statistical Bureau finds major college teams average 13.8 points per game through 1,170 games up to Nov 1, up from 13.3 last year. Pass completion rate rises to 0.387, conversions 0.635, field goals drop, punting dips, and fumbles rise to 1.37 per game, with overall scoring up across the decade.
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Gail Fowler
Seattle
American Football Statistical Bureau
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Amateur Cage Circuit Opening Postponed To November 18
The Amateur League of the YMCA postpones its opening date from tonight to November 18 due to last minute withdrawals. Teams seeking entry should contact Physical Director Broadus Culler at the Y. The article also notes assorted industrial data and a women's match incident from the same issue.
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Broadus Culler
Duke Favored Over UNC In Classic Rivalry
Duke heavily favored as the Blue Devils prepare to face North Carolina in a storied battle at Burhan Saturday. Tar Heels seek an upset after recent losses though 45,000 fans will attend. Duke has beaten Wake Forest, Tennessee, Maryland, Colgate, Pittsburgh, Georgia Tech, and Davidson this season while UNC aims to rebound after a string of upsets and a strong late surge against Richmond.
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Tomlinson Nips Marsh in industrial league thriller
Tomlinson defeated Marsh 32-21 as Everhart led Marsh with 17 points and Diamont topped Tomlinson with 11. Triangle beat Silver Knit 56-49 behind Spencer defense and Clark and Frazier shooting. Harriss Covington took first place with a 41-24 win over Railway Express led by Carrall.
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Thomasville Mills clash set for Thursday afternoon
In Thomasville the annual football clash between Thomasville High School and Mills Home is scheduled for Thursday at 3 15 PM. The game is described as one of the state’s hottest contested battles.
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Texas Second In AP Poll After Baylor Tie
Texas drops to second place in the Associated Press college football ranking after a 7-7 tie with Baylor, as Minnesota regains the No. 1 spot. The poll reflects results from 99 of 122 experts, with Minnesota chosen as first choice by the majority, continuing their 15-game win streak.
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