States grid classic pits Duke against Carolina in key clash
Durham November 14 Duke and Carolina prepare for a weekend clash at Chapel Hill that could decide the state title. The Tar Heel line, bright with weight and power, faces Duke forwards led by Barclay and Dunlap in a pivotal contest. Ends McCain and Childers meet Wentz and Tarrall as the teams seek the edge.
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Dixie
Duke
Lester McCain
Odell Childers
Earl Wentz
el Tarrall
Ed West
Tarrall
Tar Heels
Jim Tatum
Tom
George Bar
Ed Kahn
Barclay
Babe Daniel
Gus Durner
Power
Jack Dun
Jim Johnston
E. B. Dunlap
Jack Dunlap
Duke and Carolina Face Off in State Grid Classic
Charlotte notes preparations for the Duke Carolina contest in Chapel Hill Saturday. Wallce Wade and Carl Snavely meet as coaches for the first time in the same game, with Big Five and conference implications. Duke and Carolina enter equal on results, while other ACC teams like Davidson, Wake Forest, and NC State prep for key games.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Wallace Wade
Carl Snavely
Davidson Wildcats
Wake Forest
Demon Deacons
Richmond
N. C. State
Wolfpack
Georgia
Athens
Duke Carolina game to be decided by breaks and luck
Frankly Speaking weighs Duke and Carolina on paper noting equal defense and stronger Duke offense, but argues that outcomes depend on breaks, mood, and luck. The column prepraises past results vs common foes and ends with a tentative call that the Saturday game will be decided by circumstances beyond pure data.
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Carter Dalton
Duke
Carolina Duke
Harris Named Washington Senator Manager After Cronin Exit
Washington D C November 14 Stanley Bucky Harris was named manager of the Washington Senators on a one year contract by President Clark Griffith Harris, who had managed Detroit and Boston, expressed relief calling it the best break since 1924. Griffith praised Harris for his extensive baseball knowledge gained through years of managing in Detroit, Boston, and with the Senators.
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Bucky) Harris
Washington Senators
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
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Clark Griffith
Cronin
Harris
Fleet
Senators
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Boston
Tigers
Griffith
Harrie
Minnesota Tops AP Football Poll With Alabama Close Behind
The Associated Press poll names Minnesota as the top college football team with Alabama close in second. Stanford, Pittsburgh, Princeton, Colgate, Illinois, Navy, Ohio State, and Syracuse round out the first ten based on votes from observers nationwide. Minnesota leads with 31 12 first place votes, Alabama holds 51 2, and other schools appear across the rankings.
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Associated Press Sport Diter
New York
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Gophers
Associated Press
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Alabama
Crimson Tide
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Colgate
Navy
Rice
Santa Clara
Army
Louisiana State
Carolina Star Snyder Aims For Millis Blocking Trophy
Carolina half back Snyder from Monroe has shown steady play this season as a key blocker for the offense. Coach Carl Snavely praises his reliability and strength as he seeks the Millis trophy for the state's best blocking back, aiming to outdo Duke rival Ward and past performances.
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Herman Snyder
Carolina
H. A. Millis
High Point
Monroe
Carl Snavely
Snyder
Barclay
Geor
Gia
Bulldogs
Buck Chapman
Page
Carolina Football
Gnyder
Georgia Tech
Snavely
iCarina
Monroe Buster
Duke
Ward
Merrilees And Partner Still In Pinehurst Scotch Tourney
Sixteen professional golfers competed in the Pinehurst No. 2 course third round of the Mid-South Open, now in Scotch foursomes for $2,300. favorites faced upsets as teams such as Armour-Cruikshank and DiBuono-Patroni led a day of alternating shots and varied opinions on the format.
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Victor Ghezzi
Deal Club
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Norton
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L. L
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Timber Ridge
L. 1
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Sandy Armour
Chicago
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Southern Pines
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Cleveland
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Philap Symoon
al Ciecus
Flusing
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Milwaukee
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Art Straub
Point Pleasant
Peter James
Madison
Clarence Owens
Greenville
D. C
George Diffenbaugh
Washington
Andy Merrilees
High Point
N. C
Bobby Cruickshank
Ryder
Illie MacFarlane
Thanks for the Compliments from Dan Thom as
A columnist thanks readers for letters after viewing It Happened One Night and Cleopatra. He notes entertainment is the purpose of film and expresses gratitude for the audience’s praise as he starts The Gilded Lily. He hopes to meet readers again next year and bids adieu.
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Dan
Cleopatra
Dan Thomas
Pennsylvania inventor builds tail free plane design
A Pennsylvania inventor has created a high winged biplane that can fly with or without a tail. The craft resembles early aviation machines with the pilot seated amid an open framework.
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Pennsylvania
Crowns at State Saturday on Kenan Field
Captain George Barclay leads Carolina seniors as they prepare for the Duke clash at Kenan Stadium. The matchup, a title showdown in the Southern and Big Five circles, pits Duke favorites against a Tar Heel squad seeking its best season since 1929 with 30,000 anticipated fans and a record crowd in sight.
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Chapel Hill
George Barclay
Carolina Eleven
Duke
Carolina
Tar Heels
Tennessee
Kenan Stadium
Eddie Kahn
Angels From Hell
Jim Tatum
Chariie Shaffer
Pepper” Martin
Star Bucks
Ralph Gardner
Barclay
Shaffer
Tatum
Kahn
Tar
Oil Millionaire Wentz Nears Buy of St. Louis Cardinals
St Louis November reports say World Champion Cardinals may pass to Louis Haines Lew Wentz a Ponca City Oklahoma millionaire and political leader worth over 10 million. Talks with Sam Breadon are underway to transfer control including farm teams Rochester Columbus Houston and others. Branch Rickey could become president if the sale closes.
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Lew” Wentz
Ponca City
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Spoksman
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Rochester International League
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Houston Texas League
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Wents
Unlicensed planes fly over two million miles in six months
Unlicensed plane operators reportedly logged 2,089,683 miles during January to June 1984, highlighting a substantial, unregulated travel period. The figure underscores broader concerns about aviation oversight and safety controls during the period.
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