Wofford Faces High Point as Overconfidence Fears Loom
Wofford's Terriers prepare for a Friday clash with High Point in Spartanburg. Analysts expect a tough battle despite a likely three to four touchdown margin for Wofford. APPA and Furman victories loom in comparing schedules as coach C. Q. Smith works to fix weak end play and assemble enough offense for the game.
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Roundup: Rough Season for Coaches Across Football World
New York dispatch notes coaches under pressure in the college game, with Lund defending Bernie Bierman and salary strains for midterm resignations. It covers trophies for U N H football, Harvard business grads in basketball, and crowd woes for NFL leaders, plus other brief items from college and pro sports.
Minnesota Coach Search Excites Nationwide Nominations
The University of Minnesota faced questions about its next head football coach as Bernie Bierman sought retirement at year’s end. Rumored candidates flooded in from across the country, including Bud Wilkinson, Dallas Ward, Clarence “Biggie” Munn, WinBrickmeyer, and Paul Brown, while Dana X. Bible and Blair Cherry offered no comment. Bierman’s legacy includes five mythical titles and six Western Conference championships over 18 years with 92 wins, 34 losses, and six ties. Also, Hill Prince was deemed Horse of the Year after a strong racing season despite not winning the Triple Crown.
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Bierman
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Tion
Ike Armstong
Bud Wikinson
Oklahoma University
Oklahoma City
Wilkinson
Bernie
Dallas Ward
Colorado University
Minnesota
Clarence ‘Biggie’ Munn
Michigan State
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Brickmeyer
Win Brickmeyer
Wausau
Wis
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Cleveland
Henry Frnka
Tulane
Brown
Frnka
Dana X. Bible
University of Texas
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Orman
DiMaggio Boosts Wounded Soldiers In Korea Hospital Visit
Joe DiMaggio and Frank J. O'Doul toured a field hospital in Korea, greeting wounded GI troops and sharing jokes. DiMaggio batted 1.000 in the encounter, while a Port Huron, Michigan soldier praised him as a great guy. The pair are touring allied zones to lift morale among service members.
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New York Yankees
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Joe
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Pie
Donald Edie
Port Huron
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Edie
Frank J. (Letty) O'Doul
San Francisco Seals
New York Harness Season Ends at Yonkers Raceway
Fans at Yonkers NY learn the harness season ended Saturday night but crowds gathered anyway. Police estimated more than 1,000 autos were turned back at the gate.
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Yonkers Raceway
Polee
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