Duke seeks first Carolina win since last century spell
In Charlotte Duke fears a lingering Carolina jinx as the Blue Devils and Tar Heels prepare for a Kenan Stadium clash that could decide the state title. Duke resumes workouts after a rough loss to N C State with guards Carl Schock and Nick Porteca listed injured and Wade stressing blocking and tackling to end the drought against North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Devils
Tar Heels
Kenan Stadium
Chapel Hill
Duke
Wallace Wade
N. C
Carl Schock
Nick Porteca
Chuck Collins
Heels
State
High Point Bisons Set To Clash With Greensboro
The High Point Bisons meet Greensboro Friday at 3 20 p m on the local field. Greensboro comes in battered after a 280 defeat to Barium Springs Orphanage while High Point expected to field full strength as Garner Ridge and others return from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point High School
Bisons
Greensboro
Bariam Springs Orphanage
High Point
Garner
Ridge
Bison
Finals In Shape As Barclay Cleared For Return
George Barclay guard, sidelined by an injury in the Davidson game, will be available for the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barclay
Davidson
Barker Wins Intercollegiate Cross Country Title
George Barker of New York University won the Intercollegiate cross country championship in a New York record time. He beat 111 rivals on the six mile Van Cortlandt Park course in 26 minutes 46 45 seconds, nearly 30 seconds faster than the previous mark set by Dan Dean of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Barker
New York University
Baker
van Cortlandt Park
Dan Dean
Pennsylvania
Jackie Fields to Defend Title December 8 at Coliseum
World welterweight champion Jackie Fields plans to defend his title December 8 at the Coliseum if a suitable opponent is found. He has also signed to face Corbett of Fresno, California, in San Frisco February 22, with the earlier bout set to meet a boxing time limit by December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Fields
Coliseum
Fields
Young Corbett
Fresno
Calif
San Frisco
National Boxing Association
Geor Nichols
Buffalo
Frankie Hattagia
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Chicago
Vanderbilt Breaks Off Its Relations With Tulane
Vanderbilt announces the end of athletic ties with Tulane after booing during the season and Tulane officials insisting on not returning to New Orleans. Negotiations with LSU arranged a Baton Rouge game for October 28, 1988, as a replacement. No immediate replacement announced for Tulane’s schedule in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt
Tulane
Commodores
New Orleans
Russ Cohen
Louisiana State University
Vandy
Cohen
Baton Rouge
Boxing Roundup: Nebo and McKenna Defeated in Separate Bouts
In New York Kid Chocolate edged Pete Nebo in a ten round bout while Morrie Sherman won on points over Eddie McKenna in eight. In Allentown Danny Devlin stopped Eddie Whalen in three. In Paris Panama Al Brown retained the world bantam title by knocking out Emile Pladner in two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kid Chocolate
Cuba
Pete Nebo
Tampa
Fla
Morrie Sherman
Detroit
Eddie McKenna
Allentown
Danny Devlin
Edddie
Kid
Paris
Panama
A! Brown
Emile
Spider) Pladner
France
Knee Injury Likely to End Boxing Career of Steve Hamas
New York November 15 A knee injury threatens to end the boxing career of Steve Hamas a promising heavyweight from New Jersey. Hamas wrenched ligaments months ago and spent six weeks in hospital. An operation failed to restore health and he has moved into coaching football at Montauk High School after starring for Penn State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steve Hamas
New Jersey
Hamas
Penn State
Montauk High School
Ruppert Mulls Beer Plans and Ruth Contract
Col Jacob Ruppert of New York, at French Lick for a 21 day rest, discusses beer prospects and Babe Ruth contract signing. He expects Ruth to sign, foresees a 1933 Yankee pennant bid, and projects a $200 million brewery build program if real beer returns. He claims a $5 to $6 per barrel tax would raise over $500 million yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
Ind
Babe Ruth
Jacob Ruppert
New York
United Brewers Association
New York Yankee
Ruppert
Yankees
Tabe
Colonel
Col. Ruppert
Carolina Duke Rivalry Heats Up Despite Injuries
Chapel Hill notes indicate limitedly injured Carolina players may return for the state titular game with Duke on Saturday. The rivalry remains intense as even the crippled shake off crutches and the injured rise from beds for the showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DUKE
Chapel Hill
Carolina
Burl Edges Brennen In Tight Jacksonville Bout
In Aleandria Virginia Eddie Burl from Jacksonville Florida outpointed Lind Brennen of Trenton New Jersey in a closely fought boxing match. Burl's win showcased his accuracy and defense against Brennen's aggressive stance. The bout featured a series of sharp exchanges and was decided on points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleandria
Eddie Burl
Jacksonville
Fla
Outpoint
Lind Brennen
Trenton
Injuries Threaten Auburn Ahead of Title Bid
Auburn fights injury woes as it nears a crucial, unbeaten run in the Southern Conference race. Key players like Hitchcock Talley and Dupree are nursing injuries while a visit to Georgia on Saturday looms, with pressure to win and keep the title bid alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Auburn
Jimmy Hitchcock
Talley
Phipps
Fenton
Dupree
Chet Wynne
Columbus
Georgia
Plainsmen
South Carolina
Plains
Alabama
Luisiana State
Ainsmen
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Vandy
V. P
N. C. State
Tulane
Mid-South Golf Meet Opens at Pinehurst
Pinehurst opens the Mid-South golf meet with 116 pros teeing off for 36 holes of best ball play for a $2,500 purse. Notables include Mike Turnesa Ted Horton Smith Walter Hagen Tommy Armour Bobby Cruickshank Ed Dudley Alex Watson Clarence Hackney and Henry Picard among entrants. Tomorrow resumes with 36 holes per player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Mike Turnesa
Elmsford
N. Y
Young Horton Smith
Kenwood Corse
Washington
Tom Creavy
Walter Hagen
Tommy Armour
Bobby Cruickshank
Ed Dudley
Alex Watson
Clarence Hackney
Carolinas
Henry Picard
Charleston
Hagen
Wade Lines At Duke Threat To Southern Confines
In 1930 coach Wallace Wade rebuilds Duke into a power with a 190-pound tackle Freddie Crawford and end Harry Rossiter starring on a strong line. Crawford earns praise from Chet Wynne and Bob Neyland as one of the league’s best tackles, while Rossiter showcases versatility in pass, punt, and run roles. Duke losses to Auburn and Tennessee mark the season, but Wade’s units threaten the conference and draw high expectations for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. C
Wallace Wade
Alabama
Wade
Satan
Dixie
Duke
Freddie Crawford
Harry Rossiter
Rossiter
Crawford
Wilds
North Carolina
South
Freddie
Chet Wynne
Auburn
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Ateel
Dixie Grid Dark Horses Top Conference Favorites In Upset Season
Auburn and Virginia Poly emerged as surprise contenders this season. Auburn built eight victories under Chester Wynne Roger Kiley and Sam McAllister and ended Tulane's four year dynasty. Virginia Polytechnic led by alumni mentors Hendy Redd Monk Younger and Tex Tilson won eight games and upset several SEC teams, while Georgia Tech Royers back row surged after early losses to Kentucky and Tulane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Grid
Dark Horses
Atlanta
Auburn
Virginia Poly
Chester Wynne
Roger Kiley
Sam McAllister
Tulane
Hendy Redd
Monk Younger
Tex Tilson
Dixie Centenary
Homer Norton
Mississippi
Louisiana State
Paul McLeod
Furman
Purple Hurricane
Army
Mercer
South Carolina
Georgia Tech
Yellow Jackets
Kentucky
Tech
Alabama
Crimson
Biff Jones
Bert Ingwerson
John Smith
North Carolina State
Ed Walker
Harry Clark
Sewanee
Luke Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Piedmont
Cente Ladmont
Center of Industry
U. N.C
Trinity
Wolfpack
Ccharlotte
Duke University
University of Carolina
Joe Palocka
Mistah Jos
Ham Fisher
F- 15
Cee
Jed
Paramount
Will
Rogers
High Point Bisons
Peru
Sherlock
Holmes
Clive Brook Jordan
Ernest Torrence
Broadhurst
Stuart Erwin
New
Greenies
Ear Gee
Vanderbilt University
Ohio State
Baton
Rialto
HE Mery
Jean Harlow
Chester Morris
Sistone
Lowell Sherman
Mae Murray
Ag's Broadway
Colonel Ruppert
Beer
Ball
MR. Ruth
New York Yankees
Hitchcock
Wynne
NEA
Vols
Devils
Hades
Resai Et Als Eee
Bisise i &, Ee
Ask Ticket Agents
Southern Railway System
Dauntless
Gear
Greene Drug Co
Gillette Blue
Aan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!