Dempsey and Kearns Face Round Two in Newark Court
In Newark on November 17, the Dempsey Kearns legal battle resumes after a postponement caused by Dempsey's counsel illness. The case centers on a 1923 three year contract giving Kearns one third of Dempsey’s earnings, alleged as a deceitful paper pact. An elevator incident near the courthouse caused a scare but no injuries were reported.
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Newark
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Federal District Court
Dempsey
Kearns
New York Boxing Commission
Tex Rickard
Stoney Wins Fourth Term as Charleston Mayor
Charleston mayor Thomas P. Stoney secured the Democratic primary victory and will serve another four year term. His slate of aldermanic candidates swept the ticket, tallying 8,210 votes to 3,102 for challenger Maj. Daniel L. Sinkler.
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Charleston
S. C
Thomas P. Stoney
Georgia Bulldogs Pace Vicious Line in Yale Tilt
Georgia's football team remains unbeaten and untied this season as Yale pushed its defense to a battle, with the Bulldogs' line and backs led by McCrary and Captain Shiver keying a ball control win. Yale managed more first downs but Georgia boasted fewer fumbles and kept the ball, securing their edge.
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Yale
Georgia
Associated Press
Bruce Caldwell
Caldwell
McCrary
Scott
Shiver
Princeton
Elis
Harvard Breaks Yale Lateral Passing Edge in 1914
Harvard, using a top scouting system, uncovered Yale s lateral pass secret taught by Canadian stars. Yale had dominated early games with a swift backfield, but Harvard overwhelmed Yale at New Haven 36 to 0 after learning the tactic, with Reggie Brown credited for main scouting and Harvard’s line outcharging the Yale forwards.
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Harvard
Yale
Frank Hinkey
Princeton
Palmer Stadium
New Haven
Reggie Brown
Percy Haughton
Forward stars in southern field
In the final tests of the season southern conference football shows standout players at many positions. Notable ends include Shiver and Nash of Georgia and Flippin of Virginia. tackles such as Tinsley of LSU and Lautzenheiser of Georgia. guards like Gene Smith of Georgia and Bowdon of Alabama. centers Butcher of Tennessee and Schwartz of North Carolina.
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Frankmen
Shiver and
Nash
Georgia
Moss and Thornhill
Virginia Military Institute
Applewhite
Ole Miss
Browne
Tulane
Sapp
North Carolina
Crowley
Georgia Tech
Tips
Washington and Lee
Melveen
Tennessee
Creson
Vanderbilt
Flippin
Virginia
Tinsley
Louisiana State
Nessom Kimbrough
Sewanee
Brunson
Mississippi A. & M
Pickhard
Alabama
Cardwell
Flood
Morehead
Lautzenheiser
Gene Smith
Smith
Bowdoin
Barnhill
Drennon
Butcher
Schwartz
Patterson
Auburn
Sharp
Southern gridiron stars vie for mythical honors
Pound of Georgia Tech and Pressley of Clemson challenge for mythical all southern honors as seniors dominate the standout centers this season.
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Pound
Georgia Tech
Pressley
Clemson
Cote
High Point Defeats Guilford in Low-Scoring Soccer Match
The High Point high school soccer team defeated Guilford 2 to 0 at the local field. Goals were scored by Smoak and Moffitt, with solid team defense securing the shutout.
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Guilford
High Point
Guilford High School
Smoak and
Moffitt
Inman
Wake Forest Trustees Deny Immediate Coaching Change
Durham November 17 A P reports say rumors of a coaching change at Wake Forest but trustees deny any official action. They appointed a committee to confer with James Baldwin and the college athletic council and indicated a full meeting could be called if athletic affairs require adjustment.
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Durham
James Baldwin
Wake Forest
Tradition at stake as Heels face Duke in Durham showdown
Nov 17 Chapel Hill UNC and Duke meet at Hanes Field in Durham at 2 pm. Since 1888 Duke has only defeated UNC three times, a fact highlighted by fans hoping to preserve a 34 year Tar Heel edge. Coaches emphasize action over words as they prepare a mentally sharp, physically ready team for the pivotal clash.
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Chapel Hill
Carolina Eleven
Wake Forest Deacons
Duke
Tar Heels
Collins
Dehart
Blue Devils
Duke Harriers Poised for Methodist Champs Run at Emory
Duke University cross country meets strong test at Emory University for the Methodist schools cup in Atlanta. Coach Buchheit notes Duke has three wins and one defeat this season, with wins over Washington and Lee North Carolina State and Davidson. Duke aims for top team finish.
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Washington and Lee
N. C. State
Davidson
Carolina
Devils
Duke
Devil
State
Buchheit
Wake Forest Coach Urges Hard Play Against High Point
Wake Forest coach Baldwin urged players to shed grudges and play a man’s game against High Point at home Saturday and Mercer in Asheville on Thanksgiving. Captain Ober, out since the PC game, returned to practice and was said to be possible for Saturday.
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Wake Forest
Baldwin
Deacons
High Point
Mercer
Asheville
Ober
P. C
Gehrig Ruth Exhibition Sparks Pirat es Pitching Talk
In a barnstorming exhibition Gehrig struck out Ruth with bases loaded and rumors fly that Gehrig could join the Pirates as a pitcher. A referee was knocked down in California during a Wiggins Hawkins bout and may have counted to five.
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Lou Gehrig
Ruth
Lou
Pittsburgh Pirates
California
Chuck Wiggins
Tom Hawkins
Side Him and Counted Both Out Himself
A compact note indicates a fighter or participant remained dominant, finishing with his own count after tallying both opponents. The line implies a decisive finish and personal control of the outcome. The fragment hints at a boxing or wrestling context with a self‑stoppage or crowd reaction.
Duke Blue Devils likely start vs Carolina
Duke coaches indicated the same Blue Devil lineup ready to face North Carolina. One possible exception is center where Brummitt and Hunter competed for the job while the other positions were filled by regulars.
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Duke University
Blue Devil
State
Carolina
Duke
Brummitt
Hunter
Chicago director elected to Baldwin Locomotive board
Arthur W. Cutten of Chicago was elected as the third new member of the Baldwin Locomotive Works board. Fred J. Fisher and Clarence R. Bitting of Detroit, representing Fisher Brothers, were invited and formally elected as directors today.
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Philadelphia
Arthur W. Cutten
Chicago
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Fred J. Fisher
Clarence R. Bitting
Detroit
Fisher Brothers
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