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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1934
Page
11
Yale, known as the Iron Men, stunned unbeaten Princeton 7 0 before 62000 fans in Princeton New Jersey. A 41 yard first period pass from Roscoe to Kelley produced the only touchdown as Yale held the Tigers scoreless and did not substitute. Captain Curtin added the extra point.
Ohio State crushed Michigan 34 to 0 before 68,000 at home. Ohio State racked 24 first downs, 21 rushing, while Michigan managed only three. Scoring came from Wetzel Cumiskey and Antenacei with Monahan and Busich adding kicks.
The latest criminal describes a gold racketeer who purchases old gold trinkets well below their value. He uses a pennyweight price while gold is measured by troy weight for international exchange.
Richmond's spider eleven rolled over Wake Forest 39 to 6 before 6 000 spectators at Richmond. Key plays included Perry Schultz's 50 yard sprint for a touchdown and Freddy Vaughan adding a 64 yard run to cap the fourth period. Leverton and Dobson starred for Richmond as the defense held firm most of the game and substitutes saw extensive action.
West Point reserved its first string for a breather game as the Army reserves defeated the Citadel 34 to 0 before about 10 000 fans. Standout stars Texas Jack Buckler and Captain Whitey Stancock watched from the sidelines.
Virginia Tech beat Virginia 19 to 6 at Miles Stadium Blacksburg on November 17 in a homecoming game. The Cavaliers produced little offense and defended stoutly, yet could not convert early threats as Tech capitalized on its lone score opportunities.
Knox College suffered its 26th straight defeat as it lost to Bradley by a wide margin. The skid, dating back several years, nears the Hobart record of 27 defeats. Knox has one remaining game this season against Monmouth on Thanksgiving Day.
Colgate defeats undefeated Syracuse 13 to 2 at Syracuse. Colgate’s Gene Kern forced a safety, while Kuk and McDonough scored touchdowns for Colgate as Syracuse failed to cross the goal line and suffered their first loss in years.
Associated Press tally of diverse college football results with teams such as Ithaca, Allegheny, Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Penn State, Army, Pittsburgh, and many others posting wins, losses, or draws. Key matchups include Purdue over Fordham 7–6, Harvard 3 at New Hampshire 3, and Notre Dame 20 over Northwestern 7.
Readable parts show several score snippets including Rice 5 Texas A and M 6 Texas 20 Texas Christ four 10 Arkansas 4 McMurray 13 Southwestern Tex 6 Centenary 7 Baylor indicated in a jagged summary of game results.
Capt Fred C Nelson of St Paul Minn wins the Mitchell trophy at Selfridge Field Michigan in a 20 mile course with a speed of 216.882 miles per hour. Nine other pilots also break previous records as the fastest race speeds. The event includes two other high speed races and stunts in gusty wind with no forced landings.
In Fort Worth on November 17 Texas defeated Texas Christian 20 to 19 as three key Longhorns starred. Irvin Gilbreath played late and contributed to a decisive Texas drive that sealed the victory.
After a 7 to 0 win over Duke University, Coach Carl Snavely praised his players for a clean, hard fought game. He highlighted Duke’s effort, the discipline of both teams, and noted captains Barclay and Buck whose performances stood out amid Carolina’s victory celebrations.
Three men died and seven were injured in a Friday night explosion that wrecked Lom inask's hardware store and nearby buildings in Newberry. Fire damage was about 100000 dollars as coroner delayed inquest until witnesses could testify.
Lawrence Lawson, a Black youth of 1309 Vernon street employed at J. & Black Antique shop, was badly cut in an affray at 19 East Washington Street late last night. He alleges Mer mon Bryant struck him, injuring his right ear, right leg, and facial cuts. he was carried to Sechreat’s ambulance.
In the closing tally Hilliard Pitcer and Wolfe carried the ball for three touchdowns apiece, sealing the win as the trio led the ground game.
An accident late last night at the Kopper Kettle filling station on the Greensboro road involved a small truck colliding with a larger vehicle backing from the station. Damage was extensive but no serious injuries were reported. Sechrest's ambulance responded.
In Nashville Tennessee on November 17 police received a torn cardboard box fragment and a man's white shirt found near the site where six year old Dorothy Ann Distelhurst's body was found. The items were discovered by her uncles on hospital grounds near the shallow burial site. District Attorney General J Carlton Louser took the items for possible linkage to the kidnapping and murder though authorities said ties to the case were not yet determined. The discovery echoes Dr Herman Spitz’s earlier theory that the body had been held in a cardboard box for several weeks prior to burial amid signs on the foot suggesting box edge marks.
Annapolis Md November 17 Pitt handed Navy its first defeat of the season crushing them 31 to 7 at Thompson Field before 25 000 spectators The Panthers dominated with a 435 yard rushing attack led by Munjas La Rue Nicksick and Weinstock while Navy managed only 86 rushing yards and seven first downs Pitt scored three touchdowns and converted two extra points to seal a convincing victory over the Midshipmen Lead scorer Weinstock La Rue and Randour shared touchdowns and Pitt overshadowed Navy in every period except the second.
Charlie Smith caught a William and Mary pass and sprinted 70 yards for a fourth quarter TD to lift Washington and Lee to a 7 0 win over the Indians at Williamsburg homecoming. Captain Sam Mattox kicked the extra point as Washington and Lee secured the state championship for the second straight year.
Minnesota defeated Chicago 35 to 7 before 46 000 spectators as the Gophers dominated the Western Conference clash. Five times Minnesota drove to scoring plays, with Cullen adding a late 55 yard interception return touchdown to cap the rout.
A crowded ferry at Gwalior strikes a thatched roof swept into the river during a flood. A large snake falls onto the deck as panic spreads and the boat collapses. Seventeen passengers drown in the incident.
A report notes that people in South Africa are being instructed to use rubber-soled footwear. The measure aims to improve safety or hygiene during a period of public guidance.
Harvard hammered New Hampshire 47 to 3 in Cambridge as the Crimson, led by a flurry of backs, kept its goal posts upright for the first time in five weeks. George Hedblom Bill Watt each scored twice with additional TDs from Fred Moseley George Jackwood and Fergy Kacke.
In Lexington on November 17, Tulane defeated Kentucky 20 to 7 as Simons broke through for a 57 yard first score. The Wildcats fought back but Tulane held the edge throughout the game, delivering the decisive early blow before a hard fought finish.
Indiana edges Maryland 17 to 14 at Bloomington as Reed Kelso kicks a 30-yard field goal after a game marked by explosive second-half scoring. Indiana’s Walker powers two touchdowns and Kelso adds two kicks, while Willis blocks a crucial punt to seal the win.
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