High Point Bisons Eye Conference Clash With Charlotte
High Point aims to rebound after a defeat as Coach Marlette drills the Bisons for the crucial game against Charlotte. A win would forge an 4 1 record to clinch the western high school championship with star Bryant and Hinkle leading the way.
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Steckel Delivers Music Lecture At Guilford College
Edwin M. Steckel of Gastonia High School spoke at Memorial Hall on what music does for you. He outlined three phases of music appealing to the spiritual, physical, and rhythmic parts of humans, cautioned against modern writers removing spirituality, and demonstrated music making during the program.
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Edwin M. Steckel
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Official Piedmont League Batting Records
Officials adjourn and reconvene in Chattanooga Tennessee on December 6 and 7 to review batting records. Charles H. Knapp, chairman of the board, will oversee league affairs. Notable results include Jack Thompson defeating Billy White in Los Angeles and Ontaine Evans defeating Frank Munro in Pittsburgh. Angus Snyder and Ludwig Haymann met in Dodge City with Snyder winning. Babe Colima defeated Kid Pacheco in Santa Fe, and Billy Shaw outpointed Tarcy Cox in Indianapolis while Kid Woods defeated Willie Cecil there.
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Louisville
Lexington to Install Incinerating Plant for City Waste
Lexington officials approved an incinerating plant to handle 4 to 50 tons of trash daily. The two story facility with basement and odorless feature will be built on the city barn property near Fairview road and is slated to be ready for operation by early spring at an estimated cost of about 31 thousand dollars.
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Football Nicknames Spread Among U S Teams
The report notes popular team nicknames such as Bulldogs Tigers and Wildcats across colleges including Yale Butler Drake Georgia Princeton Missouri Clemson Hampden Sydney Northwestern and Davidson highlighting a tradition of mascot naming in American football squads.
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International Loop To Go Without a Proxy Three Weeks Longe
The International Baseball League will delay decisions for three weeks as selectors discuss a successor to the late John Conway. Candidates Jack Hearst, former manager of the Cincinnati Reds, and William H. M., New Jersey color-vehicles commissioner, each led with four votes in a four to eight vote deadlock.
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Fights Last Night Feature Notable Boxing Results
London Primo Carnera won on a foul over W L Stribling in Italy. Jack Kid Berg outpointed Eddie Elkins in New York. Lew Massey and Harry Bitman both fought in Philadelphia with outpoints for their opponents. John Jadick and Phil Tob posted decisions over Vicentini and Ern in New Castle.
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Young) Stribling
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Kid) Berg
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Young Grid Mentor Jon McKenney Leads Boston College
A 24 year old football coach at Boston College is described as the youngest head coach in major gridiron circles. The report highlights his rapid rise and growing reputation within college football leadership.
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Boston College
Virginia Team Is Improved Tar Heel Scouts Declare
Tar Heels and Cavaliers prepare for Thanksgiving Day clash after Virginia’s strong defense against Washington and Lee. Scouts say Virginia showed a 100 percent improved club and may force a closer battle than the 14 13 Kenan Stadium opening in 1927.
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Purdue Faces Indiana In Crucial Big Ten Clash
Purdue coach Jimmy Phelan warns players against over confidence as top rival Indiana visits for the season finale. Indiana refines defense to counter Purdue passing attack while Notre Dame eyes Notre Dame drills after rest. Rockne to coach from a wheelchair.
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Boxing schedule centers on Ebbets Devos title bid in New York
New York boxing week highlights a middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden between Harry Ebbets of Freeport and Rene Devos of Belgium as a key clash for Mickey Walker's 160-pound crown. Other bouts include Nick Jeaton versus Vincent Dundee and a heavyweight card at Boston Garden plus Chicago and Philadelphia matchups featuring Eddie Shea, Chick Suggs, Frankie Hayes, Paby Joe Gans, and Johnny Jadick among ten round bouts.
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All-Southern gridiron honor hopes shape 1929 team picks
Atlanta November 19 Associated Press staff writer outlines candidates for the 1929 All-Southern eleven as season winds down. Top contenders include past stars and sensational sophomores at halfback and fullback while heralded quarterbacks and backs from numerous schools gain consideration.
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Thanksgiving Day Battles May Settle Conference Title
Tennessee at Kentucky Tulane at LSU and Virginia at North Carolina headline Thanksgiving Day games that could decide the Southern Conference crown. Tennessee and Tulane remain undefeated while North Carolina trails with a single loss as last year’s scores hint at close fittings.
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Duke Luminary Brewer Lifts Duke in Slow Pace
Durham November 19 Duke coaches praise Kid Brewer for a 66 yard rush total on 19 carries in the game with State while Godfrey battles injuries. Brewer, six feet and about 183 pounds, is hailed as top defensive back and may contend with Godfrey for starting fullback in the upcoming Wake Forest match.
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Team readies for big Carolina game in new stadium
The squad, coming from the State game in good shape, will focus on a heavy week of practice with extra scrimmage before the December 7 matchup at the new stadium. Coaches emphasize steady work as the team remains calm.
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Yale and Harvard renew long standing football rivalry
Two top college football rivalries renew Saturday as Yale meets Harvard in Cambridge and Lafayette plays Lehigh in Bethlehem. Yale seeks revenge for last year’s 17-0 defeat while Lafayette aims to extend its series lead. Yale has won 27 of 47 prior meetings. Harvard 14 with six ties.
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Duke to Start Fresh Backfield Against Wake Forest
Duke likely uses a new trio Taft Russ Kid Brewer and Glenn Robeson as backfield options against Wake Forest. The sophomores have shown strong form in recent games and coachs aim to build depth for two full backfields by Carolina.
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Duke Remains Poised With Formidable Fullback Duo
Godfrey displays the form from Boston and L S A. and Brewer drives through for a strong line emerging as Duke faces three remaining games. One game influences the Southern Conference race while all three affect the Big Five title chase.
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Duke Gets Full Week of Prep for Wake Forest Game
Duke staff mounted a stringent five day drill cycle after a tough Saturday showing. Yesterday's session was intense and coaches signaled no letup through today tomorrow and Thursday with focus on correcting weaknesses across the roster.
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Solid Seniors Lead Tar Heel Scorers
In Chapel Hill on November 19 the solid seniors Ward and Spaulding outpace sophomores in scoring. Jimmy Ward, a third year halfback, tops Carolina with 9 touchdowns and 54 points, while Yank Spaulding, a third-year fullback, has 6 touchdowns and 11 extra points totaling 47. Ward regained the lead by scoring twice against Davidson.
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