Nation’s top teams crush gridiron struggles in Navy showcase
Army Navy Field Ohio State Mich Seahawks and Duke score decisive wins as Navy pushes toward December 2 clash by routing Penn State 31-0 and Purdue. Cadets roll over Penn 60 while West Pointers set high score in Field. California shuts out Oklahoma and Texas teams surge in Big Six action.
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Alabama Stuns Mississippi State 19 0 in Tuscaloosa Feat
Crimson Tide jumped to a 7 0 lead in the first minute and rolled to a 19 0 victory over Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa. Alabama outgained the Maroons in rushing 159 62 and passing 64 24 while dominating first downs 12 4. Illinois?
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Venezuela wins amateur World Diamond Crown in forfeit
Venezuela defeated Mexico 9 to 0 by forfeit in Caracas as Mexico walked off after a disputed eighth inning play. Julio Bracho was ruled safe at first on a grounder to short, allowing Hector Benitez to score from third before Mexican players stormed the umpire and refused to resume.
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Michigan Race Law Is Ruled To Be A Crime
Detroit article reports Circuit Judge Guy A. Miller ruled Michigan licensing horse racing and pari mutuel betting as criminal operations. The decision stems from a protest by Mrs. Josephine Rohan over a new barn at the fair grounds, with the case to be appealed by the state racing commission.
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Pre-Flighters Edge North Carolina Navy Preflight 7 19 7
Camp Peary rallied in the final period to topple North Carolina Navy Preflight 19 to 7 in Chapel Hill. Otto Graham starred with several dazzling passes as NCN Preflight pressured with interceptions but fell short in the closing quarter.
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Peary Powers Past Preflight in Hard-Fought Game
Peary lagged in the first half but struck in the third quarter with its first touchdown and dominated late as Peary surged to the win. Scoring plays included Noonan for Aram and Bukant with key placement by Letlow and Sheehan. Attendance was about 5,500.
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Pot O'Luck Wins Pimlico Futurity for Calumet Farms
Pot O Luck carrying Calumet silks won the 22nd Pimlico Futurity at Baltimore with Wayne Wright as owner. He nosed out Plebiscite by a head, as Reece finished third and Baymen Bond fourth, with Hail Victory scratched. The win paid $35,130 of a $42,210 purse with a crowd of 18,000 watching.
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Gophers Crush Iowa 46 to 0 in Western Conference clash
Minnesota overwhelmed Iowa with a powerful line and speedy backs. The Gophers, winning their second Western Conference game, stayed in sight of a first division berth as they routed the Hawkeyes 46 to 0.
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Three High Point Athletes to Be Honored by Mercury Club
Three standout High Point athletes will be honored at the Mercury Athletic Club supper meeting at the Sheraton Hotel. The event begins at 7 pm with awards for Miss Annie Brown in Girls Softball, Harold Rickard for baseball at third base, and Artis McDonald for boys softball.
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Tar Heels Stop Yale Rally in Scoreless Classic
North Carolina smothered Yale as Roger Barksdale hit Walker for a 16 yard gain. Yale threats stalled by UNC defense, then Warren scored the only points after a late drive, giving the Tar Heels their first score against Yale in four games.
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Duke Triumphs on Late Run in Carolina Tilt
Duke wins one point in a hard fought clash with South Carolina as Hagerty scores a late TD after a blocked tie play. Harold Raether adds four extra points for Duke while Davis and Lewis pace Duke scoring with two touchdowns apiece.
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Sooners Triumph Over Kansas in 20-0 Big Six Opener
Oklahoma's Sooners powered to three touchdowns and a 20-0 victory over Kansas University's Jayhawkers before 4,500 spectators in Lawrence. The win guarantees at least a tie in the Big Six Conference for Oklahoma.
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Bainbridge Commodores Draw Ten Postseason Bids
Bainbridge naval training center units receive ten postseason gridiron bids for extra games. Offers span the nation with El Toro Marines inviting a San Diego contest and bids from camps including Camp Peary Richmond Boston and Fort Benning. Dallas Cotton Bowl officials seek a January 1 clash with Randolph Field.
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William Penn Narrowly Defeats Carver Gridders 7-6
William Penn High School edged Carver High of Winston-Salem 7-6 at Albion Mills Stadium Friday night before a small homecoming crowd. Toby scored the opening 4 yard TD, Pinnix Tobey Foxx Harrel Simon and Saunders starred for Penn, while Carver’s Matthews charged for late third quarter TD but failed on the conversion.
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Tulane Beats Clemson 36 to 20 in Offensive Showdown
Tulane Green Wave overturns power plays to defeat Clemson Tigers 36 to 20 in New Orleans. Key plays include Harry Robinson’s 85 yard run and a 78 yard kickoff return as Tulane builds early lead and holds on.
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Trojans Triumph at Berkeley in Rose Bowl Drive
Southern California crushed the California Bears 32 to 0 at Berkeley as the Trojans firmed their path to the Rose Bowl. This dominant win featured a powerful USC offense and stout defense sealing the shutout.
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Reserved Seats for Army Navy Tilt in Baltimore Stadium
The Navy said tickets for the Army and Navy game in Baltimore will include reserved blocks for Cadets and Midshipmen plus other officials. Public sales will be through the Maryland War Finance committee with applications already filed for the Annapolis schedule. Tickets go on sale November 27 and orders will be announced by the Maryland War Finance committee.
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Sakas and Zest Fall Behind in Tight Contests
State coverage notes George Sakas and Wendell Zest losing further games as the page 6-B recap highlights two more defeats in close matchups.
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Wendell Zestfall
State college tops Richmond in high scoring grid game
The Wolfpack used power plays to score six touchdowns, led by Turner and Richkus with multiple scoring plays. Richmond threatened late in the fourth quarter but State's defense held as Zickefoose converted extra points and Westfall and Sakas added key scores.
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State Council Offers Beattie Feathers Three-Year Contract
Beattie Feathers, in his first year as NC State College head football coach, was offered a three year contract by the college athletic council. He may accept if released from Appalachian College where he is a faculty member and athletics director, with staff to be chosen yearly. Feathers’ 1944 NC State team went 7–2, 39–0 over Richmond, and the council praised his record and conduct.
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Greensboro to Battle Gastonia at Salisbury
Western class A high school football championship will be decided at Shuford Field Catawba College Salisbury next Friday at 8 pm Greensboro and Gastonia meet for the title following Greensboro 27 Burlington 6 victory. Officials from Greensboro High Gastonia and the NC High School Athletic Association announced the decision after the game.
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Buckeyes Roll Past Illinois for Eighth Straight Win
Ohio State defeated Illinois 26 to 12 before a nation-leading 83,627 fans in Cleveland. The scarlet team trailed briefly after Illinois opened with a score, then surged to victories in three of four quarters to extend their winning streak to eight games this season.
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