Wake Forest defeats High Point 13 to 7 in stormy finish
Wake Forest led by Johnny Cox defeats High Point Panthers 13 to 7 in a tight late game. Weir, Cox, and Clayton connected for the Deacons scoring as High Point rally fell short with Nygard interception and late Heath drive.
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Mercer Beats Georgia Seventy Years After Rivalry
Mercer University broke a 20 year drought by crossing Georgia’s goal line in a 26 to 7 defeat of the Bulldogs. Phoney Smith exploded 90 yards after a kickoff to become the first southern back to score on Georgia this season, as Georgia’s reserve squad held off late Mercer pressure. The Bulldogs previously topped Yale 14 to 10.
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Minnesota Beats Michigan End Of Wolverine Grid Era
Minnesota defeated Michigan 13 to 7 at Ann Arbor ending the Wolverines’ hopes and marking the end of several storied careers including Joestling Oosterbaan Almquist and Gilbert. The victory lifts Minnesota to season finish with a strong conference outing and confirms a first old rivalry win since 1919.
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Baby Gators defeat Young Gamecocks 27 to 12 in freshmen clash
Florida freshman team topples South Carolina 27 to 12 in Gainesville. Red Bethea flashy on breakaway runs while South Carolina showcases aerial and ground attack. Florida scores early and late with Bethea intercepting and Nolan, Ferguson, and Sauls contributing key plays.
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Gene Tunney Plans 10 in Back in the Marine Service
Gene Tunney plans to undertake active service in the marines for brief periods at Paris Island and San Diego. On Major General Lejeune ا suggestion Tunney decided to go on duty probably at Paris Island after a winter visit to Florida. The San Diego assignment will come later while he is on the west coast. Tunney is a lieutenant in the reserve corps and served with the marines in France as an enlisted man.
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Emory and Henry Downs Elon 13-7 in Air Dominance Finish
In Burlington on November 19 Emory and Henry used aerial plays to break a 7-7 deadlock and defeat Elon 13-7. Staggers Hauck and Farmer scored for the Southerners while Yorickievits added Elon’s extra point. Officials included Referee Rawlsin and Umpire McWhorter.
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Blount Scores The Only TD In Furman Citadel Clash
Furman defeats Citadel 8 to 0 in Charleston as Blount breaks for a 58 yard touchdown in the first period. Citadel’s defense and punting kept the game close with strong safety play by Hutchison and key stops by Duvall, Brown, and King. More than 4,000 fans attended Homecoming Day as Furman’s offense, hampered by penalties, managed nine first downs while Citadel produced five.
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Marines win over Fort Benning for President's Cup
A fast Marine team defeated Fort Benning 14 to 0 to claim the service championship and the president's cup for the third straight year. Enlisted Levy starred with sweeping end runs while officer Shapley and Yoemans showed flashes of former glory in a withering defensive effort.
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Local Entrants Train Hard for Thanksgiving Relay Race
More than 40 men and high school boys finish a month of practice at the Y M C A preparing for the Thanksgiving Day relay between the High Point Y and the Greensboro Y. The event begins at 9 o'clock at the High Point Y with Mayor Davis as starter. Beeson Hardware funds a statue of Victory as a trophy with engraved plates for yearly winners.
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Georgia Tech Use Big Final Period to Beat Oglethorpe
In Atlanta on November 19, Georgia Tech rallied in the final quarter to defeat Oglethorpe University 19 to 7 after trailing 7 to 6 through three periods. Mizzel, the Tornado’s flashy halfback, scored two late touchdowns to seal the win for Georgia Tech.
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Football scores from early games at Stanford and Michigan
Stanford 13 California 6 in Stanford, California. California 27 Washington State College 0 in Los Angeles. Minnesota 13 Michigan 7 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Sewanee Guard Paralyzed After Collision in Norfolk Game
In Norfolk, Chap Eure, Sewanee left guard, was seriously injured when Jake Ver Sprille drove into him during a second period rushing play against the Norfolk Blues in Portsmouth. Eure was paralyzed from the waist, though he could speak briefly before admission to a hospital.
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Tunney Delivers Philosophy of Life and Weighs Religion
Gene Tunney ranks religion as the highest life ideal, with loyalty devotion to duty and friendship following. He explains religion as faith in God and immortality, distinguishes it from creeds, and notes health as part of his personal ideals. He spoke before meeting President Coolidge and attended the president's cup Marine Army game.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy Meet in Charleston
Delegates at the 34th annual UDC convention in Charleston Charleston prepare for adjournment amid crowded agenda. Installations postponed to final session while committees report on education transportation and libraries. Memorial services noted for 30 Charleston defenders and a Good Wishes letter from President Coolidge.
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Tunney Visits Washington Fans Cheer Champion Autograph
In Washington Tunney is greeted by cheering crowds of government workers and youths on his first visit in eleven years. A West erly boy, Herbert Smith, earns an autograph and proclaims he was thrilled to a peanut as the champ leaves.
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