Thanksgiving Day Gridiron Battles Dominate Week
Thanksgiving weekend features top matchups from coast to coast led by Alabama vs Vanderbilt in Nashville and the Cornell vs Penn Ivy showdown in Philadelphia. Other key games include Army vs Navy at Philadelphia and Fordham vs NYU, Duke vs Pittsburgh, Notre Dame vs USC, LSU vs Tulane, and Georgia Tech vs Georgia with large anticipated crowds.
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Virginia
Furman
Clemson
Davidson
Wake Forest
Maryland
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Richmond
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Hank) Hardwick
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Kansas State
Mr Bivins Takes Over Today In Down‑To‑Earth Tone
A local reader notes that today is handed to Mr Bivins. The writer describes his talking style as homey and earthy, aiming for a approachable sense readers will enjoy.
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Chakales
Lue
Clumsy Bill recalls playful sports column interlude
A nostalgic reminiscence from a local sports writer about childhood games and a self deprecating nickname Clumsy Bill. The piece celebrates unique sports insight in a lighthearted, retro tone while noting future return from Lue.
Remembering early sports days in North Carolina football and baseball
A narrator recalls rough early baseball without gloves, standout catches in Hometown and Terminus, the 1903 Thanksgiving game in Richmond with Carolina star Stewart, Trinity Duke clashes, and the 1937 football season amid debates on capitalism and athletics. The piece blends personal memories with era context and enduring football appeal.
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Boxing headlines and college football notes from a busy sports roundup
A scattered round of boxing results includes Lou Ambers and Jeffra drawing a small gate in a recent bout. Nathan Mann set to face Bob Pastor as boxing moves forward. Army-Navy game expected to draw a large crowd. North Carolina A and T and Mississippi in December grid action. Henry Armstrong stopped Joey Brown in Buffalo. Meade concerned then relieved after police visit. Maxie Rosenbloom opens Slapsie-Maxie club in Hollywood. California star Sam Chapman linked to Rose Bowl plans amid prep notes.
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York
Lou Ambers
Jeffra
Ana State University Tifnany
Nathan Mann
Bob Pastor
Johnny Allen
Everill
Detroit
Gerry
Marvin Owen
Maxie Rosenbloom
Hollywood
Maxie
Max
Sam Chapman
California
Roy Riegels
Yankees
Jimmy Dykes
Athletics
Bill Werber
Bill
High Point Boy Seeks Final in Carolina Amateur Golf
In Pinehurst on November 25 the Carolina Amateur Golf semis set Bobby Dunkelberger of High Point to face Tom Perry of Tampa and Henry Russell of Coral Gables to play Robert K. E. Harlow of Pinehurst. Dunkelberger advanced with an 8 and 7 win yesterday over Howard Phillips. Perry beat Herbert Vail at 19th hole. Harlow defeated Jack Ryerson 2 up. Russell advanced after Marr of Carnoutle defaulted.
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Bobby Dunkelberger
High Point
Tom Perry
Tampa
Fla
Henry Russell
Coral Gables
Robert KE
Harlow
Dunkelberger
Howard Phillips
Perry
Herbert Vail
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Marr
Carnoutle
Fights Last Night
Tiger Jack Wright of Phoenix and Frankie Sims of Cleveland fought to a ten round draw. Wright weighed 190 pounds and Sims 205 during the bout reported from Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Tiger Jack Wright
Frankie Sims
Cleveland
Drew
Wrestling Results From Three Cities
Joe Cox of Cleveland pinned Bob Russell of Georgia in 17 minutes in Trenton. Ali Baba defeated Bob Wagner in straight falls in Quebec. El Pulpo from Mexico beat Gus Sonnenberg of Los Angeles two falls to none in Los Angeles.
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Trenton
N. J
Joe Cox
Cleveland
Bob Russell
Georgia
Quebec
Ali Baba
Bob Wagner
Los Angeles
el Pulpo
Mexico
Gus Sonnenberg
McClary Faces Wrestle Royal at Coliseum Friday
The 275 pound Irish giant McClary headlines a Wrestle Royal at the new arena in the coliseum Friday night. Other participants include Pete Schuh Whitey Hewitt Tarzan Jordan Charley Webb and Jerry Burns. Disqualification for leaving the ring is lifted and the event features three earlier bouts leading to a main match winner. Box office opens at 7 15 with the show starting at 8 30.
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the Coliseum
McClary
Pete Schuh
Whitey Hewitt
Tarzan Jordan
Charley Webb
Jerry Burns
Bulldogs Tie In Final 37 Game At Thomasville
Thomasville High School Bulldogs finish 1937 season with a 6 6 tie against Spencer. Quarterback Beck returned a Hutchinson punt 70 yards for the opening second half touchdown. Spencer answered in the final period, Holt crashing in from the one yard line for the equalizer.
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Toth Rejoins Waldorf as Evans ton Coach Brother of Lynn Waldorf
Steve Toth former Northwestern full back of 1936 now coaches Bob Waldorf son of Lynn Waldorf at Evans ton. The report notes Toth’s role and family connection to Lynn Waldorf.
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Steve Toth
Northwestern
Bob Waldorf
Lynn Waldorf
Toth
Evanston
High Pointers to Play Double Bill In Soccer Today
A Fort Bragg Thanksgiving Day soccer doubleheader features the High Pointers meeting the 36th Field Artillery in the forenoon and the 83d Field Artillery in the afternoon. The traveling party left High Point at 7 am includes Mr. and Mrs. Reese Williams and numerous players and supporters.
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Army Base
36Th Field Artillery
83D Field Artillery
High Point
Reese Williams
A. F. Clark
George Dobbins
F. Sappenfield
Randall Sappenfield
Wilson Dillon
M. T. Hicks
Calvin Hart
Ralph Hart
Vic Clark
Allen Clark
Dick Clark
Gib Callahan
Garland Rothrock
Clyde Hedrick
Hoyt Hedrick
Grady Hedrick
Robin Hinkle
Marvin Sinquefield
al Moffitt
Garland Ridge
N. Petty
Gray Williamson
Edgar Hartley
Helen Bulla
Ted Martin
Owen Ritchie
John Wayne Reveals True Name Duke Morrison
Hollywood star John Wayne is revealed as Duke Morrison, formerly a California gridiron great, according to reports from Hollywood California on November 25. The article identifies the actor by his birth name and notes his college athletic background.
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Tar Heel Turkey Day Gridiron Battles Across NC
Carolina favorites loom in Thanksgiving Day clashes as Davidson eyes Wake Forest and North Carolina favored over Virginia at Memorial and Kenan stadiums. Duke wrangles with Pittsburgh while Wake Forest seeks upset. Thousand attend Tar Heel Cavalier game as Lafferty stars for Davidson and seniors near end of college careers. Local races include Lenoir Rhyne vs Catawba and Elon vs Guilford.
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Virginia
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Guilford
Coast Pros Unleash Razzle Dazzle Offensive For Fans
Los Angeles Bulldogs host the New York Yankees before about 18 500 fans as Elmer Henderson deploys a flashy, trick laden attack. Notable players include Bill Howard Crazy Legs Ed Stark Dan Earnhart Hal Wickersham Cal Clemens and several college transplants. The team uses multiple lateral plays to entertain and score.
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Pacific Coast
Los Angeles Bulldogs
Bulldogs
New York Yankees
Southern California
University of California At Los Angeles
Loyola
Elmer Henderson
Tulsa University
Bill Howard
Ed Stark
Oklahoma Baptist
Henderson
Bill Moore
North Carolina
Steve Sinko
Duquesne
W. H. Waller
Illinois
Dan Earnhart
Centenary
Hal Wickersham
Tulsa
al Nichelini
St. Mary's
Cal Clemens
Homer Peaty
Davie Davis
U. S. C. Boys
Navy Beats Army Hype Builds for Philadelphia Showdown
Navy fans at Annapolis buzzed for the annual service game in Philadelphia after a relaxed practice. Midshipmen, backed by the fleet, hope to upset Army this weekend as new plays were considered but not deployed before the Princeton test.
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Navy
Army
Philadelphia
Mindies
Princeton
Army Heads to Navy Game With One Lineup Change
Army leaves West Point for Philadelphia to face Navy in the annual game. The only likely change is Harris Rogner, a 176-pound end from Masuri Ohio, replacing Frank Kabes of Crete Nebraska in the starting lineup after the final practice drill.
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West Point
N. Y
Philadelphia
Navy
Harris Rogner
Masuri
Ohio
Frank Kabes
Crete
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Ragner to End College Career After Navy Game}
Ragner will graduate in June and play his final game as the Navy contest in Philadelphia’s Municipal Stadium on Saturday marks his last appearance. Coach Gar Davidson plans a backfield rotation, with Jack Ryan at quarterback and Jim Schwenk at fullback alongside Huey Long and Woody Wilson in the halves.
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Navy
Philadelphia
Municipal Stadium
Gar Davidson
Jack Ryan
Jim Schwenk
Huey
Long
Woody Wilson
Asheboro High Girls Begin Practice Under Barker
Asheboro high school girls basketball opened practice this week under coach Virginia Barker. Ten from last year return with 12 new players out for practice as the team plans pre season games.
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Asheboro
Asheboro High School
Virginia Barker
Bown University Hockey Team Plans Ambitious 17-Game Winter
The Bown University hockey squad announces an action packed winter with 17 scheduled games. Key figures and opponents are not listed, but the schedule signals a significant season ahead for the program.
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