Penn-Cornell clash drowns out defense with repeated shots
Portroundup notes Penn’s offense firing 18 shots at goal from 30 yards across three games, scoring only once against Cornell. Writers crown Penn as best team seen this season while praising Linfield Field as a fine watching spot. Mention of Penn tackle Cleo Calgacni, linked to fighter Cal Cagni, sparks caution about alley meetings.
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Boston College
Lin Field
Cleo Calgacni
Cal Cagni
Penn-Cornell clash among Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving rituals
Red Smith of the Philadelphia Record notes the Penn-C Cornell game remains a city institution alongside the subway and drinking water, a long running feast of tradition in Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving pageant. The column also recalls Navy and college figures such as Capt Moran aboard the Boise, Lieut Nicholls a polo ace, Commander Kessing at North Carolina Navy Pre-Flight, and former Oregon star Tommy Wanson as a Camp Roberts captain, praising Lt. Jarrin’ John Kimbrough from last football season.
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Philadelphia Record
Penn-Cornell
Philadelphia
Avice Dept. i
Mike” Moran
U.S.S. Boise
Annapolis
Solomons
U.S.S. Nevada
Y Nicholls
Battle of
Broad Street
Army Ordnancement
Scrappy” Kessing
North Carolina Navy
Tommy Wanson
Local wrestling notes and sports gossip from camp shows
Six months after a wrestling show near the Louisiana camp, Corp. Dave Zinkoff works as a guest announcer with Ernie Dusek on the card. Lieutenant Zinkoff, freshly out of officers' school, announces the main bout where Dusek greets him with a joke about his stripes. Also mentions Pennsylvanian court practice, unpaid debts, and sportswriter Cy Peterman reporting from London. Denny Myers notes BC football pounds gained since season start.
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Dave Zinkoff
Louisiana
Ernie Dusek
Signal Corps
Allman
Pennsylvania State Supreme Court
Mike Jacobs
Louis Conn
Cy Peterman
Philadelphia Inquirer
London
Denny Myers
Disporting Note Looks at New York Lights in Philly Visit
A curt remark wonders when anyone last traveled from Newark to Philadelphia to see the bright lights, hinting at a nostalgic or city sightseeing moment without further details.
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Newark
Philly
William and Mary Clinches Southern Title with 10-0 Victory
William and Mary, on Thanksgiving, clinched its first Southern Conference championship with a 10-0 win over Richmond. Korezowski scored a touchdown and Harvey Johnson added a 20 yard field goal as the Indians dominated the second half. Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Duke, and Clemson closed their seasons in the conference.
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William and Mary Indians
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Indians
Johnny Korezowski
Harvey Johnson
Virginia
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Wake Forest
South Carolina Gamecocks
Virginia Tech
Virginia Military Institute
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Army
William & Mary
VPI
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Dukes
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the Citadel
Clemson
Maryland
George Washington
Davidson
WOALI
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Washington & Lee
Bradley Must Decide Fate Of Cleveland Club
Cleveland Ohio Navy 27 The Cleveland Indians president Alva Bradley weighs whether to play baseball next season amid wartime doubts. He issued a public feeler seeking opinion as fans and a small sample show division with seven of a dozen callers supporting continuing the season to provide civilian morale.
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Alva Bradley
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Asheboro rolls to 52 7 finale win over Chapel Hill
Asheboro Blue Comets overwhelm Chapel Hill School 52 to 7 in the season finale. Captain Fred Saunders scores four TDs, Lester Warner adds three, as Asheboro piles up 49 first downs to 13 for Chapel Hill.
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Lester Warner
Chapel Hill
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Asheboro Chapel
Le—Lewis
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Rush
Ee W. Carroll
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McKim
Ben He
Ten Pickett
Saunders
T. Wright
Pre-Vue Showing At High Point College Tonight
Fans may preview Coach Virgil Yow's 1922-43 High Point College basketball squad at 8 pm in the college gym. A pre-season scrimmage with Draper Y M C A is set, no admission charged, described as a leading W team in the region.
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High Point College
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Drapers Y. M. C. A
Numerals Recommended For 49 Freshmen In Illinois
Champaign reports the largest freshmen numeral bearing in state history with 49 players slated to receive football numerals. The list marks a record enrollment level and signals a significant recruiting year for the team.
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Champaign
Illinois
Fans divided on ban for married players in league
The discussion splits players and fans over a proposed rule allowing only married men with children to participate. Bradley argues the stance, while H P McCormick notes that even veteran players would bring vexation to the game.
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H. P. McCormick
I Manufacturing
Army Favored To Whip Navy and Notre Dame To Down So Cal
Red Grange predicts Army will beat Navy in Annapolis in a savage battle while Notre Dame is favored to defeat Southern California. He also weighs Michigan over Iowa, Georgia Tech vs Georgia, and several other college games with notes on injuries, upsets, and key matchups across teams like Ohio State, Oklahoma A&M, and Stanford.
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Louisville Times
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Charleston Evening Post
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Nashville Banner
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Birmingham News
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New Orleans Item
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Durham GN. C. Sun
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Petersburg
Nady Cates
Winston-Salem
Sentinel
Howard White
Burlington
Times-News
Jack Copeland
Sumter
Daily Item
Irvin Cribb
Spartanburg
Bill Diehl
Norfolk
Greensboro Whirlwind win state Class A title over Wilson
Greensboro's Whirlwind captured the State high school Class A football crown with a 20 to 6 victory over Wilson. Scoring came in the first, third, and fourth periods on touchdowns by Sessoms, McCormick, and Anthony. Wilson's only score came in the second quarter.
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Greensboro
Whirlwind
Oil Trains Surge to 300 Daily Under New Plan
Oil shipments rise to 300 trainloads per day heading toward the east coast. Each train averages 50 cars as a new solid-train strategy governs movement.
Georgia Eds Pick Georgia Over Tech In Bow Bid Battle
A turf expert from Kentucky summarizes the 79 Southern sports editors vote as Georgia prepares to face Georgia Tech in a likely bid battle. The polling reflects expected support for Georgia in the upcoming contest and potential implications for a bowl bid.
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Rommey Wheeler
Atlanta
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Thomasville's First Ever Win Over Lexington High
Thomasville High School beat Lexington High 20 to 6 for the locals first football win against the rival in history. Channy Lambeth starred with a 96-yard TD run, while Calvin Russell sparked two drives and added an extra point and another TD as the crowd of Thanksgiving Day watched Thomasville seize the lead and never relinquish it.
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Thomasville
Thomasville High School
Lexington High School
Davidson County
Channy Lambeth
Calvin Russell
Russell
Savold Favored to Win as Bivins Debuts Tonight
New York November 27 Bee Savold the 2 to 1 underdog in a ten round Madison Square Garden bout against Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland. Savold known for left hook nose breakers faces a versatile opponent who may choose boxing or slugging. Savold carries a 16 pound weight disadvantage and last fought Mauriello in New York on October 30. Tami Mauriello’s broken nose scrapped his planned match with Bivins.
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Bee Savold
Billy Conn
Lou Nova
Tami Mauriello
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Bivins
Bob Foster
Gue Lesnevich
Mariella
Billy Soose
Savold
Mauriella
Tami
Furman Considers War Time Pause On Football
Furman University will watch the Southern Conference meeting on December 12 before deciding on whether to abandon football for the duration of the war. President John L. Plyler said the policy is one of watchful waiting as events unfold.
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Greenville
S. C
John L. Plyler
Furman University
Gun Making Time Cut During Wartime Rush
Rifling gun barrels once a delicate operation is now completed in one thirtieth of the prewar time. The wartime push accelerates production and speeds up handling of critical firearm components.
Furman University Football Future in Doubt
Furman University has reportedly abandoned football contrary to official state ments. Banjo Smith of the Columbia Record cited authorities, while Coach A P Dizzy McLeod said decisions depend on the conference meeting and that the team will try to field a squad next year if possible.
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Banjo Smith
Columbia Record
A. P
Dizzy) McLeod
Texas Players Cast Votes To Compete For Cotton Bowl
Texas Longhorns voted to compete in the Cotton Bowl after beating Texas A&M 12 to 6, with Jackie Fields scoring the decisive touchdown 46 seconds from time. Tulsa posted a 40 to 7 win over Arkansas, while William and Mary beat Richmond 10 to 0 to claim the Southern Conference title. College bowl matchups remain unsettled as Georgia Tech faces Georgia and Boston College meets Holy Cross.
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Henry Frnka
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Willian & Mary College
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Cochran Sparks Wake Forest Romp Over South Carolina
Wake Forest star John Cochran scorched South Carolina for four touchdowns in a 33-14 win at Charlotte, highlighting a strong end to the Deacons season and boosting their Southern Conference standing. Earl Dunham of South Carolina had an 85 yard kickoff return for a highlight. Duke faces Jacksonville Navy next as its troublesome season closes. Catawba defeated Appalachian 26-0 to seize the North State title as Tony Georgianna reached 90 points.
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Raleigh
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Wake Forest
Duke
Tom Davis
N. C. State
Red Cochran
South Carolina
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Gamecocks
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Ken Roskie
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George McAfee
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Eddie Cameron
Florida
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Indians
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Salisbury
Tony Georgianna
Dwight Holshoused
Catawba
Mt. Airy Bears Win State High School Championship
Chapel Hill Nov 27 The Mt Airy Bears defeated Scotland Neck 41 to 0 to claim the state high school Class B football title. It was Mt Airy's third championship in six years as James Cox scored three touchdowns on 43, 32 and 41 yard runs. Mt Airy had three first downs to Scotland Neck one.
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Chapel Hill
Alt. Airy Bears
Scotland Neck
Mt. Airy
James’ Cox
Scott
Neck
Ladies Bowling League Opens 48th Season in Philadelphia
Everybody's Sport reports the Ta bor Ladies' Bowling League of Philadelphia began its 48th season with a lineup featuring two great-grandmothers and seven grandmothers present among the participants.
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Everybody's Sport Philadephia
Tabor Ladies’ Bowling League of Philadelphia
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