Ringgold Excels as Wake Forest Blocker in Millis Trophy Tradition
The piece lauds Wake Forest player Jimmy Ringgold as the standout blocker in North Carolina football, detailing the Millis Blocking Trophy origin at High Point College and praising Ringgold for his mastery of blocking techniques from the single and double wing. It highlights Ringgold's crucial role in paving the way for Wake Forest scorers John Polanski Tony Gallovich and Red Mayberry in a strong ground game.
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H. A. Millis
High Point College
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North Carolina
Wake Forest
Jimmy Ringgold
Duke
George McAfee
John Polanski
Tony Gallovich
Red Mayberry
Ringgold
High Point
Deacon
Ringgold Wins Blocking Award at Wake Forest
Ringgold, the 173 pound Wake Forest junior from Baltimore, Md., won North Carolina’s best blocker for 1940. Eleven of twelve committee members gave him first place, with Doc Prothro of Duke the only other first place vote. A gold medal will be presented, and Wake Forest College receives a plaque from donor H. Albion Millis.
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Wake Forest
Jimmy Ringgold
Baltimore
Nady Cates
Winston-Salem Journal
Demon Deacon
Deacon
Red Mayberry
John Polanski
Tony Gallovich
North Carolina
Cates
Ringgold
Doc Prothro
Duke
Willard
Asheville
Jake Wade
Burke Davis
Charlotte
Tony McEvlin
John Marshall
Raleigh
E. V. Mitchell
Hugo Germino
Durham
Walter Logan
United Press
Jaynes MacFarlan
Associated Press
Luc Chakales
High Point
Winston-Salem
Navy confidence rising to trim Army in Philadelphia clash
At Annapolis Navy, after five straight defeats and a scoreless tie, exudes optimism for the Army game. The squad, following a 28–0 loss to Princeton, held full drills and vowed to take the Cadets in the annual service school classic in Philadelphia.
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Navy
Army
Philadelphia
Princeton
Thirty New Sponsors For High Banquet
The December 4 banquet honoring High Point High School’s football team and coaches will have thirty new sponsors. Guest speaker will be Ray Wolf of the University of North Carolina. New sponsors include Congressman Carl T. Durham and multiple local and regional firms and individuals.
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Ray Wolf
University of North Carolina
Carl T. Durham
Highland Cotton Mills
HH. F. Hunsucker
M. L. Sechrest
W. H. Linthicum
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
C. E. Lehmann
Peerless Flooring Co
Roy J. Spearman
Sechrest Funeral Home
Monarch Club
J. C. Welch
E. Z. Jones
C. L. Amos
A. H. Holton
N. L. Garner
E. E. Younts
A. Coke Cecil
O. V. Kester
C. A. Dunn
H. M. Taylor
B. F. Andrews
R. J. Johnson
R. A. Wilson
Glenn Brown
L. H. Zimmerman
E. R. Anderson
Carolina Container Co
Myrtle Desk Co
Marsh Furniture Co
D. C. Ragan
Knowles Wins Medal in Pine Needles Golf Tourney
Robert Knowles of Boston won the medal in the qualifying round of the Thanksgiving golf tournament at Pine Needles Country Club with a 37 36 73. Runners up were Bing Munter of North Adams and Robert E. Harrow of Pinehurst with 79s, Buck Blue of Aberdeen was third at 85. Match play starts today.
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Robert Knowles
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North Adams
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Pinehurst
Buck Blue
Aberden
Navy Team Builds Confidence Ahead of Big Test
Coach Swede Larson notes the Navy squad has endured injuries but are at full strength for the upcoming challenge. He praises their hard work and says the best workout of the season has been delivered with support from cheering midshipmen after regiment drills.
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Swede Larson
Vols Face Tough Bowl Challenge From Southern Cal or Tulane
Notre Dame great Moon Mullins predicts Tennessee will crumble against a stronger offense if they meet Southern California or Tulane in a major bowl. Mullins cites USC’s manpower and Tennessee’s quick recovery, warning a deception based attack won’t beat the Vols.
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Trojans Share Top AP Poll. Aggies and USC 939 Points
Texas A and M and Southern California tied for first with 939 points in the seventh AP football ranking. Tennessee slipped to fourth as Tulane and Duke rise, with Duquesne, Missouri, Holy Cross and Notre Dame among others in the top tens. Also noted are last night boxing and wrestling results from several cities.
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Yale Minnesota grid series teased in roundups
New York, Nov 28. A Yale Minnesota grid series is brewing with talk of matchups and bowl implications. The piece notes injuries, contenders, and betting scraps, plus other college and pro football rumors and contest results.
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Henry Armstrong
Grippe
Lou Ambers
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Tulane
Greenies
Tom Packs
Gunnar Barland
Bob Pastor
St. Louis
Texas Aggies
Oldsters Sons Face Carolina in Chapel Hill Clash
Jim Gillette and Jim White, sons of Virginia stars from 1914 15, will start against North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Gillette is Virginia’s back and White a fast end, sons of coaches and players from Cavaliers teams that beat North Carolina in prior years.
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James L. White
Elizabeth City
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Frank Murray
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Citadel to face Wofford after 11 game slate ends
The Citadel stays undefeated against Erskine and prepares for a Wilmington, North Carolina game against Wofford. Art Rooney, NC State back, sat with a hand injury as NC State eyes a Friday Florida Miami finale. USC boast Mullins praised USC and Tulane depth.
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Art Rooney
Wolfpack
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Florida
Duquesne Dukes See Team Spirit Carry Unbeaten Run
Duquesne Coach Aldo Buff Donelli credits the eight win no loss season to team sacrifice and adaptability. He highlights Carl Nery who shifted from fullback to tackle and guard as an example of versatile, selfless play. The Dukes beat Carnegie Tech 22 to 7 and faced a tough North Carolina State test after Pitt.
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Aldo
Buff) Donelli
Duquesne Dukes
Carl Nery
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Bill Kern
Donelli
Dukes
North Carolina State
Buff
Pitt
Observation Ward Pits Washington Redskins Against Sing Sing Prison Team
A satirical note suggests comparing NFL team the Washington Redskins with a prison squad from Sing Sing to weigh the pros and cons of football and reflect on the sport's broader implications.
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