Fliers Top Duke 13–0 in Jacksonville Showdown
Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers defeat the Duke Blue Devils 13 to 0 before 7,500 fans as George McAfee passes and Marty O’Hagan catches two TDs. Fullback George Faust adds the extra point after the second score.
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Black Bison Cage Team Shows Rosy Prospects
High Point High School’s Black Bison basketball squad opens practice with many veterans returning under Coach Tony Simeon. Captains Junius Idol and John Crowder lead a strong core including Harry Rothrock Leroy Collins and Jim Foxworth as the team prepares for two pre-Christmas games.
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Simeon
Junius Idol
John Crowder
Harry Rothrock
Leroy Collins
Jim Foxworth
Asey
Fred Swartzberg
Wayne Davis
Bill Peace
Donald Dunkelberger
Malcolm Sullivan
Worst Loss Of Season At High Point High School
Paige Holder reports Black Bison football coach Tony Cernugel resigns after two seasons, ending a respected tenure marked by sportsmanship and strong ties to players, faculty, and the community. Athletic director Tony Simeon notes he will be hard to replace as Cernugel heads toward military induction next month.
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Cer Nugel
Tony Simeon
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Army
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Cernigel Builds Winning Record At High Point
Cernigel, who arrived in 1939 from UNC, quickly transformed High Point Bison football. In his first season he led the Black Bison to the Western Conference Class A title and the state co championship, then developed standout players over two years. This season the team fought hard through a mediocre year.
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Screwy end to 1942 college football season noted
The article notes Georgia’s upset loss to Auburn and Georgia Tech’s looming bid. Holy Cross’ strong win over Boston College shocks fans as the season closes. Greensboro and Gastonia could meet in a high school playoff tie. Mrs. Frank D. McLeod praises Lt. H. S. Covington, a former amateur golf champion and basketball coach now at Aberdeen Proving Ground, with Covington having recently led a Madison Square Garden tournament team.
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Gastonia
Frank D. McLeod
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Hub) Covington
North
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Woodberry Forest School
Virginia
10 000 See Auburn Slap Clemson 41 13
Auburns Plainsmen celebrate Homecoming Day with a 41 13 victory over Clemson in Auburn Alabama about 10 000 fans witnessed the rout. Auburn led most of the way and pulled away in the second quarter with Butler Reynolds and Jenkins scoring as Clemson threatened late in the period.
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Auburn
Clemson
Oklahoma Aggies Defeat Titans In Detroit Thanksgiving Day
Oklahoma Aggies intercepted ten Detroit passes in a 33 to 6 victory on Homecoming Day. Lee Cook grabbed five Titans’ passes and Ralph Tate added two, while Detroit compiled 15 completions for 152 yards and 15 first downs to 12 for Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Aggies
University of Detroit
Titans
Lee Cook
Aggies
Ralph Tate
Tiger Manager Ils Ready To Face Problems
Cleveland November 28 Detroit Tigers new manager Steve ONeill says he faces a critical period but is ready to tackle all problems. He plans training camp to shine the team and predicts Dick Wakefield will thrive in the American League while himself likely coaching third base next season.
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Illinois Ends Best Season Since 1934
ROCKFORD Nov. 28. Illinois closed its most successful football season since 1934 with a 20 to 0 victory over Camp Grant before 3,000 fans. The Illini scored two quick touchdowns in the first period and added another in the third for their sixth win in 10 games. Fumbles and penalties hindered a bigger score, while Camp Grant relied on passes and saw a long air touchdown nullified by a penalty. Captain Jimmy Smith Don Griffin and Tony Butkovich powered the ground attack with Griffin scoring on a 3 yard end sweep after a drive started near Camp Grant’s 40.
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Reino Nori
Mickey Anderson
Frank Alonzo
Jimmy Smith
Don Griffin
Tony Butkovich
Griffin
Hher
McCarthy
Indiana Routs Fort Knox 51-0 Behind Hillenbrand’s Air
Indiana, led by Billy Hillenbrand, rolled to a 51-0 victory over Fort Knox before 5,000 in Louisville. Hillenbrand completed 14 of 15 passes for two touchdowns and ran for another score, as Indiana built a commanding lead with three first-half touchdowns and additional scores in the second half. Fort Knox was held to no rushing yards while unsuccessfully contesting field position.
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Sinkwich Wins 1942 Heisman Memorial Trophy
New York city Frank Sinkwich All America halfback of Georgia earns the Heisman Memorial Trophy as the nation’s best college football player. He wins with 1039 votes, dominating the eight regional ballots. The Downtown Athletic Club will present the trophy on December 8.
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Frank Sinkwich
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Georgia Tech
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Sinkwich
Vols Clinch Sugar Bowl Bid With 19-7 Win Over Vandy
Tennessee beats Vanderbilt 19-7 to secure a Sugar Bowl date with undefeated Tulsa in New Orleans on Jan. 1. Lee Slater stars for the Vols, returning a kickoff and scoring on a 29 yard run, as Vandy fends off a late Commodores surge after a quick start.
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Tenn
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Tulsa
New Orleans
Major And Minor League Meeting Decides Baseball Fate
Chicago hosts a high level gathering of baseball’s major and minor leagues to decide wartime operations and possible realignments. Key topics include handling suspended leagues, salary controls, and war cooperation plans for 1942. The National and American Leagues map tentative schedules and consider Philadelphia’s financial woes and potential sale or relocation to Baltimore.
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National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
National Association
Washington
Eames
Army and Navy
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Army
Navy
National League
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Gerald Nugent
Phils
League
Baltimore
Sinkwich Comes Back as Georgia Beats Tech 34 to 0
Georgia overwhelmed unbeaten Georgia Tech 34 to 0 before 45,000 fans in Athens. Quarterback Charlie Sinkwich sparked the comeback after the previous loss to Auburn, lifting the Bulldogs toward a possible national championship and signaling a Rose Bowl invitation on New Year’s Day in Pasadena.
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Pasadena
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Auburn
Wallace Butts
Bulldogs
Bulldogs rout Tech as Sinkwich stars in decisive win
Georgia dominated Georgia Tech 34 0 as All American Frankie Sinkwich, in his final regular season game, rushed for 72 yards and passed for 107. Georgia extended a 20 0 halftime lead with two more touchdowns and a fourth quarter interception return. The victory gave Georgia its tenth win in eleven games and clinched the unofficial SEC title.
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Frankie Sinkwich
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Castleberry
Teco
Charlie Trippi
van Davis
Leo Costa
Pictor Wins In Closing Bowie Race
Pictor, once a Maryland Stakes star, won the Bryan and O Hara Memorial Handicap at Bowie by a length and a half in 2 00 1 5 over a fast track. Star Copy edged Doublah for second as about 10 000 fans watched the closing meeting, which saw total handle near 350 000 for the day.
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Maryland
H. P. Metcalf
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Cokse
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