State shocks Blue Devils in upset win over Duke
The article lauds State for a clean decisive victory that overwhelmed Duke despite Duke’s famed backs. It credits Beattie Feathers Howard Turner Bernard Watts and Charlie Richkus for standout plays and notes Duke’s overconfidence and State’s dogged determination in a landmark upset.
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Dyer And Durocher Set For Playoff Opener Showdown
Howie Pollet anchors the Cardinals as Eddie Dyer and Leo Durocher clash in a pivotal 1946 playoff opener. Branca leads the Dodgers with a must-win mindset after a recent shutout, while 25,000 fans pack the scene as both sides chase momentum and pay incentives.
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Duke and Tennessee Rivalry Boosts Staged Saturday Showdown
West Durham football professors and scholars predict a Duke victory over Tennessee led by Wade and Neyland in a renewed coaching duel. Wade's career totals 177 wins with 35 losses and eight ties, while Neyland holds 119 victories with 14 losses and eight ties. The Duke-Tennessee clash marks a storied chapter in Southern gridiron history.
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Steelers to Hire Army Grid Hero Blanchard Next Year
Post reports Felix Doc Blanchard, Army full back, will join the Pittsburgh Steelers in 194X with a record salary between 20 000 and 30 000 per year. He would also receive a three year medical school scholarship and plans to graduate West Point before leaving the Army. Art Rooney praised the offer as bold though others call him crazy.
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Dixie Series Opens In Atlanta Between Crackers And Rebels
The first Dixie series since 1942 begins in Atlanta with the Atlanta Crackers of the Southern Association facing the Texas League Dallas Rebels. Game time is 8 15 p m EST.
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Orange Bowl Run Record Highlighted by Camp Wilson
The longest Orange Bowl run cited is Camp Wilson’s 92 yard kickoff return against Georgia Tech in the 1845 game.
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Georgia Tech
Bison Ready for Burlington High in Conference Opener
Burlington High visits Millis Stadium for a Friday game as Jim Mallory leads the Burlington eleven against the Bison, who sit 3–0 and eye their first conference test. Tony Simeon emphasizes offense timing as Hugh Gordon anchors the backfield in a bid for title defense.
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Kitts Happy Snavely Lashes Carolina Team Over Tie
The Associated Press reports a 14 14 tie between North Carolina and Virginia Tech with coach Carl Snavely disappointed in his Tar Heels and Jimmy Kitts praising Tech standouts Jack Gallagher Dick Deshazo and Harry Walton. Soon NC prepares for Miami while The Citadel William and Mary Clemson N C State Furman South Carolina and VMI gear for Saturday games.
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Dodgers Acquire Lefty Robert Johnson For 1947
The Brooklyn Dodgers signed rookie Robert Wayne Johnson, a left hander from Newport News of the Piedmont league, where he won 16 and lost 7 this season. The move was announced by traveling secretary Harold Parrott.
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Panthers Meet Catawba In Big South Tilt At Salisbury
High Point college's undefeated Purple Panthers travel to Salisbury to clash with a veteran Catawba Indians backfield led by Harold Bowen Tony Georgiana and Lee Spears. Don Hanley anchors a strong line as coach G A Kirkland intensifies prep for a anticipated battle royal between two top small college squads.
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Grocer Craven Takes Second in Pick Contest
Local grocer Paul W. Craven finished in second place with 17 correct picks. He missed the Duke N C State game and the two ties, as noted in the staff photo caption.
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Craven Second In Ente Pick the Winners Contest
Chris Bambalis wins second place in the Ente Pick the Winners contest by correctly predicting 18 of 20 games. Paul W. Craven shares second, missing only North Carolina State over Duke. Winners receive tickets to the Duke Tennessee game while the contest continues with rising participation and a point system to break ties.
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Tulane and USC renew gridiron rivalry in New Orleans
Tulane and Southern California will resume their interrupted football series in New Orleans on December 21 if both schools accept a bowl bid.
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