Tar Heels to host VMI Cadets in ACC test
UNC prepares for a Southern Conference clash with the Virginia Military Institute Cadets at Emerson Field. The Tar Heels are 2 and 2 on the season, while VMI has won one and lost two. Prior week UNC defeated N C State 12 to 0 and VMI edged Davidson in Lynchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Tar Heels
Emerson Field
Virginia Cadets
Carolina VY. M. I
N. C. State
Davidson Wildcats
Lynchburg
Her Hair Fairly SPARKLES Now
A health and beauty pitch describing Danderine as the solution for shiny soft hair that resists heat and washing. It claims two uses: a scalp treatment to dissolve dandruff and a styling dressing rivaling brilliantine with no grease. The ad promises a free first bottle to prove its magic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tar Heels Cadets Rivalry Recalled From Richmond Era
The article recaps North Carolina and VMI football history from 1921 to 1924 in Richmond. It highlights Red Johnson’s 353 yards in 1921, Jack Merritt’s bold run in 1922, Bun Hackney’s 37 yard field goal for a 3 to 0 win, and a 23 to 11 Carolina victory at Mayo Island Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idson
Tar Heels
Flying Squadron
Red” Johnson
Carolina
Richmond
Jack Merritt
Bun Hackney
Girls Play Football in Kentucky High School Match
In Louisville on November 2, Anchorage High School Mules captained by Miss Lettie Bliss defeated Pewee Valley Cy clones led by Miss Mary Barr in a regulation contest. All players wore standard football regalia except for grid shoes unavailable in small sizes for their petite feet. Players ranged from 13 to 19 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
Anchorage High School
Georgia Bulldogs suspend fifteen players for rule violations
The University of Georgia football team will finish the 1926 season without 15 first string players after Head Coach Woodruff suspended them for training rule breaches following the homecoming game with Florida. He noted the suspensions are indefinite and the players may not return this season. Three tough remaining games loom against Auburn, Georgia Tech, and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University of Georgia Bulldogs
Woodruff
University of Florida
University of Georgia
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Alabama
The Cracker Spouse in a Royal Home Comedy
A satirical chronicle of a royal household’s day full of mishaps and mishandled chores as the queen disappears and the king navigates chipped blowpipes, missing blades, and odd royal messages. The piece weaves humor through domestic misadventures, from shaving blades to missing laundry and a music box furor.
Tunney Ranked Fourth Among Heavies By Former Champion
Army champion Daul Berlenbach ranks the heavies with Dempsey Stribling Delaney Tunney Sharkey Loughran Risko. He omits himself from the list and says Dempsey’s loss helps explain his title status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunney
New York
Vdaul
Berlenbach
Jack Dempsey
Young Stribling
Jack Delaney
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Stribling
Delaney
Sharkey
Loughran
Risko
Serlenbach
Mapping the heavens nearly complete after thirty years
After three decades of work the celestial survey nears completion with broad international cooperation. Scientists from many nations contributed to the project advancing global astronomical understanding.
Election Returns Tonight At The American Hall
Election results are due announced this evening at the American Hall. The Royal Scotch Highlanders Band will provide music after the returns. Local residents are urged to attend for updates and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Scotch Highlanders Band
Many Recruits Deliver Goods at Second Base
Stars at second base cycle through majors with several rookies and prospects shining in the keystone slot. Tony Lazzeri stands out for the Yankees, Charley Gehringer shows promise for Detroit, Humfield and Moorehart also appear, while Regan Boston and younger players Spurgeon Cleveland and Bishop Philadelphia prove their potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Keystone
Tony Lazzeri
New York Yankees
Charley Gehringer
Detroit
Humefield
Chicago
Moorehart
Regan
Boston
Spurgeon
Cleveland
Bishop
Philadelphia
Tennis Star Almost Cost Michigan Gridder His Spot
Michigan halfback Gilbert, a standout in prep tennis and football, nearly left football due to tennis prowess. Coach Yost persuaded him to stay with football, and his versatile play including steady punting helped beat Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wolverine
Gilbert
Yost
Illinois
Pletzer Sets 1500 Meter Record at Charlottenburg Meet
Dr. Pletzer of Stettin Germany wins the 1500 meters in 3 minutes 51 seconds at a Charlottenburg track meet. Swedish star Wide finishes second eight feet back and Nurmi places third a yard behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pletzer
Stettin
Germany
Charlottenburg
Nurmi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia
Danderine Dept
Wheeling, W.va
Mack
Stuprpy
Melnnis
Connie Mack
Melanis
Philadelphia Nationals
Piddie Collins
Jack Barry
Gate City Motor CO
Wrenn Street
Jack Burris
Mgr
Bulldogs
Romania
Marie
Royal Mail
Royal Gallivanter
Hocus Pocus
Ill
Queenie
Royal Boot
Royal Music
Amalgamated Iron Workers
Erie
Louie
Buckingham Palace
Jake
Sam
Ben
Oscar
Tuomas
Tanlac
Bennie Owen
University of Oklahoma
P. A
Polly’ Wallace
Polly
Phi Beta Kappa
Army
al Foreman
Army Navy
Marine Corps
Uncle Sam
Goodyear
Hiatt Tire Co
Westigh Street
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!