Purple Panthers Meet Guilford in Guilford County Showdown
High Point college Purple Panthers travel to Greensboro to face Guilford College in a hard fought afternoon football clash at Gate City. Coach Boylin says the team is in top condition and aims for victory as a large crowd watches the season closer.
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Guilford College
Guilford County
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Gate City
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The Nut Cracker and Backhanded Jests of Fame
A column mixes satire on sports figures and show business. It notes booing by aristocratic fans, Gene Tunney on stage, Dempsey not in a fight, Marie in Spokane, Ruth’s stance, Moriarty as Detroit manager, Rockne’s genius, Rogers’ humor, and Princeton and Harvard football antics.
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Mr. Dempsey
Sedgefield Named Site for Annual Field Trial Meet
The High Point Field and Kennel Club completed its third annual field trial at Sedgefield, described as the best yet in this region. Entries from Maryland to the Carolinas competed, with open derby honors going to Royal Corn and Rumson Farm Proctor, while Rumson Farm Mary won the state stake.
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Jane
Wing Foot
Newton
N. C
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New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
Sea View Rex
Farmwood Lucky
Genuine football weather blankets the South this Saturday
The forecast calls for clear and colder conditions as the 1926 gridiron season nears its end. Alabama aims to finish undefeated against Florida while Florida and Georgia Tech pursue key rivalry wins. Maryland eyes Virginia, Tulane faces Sewanee, and inter-sectional clashes include Marquette vs Auburn and Indiana vs Mississippi A. The slate features four non conference games and several regional showdowns.
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Florida
Alligators
Morida
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Montgomery
Clemson
Tennessee
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Final Draws in Mixed Scotch Tourney at County Club
Draws for the final three nine hole rounds were posted listing pairs led by Miss Ruth Bowne and L. St. Terry and including many club members with results from Burgess 61 to Harris 70. A proposed women’s ringer tournament to close Christmas Eve was announced, and Mrs. Marshall Crichton joined the club.
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L. St. Terry
C. M. Waynick
J. A. Morris
John Walker
T. V. Rochelle
J. L. Redding
W. C. Covington
Everett Marsh
Garland Alderman
Matt Wall
Mr. Wall
R. H. Wheeler
Albert Hart
H. C. Bolton
R. H. Walker
Herbert Hunter
T. D. Gilliam
Loraine Burgess
A. A Lindsay
Marshall Crichton
W. H. Slane
Alex Rankin
CC. M. Waynick
Carter Dalton
H. L. Shuey
A. A. Lindsay
T. S. McKenzie
Jesse Harris
W. J. Parker
Welborn
R. B. Terry
J. §. Welborn
T. J. Gold
L. R. Terry
R. H., Wheeler
J. S. Welborn
Boxing results from multiple cities light up the night
In Stockton Ollie Battate of St. Paul beat Freddie Imperial of Stockton in a ten round decision. In Pittsburgh Dick Conlon of Altoona defeated Eddie Dyer of Terre Haute in ten rounds. In Milwaukee Billy Bortfield stopped Eddie Johnson of LaCrosse in four. Howard Bentz stopped Frank Kotal in four in Milwaukee. In St Louis Micgret Smith of Chicago earned a newspaper decision over Johnny Williams of San Francisco in ten rounds.
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Pittsburgh
Dick Conlon
Altoona
Eddie Dyer
Terre Haute
Ind
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Eddie Johnson
LaCrosse
Howard Bentz
Frank Kotal
ST. Louis
Micgret Smith
Chicago
Johnny Williams
San Francisco
Phillies Name Stuffy McInnis as Manager After Tailender Track Record
Philadelphia owner selects Stuffy McInnis to manage the Phillies amid a history of poor seasons. McInnis brings long experience with tailenders, having played for Mack at the Athletics and later with both Boston clubs.
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Boston
Fre da: Was he on his knees when he proposed to you
Ella recalls proposing while kneeling, a humorous moment recorded in Berlin. The remark from Freda frames a playful memory in the Dorfbarbier setting.
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Dorfbarbier
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Blair named president of National Education Association
Francis G. Blair the state superintendent of public instruction in Illinois for the past 20 years is chosen as president of the National Education Association for 1926 27 years.
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Francis G. Blair
Ilinois
National Education Association
Transient teachers and long-term helpers in communities
Community observation notes that teachers who stay longer contribute more than those who depart quickly. The piece argues sustained involvement deepens understanding of local needs and helps integrate educators into community life.
Patchwork of One Room Schools Shapes 1924 U S Education
In 1924 the United States counted over 263000 school buildings with about sixty percent serving as one room schools. The tally highlights the era's dispersion of rural education and classroom sizes.
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United States
Guilford and High Point Clash in Armistice Stadium Dedication Day
At Greensboro Guilford Quakers meet High Point College Purple Panthers at 2:30 pm in the Armistice Day program finale. The day includes dedication of the world war memorial stadium and a hard fought, anticipated close football game with many students present.
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Guilford Quakers
High Point College
Purple Panthers
Quakers
Guilford
Racing Stakes Report With Draws and Winners
Weather forced many dogs to be withdrawn and much time used to run earlier stakes. First place went to Sport King owned and handled by D. H. Shoat of Statesville. Second went to Dune's Fred owned and handled by A. Shore of Boonesville. Third place was Ford's Anti-Rattler owned and handled by G. F. Marshall of this city.
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T. W. Shore
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Study on state equalization funds in school finance
A study by the educational finance inquiry committee finds that equalization funds often fail to meet their purpose due to faulty distribution methods across several states.
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Educational Finance Inquiry Committee
Retirement legislation for teachers promises efficiency gains
The act aims to improve classroom efficiency by updating teacher retirement rules and protecting students from long-tenured, superannuated educators. It emphasizes streamlined retirement processes and safeguarding pupil welfare.
Wanted Colored boy to carry papers in Fairview section
An employment notice seeks a colored boy over twelve to deliver newspapers on Fairview street section. Apply to the Circulation Manager at the Enterprise.
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