Unbeaten Elevens Face Tough Weekend Slate
Twenty five unbeaten teams from major programs meet in a slew of clashes Saturday. Pitt visits Wisconsin while NYU hosts North Carolina, and Carnegie Tech entertains Holy Cross. Purdue battles Fordham as Minnesota aims to derail Michigan. Alabama eyes Tennessee as Vanderbilt looms, Stanford takes on Oregon.
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Drew Middleton
New York
Pittsburgh
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
New York University
North Carolina
Pitt
Marquette
Iowa
Tulane
Carnegie Tech
Holy Cross
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New England
Brown
Harvard
Colgate
Cornell
Syracuse
Columbia
Princeton
Penn
Fordham
Purdue
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Auburn
Mississippi
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Duke Poised To Pounce On Tech In Gridiron Showdown
Atlanta writers hype Notre Dame and Georgia Tech as elite while doubting Duke’s shot. The column argues Tech’s defense gives Duke a chance, noting mixed pasts with Notre Dame and Minnesota. The author predicts Duke may upset Tech despite the hype.
Baseball and College Football Buzz From Broadway Streets
New York scouts discuss Tulane Brunner, Whizzer White, and Babe Ruth coaching for the Dodgers seems unlikely. Iph Guldahl plans a minor operation before winter golf. Baseball market chatter links Giants and Cardinals on Johnny Mize and Hank Leiber, Reds seek T. Semmelio, Pittsburgh eye Al Pes. Gabby Knett notes Bill Lee and Dizzy Dean as possible picks. Three out of town press agents arrive for Fordham Purdue and Colgate Columbia games.
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Iph Guldahl
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Moody backs and barrow memories in World Series chatter
The column notes Mrs. Helen Wills Moody facing a serious back issue, hints at Penn football revival, and recalls Ed Barrow as former Yankees manager linked to a $170,000 tech return tied to a World Series game not played. The tone blends sports and past judgments with archival intrigue.
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Helen Wills Moody
George Unger
Penn
Ed Barrow
Yanks
Louttle’s Small Squad Stirs Talk as Baer Fight Looms
Town buzzes about Louttle's numerically slim squad of 86 at Columbia. Mike Jacobs carries his case to the Pacific coast while Baer and Lou prepare for a spring clash, a topic drawing keen interest among local boys and fans.
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Mike Jacobs
Pac
Mike
Lacento
Max Baer
Lou
Fox Hunters Run Hounds in Lenoir Morganton
North Carolina Fox Hunters Association split runs on John's River between Morganton and Lenoir. Big Silver owned by A C White of Bessemer City led the all age class with Snow Gas owned by Dr Harry Hayter of Abingdon VA second. Derby leader Rud Westmoreland owned by Dr A B Pearson of Woodruff SC led on day one. Final casts tomorrow between John's and Catawba rivers.
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Wrestling last night results from New Haven Indianapolis and Minneapolis
Emil Dusek of Omaha defeated George Ryan of Denver two falls to one. Everett Marshall of La Junta beat Dorve Roche in straight falls. Jon Londos of St Louis pinned Chief Chewacki of Oklahoma in two falls.
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Emil Dusek
Omaha
George Ryan
Denver
Indianapolis
Everett Marshall
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Dorve Roche
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Oklahoma
Injuries Plague Southern Conference Football Prep
Richmond Va October 12 Injury worries dog Southern Conference coaches as they train for weekend games. Duke loses Eric Tipton to injury, Georgia Tech visits Duke, South Carolina’s Alex Urban sidelined, Maryland starts uncertain lineups, Washington and Lee plans Kentucky homecoming with seven Kentuckians, Bob Adam returns from injury at North Carolina, Archie Cameron breaks ankle for VMI prep, Virginia Tech vs Virginia affected, Richmond and VMI sharpen attacks for annual clash.
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Washington and Lee
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Kentucky
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Blue Grass
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Archie Cameron
Virginia Tech
Virginia
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William
Amateur Boxing Card Set For Oct 18
The eccentric puncher Jack Doyle plans an Oct 18 boxing card as he deals with rumors and publicity skirmishes. Doyle recalls a London kayo and rejects a Joe Louis offer while eyeing American fights and a California ranch.
Future stars to play here in big freshmen clash
At High Point college stadium on Friday night October 21 the freshmen teams from State College and the University of North Carolina meet. Both teams showcase future Carolina and State stars with alumni Parker and Bershak cited as examples of players who once starred on freshmen squads. The Lions club again sponsors the charity game following last year’s Duke versus Davidson yearling tilt won by the Blue Imps by a touchdown.
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Ching Johnson to Manage Minneapolis N H L Club
Ching Johnson, longtime NHL defenseman, is named manager of the Minneapolis team for the upcoming season. The veteran brings extensive league experience and leadership to the club as it enters a new campaign.
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Ching Oohnson
National Hockey League
College teams prep with varied lineups and foes
The Indians list includes Gon dak Hook and Kamen on the injured list as they ready for Guilford. North Carolina State and Wake Forest increase pressure on opponents. Furman emphasizes defense ahead of the Citadel game.
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Bisons Prepare for Reynolds Battle in Southside Park
High Point gridsters train this afternoon under Coaches Scott Stevens and Sime for Friday night showdown with Reynolds High of Winston-Salem in Southside Park. Last year Reynolds blanked High Point 20 to 0 and Mills Home beat them 18-0 last week, prompting a sharpened focus on offense and defense and one final hard practice today before a lighter session tomorrow.
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June Scott
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Tony Simeon
Reynolds High
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Wade Seeks Stop Techmen As Georgia Tech Invades
Coach Wallace Wade tries to stop the Georgia Tech Tornado for the Duke game. Spies predict aerial tactics. McAfee moved to defense to cover potential air attack. Players Tipton Bailey Perdue return to end posts as substitutes fill in.
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Wake Forest Defeats North Carolina in Wake Forest Practice
The article notes Art Rooney rushing 60 yards for a Wolfpack touchdown with Rob Sabolyk kicking the extra point after a blocked kick. Wake Forest prepares to face the Wolfpack at West Raleigh with a skull practice and a long defensive scrimmage. Linemen Allen Powers Johnny Pendergrast and captains George Wirtz Tony Gallovich Marshall Edwards are highlighted.
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Wolfpack
West Raleigh
Allen Powers
Johnny Pendergrast
George Wirtz
Tony Gallovich
Marshall Edwards
Fights Last Night in Houston and New York
In Houston Baby Orgo van of Newark stopped Johnny Dean of San Diego. In New York Jackie Berg from London outpointed Johnny McHale of Brooklyn over 8 rounds.
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Newark
N. J
Johnny Dean
San Diego
New York
Jackie
Kid) Berg
London
England
Johnny McHale
Brooklyn
Amateur Boxing Set for High Point Garden Debut
Amateur boxers from High Point and nearby areas prepare for the first winter program at High Street Garden on October 18. Main event features L. C. Dennis 170 pounds versus Orville Little 165 pounds, with preliminaries Forrest Smith versus Clayton Ray and Dublinville 131 pounds against Clinton Chandler. Programs planned every other Tuesday sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union, featuring guest fighters to boost local talent. Dennis and Little bring substantial amateur experience as the sport seeks revival.
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High Street Garden
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Orville Little
Forrest Smith
Trinity
Clayton Ray
Highland
Dublinville
Clinton Chandler
Amateur Athletic Union
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Lexington Boy Nubbin Corn Joins Mountaineers
George Nubbin Corn of Lexington, an Appalachian back, weighs 129 pounds yet performs solidly for the Mountaineer team alongside Big Len Wilson and other stars. He has lettered for two years and will be back this season.
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George “Nubbin
Corn
Appalachian
Lexington
Big Len Wilson
Mountaineer
Turnesa and Fischer Hold Onto Wooden Shaft Clubs
New York Oct 12 Willie Turnesa U S Amateur champion and Johnny Fischer stand among the few remaining top golfers who continue to use wooden shaft clubs amid changing gear trends.
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New York
Willie Turnesa
U. S
Johnny Fischer
Dennis Dominates With Rugged Ring Tactics
In the roundup of amateur boxing, Dennis earns praise for his willingness to mix it up from start to finish. All bouts follow three rounds of two minutes each under the amateur rules.
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