Postponed Football Showdown Between High Point Black Bison and Lexington Indians
The High Point Black Bison and Lexington Indians will play tonight at Albion Mill Stadium at 8 o'clock after coaches agreed to postpone the game due to field conditions. A. J. Simeon and Jimmy Mays coordinated the decision, with the Bison hosting and players resting after a two hour review session led by Homer McCoy.
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Bill Williams
High Point Black Bison
Lexington Indians
Albion Mill
Yester
Gastonia
Charlie Pearson
Greensboro
Phil Feeney
Ensboro
Pearson
Green Wave
Bob
Dodgers and New York AL uniforms recall vivid history
A sports page retrospective notes New York’s early AL uniforms with maroon coats blue suits and white caps reading Greater New York and a critic calling them louder than Bowery hose. It also highlights Choo Choo Charlie Justice’s seven touches in two games and a local fight club guessing a new commissioner after J Walker Wear’s resignation.
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Dodgers
New York
Dee
Dodge W. G. Bramham
USLTA tax exemption cited amid amateur focus
New York report notes the USLTA has tax exemption due to amateur character and work, implying little interest in open tournaments or rule liberalization. Also mentions New York Americans Soccer Club signing Dr William Nesto of Boston to play fullback. Columbia footballer Otto Apel has classes until 5:30 pm before Yale game.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
United States Board of Tennis Appeals
USLTA
New York Americans Soccer Club
Cesner de Rostaing
William Nesto
Boston
Columbia
Otto Apel
Lions
Yale
New Haven
Saturday Radio Schedule With Varied Programs
A detailed Saturday lineup lists shows from Atlantic Spotlight at 12:30 through The Grand Old Opry and late-night dance variety, with multiple delays and receives notes. Included are Red Cross in the Pacific, Adventures Ahead, The Haxters, Eddie Condon's Jazz Concert, and the Rudy Vallee program among many network broadcasts.
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Atlantic Spotlight
Hollywood
Cbs
Red Cross
Jrand Central Station
Mbs
Haxters
Nhe
Nationas
Eddie Condon
Bia
Lopesz
John McVate
Londons
Victory F.C.B
Detroit
Mbs Musicana
Nbe
Cos
Philadelphia Orches
Navy
Rupert Hughes
Art Massey
Bs Ida
Biu Frank Singiser
Newecast
Arthur Hale
Cbs Chicago
Theatre of the Air
Bob Gos
Barry Wood
Guy Lombardo
Mis
X and
H. Marshall
Peat
Peers
Service Dept. Stars in War Time Football Pride
Ss Sgt Samuel Piccolo of Buffalo killed in France is the second Giants center Bill Piccolo’s brother to fall in the war. James Piccolo, a staff sergeant, died in a bomber crash in South Dakota last year. Eddie West notes El Toro Flying Marines coached by Lt Col Dick Hanley field a strong service team with figures like Cliff Battles Paul Governali Bob Dove Mickey McCardie Bob MacLeod Wee Willie Wilkin Chuck Fenenbock and Harley McCollum.
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Samuel Piccolo
Buffalo
France
Football Giants
Bill
James
South Dakota
Eddie West
Santa Ana
Calif
Register
el Toro Flying Marines
Dick Hanley
Cliff Battles
Paul Governali
Bob Dove
Mickey McCardie
Bob MacLeod
Wee Willie Wilkin
Chuck Fenenbock
Harley McCollum
Pep To Box Zurita In Hollywood
Promoter Barney Ross of Hollywood plans a featherweight title bout between Willie Pep and Juan Zurita in Hollywood on either November 11 or November 18. The fight would feature Pep of Hartford and Zurita, the NBA lightweight champion from Mexico City.
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New York
Barney Ross
Hollywood
Calif
Willie Pep
Hartford
Chama
Juan Zurita
Mexico City
Pvt Joseph Metters Killed In Action
Thomasville reports Pvt Joseph Metters son of Mr and Mrs Fd Metters of Thomasville route 2 has been killed in action in Germany. He had recently recovered from wounds and returned to service with his outfit as the youngest son.
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Thomasville
Joseph Metters
Fd Metters
Germany
Metters
Estate of former Governor Al Smith Bequeaths Equal Shares to Five Children
Alfred F. Smith who died Oct 4 leaves more than 15 000 in gross estate to his five children in equal shares. The will dated Aug 1 1944 was filed by Senator Robert F. Wagner and also gives 5 000 to Smith's sister Mrs. Mary A. Glynn.
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New York
Alfred F. Smith
U. S
Robert F. Wagner
Mary A. Glynn
Dartmouth May Upset Notre Dame In Boston Showdown
Ted Jeser reports Dartmouth aims for a first win over Notre Dame in Boston today as the unbeaten Irish, ranked No. 1, enter as heavy favorites in a potential season defining upset.
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Dartmouth
New York
Notre Dame
Boston
Navy and Duke Clash at Baltimore Stadium in 6th Meeting
Navy and Duke meet at Baltimore Municipal Stadium in a sixth eastern clash with Annapolis Tars favored for fifth win to Duke's one. Navy missing first string guard Ed Deramee, Duke at full strength after prior season defeats by North Carolina Pre-Flight and Penn. Game time 2 p.m. EWT.
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Itt
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Ed Deramee
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Grid week offers hope across Dartmouth and rivals
Dartmouth eyes a historic upset as the Indians face a final gun chance in the Alabama stakes at Belmont, while Duke aims to topple Navy in Baltimore and Pitt fights Army at West Point. Other East action includes Yale versus Columbia and more key matchups shaping the early grid season.
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Corned beef origin and meaning through history
Corned beef derives from dry salting and embedding meat in corn of salt. The term corn meant grain in old English, and as dry salting declined, corning came to signify the act of bringing or curing.
North Carolina Tar Heels to Meet Cherry Point Marines Star Squad
The Tar Heels, a improving squad, face the Cherry Point Marine all stars in a top state contest at 3 p.m. The lineup includes Thomas Lane Walker Walters Golding Kinsey Godwin with Camp Weant Warren Foster. Marines previously faced N C Pre Flight in a season opener and the Tar Heels once beat the national leaders in a practice game.
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North Carolina
Cherry Point Marine
Warren Thomas
Tom Lane
Johnny Walker
Ray Walters
Edwin Gold
Ing
John Kinsey
Jim Godwin
Jim Camp
Bobby Weant
Bob Warren
Jack Foster
Marines
N. C
Tar Heels
Slammin Sam Ready For Winter Tilt
Chicago reports Sam Snead has returned from naval service and plans an exhibition tour before the winter circuit. He will team with 1944 PGA winner Bob Hamilton in Evansville Indiana, then move toward Portland Oregon for the Oregon Open assault. Snead says his back still allows strong swings and aims to reclaim the PGA title after his discharge.
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Sam Snead
Professional Golfers Association
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
Hamilton
Portland
Ore
Snead
Navy
Detroit
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Portla
Challenge Of Orioles Kiboshed By Manager
Baltimore officials proposed a stadium match between the Orioles and the St. Louis Cardinals but manager Billy Southworth blocked the idea by saying the Cardinals were disbanded. The Orioles had drawn 52 833 fans in a series test at Baltimore, topping St. Louis attendance. Baltimore won the crown over Louisville four games to two.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Theodore R. McKeldin
Cardinals
Orioles
Baltimore Municipal Stadium
St. Louis
A. P. Kaufmann
William
Billy) Southworth
Louisville
Northwestern and Michigan face off after last week's Seahawks game
Northwestern coach Lynn Waldorf received a report from Alex Kapper, former 1943 Wildcats captain now with Iowa Pre-Flight, describing Michigan’s win last week. Kapper cites minor injuries among Michigan players and says the Wolverines were easy to beat.
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Ill
Northwestern
Michigan
Lynn Waldorf
Alex Kapper
Wildcat
Iowa
Kapper
Whispering campaign denied by Brownell
New York October 14 Republican National Chairman Herbert Brownell Jr said Democratic National Chairman Robert E Hannegan’s claim of a whispering campaign about President Roosevelt’s health is unfounded and part of Hannegan’s shenanigans. Hannegan said he found the president vigorous during a recent visit. Vice Admiral Ross T MelIntire, the president’s physician, said Roosevelt is in good shape.
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New York
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Robert E. Hannegan
Roosevelt
Hannegan
Annegan
Ross T. MelIntire
Washington
Optometrists Convene Atlantic Coast Congress in Charlotte
Optometrists from 10 states will meet in Charlotte October 15 to 17 for the annual Atlantic Coast Congress of Optometrists.
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Charlotte
Atlantic Coast Congress of Optometrists
Football Results College Scores Across Regions
College games listed include Boston College 33 over C C N Y 0 and Georgia 13 Kentucky 12. Southwestern Tex 39 over N T A 7. Tuskegee 19 over W Ohio 14. High school results feature Gastonia 27 over Greensboro 19 and Asheboro 0 over Statesville C tied. Albemarle 19 over Thomasville 0 and Reidsville 21 over Mineral Springs 7.
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W.ohio
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Asheboro
Statesville
Albemarne
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Reidsville
Mineral Springs
Asheville
Columbia
Lauringbore
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Sanford
Rockingham
Barnum Springs
Concord
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Birlington
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Waderhore-Hanes
Sugar Ray Robinson Demonstrates Power in Boston Win
Sugar Ray Robinson returned from Army service to stop Izzy Jannazzo in the second round of a 10 round main bout at the Boston Garden before 7,547 fans. The Harlem contender earned a technical knockout as he extended his win streak to three.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Servao
Sugar
Izzy Jannazzo
Harlem Flash
Brooklyn
Boston Garden
Anne Butchart To Get Stagg Award For Father
Mrs. Anne Butchart will receive the Alonzo A. Stagg award posthumously for her father Walter R. Okeson, former chairman of the football rules committee and Eastern Football Association commissioner. The ceremony at Lehigh University Monday will be led by Ray Morrison and George Munger.
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Anne Butchart
Walter R. Okeson
Eastern Football Association
Alonzo A. Stagg
American Football Coaches Association
Lehigh University
Butchart
Ray Morrison
Temple University
Coaches Association
George Munger
University of Pennsylvania
Deaf Sunday School Class Formed at First Baptist Thomasville
A Sunday school class for the deaf was organized at the First Baptist church in Thomasville with ten members. Teachers elected are Co R Parrish and Mrs George Davis. The class meets Sundays at 9 45 AM and invites deaf residents from the area to attend.
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Thomasville
First Baptist Church
Co. R. Parrish
George Davis
Wake Forest and Virginia clash as Wake Forest faces Virginia tonight
Southern Conference play opens with Wake Forest at Greensboro against V M I. The game will decide conference standings with Wake Forest favored to extend its undefeated streak despite Sacritynys absence due to knee surgery.
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Wake Forest
Deacons
Nick Sacrinity
Talbert Faces Segura in Pan-American Final
William Talbert of Indianapolis meets Pancho Segura of Ecuador in the Pan-American tennis championship final in Mexico City. Talbert seeks a third straight title after losing to Segura in the previous two finals.
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Mexico City
William Talbert
Indianapolis
Pancho Segura
Ecuador
Packers Halfback McKee Suffering Appendicitis Before Exhibition
Green Bay star halfback McKee was seized by appendicitis shortly before midnight and taken from his hotel to a local hospital. The Packers were set to host a benefit exhibition against the Philadelphia Eagles today as George Strickler of the National Pro League provided updates on his condition and possible surgery.
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Philadelphia Eagles
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Conference Upsets Mark Full Week In College Basketball
Wake Forest beat Georgia and North Carolina State toppled Virginia for two major wins. Duke Navy and William and Mary Penh were underdogs in key games in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Cherry Point Marines faced North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Catawba met N C State. Hampden Sydney played Richmond, all night games. Lake Forest leads the race with wins over North Carolina and Maryland. VMI stands at 14 percent after a 26 point victory over Richmond, the Cadets’ first loss.
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Virginia
Duke Navy
Baltimore
William and Mary Penh
Philadelphia
Cherry Point Marines
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Catawba
N. C. State
Hampden-Sydney
Richmond
West Virginia
Maryland
Lake Forest
V.M.I
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