Duke-Tech Expected To Attract Record Crowd Saturday
Duke Tech anticipated a near record turnout at the YMCA as the Amateur Boxing Club aims to boost local boxing interest. The schedule also features two Southern Conference football tilts this weekend with Clemson at Wake Forest and Presbyterian at The Citadel.
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Pee Wee Football Spreads From Arkansas To Mississippi
The six man Pee Wee game, born in eastern Arkansas, expands into Mississippi as villages with limited funds adopt the format. Six players line up on an 80 by 40 yard field, with three in the line and three in the backfield, drawing spectator interest and hopes for nationwide adoption.
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Arkansas
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Williamsburg Hosts Guilford as Spiders Aim to Upset Wasps
Fullback and Bert Man O War Johnson cited. Johnson injured while Sands dismissed for breach of regulations. Generals focus on pass defense. William and Mary faces Guilford at Williamsburg. Spiders seek first win since opener and are tipped to upset Coach Billy Laval's Wasps with Governor George C. Perry possibly attending.
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Fights Last Night in Pittsburgh and Dallas
Balatzar Langehill 122 of New York outpointed Tony Marino 118 from Duquesne Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh. Dewey Preacher Kimrey 195 of Charlotte outpointed Tom Beaupre 186 from Dallas in Dallas.
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Balatzar Langehill
New York
Tony Marino
Duquesne
Dallas
Dewey
Kimrey
Charlotte
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Tom Beaupre
Rail freight loadings rise in latest AA RR report
The Association of American Railroads said revenue freight car loadings for the week ending last Saturday reached 820,195 cars. This marked a 1,069 car, 0.1 percent uptick from the prior week, an 86,041 car, 11.7 percent rise from a year ago, and a 183,196 car, 28.8 percent increase from two years earlier.
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Association of American Railroads
Black Bisons Battle Winston Demons Tonight
The Black Bisons of High Point travel to Winston-Salem to face the Black Demons of the Twin City in the Western Conference opener at Southside Park at 8. The Bisons seek revenge for last year’s 18 7 defeat and coach Bolick hopes the team is in top condition for game time.
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Only One Managerial Shakeup Seen for 1937 in Big Leagues
New York Oct 16 The Wolves who eyed mass changes in baseball leadership expect only one real shift next season Casey Stengel has been dismissed as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Rumors of changes involving Jimmy Wilson Rogers Hornsby Charley Dressen Joe Cronin Pie Traynor appear unfounded.
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Duke Wins Over Tech Sparks High School Fund Drive
A column details a bet that Duke will defeat Georgia Tech in Durham to boost a high school football fund. Readers donate as part of a community effort with contributions from Silas B. Casey, PeeWee Garland, Dave Yow, and others. It profiles the bemused prognosticator and notes weekly forecast totals and odds.
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Wake Forest and Clemson Tangle in Southern Conference Fight
Clemson arrives in Wake Forest for a Southern conference clash after a 25 0 loss to Duke in Durham last Saturday. Wake Forest seeks a third straight win with Walton Kitchin returning from injury to bolster the Demon Deacons backfield in tonight’s key matchup.
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Barker Picks Tech Over Duke N C Over N Y U
A long column of college football upsets and selections by Herbert W. Barker. He favors Tech over Duke, North Carolina over North Carolina University, and lists picks for many top matchups with decisive nods to several teams.
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Boxing Returns at High Point Y M C A With New Instructor
The High Point Y M C A plans a winter boxing program led by former pro Jack Smith. Classes run four nights weekly at 7 30 with matches eyed against Greensboro Winston Salem Kannapolis YMCAs. A citizens committee chaired by D C MacRae will direct activities and Homer Coltrane is named manager.
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Middle Atlantic Golf Title To Be Settled Today
Tiny Lily Harper of Portsmouth Virginia and Mrs Boyd Morrow of Baltimore meet today for the Middle Atlantic Women’s golf title after Harper won a 19 hole match over Marion Brown and a 32 hole win the day prior. Morrow, a seven time Maryland champion, eliminated Elizabeth Janney and holed a 20 foot putt for a decisive birdie on the final hole.
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Washington
Conference football picks and coin toss odds
Preview lists matchups and implied outcomes with references to teams Oklahoma Texas A M Texas Christian Baylor Washington and Oregon State among others. Notes bold selections for each pairing and hints at likely winners based on current form.
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Lou Gehrig Named Most Valuable Player of 1936
Lou Gehrig the Iron Man first baseman of the World Champion New York Yankees was named by the Baseball Writers Association of America as the most valuable player to his team for 1936. He led the league in home runs and won with 73 votes, edging Luke Appling who had 65.
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Luke Appling
Chicago
Ryan Favored In Rough High Point Wrestling Main Event
High Point arena hosts Rosy Ryan 225 pounds of Holy Cross against Dixie Dick Powell 235 from West Virginia in the main event. Most fans back Ryan though some back Powell to overpower with savage attacks. The card features Graber and Ribbons in a smart, technical opener. Best two of three falls with 90 and 60 minute limits. First bout at 8:30 and doors at 7:15.
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Fabulous Salaries Thing Of Past In Pro Football
New York Giants president John V Mara says pro football wages have shrunk from fabulous levels. Linemen earn about 100 dollars per game and backs about 150 dollars as the era of star player salaries fades. He notes past high pay to Ken Strong and Harry Newman did not work to hold the team together.
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Ken Strong
Harry Newman
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Jay Berwanger
Catholics Grow to 2.7 Million in 1935 U S B
In 1935 the Roman Catholic Church gained 212,136 members in the United States, bringing the total adherents to 2,735,130. The rise reflects expanding church reach during the mid decade.
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