Duke and Wake Forest to clash after injury scare clears
Duke football crowd in Durham reports all stars, Adams and Lake, lightly bruised but ready for the Wake Forest game Saturday. Deacons tied Davidson last week as Duke schedules include N. C. State on Armistice Day and the Carolina-Duke rivalry in November with Home Coming Day.
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Open field play boosts fan appeal in heavyweight cadence
The piece notes fans enjoy watching a standout open field player and suggests many touchdowns come from passing plays. It compares golf amateurs achieving a hole in one to bold sports feats and states Tex Rickard plans another heavyweight elimination, hinting at a Dempsey Tunney rematch.
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Sammy Mendell Faces Doubtful Return For Hmit Bout
Lightweight champion Sammy Mendell has not fought in a long time and may be unable to meet the middleweight Hmit when he finally enters the ring.
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Sammy Mendell
John Mc Graw Rumored to Tip Ruth Weakness
Rumors say John Mc Graw tipped Babe Ruth’s weakness to Pittsburgh pitchers. Donie Bush doubts if Mc Graw was aiding the Yankees or has lost his mastermind edge.
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Florida Leads Southern Scoring in Conference Play
Florida tops the Southern Conference scoring with 66 points from three games, followed by Georgia with 65 in two games. Washington and Lee and Vanderbilt host perfect defenses but have played only one or two games. Auburn and others trail as the table lists points scored and opponent totals.
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Kearns Plans Ring Return To Champion Route
Chicago report says Jack Kearns intends to groom Mickey Walker into a light heavyweight contendership. He targets Walker for weight increase and envisions a path toward meeting former friend Jack Dempsey in the ring. Walker faces Mike McTigue on November 1.
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Canzoneri Set to Fight Dundee at Madison Square Garden
Tony Canzoneri faces Johnny Dundee in a fifteen round featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Dundee, the favorite, saw odds shift from six to five to eight to five as fight night arrives.
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Duke Passing Duo Remains Intact Despite Navy Game Rumors
Duke University officials deny reports that quarterback Adams was injured in the Navy game. The Bus et Adams passing combination used by the Blue Devils this season remains intact as coaches explain Adams was benched to give a promising reserve a chance to play.
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Pro Swimmers Form International Association
The Inter national Professional Swimmers' association is formed in New York to protect members in contracts and authenticate records. Miss Gertrude Ederle and Mrs. Millie Gade Carson join as members along with 29 others, including English and German stars. Bruce Grant serves as president.
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International Professional Swimmers’ Association
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Weesner in Serious Condition After Wreck
Emory Weesner of Salisbury remained in serious condition at a local hospital after a car collision with a street car. He was conscious and as well as possible. Passengers Paul Walker and Monk Owens also hospitalized with cuts and bruises but not seriously injured.
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High School Soccer Schedule Promises Tough Two Weeks
The high school soccer team faces four upcoming games at the new athletic field over two weeks. On Wednesday October 26 Winston-Salem kickers visit, followed by Greensboro the next Thursday for the first 1927 appearance, with King slated midweek and High Point All Stars led by Captain Norman Fidler arriving Friday November 4. Starting lineup against Winston-Salem includes Bud Gurley and Grayson Smith among others with reserves Buchanan Coble Porter and Yokely.
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High Schools Start Big Series In State Elimination Matches
Rasheigh, Oct. 25 AP The annual high school elimination series to crown the state champion begins Thursday with Mt Olive facing Dunn in Dunn. Eastern teams' schedule set by conference reps led by E R Rankin. Western managers in Salisbury. Grouped games listed for Friday and Thursday across several locations.
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Former bootblack Tony Canzoneri wins at Madison Square Garden
Tony Canzoneri, once a New Orleans bootblack, beat Johnny Dundee in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden to strengthen his featherweight claim. The fight drew no decisive knockouts as Canzoneri dominated yet lacked genuine power and restrained punching.
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