Backfield stars loom for Southern Conference in 1940 season
Richmond report notes deep backfield talent across the Southern Conference as teams like Duke North Carolina Clemson Furman Wake Forest and VMI showcase players such as George McAfee George Newell Loyell Bryant Banks McFadden Roten Shetley and Paul Pritchard. McAfee leads with strong rush and pass stats while Gallovich Polanski and Shad Bryant are highlighted for yardage and scoring potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McAfee
Duke
George Nweiss
Jim
Sweet) Lee
North Carolina
Banks Mcadden
Loyell
Shad
Reed
Stirnweiss
Lalaune
Axamat Tulane
MacPhail's plan for interleague play meets wary owners
Brooklyn magnate Leland Stanford MacPhail proposes a World Series expansion by having first to eighth place clubs play each other at the annual Cincinnati meetings in December. Most owners cautious while a few praise the idea in theory but doubt practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Bailey
New York
Brooklyn
Leland Stanford MacPhail
Red-Head
Macphail
Cincinnati
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
McPhail
William E. Benswanger
Pittsburgh Pirates
National League
Yankees
On Aggressive Promoters and League Moves in 1930s Sports
New York reports coast promoters threaten court if Joe Louis cancels exhibition dates. Dr. Mal Stevens rumored to resign at New York University. Datelines touch DiMaggio award release chaos, Frank MCormick wintering with Reds, and college notes from Tulane to North Carolina. Heavyweights Farr Harvey Phillips in air service, Economopoulos at Michigan State, Chicago football questions, Sixto Escobar’s bantam title, high school kneeling rituals, and franchise bids in Boston with Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe Louis
New York U
Mal Stevens
DiMaggio
Frank M’cormick
Reds
Frank Graham
Corrigan
Alabama-Tennessee
N. C
Tulane
England
Tommy Farr
Len Harvey
Eddie Phillips
Air Service
Critchley
Michigan State
Dionysius George Economopoulos
Jack Jacobs
Oklahoma
Jack
Tarboro
N.C
Bob M’leod
Dodgers
Dartmouth
Boston
Redskins
Pittsburgh
New York U runner sets course record in cross country
New York U sophomore Leslyie Mac hel clocked about 1 minute 20 seconds over the course record in a cross country race against Penn and Princeton. The event featured N Y U opponents in a three way meet marking a notable performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leslyie Machel
N.Y. U
Big Ten’s Best Since Grange Faces Major Test Saturday
Michigan meets Yale in Ann Arbor as Pam Harmon leads the Wolverines. Harmon scored 52 points in three games with seven touchdowns and key passes, but faces a tougher foe in the intersectional showdown against Yale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pam Harmon
Michigan
Yale
Ann Arbor
Harmon
Michigan State
Iowa
Henry Picard Leads Money List Despite Home Course Upset
Hershey Pa Henry Picard top money winner with just over 10000 this year in professional golf. He has cash in every major 1939 tourney except the event played on his home course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Henry Picard
South’s All America contenders led by McAfee Kavanaugh and McFadden
Duke star George McAfee and LSU’s Ken Kavanaugh along with Clemson’s Banks McFadden top early South football talks. Freshman squads from Tennessee LSU Georgia receive high marks while Mississippi might upset Tulane. North Carolina’s Tar Heels rally over NYU then tie Tulane after late drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
George McAfee
Duke
Ken Kavanaugh
Louisiana State
Banks McFadden
Clemson
Tennessee
South
Georgia
Mississippi
Tulane
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Mail Box Question on Yankees at Tennessee Football
The note from Arthur Gurley of Spartanburg asks if the New York Yankees have moved in at the University of Tennessee for the football season. The inquiry appears in the Mail Box column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
University of Tennessee
Arthur Gurley
Spartanburg
US. C
Rice Betters Take Center Stage In Spoilage Tale
To those who followed our advice and bet their cocoanuts on Rice, the quirky line hints at a wagering angle in a local column. The playful note invites readers to consider the outcome of a humorous streetside wager.
Carolina Ballgame Ties Through Time With Penn Clash
Dr. Pag Roberson, prominent Durham surgeon and longtime Carolina supporter, reflects on the 1905 Carolina team and the historic gridiron meet with Pennsylvania. He notes Penn’s 1907 era greatness, recalls Carolina’s early rivalry record, and highlights Roberson’s role as quarterback and adviser to the Tar Heels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Philadelphia
Carolina
Pennsylvania
Pag Roberson
Durham
Penn
Tar Heels
Dr. Robersons
University Athletic Council
Wolf
O. Max Gardner
Bob Reynolds
Wallace Winborne
N. A. Townsend
A. H. Bahnson
Winston-Salem
Leroy F. Abernethy
Virginia
Roberson
Jefferson
Medical College
Unbeaten Senior Rhyne Faces Newberry Friday
In Hickory on October 26 Senior Rhyne Bruins host Newberry at 8 p.m. in a non-conference clash. The teams have met seven times with two wins each and three ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Rhyne
Bruins
Newberry
College of the Pacific Opens Season vs Notre Dame in South Bend
The College of the Pacific will face Notre Dame in the season opener in South Bend. The event follows Pacific defeating California earlier in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
College of the Pacific
California
Notre Dame
Fumbler's Cure NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
In Guilford County North Carolina the City of High Point Municipal Court issues notice to Cavarnos and others that a tax lien action is filed against Cavarnos real estate for 1935. Defendants must answer within 30 days from November 25 1939 or risk relief as prayed. Clerk Irvin B Ingram dated October 25 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
City of
High Point
Municipal Corporation
P. B. Cavarnos
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
North Carolina
D. E. Alman
Mollie Alman
A. J. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
B. F. Johnson
D. BE. Auman
Mollie Auman
D. E. Allman
Irvin
Ingram
W. A. Bryan
City of High
City of High Point
Carl M. Cox
Hood System Industrial Bank
D.C
Irvin & Ingram
Harriett H. Allen
O. G. Allen
Husband O. G. Allen
Harriett Allen
L. C. Coble
Albert L. Craver
Rosa E. Craver
Rosa B. Craver
M. C. Crowson
Goodrich Silvertown, Inc
Two-Way Service Station, Inc
Glenwood Park
Irvings. Ingram
Clay H. Bean
Nannie Bean
Municipal Court
E. M. Black
Zella Black
Minnie McRae Addison
Thomas Addison
T. A. Kearns
EB. D. Steele
D. H. Parsons
Tomas Addison
Itn
W. T. Crotts
W. T. Crofts
Irving
Luke Armstrong
Beulah Armstrong
City
Jennie Allen Tate
Jane Moore
Irving& Ingram
Felines Chase Terriers in Spartanburg Trip
The Terriers enter as favorites despite injuries to Bud Burnett and Neetum Bagwell with Chink Elias doubtful to start. A 45 piece college band will accompany the team to Spartanburg along with Coaches Yow Glasgow Moran and a long list of players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Burnett
Neetum Bagwell
Oglethorpe
Chink Elias
Spartanburg
Yow
Glasgow
Moran
Bill Bennett
Vernon Forney
Alvin Boles
Julius Weiner
Ed Gresson
Willis Tarver
Lloyd Johnson
Albert Earle
Seymour Franklin
C. A. Watts
George Demmy
Robert Clifton
Fred Millis
Joe Petack
Nick Zuras
Harry Sandusky
Charles Cochrane
Arthur Griswald
Douglas Case
Henry Lewis
Jimmie Moore
Frank Lawrence
Jimmie
Alabama) Lowder
Notice of 1939 action against Burns Brown and bank trustees
City of High Point notice names Alice Burns John D Brown and D C MacRae trustees for Industrial Bank of Richmond and Industrial Bank of Richmond as defendants. They must appear in the Clerk of the Municipal court and answer within 30 days from November 25 1939 or relief requested will be granted.
Notice of Tax Lien Enforcements in High Point Court
Guilford County D E Allman and Mollie Auman and others face tax lien actions in High Point Municipal Court for the year 1935 real estate. Defendants must answer within 30 days from November 25 1939 or relief will be granted. Proceedings overseen by Clerk W A Bryan and Mrs W A Bryan.
Tax liens and court notices in High Point North Carolina
Public notices list multiple defendants including Carl M. Cox Harriett H. Allen and spouses Mrs L Coble Rosa B Craver and others. Actions seek enforcement of tax liens for the year 1935 and require appearances in High Point Municipal Court or High Point City Court within specified 30 to 430 day windows.
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Southern
McAfee
Lalanne
McFadden
Richmond
Blue Devils
Riple
Bryt
Bhetley
Army
Rgin
Gallovich
yVar
Roanoke
Soph Dash
Vanderbilt
Hic
Alva Bradley
Cleveland Indians
Connie Mack
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Grabiner
Harry Grabiner
Chicago White Sox
William Harridge
Ford Frick
Warren Giles
Cincinnati Reds
Ed Barrow
By Eddie Brietz
Bob Zuppke
Ilinois
Russ Chappel
Terre Haute
Ind
Sixto Escobar
Nevada
Arizona State
San Jose State
Fresno State
Chico State
Colorado State
Jimmy Aiken
ECORD
Grange
Willard Batteries
Hich Veh
College ST. bin Ns Tadl
Woliasba
College ST. D
Tre
By Kenneth Gregory
Frank Lane
Midwest
Frank
Lane
Birmingham
Neil Caldwell
Knoxville
Norman
Babe) Young
North Carolina Tar Heels
New York University
Senoir Rhyne
Honey Chile Wilder
Europe
Fumbler
Ralph Conger
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Reveille
Russell Nell
George Strawbridge, Jr
Peggy” Dorrance
John Thompson Dorrance
Alice Burns
John D. Brown
D. C. MacRae
Industrial Bank of Richmond
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