Ferebee may start at Carolina against State in scrimmage
North Carolina coach Chuck Collins praised Smoky Ferebee after a strong scrimmage showing. Ferebee led the varsity second string to three rushing touchdowns, suggesting a possible starting assignment against NC State. State focused on fundamentals as both camps flagged offense. Duke frosh impressed vs Tennessee.
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Pop Werner
Lowell Mason
Wake Forest
Deacons
Erskine
Ed Shinn
Tom Cornwell
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Wildcats
Maryland
Most Valuable Athletics' Great Pitching Ace Wins Award
The American League honors its top pitcher as Gehrig, Simmons, Averill and Ruth follow in order. The award recognizes pitching excellence and places the Athletics ace at the forefront of the league's standout performers this season.
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Simmons
Averill
Ruth
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Moundsman
Baseball Writers of America
Panama Al Brown Wins Easily Over Frenchman
Panama Al Brown retains bantamweight world title by defeating Eugene Hunt of France in a 15 round decision at the Forum in Montreal on October 27. Brown weighed 117 pounds to Hunt's 116 1/2, and won the contest with little trouble.
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Most Valuable Player Winners From Early Baseball Leagues
A listing of MVP winners from various leagues and years, including Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker as early recipients, with notes on unofficial polls by AP and Baseball Writers' Association of America. The fragment covers 1911 through 1924 with several typographical errors and omissions.
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Ty Cobb
Detroit
Tris Speaker
Boston
Walter Johnon
Washington
Eddie Collins
Philane Tosa
George Sisler
St. Louis
Rbabe Ruth
New
Walter Johnson
Associated Press
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Grove Is 1931 AL Most Valuable Player
AL baseball honors go to Robert Moses Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics for a record pitching year and 78 of 80 possible points. Lou Gehrig and Al Simmons follow, with Grove’s 31 victories and .886 winning percentage highlighted.
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New York
Robert Moses Grove
Philadelphia Athletics
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
William J. Slocum
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Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
al Simmons
Athletics
Hart Averill
Cleveland
Babe Ruth
Walter Johnson
Cardinals
Frankie Frisch
Gehrig
Simmons
Letty Grove
Philadelphia
Earl Averill
Earl Webb
Boston
Joe Cronin
Washington
Oscar Melillo
St. Louis
Sam West
Mickey Cochrane
George Earnshaw
Wes Ferrell
Fred Marberry
Hal Rhyne
Ben Chapman
Jonathan Stone
Detroit
Charley Gehringer
Lou Blue
Chicago
Ralph Kress
Carl Reynolds
Walter Stewart
Goose Goslin
Danny MacFayden
Tom Oliver
Jimmy Foxx
Durham
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Frazier
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Morgan
Kamm
Vosmick
Luke Sewell
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Gomez
Combs
Joe Sewell
Dickey
Walberg
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Haas
Yale Athletic Director Sees Football Decline Ahead
Yale's Dr. William G. Anderson predicts a shift in college athletics as football's popularity wanes and minor sports rise toward self support. He notes football has had seven fat years and expects lean years, signaling a new era in athletics beyond the spectacle.
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Team faces important games Saturday in college football
Georgia, Tulane, and Tennessee appear set for likely wins in the Southern Conference while S I A A action offers pivotal showdowns. Mercer meets undefeated Centre as Dixie standings hinge. Southwestern meets Howard, Chattanooga faces Birmingham Southern. Georgia Tech hosts Vanderbilt. Alabama faces Kentucky in tough matchups. Virginia plays Harvard away, Sewanee disputes LSU in Baton Rouge, Maryland meets V P I at College Park.
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Macon
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Kentucky
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Virginia
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Devils Ready 10 Leave for Game with Tennessee
Duke prepares for a southern conference clash in Knoxville against the Tennessee Volunteers. Coach Crowell leads a full week of hard work with two light practices before departure Saturday. The backfield of Ershler Laney Mason and Captain Brewer remains intact, with Brownlee filling Mason’s spot when needed and Mullen and Werner expected to be available for reserves.
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Brewer
John Brownlee
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Horton
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Friedman
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Werner
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No More Cemetery Golf in Elyria Brookdale
The city service director threatens prosecution for anyone caught teeing off a tomb at Brookdale cemetery in Elyria Ohio. The remark links golf in cemeteries to the path of glory ending in the grave.
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Brookdale Cemetery
City Service
Note on shifting focus in school athletics training
A historical report argues for less emphasis on organized sports and greater attention to the physical training of each student. The proposal stresses personal fitness development over team competition to improve overall health and readiness.
Sheridan Honored by Cadet Corps at West Point
West Point mourns Richard Binsley Sheridan Jr. a popular 21 year old end and class president shot in Army Yale game. Cadets in dress parades and a requiem mass paid tribute while 1259 soldiers mourned their fallen comrade. The burial at 4 p m followed a funeral procession and flag honors.
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N. Y
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Dick” Sheridan
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General Custer
Winfield Scott
Bob” Anderson
George E. Goethals
Post
University of Delaware
Colorado
Bisons Prepare for Salisbury Visit Friday
High Point Bisons football head coach Marlette drills offense and defense as they prepare for a Friday 3:30 game against Salisbury High. Salisbury carries an undefeated record with 131 points for and strong defense, having tied Gastonia 7-7.
Carroll Defeats Kimrey In Fight In Charlotte
Jeff Carroll formerly of Biloxi Mississippi won a ten round decision over Dewey Kimrey former heavyweight champion of the Carolinas in Charlotte. Carroll weighed 201 pounds and Kimrey 200. Kimrey was heavily battered in the later rounds. Also on the card nine year old prospects Tommy Blackwelder and Sid Belk, each 58 pounds, fought to a four round draw. Other bouts included Bill Feamster defeating Buster Newberry in eight rounds and Stumpy Braswell drawing with Kid Mullinax in four. Don Sellers of Gastonia won a six round decision over Tommy.
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Miss
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Bill Feamster
Buster Newberry
Stumpy Braswell
MacAdenville
Kid Mullinax
Gastonia
Don Sellers
Tommy
Local High School Harriers Travel To Greensboro Meet
High Point high schools first cross country team schedules its second meet tomorrow afternoon against Greensboro High School. The two mile course runs on the local field starting at four. Team members Carroll Smith Whitlow Hubbard Webb Canada and Fowler will compete as captain. The Bisons seek improvement after a loss to Winston-Salem last week and look to better their showing in the Gate City contest.
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Salisbury
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Winston-Salem Twins
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Smith
Whitlow
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Ring Night Blitz Beats Foes From Boston to Havana
Boston fighter Benny Leonard knockout Victorio Livan of Italy. Al Friedman from Boston won on points over Big Boy Rawson. Montreal bout saw Panama Al Brown from Cuba outpoint Eugene Hunt of France over fifteen rounds.
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Benny Leonard
New York
Victorio Livan
Italy
al Friedman
Big Boy Rawson
Campbell's political vow fuels victory over Labor leader Henderson
In Bernley England Rear Admiral Campbell VC declared he would give politics a kick in the pants. He kept his word by defeating Labour leader Mr. Henderson in the parliamentary race.
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Labor Party
McCarver and Ryan win six round decisions in bout
Jack McCarver and Lonnioc k Blackwelder fought a six round bout with McCarver and Ryan both securing decisions. Blackwelder weighed 150 pounds while McCarver weighed 145 pounds.
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Jack Ryan
Lonniock Blackwelder
Panthers Hone for Catawba Clash in Winston-Salem
High Point College drills to fix last Saturday's disappointments as they prepare for a key battle with Catawba College Indians in Winston-Salem at Southside Park. Coach Moran's Indians seek revenge after a 7 6 loss to Appalachian Teachers, while local sponsors target a record crowd for the single Twin City college game of the season.
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Methodist Episcopal meeting slated in Asheville on Nov 11
The Western North Carolina conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene in Asheville on November 11.
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Methodist Episcopal Church, South
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