Hornsby Poised to Reshape Cubs Ahead of 1931 Season
Chicago reports Hornsby returns to set winter HQ as rumors swirl over Charlie Grimm’s future and potential moves. Possible deals include Grimm to St Louis for Jim Bottomley, Gabby Hartnett swap odds, and pursuit of Al Spohrer and Arthur Carter Whitney. Ed Baechi purchase expected. Hornsby plans Chicago stay through winter to build 1931 pennant push.
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Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
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Jim Bottomley
St. Louis Cardinals
Leo
Gabby” Harnett
al Spohrer
Boston Braves
Cubs
Hartnett
Arthur Carter Whitney
Philadelphia Nationals
Ed Baechi
Los Angeles
Joe McCarthy
Baechi
Angels
William Wrigley
Duke And Carolina Vie For State Title
North Carolina seeks the state crown while Duke, Wake Forest, Davidson, and N C State loom as potential challengers. Duke must beat Wake Forest and N C State to challenge UNC, with key shifts including Joe Sink’s promotion and a bench unit impressing in practice. Georgia Tech lies ahead for UNC as homecoming approaches, while Davidson and VMI also feature in a busy schedule.
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Chuck Collins
Wake Forest
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Davidson
North Carolina
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Blue Devils
Jimmy DeHart
DeHart
Joe Sink
Sink
Wofford
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Georgia Tech
Collins
Chapel Hill
John McNeill
Sopho
Duke Faces Odds Clemson Aims At Against Villanova
Duke travels to Philadelphia to face Villanova led by Harry Stuhldreher as a clear underdog. Villanova, 25 of 29 wins under Rockne-Warner methods, seeks a conference title while Duke, fresh from four straight wins, eyes improvement and a stronger 1929 season. Clemson meets Tennessee in Knoxville with a high-scoring record and aims to stay undefeated for a possible conference crown.
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McDade Emerges As Key Tar Heel Tackle Prospect
CHAPEL HILL October 29 Roy McDade a 205 pound sophomore has been hampered by a bad leg yet he has shown a charging slashing style and proven to be deadly to opponents as a top rookie tackle prospect for Carolina while June Underwood was regarded as the big rookie at season start.
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Husky
Carolina
Roy McDade
McDade
Caribou Migration Through Fairbanks Estimated at Half‑Million
An annual migration through the Fairbanks region in Alaska is estimated at 500000 caribou. The figures reflect the scale of the move and implications for local ecosystems and communities.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Stanback Eases Nerve Pains and Induces Sleep
Thousands of grateful women report Stanback quickly relieves neuralgia head ache and periodic pains. Mrs J C Ellington of Paragould Ark says she was easy in minutes and slept. Stanback contains no narcotics and is a North Carolina druggist formula. Available 10c and 25c.
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Hines and Yeomans Reach Pinehurst Finals
Wilmer Hines of Columbia and Ed Yeomans of Washington advance to the mid south tennis title final at Pinehurst North Carolina as University of North Carolina students. Final date not fixed.
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Columbia
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Henke Hendl
New York
R. O. Covington
Asheville
Herbert D. Vail
Glen Cove
L. I
Guilford Grid Star Faces Possible Operation
Guilford College notes star back Tom Cheek has appendicitis and may require surgery before week’s end. Sammy Bass fills quarterback duties while Cheek is sidelined, as the Quakers prepare for the annual Greensboro game with Elon at the Greensboro Stadium Friday night.
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Salisbury Legion Post to Parade at Carolina Georgia Tech Game
The Salisbury American Legion post will march and play as a special feature at the Carolina Georgia Tech homecoming game in Chapel Hill on Saturday. A 43 member drum and bugle corps, including five Carolina alumni, will escort with flags, rifles, and drums.
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Raleigh
Wildcats Given Heliday Weekly
Davidson College Wildcats receive a weekly holiday during the football season to rest before facing V M I Cadets. Coaches Younger and Tilson report positive results from scheduled rest days, noting sprightly play against The Citadel and strong offense vs V P I Cadets.
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Yale disputes Army touchdown from motion pictures
Yale officials reviewed film of the Army game and said Kilday was illegally scored after being pushed into the end zone by Stecker. They noted rule 10 prohibits teammates from aiding the runner and said they will accept the official call that Army led to a 7-7 tie.
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Stecker
Fights Last Night in London and Indianapolis
Dave Shade of California and Jack Hood of London fought to a draw in London. Roy Wallace of Indianapolis defeated George La Rocco of New York by a points decision in Indianapolis.
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Dave Shade
California
Jack Hood
Drew
Indianapolis
Roy Wallace
George la Rocco
New York
Portland Bout Ends With Giroux Victory Over Mc Coy
Art Giroux of Montreal outpointed Johnny Mc Coy of Cleveland in a 12 round bout in Portland. Giroux controlled the action with quicker combinations and steady defense to secure the decision.
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Art Giroux
Montreal
Johnny McCoy
Cleveland
Population imbalance in Alaska quoted
The report notes about 7,000 white women and roughly 20,000 men in Alaska, an area spanning 586 400 square miles, illustrating a pronounced gender ratio within the territory.
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Alaska
Presbyterians Hopeful Of Victory Over VMI Coaches Believe This Pays
Idson coaches believe this pays and if Presbyterians return home with a win over VMI other vacations will be allotted them.
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Idson
Virginia Poly Meets Washington and Lee in Lexington
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Washington and Lee University clash in Lexington as the Generals seek a win after a setback at St Johns. W and L miss back Bunt Ottley, sidelined by a fractured rib against Davidson, leaving the Gobblers favored by injury impact.
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Greenies Scrimmage on Mixed Fields Ahead of Georgia
Tulane coaches worry over weather and field conditions as they prep for the November 15 Georgia game. Cales and drills cover calisthenics signals blocking and interference shaping the team’s pointing program.
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Mississippi
Kentucky Alabama battle of titans to draw 20000 in Lexington
From Lexington Kentucky word arrives that 20 000 are expected to view the Kentucky Alabama battle of titans the first meeting in the city since 1922.
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Native African adoption of American Indian corn
American Indian corn is being adopted in Africa where white planters introduced it years ago and native growers are now using it to replace some sorghums.
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Africa
Notables in Guest Box for North Carolina Georgia Tech Game
CHAPEL HILL Oct 29 Two governors three college presidents and the world's leading golfer will be in the Guest Box for the North Carolina Georgia Tech game at Kenan Stadium Saturday at 2 30. Georgia figures include Gov L G Hardman President Brittain Bobby Jones Col John Gohen and Chick Robert. Tar Heel supporters include Gov Max Gardner President Frank P Graham and President Francis P Gaines.
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The
Atlanta Journal
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Cavaliers Polished For Maryland Game
UNIVERSITY VA October 29 Hart Abell Virginia head coach tightens forward wall as Maryland invasion looms. Buck Poss likely to start at tackle with Hunter Mot ley. Herbert Bryant also possible in line. Echard and MelIntire compete for guards. DeButts and Cameron may be chosen. End positions and flanks remain unsettled with Orrick St. Clair Gravatt Payne and Condon in the mix.
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Bill MelIntire
Zeppelin Master Denies Testimony Invite in R 101 Inquiry
Dr Hugo Eckner, commander of the Graf Zeppelin, denied being invited by Britain to testify in the R 101 disaster inquiry. He said he would not go to England for the inquiry as he was not an eye witness to the catastrophe.
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Hugo Eckner
England
Powerful lines clash Saturday in Chapel Hill preview
In Chapel Hill on Homecoming Day Carolina prepares to face Georgia Tech in a clash of powerful lines. North Carolina’s revived line features Maree Speer and Bill Alexander at tackle, Edwards and Brooke in the guard spots, with center Mighty Farmer anchoring the middle. Tech counters with an experienced 188-pound unit, five seniors, and a solid tackle corps. Carolina’s rookie line impressed last week, Lipscomb and Fusal leading the charge, while parsley brown walker provide end strength as coaches consider defensive shifts to counter Tech’s heft.
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Speer
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Beaver Utah Man Uses Electric Screen To Banish Flies
Samuel O White of Beaver Utah uses a charged screen on his farm home to keep flies away, illustrating early use of electrified pest controls.
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Beaver
Utah
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