Elon Christians Eye Fast Offense From Bobby Harris
Elon College football under Hap Perry aims to rebound after war time lapses with a lean squad and veterans’ return. Bobby Harris stands out as a dynamic backfield leader set to start the opener against Atlantic Christian, bringing speed, color, and accurate passing to a poised attack.
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Popular gridder Fitch poised for UNC fall start
North Carolina fans expect Jack Fitch, a leading wingback and discovery of former UNC coach Jim Tatum now at Oklahoma A and M, to be a starting force this fall after arriving as a civilian student.
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Baseball Highlights From Yesterday’s Standout Performances
Tommy Holmes pushed the Braves to a 5-4 win over New York with a bases loaded rally in the seventh. Bob Chipman shut out Pittsburgh with five hits and contributed a squeezed bunt for a second run. Taft Wright’s double ended a 16 inning marathon for a 4-3 White Sox win over Detroit. Hank Behrman held off Philadelphia as the Dodgers won 6-4.
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UNC Wingback Tony Amendola Could See Spot Duty
Tony Amendola, a short but quick wingback at the University of North Carolina, is noted for nimble scrambling in broken fields and may see considerable service as a spot player this fall.
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University of North Carolina
Elon Positively Poised For Strong Season
Elon College builds a 30 man squad under Hap Perry with Bobby Harris as likely tailback star. Newcomer Fred Clayton challenges for blocking back while veterans Golem back and Steve Rastura bolster the line. Perry emphasizes short punt system and deceptive backfield to offset lighter forward line.
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Wilson High
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Ofville
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Reidsville
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Buddy
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Charlotte
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Randleman to Clash with Triangle in Rubber Game
Randleman Chair Company and Triangle Hosiery meet at 4 o clock on the high school field in the rubber game of their three game series to decide who faces Carolina Container in the Industrial Baseball League final. Veterans of Foreign Wars, regular season leaders, were eliminated as Container won game two.
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Carolina Container
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Dick Meisky
Y.M.C.A
Baseball standings and results from regional leagues
National League games schedule Brooklyn at Boston Chicago at St Louis Philadelphia at New York Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. American League Boston at Washington New York at Philadelphia Cleveland at Detroit St Louis at Chicago. NCC State League Thomasville at Concord Mooresville at Landis. Carolinas League Greensboro at Martinsville Winston Salem at Leaksville Burlington at Durham Danville at Raleigh. Yesterday Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 6 4 Chicago edged Pittsburgh 2 0 Boston defeated New York 5 4 Chicago beat Detroit 4 3 in 18 innings Landis beat Mooresville 5 0 Concord won 8 5 over Thomasville.
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Brooklyn Dodgers edge Phillies as lead tightens
Dodgers beat Philadelphia 6-4 to pull within two games of St. Louis in the National League with 24 to play. Higbe earned his 14th win. Behrman saved after a Phillies rally in the eighth, while Chicago and Boston won other games on a busy day.
Fights Report From Last Night Across Several Cities
Newark Billy Grant won on points over Johnny Col in 10 rounds. Union City Sal Richie outpointed Charlie Howard in 8 rounds. Pittsburgh Charley Young Zivie outpointed Sammy Adragna in 10. New York Joey Carbido defeated Eskar Moseies in 6. New York Tony La Rocco knocked out Charlie Donovan in 13. Salem Tommy Greb stopped Jean Barriere in 1. Scranton Clint Miller beat Walter Lewis in 8 at Elizabeth New Jersey.
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Local Game Scores Spark Mixed Results Across Cities
Greensboro defeats Martinsville 9 to 7 while Leaksville surpasses Winston Salem 8 to 7. Durham edges Burlington 10 to 7 and Danville beats Raleigh 11 to 9.
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Kinsey Asked What Needed Most by Football Team
When John Kinsey joined the squad he was asked which position he played and replied with a question about needs. He has been working in both the back field and the line to contribute where needed.
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University of North Carolina
Preseason football drills move behind closed gates in the conference
Southern conference coaches hold practices with limited access as teams stress offense and blocking. Maryland adds newcomers Jim Brasher and Don Koledne to pivot duties while Duke Wake Forest and others test new plays and scrimmage schedules.
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Loose Defense Baffles Dodgers in 8-5 Setback to Weavers
Thomasville Dodgers drop to Concord Weavers 8-5 as defense falters late. Hamrick carries the load on the mound with James slated to pitch next, while Fiala and Davis commit costly errors in a pivotal ninth inning that seals the win for Concord.
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