V M I Defeats South Carolina in Sophomore Battle
Virginia Military Institute crushed South Carolina 24 to 7 in Lexington as cadet Andy Trzeciak sprinted 90 yards for a TD. Trzeciak’s 101 yard run, five key drives, and strong defense powered VMI to the win despite a standout 50 yard pass and a 25 yard keeper by Ralph Dearth.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
South Carolina
Andy Trzeciak
Trzeciak
Ran Vone
Kensington
Ralph Dearth
Gamecocks
Bob Johnson
Dearth
Art Urbanyi
Rth
Billy Roberson
Clary
Wayt Clark
Jim Beard
M. I
Jim Farley
Durham
Ray Taylor
Taylor
Tulane Upsets Old Miss 71-6 in Gridiron Thriller
Tulane defeated Mississippi 7-6 after Ole Miss failed to convert an extra point in a dramatic Sept. 26 game before about 18 000 in New Orleans. Highlight plays included Dan Gon, Bucky Bryan, Bond and Moss connecting for Tulane scores, with Ole Miss answering late.
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New Orleans
Tulane University
University of Mississippi
Tulane
Ole Miss
Lowell
Red) Dangon
Mississippi
Bucky
Bryan
Bond
Moss
Hall
Peters
Clarence Hapes
Rebel
A. Breyer
Traces Of Lost Expedition Found In Kara Sea
Moscow reports traces of the 1912 Rusanoff expedition found on a remote Kara Sea island. A modern expedition aboard the ice breaker Sadko recovered clothing cartridges and personal belongings, sent to Moscow for identification.
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Moscow
Kara Sea
All-Unionic Institute
V. A. Rusand
Rusanoff
Toros
Yankees Set Up Another Record in 3 1 Win Over Senators
The New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 3 1 to extend a major league record for total bases in a season, totaling 2 660 on eight hits. Lefty Gomez and Bump Hadley shared the mound duties, while Earl Whitehill pitched for Washington. Cleveland also won 5 3 over Detroit as Willis Hudlin earned his first victory near season’s end. Chicago split a doubleheader with the Browns, aiding Luke Appling’s pursuit of the AL batting title with a .387 average.
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Washington
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Yankees
Lefty Gomez
Bump Hadley
Joe McCarthy
Senators
Earl Whitehill
Nats
Washington Gomez
Hadley
Dickey
Glenn
Whitehill
Hogan
Cleveland
Willis Hudlin
Detroit
Tribe
Indians
Sewele
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Browns
Luke Appling
Earl Averill
Tennessee Opens with 13-0 Victory Over Chattanooga Club
Tennessee defeats the University of Chattanooga 13 to 0 in Knoxville as sophomore Bob Sneed scores on a pass to Jim Porter. Willowy Harp shows power on returns while Neyland’s defense limits Tennessee’s top ball carriers. About 7,500 fans watch the opener under the former coach.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
University of Chattanooga
Volunteers
Bob Neyland
Bob Sneed
Jim Porter
Sneed
Rusanoff Mission Aims for Aerial Island Rescue Reach
The report notes an expedition attempting to reach the island where Rusanoff reports his men perished. Details show scarce navigation data and hopes pinned on recovering remains or identifying sites.
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Rusanoff
Appalachian State Dominates Piedmont 105 0 in Opener
The Appalachian State Mountaineers crushed Piedmont College 105 to 0. The opening drive showcased perfect blocking and execution, with the first eleven building a 87 point surge in the second period and multiple reserve units adding points through quarters two to five.
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Boone
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Piedmont College
Appalachian State
Black Bisons Set for Reidsville Showdown Friday Night
High Point team air attack expected to open against Reidsville at Willis Park under lights at eight. Coach Harry Bolick aims to fix defense after win over Sanford and faces strong opponent from Reidsville, who beat Greensboro 20 0.
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Black Bisons
Reidsville
High Point High School
Sanford High
Reidsville High
Willis Park
Harry Bolick
Sanford
Will
Bisons
Bolick
Greensboro
Lucky Strike Town
Banker’s ban on drink as lesson for parents
An article praising D. Stewart Sclehart for banning alcohol in the home to guide Wendy and Stewart, arguing that setting a sober example protects children. It argues moderation is better taught by absence, notes dangers of youth temptation, and commends prioritizing children’s welfare over social pressure.
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Helen Welshimer
Wendy ‘Clehart
Stewart
Wendy
D. Stewart Sclehart
Steamship Company
Eedigor
Gretna Green
Tobacco sales at Fuquay Springs week’s total and daily averages
Tobacco auctions at Fuquay Springs report 902,658 pounds sold for the week at 25.45 per cwt. Yesterday 253,436 pounds sold at an average of 26.87 per hundredweight.
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Fuquay Springs
Queen Mary Liner Boasts 12 Decks and 750 Foot Main Deck
The Queen Mary, newest trans Atlantic liner, features 12 decks with the main deck extending 750 feet in length.
Jumping animals lack collarbones to prevent breakage
The article notes that jumping animals like deer and horses have no collarbones because the bones would break too easily under their movements.
Safety Council reports child motor accident trends and training gains
Figures show the number of children rising yet fatalities from car crashes decline overall. Under five mortality per 100000 grew from 8.9 in 1922 to 13.8 in 1929, then fell to 9.6 by 1934. School age children saw a peak in 1927 and a steady drop to 13.5 in 1934.
Muskrats and raccoons inhabit 47 states nationwide
The muskrat and the raccoon show the broadest ranges among North American mammals, each found in 47 states. The muskrat is absent in Florida, while the raccoon avoids Montana.
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Florida
Montana
Cowboys Term Origin Tied to Revolutionary War Band
The word cowboys traces to a group of Tory raiders who stole cattle from both American and British sides during the Revolutionary War era.
Marian Martin Frock Pattern 9766 Promises Slimming Style
Advertises Marian Martin Pattern 9766 for a house frock with a three button wrap-around bodice and adjustable sash. Describes sizes 14 to 46, fabric options, and a diagrammed Lew chart. Includes price info for patterns and book, with ordering details from The Enterprise Pattern Department.
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Marian Martin Lew
Paris Styles Set by American Women Says British Editor
British fashion editor Ethel Campbell argues American women drive global fashion, with Paris Salzburg and London talking ideas but American verdicts shaping trends. She notes Hollywood popularizes styles from designers, New York hosts major shows, and coronation colors already influence American wardrobes. she also contrasts English and American evening dress cultures and anticipates a shift toward more formal gowns in the United States.
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Marian Young
NEA Service
New York
Paris
Salzburg
London
Ethel Campbell
London Sunday Express
World Traveler
Miss Campbell
Thames
Hollywood
Couturiers
America
England
English walnuts struggle to mature in England’s short growing season
The record notes that English walnuts cannot reach maturity due to England’s short growing season. It highlights how climate limits their development and implies adaptation or alternative planting considerations for local growers.
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England
Statues in London Require Six Keepers
Ninety statues under the Office of Works in London demand constant attention from six men assigned to guard and care for them.
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Office of Works
London
New York Scene Echoes with Stars and Rumors
George Ross surveys a bustling New York night as Ed mourns Morris Gest while Nikita Keff’s death shocks Broadway. Talented figures from Tunney to Jolson, Whiteman to Gielgud appear in a city filled with publicity stunts, casual sightings, and high society chatter.
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George Ross
New York
Big Town
Lindy
Morris Gest
Nikita Keff
Gene Tunney
the Empire
Robert Alton
Trai’ Park
Dee
Prince Michael Romanoff
Harry Gerguson
al Jolson
Hollywood
Manhattan
Joe Zelli
Brooklyn
Paris
The
Elysees
Paul Whiteman
Carnegie
Philadelphia Symphony
Calcutta Population Note
Calcutta, capital of India, reports a population of about 1,227,500.
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Calcutta
India
Opossum Clings To Boug In Unclear Field Note
Fragmentary text notes potatoes with water content and an opossum using a hand to cling to a boug object. The passage remains incomplete and yields few concrete details for fuller context.
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van Atta
Hogsett
Hemsley
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Ettore
al Ettore
Philadelphia
Joe Louis
McGuigan
Iglehart
Safety Council
Marian Martin
Enterprise Pattern Department
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Arthur Proteher
Ve Glenn
Monte Pearson
Charley Buffing
Tony Lazzeri
Irving Hadley
Earle Combs
Kemp Wicker
Pat Malone
Bill Dickey
Lou Gelvig
Johnny Bronca
Joe DiMaggio
Walter Brown
Vernon Gomez
andJohony Murphy
Frank Crosetti
Bob Leeds
John Schulte
Alvin Powell
George Selkirk
Arndt Jorgens
Jack Saltzgaver
Robert Rolfe
Rey Johnson
George Jessel
Lywood
Tadays
East Side
West Side
George Olsen
Shutta
Vincent Lopez
Leonard Sillman
Janis
Max Schmeling
Ona Munson
Alfred Lunt
Lynne Jane
Beekman Place
Gramaphone
Bo! Phonograph
Eddie Ricken
Air Ace
Harryman
Edna Ferber
George 8. Kaufman
Garet Sullavan
Jimmy Savo
Billiff
Savoy Plaza
Thes
Charlie Chaplin
Lewis Milestone
Tor
John Bl Artists & Writers’ Club
David W
Helen Gahagan
Madison Avenue
Max D. Steuer
Fred Astaire
Fred Stone
Radio City
Babe Ruth
Gracie Barrie
Dick Stabile
Jax
Streef Sox
Joe E. Brown
John Gielgud
Hamlet
Lernoon
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