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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1926
Page
8
NC team under Cerney and Collins works a rigid training system at Chapel Hill. Experts say UNC tends to start slowly but could rise as the season progresses. Fans hear cautious optimism amid early-season struggles and coaching scrutiny.
The Yankees and Cardinals arrive confident for the World Series. Babe Ruth and manager Miller Huggins project victory as New York carries a hotter hitting streak and stronger pitching mix into the opener at Yankee Stadium. Cardinals back their own lineup and pitching rotation despite limited home-field advantage.
UNC stars El liott set a Southern Conference mile record with 4 21.2 while Watt clocked 24.4 in the 220 yard hurdles. Both are slated to compete at the national intercollegiate meets in Chicago on June 11 and 12.
Embers of the Purple Panthers traveled from Kings College Bristol Va to play Tennessee Kings. A runaway bus near Mountain City Tenn wrecked and delayed them. They reached Bristol late but held Kings to a scoreless tie and earned six first downs to four. On return a wheel fell off the bus near Boone forcing players to hitch rides home.
Local experts split on the Dempsey Tunney bout with many predicting Dempsey. Others claim Tunney showed championship form and pounded out victory in the ring. Some authorities say the champ slipped and misread the bout.
Old Jack Quinn, known as the immortal brook for his enduring play, leads the Macks with a deft batting and pitching display. At forty plus summers, he remains a dependable gunner while limiting opponents to few hits and runs.
The moon finishes a full circuit around Earth in just over twenty-seven days, marking its orbital cycle as it moves through successive phases. This period is known as a sidereal month and is slightly shorter than the synodic month observed from Earth.
Lafayette Indiana September 28 Purdue aims to field a strong 1926 football squad led by captain Tom Hogan a standout end at flanker position. Hogan described as smart fast and tough he excels at receiving passes breaking punts and stopping opponents.
Rags from oiling engines are collected for reuse after extracting surplus oil for soap making and cleaning, allowing multiple uses of the same material.
Golf championship at the country club begins elimination rounds with two first flight matches decided. Lawrence Matton defeats Alex Rankin Jr. 6 and 5, while C M Waynick edges John Abels after 22 holes. Further rounds and finals are scheduled through Friday and Saturday.
Fred Grigg a veteran of the Duke line moves from tackle to guard as Duke prepares for the grid season. The senior from Gastonia has two previous seasons at tackle and is expected to make a strong showing for the Blue Devils this year.
Results yesterday show Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 5 to 4 in the American League. Douglas Fairbanks opens Thursday at the Broadhurst theatre in The Black Pirate.
Andy Routis of France defeated Eddie Anderson of Wyoming on a foul. Jimmy Darrah beat Abd El Kebir. Walter Hogan defeated Julius Weisse.
Willie Davies of Charleroi Pennsylvania defeats Ernie Peters of Chicago in a ten round boxing match in Chicago with Davies earning the decision.
In Indianapolis Chuck Wiggins defeated Chief John Metoquah of Hutchinson Kansas, while Jimmy Mahoney of Chicago triumphed over George Mulholland of Indianapolis.
Dave Eddleman of Charlotte beats Cole Miller of Charlotte with a score of 10 in a local contest. The victory confirms Eddleman as the winner in a close standalone bout.
Virginia varsity football trains hard despite rain and wind as Earle Neale and staff push faster pace after a scoreless opener. A scrimmage will decide starters for the Bulldogs game with 5500-seat stadium sold out. Southern Railway offers special travel rates drawing visitors for the first Southern Conference game in the state.
New York outfield led by Babe Ruth with 47 homers and a .368 average posts a 3138 team mark as Cardinals debate lineup. Meusel, Paschal and Combs back Ruth, while Card centerfield options like Hafey and Douthit shape St Louis’ attack. Blades’ status could shift the trio’s balance.
Experts say 90 games typically crown a pennant in baseball but the International League season proves otherwise as Baltimore and Newark reach wins yet lag Toronto, the league champion, which also plays a lighter schedule than the majors.
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