Virginia Union Romps Over Florida A and M In Orange Blossom Classic
Virginia Union Panthers upset Florida A and M Rattlers 39 to 18 before 1,986 fans at the Orange Bowl. Union piling up 403 rushing yards and three Panther TDs on passes, while Oldham scores and converts key early in the game.
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Rattlers Shut Out in Third Period Defeat
The Rattlers crossed pay dirt only once in the first second and fourth periods and were held scoreless in the third. The loss leaves the Rattlers with an eight victory seven loss record.
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Baseball reorganizes into one 10 team league
CHICAGO ANP reports a new 10 team Negro American League with eastern and western divisions formed after a Chicago meeting of old leagues. The lineup includes six NAL/NNL remnant teams and Houston, with stars from both divisions set for the East West All Star Classic at Comiskey Park. Dr. J. B. Martin to head the reorganized league. Effa Manley criticizes Rickey and the loss of stars like Robinson Campanella Paige Doby.
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Virginia Union Panthers Slay Florida Rattlers In Classic Upset
In a stirring Orange Blossom Classic Day Massacre, Virginia Union Panthers ground down Florida Rattlers with a split T and single wing attack. VU backs exploded through a fragile line, while Florida’s Moe Jefferson and Crazy Legs Curtis struggled as Union claimed a dominant victory.
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