Education and campus antics spark a boisterous campus story
The piece describes pneumonia fears among freshmen at a local college and humorous mischief over fashion and watches. It notes a campus rioting incident when a chapel speaker offended a student, and details Jack Dempsey’s turn as a college lecturer, planned to address Boston University astronomy students amid boxing humor.
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Bullerway College
J. M. O'Dink
Hemmenshaw
O'Dink
Jack Dempsey
John
Jack
School of Experience
Gaines
Chapel Tuesday
Short Waite
Jce
Dempsey
Boston University
Alexander Hamilton Institute and Irrational Correspondence School deny severed athletic relations
The excerpt reports that coaches Earl Leidermann and Lionel Strongfeet deny a breach between the Alexander Hamilton Institute and the Irrational Correspondence School. It notes there were some heated words during a Thanksgiving football game and mentions Bill Poofenditt accused of intercepting a pass. It adds Poofenditt will coach at Sing Sing next fall after a government offer.
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UMOR
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Earl Leidermann
Lionel Strongfeet
Sherwin Lody
Bill Poofenditt
Down Scranton
Bill
Sing Sing
University of Pittsburgh plans 52 story building
The University of Pittsburgh plans a new fifty two story, 680 foot tall building to be its future home. The piece humorously notes students may look down on others and jokes about parachutes for dropped students, framing it as higher education satire.
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University of Pittsburg
U, of
Pittsburg
West Virginia Wesleyan Students Attempt Noted Exam Hack
West Virginia Wesleyan College students tried to cheat by writing notes on their ankles and showing them through sheer flesh-colored hose. Professors detected the memoranda as the fabric stretched.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Firl
Lectures Proposed by Montana Bryan and Naldi for Rougem Women
A plan outlines a series of talks featuring Bull Montana addressing Rougem Beauty Parlors women on public rights benefiting education. William J. Bryan is set to lecture radio students on broadcasting while Nitu Naldi discusses maintaining a boyish figure in a devoted lecture.
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Bull Montana
William J
Mouth) Bryan
Nitu Naldi
North Carolina State Defeats Richmonders in Close Match
Correll scored eight points and Gresham made five tries from seven foul tries as NC State edges Richmonders. Jolson’s center court attempts wow the crowd while Johnson’s classy floor play stands out. Spores and Miller anchor the Spider offense and defense in a tight low scoring contest.
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Correll
Gresham
Fis
Red Jolson
Johnson
Spores
Miller
Spiders Edge Medicos In Opener With Steady Team Play
Ragazzino led the Spiders with multiple inside shots while Miller controlled the backcourt and Hicks starred for the Medicos scoring every point in the first period. Substitutions and foul shooting complemented a tight early game as U of R and M C squads opened the series.
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Miller
Ragazzino
Medicos
Hicks
U. of R. Medicos Ravazzino
Hicks Bobenwemwens
Loyd
Pully
Shiner
Myers
DeMotte
Spores
Belle
M. C. Vieticks
Goode
Rapazzino
Bell
M. C
V—Hlicks
Mucry
Flerman
U. of R
Atkins
Mullen
Boat Club
North Carolina State Beats Hampden Sydney Tour Triumphs Cager Trip
Crowded house braved bad weather as North Carolina State cagers, coached by Tebell, returned from a Virginia tour with two wins and one loss. Hampden-Sydney was defeated, while Lynchburg College and U of Ayreshaiy are noted in the mixed results.
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Tebell
North Carolina State
Virginia
Hampden- Sidney
Lynchburg College
Red and Blue Meet Farmville Tigers
The Spiders face the Farmville Tigers with Virginia expected to field the strongest team in years. Virginia’s five letter men from last season plus a solid lineup make it a hard fought game, with odds in Virginia’s favor. The Jackets visit on January 2nd as Gus Welch brings Ashland’s Yellow Jackets to Westhampton for a tougher challenge than last year.
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Spiders
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Pop Lannigan
Virginia
Gus Welch
Ashland
Yellow Jackets
Horner
William and Mary
Westhampton
Dobson
Professors Attend Fourth Bible Class Conference in South
Professors and teachers from many institutions attend the fourth conference of its kind in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Bible class movement is sponsored by the Baptist Sunday School Board and Rev. I. J. Van Ness, the corresponding secretary, plays a leading role.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Baptist Sunday School Board
I. J. van Ness
Local program to open extensive event January 22
Authorities plan a large student gathering with entertainment by the Sabbath Glee Club and the Spider Band. Refreshments will be served. Coach Frank M. Dobson will speak. Prof. K B Willingham leads a broader Y and MCA policy with active campus support.
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The
Sabbath Glee Club
Spider Band
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de Motte
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Baun
Reams
Hmer‘man
Farmville Tigers
Cavaliers
Wrigleys
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46Th St
New York
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Bill Hollenbeck
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Harlan
Frank M. Dobson
K. B. Willingham
Sal Cassatta
Richmond
East Broad Street
First Baptist Baraca
Dr. R. BE. Gaines
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