New General Heads Chinese Counter Attack in North
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek assigns Tu Li Ming to Manchuria to attack Communist forces. Tu Li Ming, a South China general, led his army into Sinlitun near Mukden and reportedly captured the rail junction, aiming to strike Chinhsien, where Reds won bitter fighting last week. The Communist radio claims National losses reached 100,000.
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Peiping
Chiang Kai-shek
Manchuria
Tu Li Ming
South China
Joseph Stillwell
Chiang
Mukden
Sinlitan
Sinlitun
Chinhsien
Tombs of Abraham Isaac and Jacob
According to tradition the tombs are in the Mosque of Machpelah at Hebron in Palestine, the actual burying place being the rocky cavern beneath the church.
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Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Machpelah
Hebron
Palestine
Handley Routs Harrisonburg 19 0 With late surge
Handley dominates Harrisonburg with a stifling defense and key special teams plays. McIntyre scores twice and M Sempeles adds two touchdowns as Handley seals a 19 0 victory in front of a large crowd.
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Handley
Harrisonburg
McIntyre
Manuel Sempeles
Sipe
Keller
Solenberger
Whitmore
McIintyre
Figgatt
Life
VMI to Face Virginia Cavaliers in Weekend Boot
VMI Keydets travel to Charlottesville to play the University of Virginia Cavaliers as both teams return from wins. Virginia overwhelmed Washington and Lee 41 6 while VMI beat Richmond 9 0. Hampden Sydney eyes a Big Six showdown with Richmond after a 27 14 win over Apprentice School. William and Mary and Virginia share top state standings with 2 0 records. Virginia Tech meets Duke in Roanoke as the Gobblers seek offense.
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University of Virginia
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Bengals
Newport News Apprentice School
VMI
Washington and Lee
Michigan and Notre Dame Lead Nation in Football Ranks
Michigan and Notre Dame head the unbeaten teams as major college football races unfold. The East shows four unblemished squads, while Tech and others post notable wins and losses. Georgia Tech crushed Auburn 27-0 and Maryland lost to Duke 13-12 amid a busy weekend slate.
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Midlands
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Citadel
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Papit Among Week's Top Scorers Highlighting Virginia Win
Virginia sophomore John Papit from Philadelphia rushed for 63 60 and 41 yard TDs as the Cavaliers rolled Washington and Lee 41-6. He carried 16 times for 224 yards of Virginia’s 347 total. Other standouts included Oklahoma’s Darrell Royal and Penn State’s Wally Triplett.
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Oklahoma
Darrell Royal
Sooners
Kansas State
John Papit
University of Virginia
Philadelphia
Washington and Lee
Virginia
Wally Triplett
Penn State
Elwood Petchell
West Virginia
Michigan
Leo Koceski
Canonsburg
Wolverines
Northwestern
Columbia’s Gene Rassides Shines, Falls to Penn 20–14
Gene Rassides of Columbia put in standout play on a losing team, throwing two touchdown passes, snagging two interceptions, and recovering a fumble against Pennsylvania. Despite his efforts, Columbia lost 20–14 in the final minute.
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Gene Rassides
Columbia
Pennsylvania
How did the giant tree frog reach Key West
Naturalists suggest the giant tree frog reached southern Florida during a hurricane carried in palm fragments or via ships in fruit cargo. The species grows from 3 to 5 inches long.
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Key West
Florida
Wilkins Setter Wins National Capital Stakes at Washington
Herbert Wilkins of Winchester sees his two year old English setter Peerless Prince Jake win the Thomas TM'4win shooting dog stake at the National Capital field trials in Washington. The dog, trained by the local Boy Scout executive, defeated 21 entrants from the east and earned two silver cups. H Benton Snider accompanied Wilkins to the victory.
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Prince Jake
Herbert Wilkins
Winchester
Thomas
National Capital Field
Washington
Wilkins
H. Benton Snider
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