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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
19
Dr. R P Parcells outlines common football rule misunderstandings for officials players and fans. He covers timing downs penalties fumbles passes punt rules and the new approach to point after touchdown penalties plus equipment changes including helmet and jersey stripe requirements.
From Seattle Washington comes word that last year’s state fullback Burl Bufkin is rooting for the Golden Sandstorm to beat the Pampa Harvesters on October 17. He plans to enter the University of Washington next year and learn more about touchdowns from Jimmie Phelan. The piece also stresses the importance of officials and sportsmanship in football.
West Point reports Army rebuilt after major losses from graduation injuries and scholastic ineligibility. Despite seven starters gone from 1930, recruits and returning veterans form a solid nucleus for the 1931 season. Maj. Ralph Sasse returns as head coach with Earl Blaik and others as assistants. The schedule includes Yale Pittsburgh Notre Dame and Yale game on October 17 at West Point and later clashes across October through November.
Frank Yama of Wenatchee Washington stands 5 foot 5 inches tall and weighs 164 pounds as he makes a serious bid for an end position on the University of Washington football team.
Paris reports indicate Suzanne Lenglen may rejoin a touring paid women’s tennis show led by Jack Curley and Jeff Dickson as other stars, including Betty Nuthall and Cilly Aussem, are approached for contracts. Lenglen’s form remains strong, though not at her 1927 peak, while her Paris sportswear venture suffers amid the slump. Ten of Iowa’s 17 coaches and assistants are Hawkeye graduates.
In Mangum Oklahoma on October 16 Arthur Lovett Charles Short Dr J B Hollis and Bill Fritche achieved four birdies on the par 4 number 3 hole at the country club. Each player's drive landed in the fairway and they chipped within 12 feet to make the putt.
Austin report says University of Texas co-eds have declared a moratorium on taxi rides to college dances to stabilize finances for thousands of men students.
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