SEC Subsidy Debate Dominates N C A A Meet
Louisiana State faces Texas Christian in the Sugar Bowl chatter as SEC subsidy policy for athletes draws attention at the NC AA meeting. Dr. Tigert of Florida outlines the federation’s stance while Tulane’s Dr. Wilbur Smith and Georgia’s H J Stegeman weigh in. The plan preserves scholarships with no cash aid and tight academic standards. The program also eyes Olympic support and action on football rules including slow whistle reforms.
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SEC
Louisiana State
Horned Frogs
Southeastern Conference
John J.tigert
Florida
Wilbur Smith
H. J. Stegeman
Tulane
Georgia
Dr. Smith
Football Rules Committee
American Football Coaches Association
Carnival of Sports Opens With Star-Studded Field
An unofficial Olympic trials prelude features Glenn Cunningham Jack Torrance Charlie Hornbostel and Sam Allen among top contenders. The meeting draws talent from across the south including Jean Diawson Frank Crowley Henry Morgan Don Lash Al Moreau Johnny Morris and others in mile high hurdles and shot put events.
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United States
Glenn Cunningham
Jack Torrance
Charlie Hornbostel
Sam Allen
Far South
Jean Diawson
Oklahoms
Lash
Frank Crowley
Hs New York
Christmas party at Sandlin Cowan Drug Co delights city
Moon Ten Items reports a large turnout at a Christmas party at Sandlin Cowan Drug Co last Monday. Santa Claus joined the event as presents were handed to children and parents from throughout the city.
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Sandlin-Cowan Drug Co
Santa Claus
Earl Aldreidge
Exi Hurst
Knoxville
Moulton
Hurst
Lawrence County
Tennessee
Madelie Heflin
Clanton
Annie Mae Hambrick
Athens
Hal Mitch
Social Hospital
Mt. Hope
Frank Martin
Danville High School
H. H. Barton
Antoney Janette
Birmingham
Nathaniel Almon
Almon
Url Aldridge
Cedar Bluff
Dr. H. Hurst
Ed Hurst
Laron
Sugar Bowl Weekend Track and Athletic Events Planned
Iana State and George Armold of the Millrose A C promise a fast quarter mile race. Norman Bright of Stanford Ray Sears of Butler and Don Lash of Indiana head a group of two milers. The Sugar Bowl track meet is followed by a regatta at the Southern Yacht Club tomorrow and also features the Sugar Bowl football game LSU vs Texas Christian University New Year's Day. An intersectional basketball game is set between LSU and the University of Pittsburgh and the Sugar Bowl invitational tennis tournament is planned for next week.
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Iana State
George Armold
Millrose A. C
Norman Bright
Stanford
Ray Sears
Butler
Don Lash
Indiana
Southern Yach Club
Louisiana State University
Texas Christian University
University of Pittsburgh
Lynchings Reported At 20 In United States In 1935
Dr. F. D. Patterson president of Tuskegee Institute announced records show 20 persons lynched in 1935, a gain of 5 from 1934. He added 84 people, 17 white and 67 black, were saved by law officers from mob violence.
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Tuskegee, Ala
F. D. Patterson
Tuskegee Institute
United States
Thornhill primes for Rose Bowl defense against SMU aerials
Stanford coach Claude Thornhill downplays SMU passing attack while noting California’s long passes troubled his team in practice. He expects Monk Moscrip limited by knee, as SMU readies for a four day Rose Bowl buildup after a Tucson workout. Finley and Wilson pace SMU aerial threats. Bell’s Texas contingent eyes California journey.
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Paul Zimmerman
Pasadena
J. Dee
Claude
Tiny) Thornhill
Stanford
Southern Methodist Mustangs
Thornhill
Southern Methodist
California
James (Monk) Moscrip
Matty Bell
Mustangs
Finley
Bobby Wilson
Texas Christian
Tuscon
Ariz
Bob Finley
Maurice Orr
Texans
U.C. L.A
Harry Shuford
Fettle
Bell
Three bouts set for New Year Eve card at Martin arena
Promoter Jordan unveils a three match program to close the 1935 season at Martin arena. Sailor Olsen faces Joe Wheeler in a two falls two out of three with 90 minutes. Billy Lutz meets Ernie Smith in a two falls two out of three with 45 minutes. Red Dugan vs Don Cortez opens the card in a one fall 30 minute bout.
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Martin Arena
Jordan
Sailor al Olsen
Joe Wheeler
Dallas
Tex
Billy Lutz
California
Ernie Smith
Rend
Nev
Red Dugan
Vancouver
Don Cortez
American Legion
Plan change eyed as slow whistle is phased out in gridiron code
National Football Rule Committee plans to remove the disputed slow whistle rule from the 1935 gridiron code. The 1935 rule, aimed to curb illegal lateral passes, may be dropped after the Palm Springs meeting. Officials emphasize unity with high school rules to ease transitions for players advancing to college play.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Walter Okeson
Lehigh
Palm Springs
Calif
Okeson
National Federation of High Schools
Wrestling Fans Urged to Pack Tuesday Night Matches
City wrestling fans are urged to attend the Tuesday night events to make a fitting season finale. The first bout will start promptly at 8:30.
Well-known Writer Puzzle Clue Exchange Delivers Word Match
A crossword style list presents horizontal and vertical clues with definitions for a Nobel prize winner and many other items. The puzzle pairs literary names, numbers, and common terms across clues like he was successful as a career and various descriptors.
Monopolies and Comebacks Mark Golf’s Golden Era Echoes
The article traces how golf championships resist consistency with periods of dominance by players such as Jones Hagen and Sarazen. It notes Macdonald Smith and Gene Sarazen as examples of tournament monopolies like the Los Angeles Open and Miami Open, and details Sarazen’s revival tied to the Miami Open as a tonic for his game.
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Willie Park
Morrises
Robert Tyre Jones
Walter Hagen
William Lawson Little
Macdonald Smith
Gene Sarazen
Gene
Smith
Lakeville
Long Island
Los Angeles
Sarasen
Sarazen
Augusta
B&g
Car humor and jests from a bygone era
A string of light humor and quips on driving manners, social behavior, and daily life as seen in a 1930s newspaper page. Jokes range from automobile etiquette and licensing to misadventures with gas pumps and a nurse accepting a poppy sale offer.
Ambiguous sayings echo in quiet street chatter
A collage of aphorisms and odd lines. characters discuss character, misunderstanding, and cautious judgment. A patient recalls rheumatism treatment and questions bathing. a doctor replies with memory. A woman who smokes is gently noted and rumors are described as very active yet idle.
Tigers Edge Toward Sugar Bowl Tilt
Louisiana State prepares for a high stakes Sugar Bowl showdown with Texas Christian University. Coach Bernie Moore has finished formal work and focuses on keeping veterans sharp after an 11 day layoff since the Tulane win. The LSU squad includes three full teams and aims to recapture peak form for the match in New Orleans.
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Quincy Ewing
Associated
Baton Rouge, la
Louisiana State University
Texas Christian University
Horned Frogs
New Orleans
Bernie Moore
Ita
Bayou Tigers
Moore
T. C. U. Tri
Louisiana State
Sammy Bauch
Tulane
Tough 68 Marks Start For Pasadena Open Golfers
Pasadena California December 28 AP a tough 68 three under par challenged the rest of the field in the first round of the Pasadena Open. Wilford Cox Al Kruegar and Jimmy Hines shared the low score honor for the first two days with 68. Cox led with a out 34 and back one stroke under par. Hines eagled the opening 4 par with a 15 foot putt and followed with three birdies but 3 putted the fifth and had other miscues.
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Pasadena
Calif
Wilford
Wilfy) Cox
Bethesda
al Kruegar
Beloit
Wis
Jimmy Hines
Garden City
Sports Mirror recaps past boxing and college football notes
Today a year ago Max Baer knocked out King Levinsky in the second round of a four round exhibition bout in Chicago. Three years ago Reginald D Root was named head coach of football at Yale, succeeding Mal Stevens. Five years ago the All South football team beat the All North combination 7 0 in a snow filled Brooklyn game.
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Associated Press
Max Baer
King Levinsky
Chicago
Reginald D. Root
Heald
Yale
Mal Stevens
Brooklyn
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