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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
8
In Pasadena the Rose Bowl lineup featured Stanford and Southern Methodist battling in soggy conditions with odds at 10 to 8 for the Mustangs. Stanford’s rain woes and injuries favored the Texas team, while SMU sought to prove its offense and field goal kicking.
San Francisco reports a 60,000 crowd expected for the New Year clash in Kezar Stadium featuring 22 eastern stars and 22 western players. Eastern squad headlines include nine captains and several all America selections under coaches Kerr and Hanley. Western hopes rest on a core group to extend a westward winning streak since 1932, with rain possibly affecting the soggy field and favoring eastern crushing drives.
In Winfield Kansas the opening round of the southwestern college basketball tournament leaves Emporia Teachers upset by Northwest Oklahoma Teachers 43 to 27 while other first round results show Baker University 37 Doane College 27 West Texas Teachers 33 McPherson College 25 and more. Upcoming pairings set Springfield Teachers against Phillips University Baylor against Warrensburg Teachers Baker against Southwestern Alva Teachers versus West Texas Teachers and more. Shotwells are noted as good shots after deer hunting in Lufkin Texas. The Shotwell family bagged one deer each in an OTL event.
Ames Iowa December coach Louis Menze has held twice daily practices as the Iowa State Cyclones prepare for their first winter game against Vanderbilt in Ames tomorrow They will also meet Drake in non conference action before Big Six play and defend their crown at Kansas January 11 Details note centers Burton Thomson Allen Kilborn and Fred Poole are working to strengthen the lineup after Waldo Wegner s graduation The 13 players invited back for holiday practice include guards Sant Torvald Holmes Maurice Johnson Don Perkins and George Gibson and forwards Jack Cowen Jack Flemming Harlan Anderson Kenneth Batman Bob Brahnik with Kilborn Thomson and Poole at center.
New Orleans reports eight second improvement by Glenn Cunningham in the mile? not. the text notes Cunningham ran 4:16 for the mile. Jack Torrance topped his own southern shot put mark with 54 feet 1 4/ inches. Forest Towns lowered the 120 yard hurdles to 14.8 seconds. Don Lash set a two mile time of 9:19.5. LSU and Texas Christian prep for New Year’s Day game.
New York round up of sports chatter notes pass requests for Sugar Bowl handling by Sammy Baugh and Abe Micka l. Dodgers plan to part with Joe Stripp. Benny Leonard to marry tomorrow and vows not to resume fighting. Bob Zuppke declines coast coaching. Big town basketball crowds and top teams headlined. Ned Irish seeks favors and yachts. Minnesota to see Princeton footage with Fritz Crisler identifying backs. Johnny Revolta names all America golf team. Dempsey jokes about elevators. Johnston laments missing faun spats. Bill Terry returns amid Reds’ rebuff of Scarsella. Vanderbilt coach Josh Cady departs. East favored in all-star game per Smith. Alabama coach Frank Thomas on hunting footballers. Col Ruppert predicts big Yankee spending. Yawkey praised. Ford Frick rumored to take dancing lessons. Yankees seen as buyers. Mike Jacobs leaves Cuba with parting debt. Boxing writers meet. Beatrice shifts style. Commissioner Brown foresees ring champ downfall next year.
A string of boxing results from cities including Chicago, Sioux City, Vincennes, Detroit, New York, Jersey City, Newark, Baltimore, Quincy, Day ton, St Louis and Indianapolis. Fighters like Everette Young, Winfred Mulling, Edwin Waling, Walter Mathys, Steve Halasko, Joey Ferrando, Johnny Toomey, Jerry Paul, Victor Vallee, Harry Jeffra, Vince Serio, Alabama Kid, Allen Matthews, Scotty McLean, Kenneth Manes, Merle Thompson, Joey Lapeille, George Nichols, Eller and others were listed with locations and match outcomes such as points decisions and knockouts.
Alan Gould surveys 1936 prospects across sports with Louis as a highlight. Baseball foresees Detroit behind Boston and Chicago in a tight pennant race. Boxing anticipates two high gate bouts and Louis defeating Schmeling, Braddock, and rivals. Golf foresees Lawson Little defending amateur title as Parks nears open crown. Olympics look for a German show with American stars, and women’s swimming and track favored for U.S. dominance amid international contenders.
In Pasadena on December 31, 63 golfers reached finals of the Pasadena Open. Harry Cooper led by two strokes after a 71 to pair with a first round 66 for a 137 total. Contenders include Horton Smith Wilford Cox Ray Mangrum Harold McSpaden and Henry Picard plus notable names Hagen Wood and Laffoon. Prize money totals 1000 to champ and 700 to runner-up with a leading amateur trophy.
In Philadelphia Temple 4 faced Purdue in a contest with limited details. Pittsburgh hosted Oglethorpe scoring 19 while Duquesne posted 57. Union City NL saw Geneva 17 and Sohn Marshall 28. In Champaign Ul California Ww University of Hinds 42. Chicago hosted Minnesota 17 Delpaul 48 with Vandernilt 24 and Loyola 45.
East Lansing note on Michigan State College runners driven by habit and passion. Coach Ralph H. Young cites Bechtold, Ottey, and Crosbie training heat and distance, with indoor records and cross country titles highlighting a strong Spartan tradition. The piece also mentions Joe Louis, Lawson Little, Lovelock, and Greyhound as notable sport figures.
The piece laments a decline in birds of prey and wild game, noting hunters’ efforts to control pests like house cats and the danger to species such as goshawks marsh hawks eagles and other raptors. It advocates conservation and recalls bald and golden eagle sightings as a treasured symbol.
A reflective piece on outdoor life in winter describing small wintering birds and feeding tips. It contrasts hunters with respect for wildlife, recounts a cardinal found dead, and notes how bird life enriches winter days for anglers and shooters.
SPORT on SLANTS notes the past year’s outstanding athletes share poise and confidence in victory, marking their athletic greatness with steady performance and resolve.
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