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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1935
Page
7
In New Orleans on November 30, LSU students clashed with Tulane supporters after a 41 to 0 LSU victory. Goal posts at the south end were torn down and electrified fencing proved no barrier. Police struggled to control fracas as spectators roared and both posts were toppled.
LSU trounced Tulane 41 to 0 in New Orleans before 34,000, clinching the SEC title and a Sugar or Rose Bowl berth. The Tigers dominated with 23 first downs and 250 rushing yards while Tulane managed only 3 first downs and 32 rushing yards.
In Pomeroy Ohio on November 30 Guy Carson bet a barrel of beer that MiddleportHigh School would win against Pomeroy. The game ended 19 to 0 for Middleport and a stranger claimed his five dollar stake. Carson’s denture disaster led to a humorous newspaper ad seeking the missing teeth.
Baylor defeats favored Rice Owls 8 to 0 before 9000 fans to share third in the Southwest Conference. A second-period surge produced the lone scoring drive as Bob Masters for Baylor and a late safety sealed the game.
Louisiana State wraps its season with a Sugar Bowl bid as Bernie Moore, in his first year, guides LSU to a conference crown and a strong finish after Tulane’s loss. The piece notes Moore’s merit, compares him to peers Bell and Allison, and previews winter baseball moves and upcoming basketball plans in the Twin Cities area.
Branch Rickey dismissed the St. Louis Cardinals exchange with the New York Giants as not a major deal and warned fans the names of involved players would be revealed at the December 9 meeting in Chicago. He noted the swap reportedly includes Burgess Whitehead and Bud Parmelee but offered no confirmation. Rickey said several other deals are possible but unlikely to involve star players.
Southern Methodist edged Texas Christian 20 to 14 in Fort Worth. Bob Finley sparked a late drive and Bob Wilson caught a key fourth down pass on the Mustang 37 yard line to seal the victory as SMU moved toward California's Rose Bowl. Sammy Baugh of TCU rallied late but SMU held the lead after a strong first half and an even fourth period.
LSU dominated Tulane with a 41 to 0 victory as Mickal starred, throwing multiple TD passes to Barrett and Rohm after halftime. Fatherree and Rohm also contributed scoring plays in a one sided airing of LSU’s potent offense. Tulane struggled to mount a response as LSU opened a big lead by third quarter and coasted to the win.
The 1935-36 winter stove league highlights versatile utility players. Bucky Walters and Jimmy Wilson anchor the Phillies with multi position value while Mike Ryba joins St Louis Cards as a flexible pitcher and infielder. Bobby Reis of the Dodgers impresses Stengel with clutch mopup work. Jim Foxx Ferrell and Winegarner are noted as adaptable assets for their clubs.
In New Orleans after the Tulane LSU game a free for all over goal posts sent four from Baton Rouge to Charity Hospital. J A Grief, 52, collapsed in the stands, later unconscious, as cadwallader 18 and two men 24 were treated for lacerations and contusions. Several Tulane and LSU students appeared with injuries from the melee.
New York reports Prince ton faced a hostile Yale crowd as Dartmouth’s claimed assistors at Princeton’s win were downplayed by Mike Mesco of Rahway New Jersey. Yale fans embraced the drama despite uncertain details about who helped Dartmouth.
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