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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1934

Page

7

Sugar Bowl Clash Set Tulane to Host Temple

Tulane and Temple were selected to meet in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day by the Mid-Winter Sports Association. Temple is unbeaten with two 7-7 and 0-0 ties. Tulane, co champ of the Southeastern Conference, has one loss to Colgate. The game will feature coaches Ted Cox and Glenn Warner, with Tulane earning hosting status and gate receipts split, as Tulane prepares after its LSU win and Temple after a seven-win run.

Ed DeSobry Associated Press New Orleans Tulane Temple Mid-Winter Sports Association Indiana Bucknell Alabama Colgate Pasadena Huey Long Louisiana State Baton Rouge Greenies Chattanooga Auburn Florida Georgia Georgia Tech Mississippi Kentucky Sewanee Texas A West Virginia Marquette Holy Cross Carnegie Teach Villanova Ted Cox Minnesota Glenn “Pop” Warner Haskell Stanford Cox Bernie Bierman Lester Lautenschlaeger Monk” Simons Warner Jim Thorpe Ernie Nevers Dave Smukler Philadelphia A. H. Armstrong Armstrong

Louis Robertshaw Chosen 1935 Navy Football Captain

Midshipman Louis B. Robertshaw of Haverford Pennsylvania was named captain of the Naval Academy football team for 1935. He plays varsity center. Midshipman J C Shaw of Merrill Wisconsin was elected team manager, succeeding Harold W. McDonald of Wetumpka Alabama.

Annapolis Louis B. Robertshaw Haverford Naval Academy J. C. Shaw Merrill Wis Harold W. McDonald Wetumpka Ala Robertshaw

Giraldi to Meet George Cochrane in Semi Final at Roosevelt Stadium

Justin Giraldi the 205 pound Italian wrestler will face George Cochrane in the semi final of the weekly mat show at Roosevelt stadium Wednesday night The card features Nick Elitch and Ivan Vakturoff in the main event Bruscato expects a capacity crowd with more than 100 fans already requesting tickets Police protection is planned at ringside Art Mondt will referee the main event and attend as guest promoter circumspection noted about seat limits

Justin Giraldi George Cochrane Seattle Roosevelt Stadium Charlie Bruscato Nick Elitch Ivan Vakturoff Giraldi United States Gino Garibaldi George Calza Renato Gardina Mussolini Bruscato Cochrane Blitch Art Mondt Beaumont Mondt Toots Mondt

Alabama Coach Frank Thomas Builds a Rose Bowl Team

Four years after taking Alabama’s helm, Frank Thomas and line coach Henry Crisp forged a disciplined, cohesive staff including Harold Drew John Cain and J B Whitworth. The staff emphasizes teamwork as they pursue a Rose Bowl bid against Stanford, drawing on Thomas’s Notre Dame roots and Chattanooga titles.

T. M. Davenport Associated Press University Ala University of Alabama Frank Thomas Alabama Crimson Tide Wallace Wade Thomas Wade Notre Dame Knute Rockne Henry (Henk) Crisp Crisp Crimson Tides Harold Red) Drew Chattanooga John Harry) Cain J. B. Whitworth Atlantic Drew Whitworth Cains Stanford Indians Georgia Rockne Harry Mehre

Yale Retains Entire Coaching Staff for 1935

NEW HAVEN Conn Dec 4 Yale announced reappointment of head coach Raymond W Ducky Pend and the entire football staff for 1935 in a brief statement. The move follows Yale 7 0 victory over Princeton that ended the Tigers unbeaten status and reflected a calmer aftershock from the 1933 season shakeup.

New Haven Conn Yale O. K Raymond W Ducky Pond Eli Blue Princeton Tigers

Winners Of Contest To Be Published Tomorrow

Winners of the last football guess-em contest will be announced tomorrow morning. A large number of entries arrived last week and the sports editor, at Baton Rouge for the Tulane LSA festivities, could not check them all Monday.

Tulane

Neville Starts Boxing Workouts at Neville High

Neville High opens boxing practice under Coach Percy Brown with 530 prospects, nine district champions present. Returning stars include Tom King, Ernest Pierce, Tommy Nicholson, Milo Mattinson, and others. several former champions have left for college. First meet is December 21 against Bolton high school at Neville gym. future bouts may include Baton Rouge Catholic and Haynesville or Homer high schools.

Percy Brown Neville High School Tigers Neville Tom King North Louisiana Ernest Pierce Tommy Nicholson Milo Mattinson Bengals George Manteris Mittman Julian Reagan Irvan Causey Manteris Tulane University Causey Louisiana Tech Tiyers Walter Brady Fred Green Brady Green Brown Neville Mittmen Maniel Cannon Warren Wilkerson King Shorty Earle Bobby George Billy Clements Patty “Little’ Brady Vaughan Payne Reagan Bolton High School Bolton Bears Neville Gym Baton Rouge Catholic High of Haynesville Homer

Menard Withdraws From South Louisiana Playoff

Menard Memorial High School disbanded affecting its chance to enter the South Louisiana class B high school football championship playoff scheduled Tuesday. Cathedral high of Lafayette, Vinton and Glenmora were also nominated for the playoff. Menard had been defeated by Cathedral.

Alexandria Cyril Menard Memorial C. B. Turner Baton Rouge Louisiana High School Athletic Association Menard Cathedral High Lafayette Vinton Glenmora Menne Cathedral

Gridiron Deaths Continue Slump From 1931 Peak

The Associated Press survey shows 26 football related deaths this fall, down from 50 in 1931 and 36 last year, with 16 high school and 6 sandlot cases among the fatalities. Names, ages, and schools of the deceased are listed, including a prisoner fatality at Connecticut state prison.

Associated Press New York Dick Sheridan West Point End America Floyd R. Easterwood New York University National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Lewis E. Lawes Sing Sing John Daviduke Connecticut Hartford John Speers Arlington Mass Troeliger Lawrence Arnold College Newhaven Conn Davis Willard Leeds Ala H. S Dickerson Charles, Jr Hugoton Kan Eddins Lemon Charles Union H Phoenix Ariz McGee Paul Groveton Texas H.S Mooney Woodrow Waverly Morris Jack Anadarko Okla Rhoades Wilbur Staunton Sandlot Ball Robert Stratford Stansbury Wesley Washington D. C Brown Williams Salamanca N. Y A. C Daviduke John

Breaks Ease Stanford Coach Thornhill’s Coast Win

In a California game the Stanford reserves shined after key players Moscrip Grayson and replacements left the field. Stan Anderson Todd Keith Topping and Schott contributed as Stanford claimed the Coast title with resilient blocking and a decisive field goal.

Stanford Cal Tiny Thornhill Thornhill California Monk Moscrip Bobby Grayson Grayson Pacific Coast Stan Anderson Calkins Todd Stanfords Moscrip Keith Topping Schott

Jackson Dogs Capture Honors In Field Trial

Lad's Happy Jake owned by J C Hay and trained by Sidney Bufkin of Jackson won in the puppy stake at the central Mississippi field trials in Jackson. Mansdale Sea view Rex owned and handled by C B Roper took derby top honors, with Roper's Little Schoolboy and Egyptian Nanette finishing next. Spunky's John placed second in the derby, Shore's Larry Jack took third, as all-age stake entries grow for Tuesday’s 8 a.m. start at Mansdale plantation Madison County.

Jackson Miss Happy Jake J. C. Hay Sidney Bufkin Central Mississippi Mansdale Seaview Shore Larry Jack J. D. Ready Madison County

Indians seek sunshine for New Year classic against Alabama

The piece notes Moscrip Grayson and Topping likely to play in the New Year’s Day classic versus Alabama while Tiny Thornhill hopes for dry weather. It conveys anticipation and crowd spirit as fans hail the best team in the country and the Indians prepare for a high profile showdown.

Minnesota Moscrip Grayson Topping Alabama Tiny Thornhill

Alabama Begins Rose Bowl Drill In Heavy Practice

Alabama starts actual Rose Bowl preparation with a light signal drill at Denny Stadium. Coach Frank Thomas says more drills are planned and notes Roy White has been tagged for scrimmage use. Millard Dixie Howell is shot for close-ups as the Tide builds to Pasadena on New Year’s Day.

University Ala Alabama Red Regiment Stanford Denny Stadium Frank Thomas Roy White Bobby Grayson Crimson Tide Pasadena Millard Dixie Howell

State Prison Skull Fracture Incident Details

An incident at a state prison involved Joseph Herder Jr., 18, of East Hempstead, L. 1, sustaining a skull fracture. Police and prison officials reported the injury and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

State Prison Herder, Joseph, Jr East Hempstead

Southern Coaches Meet In Knoxville Friday

More than 100 southern football coaches gather in Knoxville for the annual Southeastern Conference coaches meeting and the Southern District of the American Football Coaches Association. The program includes Frank Thomas of Alabama Col Paul Parker UT athletic director and S L Robinson of Mississippi College on the committee. Business ends Saturday noon so coaches can attend the LSU Tennessee game.

Thomas Harold Drew Alabama Knoxville Southern Tenn Southeastern Conference American Football Coaches Association Frank Thomas Col. Paul Parker University of Tennessee S. L. Robinson Mississppi College L. S. U.-Tennessee

Notre Dame Prefers Irish Nickname Over Ramblers

In South Bend on December 4, Notre Dame officials state they favor calling the football eleven the Irish or Fighting Irish and oppose the Ramblers nickname. The Ramblers tag arose from the team’s long annual trips and school authorities have long discouraged it.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Fighting Irish Ramblers

Choudrant to Meet Waterproof for Northeast Louisiana Title

Choudrant Aggies advance to face Waterproof at Tallulah for the northeast Louisiana title after a committee ruled no eligibility violations. Kickoff set for 2:30 pm with an expected 2,000 spectators as Waterproof aims to upset the Tigers and keep its undefeated season intact.

Choudrant Aggies Tallulah Northeast Louisieana Tallulah-Delhi Aggies William Pipes State Athletic Association Trojans Bears Arcadia High School Northwest Louisiana North Louisiana Statham Crosby Harmon J. B. Shelton Harry Goldman Willam Hunter Hal Willis Tigers Wiggins C. Goldman Kytes Bennett Pries Shelton Butts Lancaster Fife Tiger

Wrestling Results Show Londos Smith Bout In One Fall

In Chicago Jim Londos 283 of Greece defeated Jack Smith 210 of Chicago in one fall. In New York Maurice La Capelle 178 of France defeated Jackie Brown 179 of New York in one fall. In Wilmington Jim Brown ing 235 of Verona Mo defeated Emil Dusek 208 of Omaha Neb in one fall.

Associated Press Chicago Jim Londos Greece Jack Smith New York Maurice la Capelle France Jackie Brown Wilmington Del Jim Browning Verona Emil Dusek Omaha Neb

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