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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1950
Page
11
The all Southeastern conference football team features a predominately senior lineup with only two juniors on the first team. Key players include Babe Parilli from Kentucky and Ted Daffer from Tennessee among others from Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Tulane, Mississippi, and LSU.
Gulf States Conference urged NCAA to require college contracts before any sport. A plan backed by Alvin Cracker Brown would set a two rule framework: contracts at $1 or less and amateur status protected. The group called for a baseball contract committee to judge offers and protect players educativos.
A report notes talent scouts promise better futures to players who show potential. Many sign with high hopes though most do not reach higher levels, while recruiters seek to identify true ability and secure early commitments.
In a flashback feature, the Sports Mirror recalls Steve Buren’s 1,050 yard NFL scoring mark for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 24 3 win over the New York Giants. It also notes past league moves and player trades from decades ago.
The Delhi Bears meet Rodessa at Tallulah next Friday night for the Class B football championship of north Louisiana. Officials from both schools set the game venue at Tallulah after Sunday’s meeting. Rodessa earned the right by beating Arcadia, while Delhi beat Tallulah for the northeast crown a week earlier. An advance ticket sale will be held in both towns.
Five games in the Southeastern Conference produced three upsets and two expected results. Georgia Tech defeated Georgia 7 0 while Mississippi claimed its first conference win 27 20 over Mississippi State. LSU tied with Tulane 14 14, Tennessee rolled past Vanderbilt 43 0, and Alabama was shut out 34 0 by Auburn. Leading scorers remain Al Bruno, Wilbur Jamerson, and George Kinek at 60 points. Bobby Marlow and Bucky Curtis at 54. Kent Kent could reach the top five with 44 but faces LSU Texas on December 9.
New York reports the NFL shift as the Chicago Cardinals upset the Chicago Bears 20 to 10 at Comiskey Park. The Rams then crushed Green Bay 51 to 14 in Los Angeles, altering the division race and threatening a playoff. Browns beat Philadelphia 18 to 7 and Giants overwhelmed the Yanks 51 to 7 to stay tied for top spot.
Charlottesville reports Virginia president Colgate Darden opposes a strict code and seeks broadening to allow an athlete to keep a work study balance. He argues football time strains academics and questions big-time programs, while hinting at possible future departures from the NCAA. Also highlights Penn State runner Bill Gordon braving a 20 inch snow to reach the national meet and place 17th.
Clyde Barker joins list for Virginia Tech head coach job with Syracuse ties under Ben Schwartzwalder. Gene Tunney moves into sports business as chairman of Official Wrestling Inc publishing a fan magazine. Alan Rocky Stone of Harvard, applying psychoanalysis to teammates, writes a thesis on aggression and instigation with a proposed 15 yard penalty rule.
Richmond Rebels clinch second straight league title by defeating Erie Vets 35 to 0 in a brief football in brief segment.
The Gulf States Conference approves a 1951-52 season format with northern and southern divisions and a postseason tournament to determine the champion. McNeese State College is admitted, schedules are tightened, and a baseball eligibility contract plan is outlined to curb professional offers while players finish school.
Navy upset Army 14-2 as Bob Zastrow scored once and passed for a touchdown. Fordham beat Syracuse 13-6 with Jack Hyatt doubling up on scores. Southern California beat Notre Dame 9-7 as Jim Sears returned a 94 yard kickoff for a TD. Oklahoma cruised 41-14 behind four TD passes from Claude Arnold. Holy Cross routed Boston College 32-14 with four TDs including a 97 yard kickoff return. Virginia defeated North Carolina 44-13 as Johnny Papit rushed for 141 yards, reaching 3 000 career yards. Baylor topped Rice 33-7 on Larry Isbell’s three TD passes. Alabama thumped Auburn 34-0 with Bob Marlow scoring twice and throwing a TD.
In Cincinnati tomorrow night Ezzard Charles defends the heavyweight crown against Nick Barone, the first title bout in Ohio since 1919. Charles, a five time NBA champion since June 22, 1949, honors hometown fans as he seeks another defense after beating Joe Walcott by decision.
A simple open faced sandwich combines cottage cheese with chopped chickpeas sweet dill pickle finely grated onion diced pimiento and a light dressing. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Roller skating nightly except Tuesday with night session prices for clamp skates 15c and 25c for owners. Shoe rentals 35c. Afternoon Sat and Sun sessions all skaters 35c. Fri and Sat 45c. Tue Nite featured tag team bout Charley Laye and Bill Steddam versus George Curtis and Henry Herrell. Doors 7 pm, wrestling 8 pm. Adm 1.50 reserved 1.00 gen, 12 under 0.50. Tickets at Kallio Arena. dial 2 2261.
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