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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1933

Page

5

Football Attendance Rebounds Across U S Colleges in 1933

Associated Press tally shows 40 of 53 colleges with higher attendance in 1933, led by Michigan Ohio State and Minnesota gains. Big Ten Big Six and Rocky Mountain conferences set records, with Fordham St Marys Iowa Southern California and Navy posting standout increases. Michigan Ohio State game drew 93,508, while Denver and Utah posted top regional crowds.

Alan Gould i Associat New York Associated Press Iit Big Ten Big Six Rocky Mountain Fordham Princeton Michigan Iowa Ohio State Minnesota Nebraska Mid Tenssee Denver Ky Mountain St. 3 Stanford Calonna Pacific Coast Trojans Navy Notre Dame Middle West Army Ann Arbor Southern California Los Angeles Army-Navy Philadelphia New Vk Huskers Rocky Mountains University of Denver Utah Far West St. Mary's Stanford Ebeeeees California Berkeley Santa Clara Senee Earem Wwenete Colorado U Wee Arizona University East Fordham Yale Harvard New York U George Washington Tts Eserereeer Navy Army Ee Princeton Eee Pennsylvania Kansas Wisconsin Tulane Louisiana State Tennessee Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Wesssee North Carolina State Texas

Springhill at Dubach Friday in Class B title clash

A crowd of at least 2500 fans is expected Friday in Dubach for the class B northwest Louisiana football final between Dubach Plungers and Springhill High. The winner advances to meet Tallulah for north Louisiana crown, then South Louisiana champ. Officials named G Whelan B Brown and Albright.

Dubach Springhill High School Northwest Louisiana Springhill Homer Neville Monroe R. C. Colvin Hinkie Napper Brothers Bailey Mount Tallulah North Louisiana South Louisiana G. Whelan Boston College B. Brown

Captive Ducks Escapes From Durant Lake

Postmaster Milas C. Mhoon attempted to stake a fishing rod with live decoys. A mallard flock on Kowa lake suddenly quacked and lifted the rod and leader into the air in a mass takeoff.

Durant Okla Milas C. Mhoon Kowa Lake

Centenary stars on All S I A A football team

Centenary College lands three players on the All Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association team as chosen by coaches and writers. Paul Geisler surgeon end and Manning Smith quarterback headline Centenary selections with Harold Oslin at halfback and Kent from Murray among honorees.

Atlanta Centenary College Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Associated Press Coaches and Sports Writers Paul Geisler Centenary Manning Smith Harold Oslin Furman Murray Cecil Kent Geisler Fayet Howard Ollson Mercer Dorn Converse Centre Roy Smith Sullivan Loyola Kent Oslin Quarterman Citadel Bolton Erskine Barksdale Austey West Kentucky Edwards Spath Fox Southwestern Lichter Everetts Trommerhauser Hitt Mississippi College Roy Simmons Morgan Lindsey Southwestern Louisiana Johnson Louisiana Tech Hall Tennessee Tech Cobb Yearout Presbyterian Brinkley Lambeth Newberry Reasor Gallman Wofford Furen Tullos Ballatin Turner Anderson Millsaps Stevenson Transylvania Stuart Harrison Woodall Carey Bickam Southwestern Louisiana Booth Gallion Louisiana Normal Springer Womack Lackey Oaksegan Western Kentucky Forbes Bass Waters Helacote Bryant Wimbe McKenzie Symmes Mitchell Furan Ames Reeder Henderson Miami Waddell Lloyd Hamilton Jones Miller Rollins Lee Washington Allen Booker Donehoo Perrin Cook Bolick Ferrell Leiber Zinkowsky Baker Beck Bouknight Felder McGee Shaw Midgett Jeansonne Sarpy Bartlett Macomber Day Georgetown L'Italien Zock Smith Fisher Poland King Caillouette

Brownies Face Jackson Quint Tonight at Brown Gym

The Safety Firsts of Brown Paper Mill clash with Suico, Jackson Miss., at Brown gym at 7 45 pm. Jackson’s all star lineup features Alexander Rogers and Zollie Swor from Millsaps and Ole Miss respectively. Brownies seek fourth straight win as crowd expected large and a tough test.

Brown Paper Mill Suico Basketeers Jackson Miss Brown Gym Brownies Jackson Club American Bakers Little Rock Phillips Jackson Quint Suico Millsaps College Alexander Rogers Ot Iawa Zollie Swor Ole Miss Melvin Richardson Millsaps Sherif’ Knight Willard Bagwell Southwestern Memphis Murray Bagwell Clark Junior College Fred Stone Ken Holt Frank Frickie Ray Roden Hunt Oilers Tullos

Oldest City Claim Tishuanaco Boliva Hints Prehistoric

The article proposes Tihuanacu in Bolivia as the world’s oldest city, suggesting it predates pyramid construction and even Ur, with scholars debating ancient urban origins.

Tishuanaco Bolivia

Ligosky to Meet Craig Thursday in Roosevelt Showdown

Bearded Russian George Ligosky will face Tulsa’s George Craig in a semi final at Roosevelt stadium Thursday night Promoter Guy Owen announced. Both have fought here before with Ligosky praised as a showman and Craig noted for his front face lift headlock and strength in light heavyweights. The main event pits Wild Red Berry against Teddy Waters in a grudge match after Waters refereed a recent Berry loss.

George Ligosky George Craig Tulsa Roosevelt Stadium Guy Owen Ligosky Hugh Nichols Nichols Tulsan Red Berry Teddy Waters Waters Berry Otto Ludwig Ludwig Red Panther Teddy

Auburn to Meet Seven SEC Foes in 1934 Schedule

Auburn announces a 1934 football slate featuring seven Southeastern Conference opponents. Eight games are away from home with Oglethorpe as the only home date on September 29. Opponents include LSU, Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Duke, Georgia Tech, Florida, Georgia, and Birmingham-Southern.

Auburn Ala Chet Wynne Oglethorpe University Vanderbilt Kentucky Howard George Washington South Carolina Birmingham-Southern Montgomery Oglethorpe Tulane Baton Rouge Nashville Lexington Duke Birmingham Georgia Tech Atlanta Florida Georgia Columbus

Old Lou Preps for Vol Battle in Baton Rouge

Louisiana State coach Capt. Biff Jones prepares his Tigers for this Saturday’s home clash with Tennessee. After a 7-7 draw with Tulane, LSU aims for full strength and sharp practice, as Tennessee visits in a marquee matchup likely to draw a large crowd.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Biff” Jones Tennessee Vols Bengals Tulane Vols Tigers Tennessee Arkansas South Carolina Greenies Greeeries Jones Bob Neyland

LSU Tigers Prep for Tennessee Test After Tulane Tie

Louisiana State University football prepares for Tennessee in their final game as the squad heals from the Tulane deadlock. All players expected to be available, with coachs planning a heavy offensive approach. Reserve lineman Butch Helveston was believed out until next year due to an arm injury.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State Universitys Tulane Tennessee Tigers Volunteers Butch” Helveston

Delhi Bears Seek More Football Games

Delhi high school's Bears, led by Principal J. B. Thompson Jr., challenge any class A or B team in the section for additional games this season. Teams wishing to schedule should contact Delhi High School promptly.

Bears Delhi High School J. B. Thompson Thompson News-Star

Season finale outlook for injured star’s return

The injured player has responded well to treatment and is expected to see action in the season finale, providing a potential boost for the team.

Tennessee Volunteers Set to Face LSU in Final Classic

Tennessee prepares for a climactic clash with Louisiana State after Bat Beattie Feathers signals readiness. Ralph Hatley recovers from appendix surgery as the Vols chase a storied comeback season and a last ride through New Orleans on Friday.

Kentucky Vols Tiger Lair Vol Ralph Hatley Hatley Feathers New Orleans Louisiana Bounding Beattie Feathers Voace

Mike Welch Elected Auburn Football Captain for 1934

Mike Welch, a 190 pound junior guard from Atlanta, was elected captain of the 1934 Auburn football team by the 1933 letter winners. Bennie Fenton was chosen as alternate captain. Fenton is an end from Lakeland, Florida.

Auburn Ala Mike Welch Atlanta Bennie Fenton Fenton Lakeland Fla

Luther Burbank’s Long Plant Experiments Span Decades

Luther Burbank carried on experimental work with plants for more than 50 years, shaping horticulture. He pursued diverse grafting, selection, and hybridization efforts influencing modern botany and agricultural science.

Luther Burbank

Mercer Places 3 on All-Dixie

Mercer University earns three first team spots on the All-Dixie football team chosen by coaches and writers for AP. Notable picks include Olsson and Edwards with top votes, plus Millsaps and Chattanooga multiple mentions among honorable mentions.

Atlanta Mercer University Associated Press Bears Howard Loop Centre Birmingham-Southern Mississippi College Southwestern Millsaps Chattanooga Spring Hill Fayete Davis Birminghame Southern Olsson Mercer Edwards Fox Southe Western Converse Lichter Trammerehauser Tees Everetts Hitt Coneverse Barksdale Harrison Camp Merritt Spath Morrison Millsaps Ollinger McQuaig Hendren Johnson Birmingham Southern Venable Reasor Haygood Birmingham - Southern Anderson Stuart Haley Ellis Womack Fisher Myers Rickett Chattasnooga Reddick Lovell Boyd Bearden Spafford Lloyd Lee Hamilton Ewing Harbin Howeard McGee Zinkowsky Felder Smith Chate Tanooga Eline Perry

Apartments for Rent Classified Guide Beacon Your Lighthouse

Readers are urged to use the Classified Ads section to locate apartment vacancies. The column promises clear guidance, helping buyers find attractive rentals without wandering aimlessly.

Cathedral High Tigers Win Southwest Louisiana Title

Lafayette Cathedral High Tigers defeated Glenmora 18 to 0 to clinch the Class B district championship at S. L. L. stadium. Led by end John Castel, the Tigers opened with a drive to a first TD by Bill Martin. H. Duhon starred with accurate passes and a fourth quarter score on a pass to A. Duhon.

Lafayette Cathedral High Tigers Glenmora Louisiana John Castel Tigers Bill Martin Castel H. Duhon A. Duhon

Nice Beach Police Measure Lengths Of Modest Swimwear

On the French Riviera in Nice, beach police use measuring sticks to ensure women bathers reveal modest leg length, enforcing conservative standards for beach attire.

Nice French Riviera

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New York University Northwestern Colorado College Virginia Tech Geisler, Smith and Strong Jackson Quint Berry Waters Old Lou VOL Battle Delhi Knoxville Tenn L. S. A. Tigers All-Dixie Birmingham- Southern Beacon Lafayette Cathedral High Hugo Johnson Paramount News J. Reynolds Tobacco
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