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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

15

Carnera Baer Title Bout Prospects Loom for June

Heavyweight champion Primo Carnera arrives from Italy next week with Max Baer due in New York early next month. A Garden title defense talks up a June bout as Baer weighs civil suits and movie work, while Dempsey remains tied to Garden plans and potential Loughran Schmeling clashes stir January gossip.

Edward J. Neil Associated Press New York Primo Carnera Italy Max Baer California Carnera Paulina Uzcudun Romie Madison Square Garden the Garden Baer Motion Picture Activities 3 Jack Dempsey Garden The Dern Cay Tex Rickard Dem Tony Loughran Dempsey Dempsex Loughran Schmeling At- City Demptrie Fuiry Loughran Ray Impellittiere

Littlefield Resigns as Texas Football Coach

Clyde Littlefield relinquished his post as head football coach at the University of Texas after seven seasons in which the Longhorns won two Southwest Conference titles and were runner up twice. He asked to be relieved under present circumstances while remaining track coach, with his track squads having seven Southwest Conference titles. The athletic council recommended renewing his contract for 1934-35, but no successor was named.

Austin Tex Clyde Littlefield University of Texas Longhorns University Athletic Council Littlefield Univer Texas A Lehieh Dartmouth Texas Kentisky Boston Dnive Dakota State North Caroling Auburn Rice Yale New York University Notre Dame Indiana Purdue Mipourh Wisconsin Middle West Ceil Han ¢ Sit Reesie Root M Vin Steverms Tie Res Anehy Hoevared Princeton Primeaten Brety Fritz Crisier Teimoh Kentucky Harry Gamage John J. McFwan Army Holy Cross Chet Wyone Elmer Lawden Duquesne M. Meersen Bell Homer Norton Centenary Carolina Charles Chuck) Collins University of Calfornia Los Angeles Bil Spaulding

Murphy Wins Houston Post Trophy for SW Conference MVP

Tom Murphy of Batesville Arkansas is named the Southwest Conference's most valuable player at the annual A association football party in Houston. The Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback receives the award from Lloyd Gregory as Coach Fred Thomsen praises his player and manhood, with Murphy crediting Thomsen as his big brother.

Houston Tex Tom Murphy Batesville Ark Houston Post Murphy Fred Thomson Arkansas Razorbacks Lloyd Gregory Fred Thomsen Thomsen Brother

Attendance at Football Games Shows Increase

AP gathers nationwide 1933 college football attendance up 13 percent from 1932, rebounding about half the 1931-32 losses. Lower ticket prices aided the upswing, with popular support exceeding prior hopes after two downturns. Eastern NFL clubs report continued activity.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York

Head hunting on for grid bosses in many schools

Coaching heads have begun to drop as colleges clean house after a disastrous 1933 campaign. The Associated Press reports a high mortality rate for coaches, with institutions ready to replace leaders despite widespread calls for accountability.

Associated Press New York

Attendance trends haunt college football coaching shakeups

The article surveys attendance shifts across 46 institutions, noting widespread declines and only a few gains. It highlights Notre Dame leading the West with 475,000 attendance, lists major coaching changes at Texas A and M, Dartmouth, Kentucky and others, and cites rumors of staff overhauls at Cal, Yale, and NYU as the season nears its end.

Ford- St. Marys Santa Clara TARAS Osis Iyat Kash Nebraska Kansas Denver

Bookworms to decide all Southern eleven players

Atlanta news notes the selection process for the all Southern football eleven will include scholastic averages. Fifteen sports writers will judge based on weight, experience, versatility and academics, with emphasis on A grades for berth. Bob Bloodworth comments on brains alongside football talent.

Atlanta Florida Texas Allstar Bob Bloodworth Biloxi Miss Sports Writers Committee

Chadwick High Butts In For Self-Admission Basketball Fund

Chadwick high school players vote to pay their own admission to watch a Chadwick game. Twenty two team members including varsity will buy tickets at the window to raise funds held in a closed bank to tide the team over.

Chadwick Hum Chadwick High School

Ineligible Players Spark Ouachita High Net Club Meeting

At Ouachita parish high school tennis club, Marie Taylor and June Moffett were ruled ineligible due to a requirement of a year or more enrollment. The meeting featured talks on Life History of Bill Tilden and History of Tennis. A December 20 program will include Helen Wills Moody life and value of high school tennis.

Ouachita Parish Marie Taylor June Moffett Misses Taylor Moffett Neville Fred Workman Jane Boyd Workman Bill Tilden Miss Boyd Helen Wills Moody Jean Scholars James Crotwell Mississippi Ouachita Ruston

Brown Defeats Jackson by Ten in Hard Fought Game

The Brown Safety Firsts beat Jackson Miss Suico 49 to 37 after trailing early. Jackson led 13-8 midway first half, then Brown pulled ahead to 34-24 at halftime and stretched the margin late in the second half.

Brown Jackson Brown Mill Suico Jackson, Miss Jackson Club Brownies

Local basketball game notes highlight high scorer and upcoming match

Hay EYE leads with 14 points while Lawson and Pillilings contribute, Holt adds nine. The Trwnies face Elat Oder of Tullos at Brown vym with Moody Johns coaching the squad amid a large Urania and Tadlos crowd.

Hay Eye Dan Ed Pes Lawson Pilliligs Holt Elat Tullos Brown Vym Moody Johns Feance Chicese Cane Star Urania Tadlos Taalock Steve Jackson Ewwell Roig Dion Piaencd Atat Tak Sapeun Swer Petaly Cosa Boda Peaces li Brown Ka FT PF Parkips F Sahel Brees Hulte Af Osoas Tees Beggega Cart Tiger Arias

Goodman Seeks Biltmore Title in Miami Open

Johnny Goodman, Omaha amateur and former national open champion, enters the three day Biltmore Open in Miami with a $2,500 prize and a field of about 150 pros and amateurs. He faces defending champion Shute and a roster of former champions including Sarazen Armour Farrell Burke Kirkwood MacFarlane.

Miami Fla Nations Dolfers Johnny Goodrati Chicago Omaha Gene Sarazen Gandmar Willie MacFarlane Tommy Armour Johnny Farrell Billy Burke Shute Sarazen Armour Joe Kirkwood Goodman

Bob Coleman Named Manager of St. Paul Club

St. Paul selection of Bob Coleman as manager for the St. Paul American Association baseball club next season was announced by President R. J. Connery. Coleman had managed the Beaumont club in the Texas league for the past two years.

Bob Coleman St. Paul St, Paul Beaumont Texas League American Association R. J. Connery

Army Mentors Clash Saturday in Baton Rouge

The Tennessee Vols face undefeated LSU Tigers in a key clash that doubles as a meeting of two top Army coaches. Major Bob Neyland leads Tennessee with a near spotless eight year record, while Captain Lawrence Jones at LSU has revitalized the Tigers since taking over two years ago.

Baton Rouge Tennessee Vols Louisiana State Tigers Southland Army Bob Neyland Tennessee Lawrence (Biff) Jones Neyland Vols Jones West Point Louisiana State

Tennessee Tigers Face LSU In Rainy Eve Kickoff At Baton Rouge

The Tennessee Volunteers meet LSU at Baton Rouge Saturday in a punting duel with Beattie Feathers and Abe Mickal expected to star. Feathers has top punting form this season as Mickal eyes a comeback. LSU practices featured Tennessee plays to prepare for the game. Volunteers prepare to travel after a heavy practice in Baton Rouge.

Knoxville Tenn Dee Beattie Tennessee Vols Abe Mickal Tigers Mickal Baton Rouge Tennessee Beattie Feathers Lousiana State University Brough Vanderbilt Louwisiana

Classic Golf Putting Grips Across Era

The article surveys diverse putting grips used by golfers like Walter Travis Leo Diegel and Johnny Farrell. It notes Travis favored thumbs down the shaft with the right index finger extended to touch the shaft aiding touch sensitivity and distance judgment while keeping the putter square to the line.

Walter Travis Leo Diegel Johnny Farrell Walter J. Travis Travis the Bell Syndicate, Inc

Berry Versus Waters in Grudge Main Event

Wild Red Berry of the Panther faces Teddy Waters in the weekly Roosevelt stadium wrestling main event. Waters, Panhandle Texas cowhand, refereed Berry Ludwig bout last week when Berry was disqualified for fouling in the second fall. Berry uses rough tactics. Waters issued warnings and a neck sock to enforce breaks.

Wild Red Berry Kansas Panther Berry Teddy Waters Panhandle Texas Roosevelt Stadium Waters Berry- Ludwig Ludwig Red Water Dulles Attanle

Wrestlers Berry Waters set for Monroe ring showdown

In a heated buildup Berry and Waters clash after a foul dictating a title bout in the dressing room. Promoter Guy Owen signs the main event for this week with Ted Waters facing Berry and semi finals featuring George Craig versus George Ligosky in best two of three falls and a one hour limit. The show starts at 8 with strong heat expected at the venue.

Waters Berry Teddy Guy Owen Red Wall Monroe Owen George “Speedbeil Craig Tisa Will George Ligosky Sian

Football Deaths Decline In 1933 Across Schools

A press survey shows 22 football-related fatalities in 1933, down from prior years, with 2 directly from the game and 19 where play may have contributed. Notable deaths include 13-year-old Wilma Kelly of Helena, Montana, and university players Arthur Ehlers of Iowa and Hoot Wilson of Howard College.

New York Dee Tach de Theasen TRL Associated Prev Callege Flewel R. Fasterwood New York University National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters Wilma Kelly Helena Mont Arthur Ehlers University of Iowa Hoot Wilson Howard College Birmingham Ala Jack Cicuto John Carroll University Cleveland Theodore Kauerz University of the South Sewanee, Tenn Harry Tipton Southwestern University Memphis Ites Ars

Football in Retrospect in the Southeast

Southeastern football recap highlights Georgia Tech Duke and several upsets. Notable players include Jack Torrance LSU and Clarence Roberts GT. Key games feature Auburn over Georgia Tulane over Colgate and Centenary among several scoreless ties.

Georgia Tech Duke Auburn Georgia Tulane Colgate Center Washington and Lee Erskine Newberry Mercer Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Mississippi State Vanderbilt Florida Jack Torrance Louisiana State Clarence Shorty) Roberts Bucky Bryan Grant Centenary Feathers Howell Kercheaver Kentucky Mickal Jack Phillips Cevorgia Tech Fuolback Breezy Wynn Volunteers Rose Brunt Wwo Paints

Cace Loop Opens Schedule Monday For Local League

The Cite league in Monroe outlines season opener actions at Ouachita Junior College Gym and Brown Paper Mill Gym. Ten teams include Ouachita Business Men, Brown Paper Mill Juniors, Tampa Seals, Pan-Am, Missouri Pacific, L. T. J. Seniors, and Y’s Men. Games run Mondays and Thursdays with a 1 cent admission doubleheader. schedule covers Dec 12 to Dec 20 before a Christmas break.

Cite League Revene Hoey West Monroe Morrie Tms Teogia Area Ats Minsoter Pecihiv Quaghita Business L. T. J. Ita Ouachita Junior College Monroe Brown Paper Millramars Pan-Am Tampa Seals Woeet Monroe Brown Mill Gymnasium Ouachita Business Men Brown Paper Mill College Gymnasium Ouachta Adler Y's Ouachita Ouachita Business Missouri Pacific L. T. IL Brown Gymnasium

Second Son Born to Val Football Coach and Wife

Knoxville telegram reports Major Bob Neyland Tennessee football coach welcomed a second son to Major and Mrs Neyland at St Marys hospital. Bobby is four years old.

Val Knoxville Tenn Bob Neyland Tennessee

Carl Hubbell Shines In 1933 NL Pitching Marks

Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants set 1933 National League records by allowing the fewest runs per nine innings in 45 games, pitching 309 innings and winning 23 games. He led in innings and tied for wins, with a 57% winning rate, while Dizzy Dean set a single game strikeout mark of 17.

New York Carl Hubbell Oklahoma New York Giants Hubbell Grover C. Alexander Ruebach Cubs Tue Lyle Bud) Tinning Chicago Ben Cantwell Boston Jerome Herman Diz Chicago Cubs Mohn Cincinnati Chrison Giants Nap Reookiva Dell Dizzy Warneke Adolph Liska Fairiies Paul Derringer Tas Larry Frenel Tattskurih LeRoy Bud) Parmeleo Bill Hullwhan St. Louis Walter Beck Brooke Ana Tex Carlos von Stalinwer Jenny

Philadelphia Boy Upsets Cue Tournament Champion

In Chicago, a Philadelphia player upset world champion Louis Hourdament and veteran Bennie Ailen to lead 125 to 31 in 10 rapid fire frames. The same event saw Frank Tasberski of New York defeat Charles Seaback of Astoria 125 to 90 in 23 innings.

Chicago Ote Willian Mos Bennie Ailen Kane Aia Clix Frank Tas Berski Nectary N.Y Charles Seaback Astoria Seaback Col Sty Pay

Texas A&M Fullback Spencer Eligibility Questioned

Dean B. J. Kyle announced that Texas A&M is reviewing the eligibility of Aggie fullback Ted Spencer after a surprise challenge to his status. Cards show no ineligibility, but a full report will be presented at the Southwest Conference meeting in Dallas on December 9.

College Station Tex Dean B. J. Kyle Texas A. & M. College Athletic Council Ted Spencer Aggie Spencer Dean Kyle Dallas

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Nation Prospect By Alan Gould Los Far West Ouachita High Net Club Strong Hunt Oilers Brown Gym Biltmore Stellar Pield Mic Louisiana Jungle Beast South Wall New Orleans Dee. T University of Tennessee Voluuteers Ern Cace Quachita Business Moen Star of Giants Philadelphia
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