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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1936
Page
7
Fragmented notice reads as a small community item with price and trial references. Content is unclear and sparse, offering few identifiable names, places, or dates.
Mahoney of New York outlines a six point program for American athletics at the A A U meeting. He argues for a nonnationalist approach to the Olympics and cautions against Olympics becoming government controlled. He advocates private athletic ideals and youth needs guiding the Olympic movement amid Brundage influence and recent debates on the 1936 Games.
A 1933 college football era note recalls a tight test vote by Advocates of boycott, ending in a narrow defeat. The记 refers to the era’s debate around the A A U and mentions Jerry Dalrymple and a kidney illness affecting a state game.
Ralph Guldahl of St. Louis shot a 54-hole 207 on the par 71 course to lead the seventh Miami Biltmore Open at Cora Gables. He added a 69 in round three and needs only to maintain pace to win 2500. Horton Smith faltered with 77 for 214.
Extension of time from last Saturday night to Tuesday December 15 was announced by Postmaster J R Wooten for the return of social security data from employees of firms in Monroe. Aid will be provided at room 307 in the new post office building for those unable to fill out the blanks.
The Sugar Bowl committee ordered crews to install 5000 extra seats for the New Year’s Day clash between Louisiana State and Santa Clara, boosting stadium capacity to about 40,000.
An advertising notice promotes FASTEETH powder to secure dentures with no gummy taste or slipping. It claims comfortable, strong hold for eating talking laughing sneezing and fresh breath, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
Johnny Layton of Sedalia Missouri leads the three cushion billiards field with five wins and one loss in Chicago. Jay Bozeman of Detroit looms as a dangerous entry after a loss to Otto Reiselt. Kinsey Matsuyama and Welker Cochran tie for second with four wins and two losses. Willie Hoppe trails with three wins and two defeats as Allen Hall and Lookabaugh contend in Chicago matches.
The Associated Press notes LSU defends its title while Mississippi ties Tennessee 0-0 and Mississippi State beats Florida 7-0. Alabama finishes second after a 0-0 draw with Tennessee. Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt drop in the final standings. Bowl matchups loom with LSU facing Santa Clara in the Sugar Bowl and Auburn slated for Villanova in Havana.
Football season ends with post season focus on bowl games. Rose Bowl features Washington and Pittsburgh. Sugar Bowl pairs Louisiana State with Santa Clara. Orange Bowl awaits Duquesne’s opponent. Notre Dame and USC clash in a wild season finale. score highlights include Texas Aggies over Manhattan and SMU over Rice.
From Montreal to New York, MLB officials gather for the annual winter meetings with trades the focus. Detroit’s Mickey Cochrane reportedly offered cash for John Whitehead. Chicago’s Jimmy Dykes eyes Rudy York. Major deals loom as Connie Mack, P K Wrigley weigh offers and Pinky Higgins moves loom in the background.
In Ferriday Louisiana a new wing is added to the hospital owned by Drs N L Sebastian and Hall Ratcliffe to provide more patient accommodations. The expansion is contracted to Mike S Ohlson of Vidalia and completes the project. The article also notes the league’s bowlers preparing to face Duquesne.
Herbert Barker highlights Parker of Duke and Milton Popovich of Montana with 105 yard kickoff returns for touchdowns. Colorado's Byron White 102 yard kickoff, Sewanee’s Dexter Stanfill 100 yard Florida fumble return, and other standout long runs, passes, and kicks span the season.
S I A A representatives in Birmingham discussed employing a one year sports advisor to study athlete eligibility and propose rule changes. The committee plans to submit a job recommendation to the conference, with a vote expected later in the day. Dr. J W Provine supported the plan though anticipating opposition.
New York December 7 football notes discuss Sugar Orange and Rose Bowls and invitations. Alabama coach Thomas jokes about LSU's invitation. Syracuse may hire successors to Vic Hanson. Colgate carves seating boost with borrowed Syracuse bleachers. Colgate plans 15 000 capacity. Also mentions Insomnia derby winners Crossley and Walthour and European tour plans. Baseball NBA and boxing tidbits include Stengel on trades Feller with Cleveland and Louis Pastor bout talk.
New Orleans Warren Easton defeated Jesuits to earn the south Louisiana title shot against Jennings. Boston Jesuits drew 33 000 spectators in a record high crowd for a high school game. Boston High of Alexandria topped Ouachita and will face Haynesville for the north Louisiana crown this weekend. The note adds that it took 70 years to complete the Capitol in Washington.
Notices announce regular annual meetings of stockholders for The Ouachita National Bank Monroe to elect directors and transact business. Separate meeting requests consideration of the Liquidating Committee report and possible contract extensions between The Ouachita and The Quachita banks.
Louisiana’s six foot three heavyweight prospect Torrance prepared for his fifth professional bout against Owen Flynn at the Coliseum New Orleans. Manager Herb Brodie touts Torrance’s speed reach and power as he shifts from college football shot put to boxing while Flynn carries a modest pro record.
Public foreclosure notices from Ouachita Parish Louisiana for December 1934 through January 1987 describe Writs of Fi Fa and Seizure and Sale. Properties include Lot 22 in Pairview Subdivision Monroe and Lots 4 and 5 of Block 37 Pitlics Addition, with sales dates December 26 1934 1936 and January 2 1987. Parties include Milton Coverdale Sheriff Byron Marcus Home Owners' Loan Corp and Hammett A Brownlee with cash terms and appraisement.
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