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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
8
In Athens Georgia Dr S V Sanford reiterates that commercialism in college football is not inherently evil and stresses funding for intramural track basketball and cross country. He argues strong academics must share athletic resources and cites freshmen limits and the need for balance between sport and study.
Southern Association owners met in Memphis for a two day session focusing on the player limit rule. They approved a $500 cash prize and a trophy for the most valuable player and determined a 154 game season from April 13 to September 19. The MVP will be chosen by the eight official scorers. Atlanta will host a league directorate meeting to adopt the 1927 schedule on February 8 with a committee to draft the schedule.
In Geneva the League council faces the Mosul dispute between Turkey and Britain as its top issue. A Mosul sub committee may push direct negotiations while Turkey rejects any solution that cedes sovereignty. Britain disputes the permanent court ruling and seeks council mediation rather than binding decision.
Alabama, South football champion, will clash with a Pacific coast opponent in the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. The Coast Conference meets in Seattle Friday and Saturday, with an official opponent to be announced.
Red Grange aims for a one million dollar goal after signing deals that add about 375000 in a single day. Arrow Pictures pays 300000 for his film appearance, firms provide 40000 for his name usage, and professional management gives 35000 for a league appearance.
John Conway Toole was re-elected president of the International League for a five year term with a $2000 annual salary increase by a 7 to 1 vote at the league’s New York meeting. Sam Robertson of Buffalo voted against unanimity as the circuit opened to major league sessions in National and American meetings. The Eastern League holds a special session today.
A report notes Washington declined an invitation to compete and may reconsider the decision, leaving open the possibility of later participation.
A collection of sharp witticisms about wealth, honesty, and life from the Gary Post-Tribune Elgin Courier Peoria Star and State Register. The quips critique Rolls-Royce dreams tin can incomes and urge carving truth on tombstones while noting poets and gas meters.
Dr Stewart Paton Princeton psychiatrist and trustee denounces football for harming student mental and physical health and lowering intellectual life in universities Critics from Yale's Tad Jones and Cornell's Gil Dobie defend football citing its positive influence and demanding fewer reforms
Rocky Kangas of Buffalo wins the lightweight world title by a judges decision over Jimmy Goodrich in a 15 round thriller. The veteran fighter overcomes early pressure, lands sharp lefts, opens cuts on Goodrich, and survives a furious late opening from his challenger before the verdict under the new round by round rule.
Rudy Dusek, a local wrestler from Little Rock, defeated Oreste Vidalfi, identified as an Italian claimant, in a match reported from Little Rock. The outcome indicates Dusek secured the win in the contest.
Associated Press round by round results include Billy Petrole KOing Joe Azarello in seven in Milwaukee, Sammy Baker decisioning Jack Zivic on a foul in New York, Mike Dundee winning by decision over Bobby Garcia in Philadelphia, Sammy Mandell defeating Jimmy Cashill in Peoria by decision, and Pat Moran overcoming Jimmy Lanning in Memphis by decision.
In a dramatic main event last night Ivan Zarynoff defeated George McTeod by a single knockout fall after one hour and 32 minutes of grueling wrestling. The Russian ace sealed the outcome in the featured match preceded by a 33 minute single fall win over McTeod in the preliminary.
A testimonial from Alice Edwards of Shreveport Louisiana claims Bronchotone cured her cough after one bottle. The ad touts a creosote base and positions Bronchotone as superior to common cough medicines, offered at 1.00 per bottle.
Noted Hollywood Ramblers announced for a Monroe engagement at the Virginia Hotel on Wednesday night December 9. The versatile ensemble, famed for world tours and radio recordings, recently crossed the Atlantic to rejoin parents in England after a Canadian visit.
A testimonial endorses Bond's Bladder Remedy as a blessing for urinary troubles. It cites relief from nocturnal urination and back pain due to bladder inflammation, with prices 60c and $1.20. Sold by druggists and distributed by Monroe Wholesale Drug Co. Manufactured by Pond's Pharmacy Co.
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