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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1934

Page

9

Morrison Likely to Go to Vanderbilt

Nashville Banner reports the chance that Ray Morrison may become Vanderbilt football coach after talks with Dr. James H. Kirkland and Dan McGugin. Morrison, SMU mentor, is suggested as the strongest candidate with Vanderbilt reportedly ready to offer up to $10,000 annually.

Shville Tenn Nashville Ray Morri Vanderbilt James H. Kirkland Orrison Southern Methodist Unity Dan McGugin Morrison Seson Kirkland Tter Moron Southern Methodist Texas Institution

Morrison to Decide on SMU Future Amid Vanderbilt Offer

Dr. C C Seleen says Ray Morrison has no definite plans to leave SMU. Vanderbilt offers Dan McGugin and could lure Morrison with a reported $10,000 annual contract. Morrison may be freed to join a new job if his SMU deal ends next Sept. 1.

Dallas C. C.leeman Southern Methist University Ray Morrison Orrison Nashville Vanderbilt Dan McGugin Seleeman Morrison Southern Methodist Seleen Moron Commodore Mpany McGugn Ual South Methodist

Cerne Wins Main Event in Ferriday Mitt Program

In Ferriday Louisiana Leonard Young 140 of Chicago won the ten round main bout over Red Barnett 146 of Laurel Mississippi by a wide margin. Leonard outboxed Barnett by eight rounds and showed clear superiority. Earlier Scrappy Reese 128 of Jackson Mississippi won the referee's decision over Battling Scarborough 132 from Lake Bruin CCC.

Ferriday Der Leonard Chiago Red” Barnett Laurel Miss Paulett the Legion Halliday Mississipi Laurel Boy Scrap Eese Jackson Scarborough Lake Bruin CCC

Temple Owls Fielding Star Players With Glasses

Philadelphia report notes that over a dozen Temple football stars wear horn rimmed specs including guards Schaefer Liston and Gurzynski and quarterback Frey. Despite eyesight issues several are first string with captain Stevens and fullback Smukler among those who skip glasses yet perform well. Pop Warner is pictured wearing glasses.

Philadelphia Temple University New Orleans Tulane Temple Harold Lloyd Opticians Owls Frank Schaefer Maurice Liston Stan Gurzynski Chet Messervey Horace Mo Pete Stevens Dave Smukler Smuk

Gordon returns to finish work at Iowa University

Edward Gordon, 1932 Olympic broad jump champion with a 25 ft 3 1 4 in best, returns to the University of Iowa to complete his education and train for a possible third Olympic team. The ex-Hawkeye has three national collegiate titles and briefly paused competitive jumping after Los Angeles.

Iowa City Edward Gordon University of Iowa Gordon Iowa Amsterdam

Pro Football Squads Include 73 Benedicts

In a NEA Service report from New York dated December 11, it notes that 73 players, about 30 percent of the National Professional Football league’s 10 clubs last season, were married.

NEA Service New York

Limehouse Blues at Paramount and Straight Is the Way at Capitol

Paramount presents Limehouse Blues with George Raft Anna May Wong and Jean Parker in a London underworld drama. Ta s at the Capitol features Straight Is the Way with Franchot Tone as Benny the ex convict and May Robson and Karen Morley in key roles.

Paramount George Reft Anna May Wong Jean Parker Paramount Theater London the Thames George Raft Harry Young Miss Wong Raft Kent Taylor Montagu Love Robert Lorraine Alexander Hall Capitol Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Capitol Theater Franchot Tone Tone Hollywood Benny May Robson Karen Morley Bertha Gladys George New York Shirley Miss George C. Henry Gordon Sullivan Kent Taylor and

Couple En Route Here Badly Hurt In Accident

Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Nichols of Long Beach California were badly injured in a Terrell Texas automobile crash while traveling to visit relatives in West Monroe. Mr. Nichols was not expected to live. The Bentons of West Monroe and relatives were notified and traveled to Terrell after word spread.

West Monroe L. E. Nichols Long Beach Calif Terrell Texas Nichols California D. S. Benton North Seventh Street

Natchez Blue Boys Win Ho Mochitto Valley Title

Natchez high school Blue Boys rally in late minutes to score a 6 to 0 victory over Wilkinson County Agricultural High School, securing the Ho mochitto Valley conference championship before about 1,500 spectators at Centreville.

Natchez Miss

SI A A to Hold Investigation by Questionnaire

Birmingham article notes the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association votes unanimously to conduct an investigation by questionnaire and committee among member colleges. The move aims to aid small colleges in avoiding athletic eligibility pitfalls, with a complete migrant and junior college graduate record to be included in lists. The basketball tournament is set for Jackson Mississippi in early March.

Birmingham Ala Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association J. W. Provine Mississippi College Provine Jackson Miss College of Charleston Fuman University Newberry College Rollins College the Citadel Transylvania College Morehead State Tethers College

Waterproof to Play Delhi Team in Postseason Clash

Waterproof Tigers resume practice and set Thursday 2:30 p.m. kickoff in Waterproof La for a consolation playoff game against the Delhi Bears. Both teams reached the northeast Louisiana Class B semi finals, with Water­proof and Delhi eyeing third place after narrow playoff losses.

Waterproof Delhi Bears Tallulah Trojans Northeast Louisiana Waterproof Tigers Bears Choudrant Aggies Trojans Tallulah

Ferriday and Natchez Tie in Colorful Christmas Eve Show

Natchez Iron Men and Ferriday Black Cats played a scoreless exhibition in Natchez as part of a two game series for charity. Both teams honored fans with a hard fought defensive battle and split gate receipts to local charitable efforts. The rematch in Ferriday on Sunday at 3 pm promises another tense showdown.

Ferriday Natchez Iron Men Ferriday Black Cats Natchez Joe Holladay Natchez Democrat

Warner Opens Practice For Sugar Bowl Battle

Temple University coach Glenn Warner starts a two week drill for the Sugar Bowl game against Tulane in New Orleans on New Year’s day. Three backs are out with injuries but the squad shows good condition and enthusiasm for the clash with the Green Wave.

Philadelphia Glenn Warner Temple University Tulane New Orleans Bucknell Horace Mowrey Danny Testa Johnny Stonke Temple

Head A College And Get Choicest Grid Tickets

Teddy Conant son of Harvard president James B. Conant reveals that having a father in the university presidency grants better football tickets. He spoke in Cambridge after being asked about his view on the perk.

NEA Service Cambridge Mass Teddy James B. Conant Harvard

Temple Squad May Train At Bay St. Louis School

Temple football coach Pop Warner and his eleven were invited to Bay St. Louis Mississippi as a pre game training base ahead of the Sugar Bowl meeting with Tulane. The plan involves St Stanislaus College hosting and local citizens supporting the team in a southern climate acclimation. Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge is noted in the article as part of the surrounding context.

New Orleans Temple Tulane Bay St. Louis Mississippi Gulf Coast St. Stanislaus College Pop Warner Louisiana State University Baton

Tulane to Begin Practice for Clash Next Monday

Rouge, Louisiana, offers its facilities while Tulane's team rest after a strenuous season. The squad will start practice next Monday for an upcoming clash. Paraguay's hydroelectric potential is about 2,000,000 horsepower with only 200,000 horsepower developed so far.

Tulane Paraguay

Collinston Girls Poised for Repeat State Title

Collinston high school girls basketball team, stronger than last year’s state champions, has won three games this season averaging 51 points. New eligibility for B Bryan adds depth to a squad led by Ruby Fontenot and Annie Linzay with a mix of experienced and green players under Coach Garrett.

Collinston Sharp Shooters Bastrop Ward Five Caldwell Parish Junction City B. Bryan State Athletic Association Ruby Fontenot Annie Linzay Jordan Lankston Bryan Moore Short Vaughan Baugh Robertson Garrett

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