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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
6
Baseball leaders end a tense negotiating period after Kenesaw Landis rules Bob Feller the Indians property. Clubs pursue trades to reshape rosters, with Boston Chicago and New York active as the 1937 season planning unfolds. Team moves involve trades, signings, and waivers across the American and National Leagues.
Collier's selects 1936 all American football stars with ends Larry Kelley and Gaynell Tinsley leading the list. Other honorees include Edwin Widseth Averell Daniell Max Starcevich Steve Reid Alex Wojciechowicz Sam Baugh Clint Frank Ray Buivid Sam Francis. Frank Tinsley and Sam Francis named top three players of the year.
Jena High's defending state champion Giants host Selma in a Friday night clash at the Jena Community Center Gym. Coach Leman Waal has the squad developing a new lineup after losing two regulars from last season. Selma features Ozell Linsey at center and is regarded as a top central Louisiana team. Jena’s Lady Giants also meet Selma Lady Togers in a preliminary game.
Waterproof High School Tigers defend their crown against Springhill High School Lumberjacks in Waterproof La at 2 39 pm. The winner advances to meet the south Louisiana champion for the state title. Springhill features Miller Maxwell Tyler and strong backfield while Waterproof relies on Bennett Wiggins and stout defense.
Ferriday High squad eyes season with daily workouts under Coach Priester. Candidates include Hutchinson Goddbold Jones McAdams Price Sturgeon and Sturgeon, aiming to replace graduating seniors and open the season at Natchez Catholic High.
Southeastern conference members plan drastic rules to curb recruiting of prospective freshmen for pre-season drills. Proposals include limiting or banning such tryouts, with scrutiny of transfers, scholarships, and freshman games. Tennessee invited to host tourney. Alabama to banquet Friday. Scotty Dawkins returns home from eastern circuit to high light wrestling prospects. Vince DiMaggio expected to join Boston Bees after purchasing from San Diego. he hit .298 last season.
Ouachita Parish High School girls basketball opens defense of title against Choudrant High at 4 pm in Northeast Center gym. Coach Elizabeth Manhein says the squad, with three returning veterans Natalie Wall Katherine Roland and Louise White, plus newcomers, aims for a strong season.
Atlanta officials report Gulfport Mississippi chamber of commerce advised using the Crackers training site last spring for the New York Giants 1937 camp. President Earl Mann said he is seeking a suitable base for the team’s next preparation.
Today a year ago George Red Tautman was elected president of the American association for two years succeeding Thomas J Hickey. Three years ago John P Smith resigned as head football coach at North Carolina State. Five years ago Bat Battalino knocked out Al Singer in the second round at Madison Square Garden before 14 000 fans.
LSU coach Bernie Moore received a new extended contract after two successful seasons. The deal replaces the 1935 1958 dates with a longer term. Details of salary were not disclosed as LSU prepares for the Sugar Bowl against Santa Clara. Also reports from Jena about the Tullos Oilers opening their 1936 37 basketball season in Urania.
New York December reports outline Indians GM Slapnicka sending glad news to Bob Feller and Harridge noting umpire farming in the American League. Ed Rommel and Ed Gharrity to advance from the minors, Ainsmith to join the American staff. Connie Mack laments mood and finances after a winter meeting. Des Moines owner Lee Keyser tracks Landis and an auction plan worth 200000 dollars. Bremen’s Max Schmel ing orders clarity from reporters, and Max Machon jokes about English. Johnnie Walker cheers for Jeffra against Escobar at the Hippodrome as Jimmy Brad dock is highlighted. Horace Stoneham’s NL owners party costs 10000 dollars, orange juice last course. Freddie Steele, Eddie Collins, and Bobby Doerr are also noted.
W G Leni Styles former Greenville Bucks manager arrives from Gurley Ala to meet with Greenville Base ball association officials about managing the team next season. Bucks president Emmet Harty has returned from Montreal after attending the minor leagues annual meeting.
Brown Paper mill five meets strong Bogalusa Gaylords at Broven gym at 8 pm in a bid to rebound after a 45 25 win over Hunt Oilers. Bogalusa, Southern A A U champions from New Orleans Corrugated Box, boast height and depth led by A Gray six seven and Buck Branch talent.
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