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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1933

Page

9

Southern Baseball tests new intentional pass rule in league play

In Memphis the Southern Baseball association reviews a trial rule allowing baserunners to advance two bases on an intentional walk with two outs. Critics warn it rewards control and risks hindering pitchers, while supporters say it could boost offense and thrills. opinions vary among editors from Nashville and New Orleans.

Memphis Tenn Southern Baseball Association Freddie Russell The Nashville Banner Thompson Prothro William McG. Keefe New Orleans Times-Picayune Blinkey Horn Nashville TennesSean Harry Martinez New Orleans

College hoops squad previews season amid standout players

The report outlines a basketball team’s season outlook with mentions of players like Harris, Samuels, and Lloyd Lindsay. It notes speed, scoring, and center concerns, plus expectations for a strong conference showing against Kentucky and other rivals.

Batsman Refuses Offer in Mixed Baseball Rumor List

A garbled 1920s sports note mentions BR batsman TM refusing an offer, with scattered references to Hafey Klein and the Reds Braves payroll gossip. Names and figures are unclear, but the piece hints at league trade talk and player value amid winter chatter.

Ati Chick Hafey Klein Monts York ‘Il Boston Braves Janpy

Tatanne Triumphs in Christmas Handicap at New Orleans

In New Orleans on December 26, Mrs. Johnny Zoeller's two year old Tatanne defeated ten rivals to win the Christmas handicap. Clocked 1:43 3-5 for the mile and 70 yards, the St. James filly paid 14.40 for two dollars straight, beating Contraband and Eva B. under Patsy Petrella.

New Orleans Shrewsbury Johnny Zoeller Tatanne St. James Mose Goldblatt J. J. Robinson Eva B. Tatanne Patsy Petrella Contraband Eva B

Columbia strong workout in Tucson before Rose Bowl

In Tucson Coach Lou Little held light practice for Columbia after heat delayed sessions as the Lions prepare for the January 1 Pasadena game with Stanford. Weight concerns linger as players report below normal, with improvements noted in some individuals but overall cautious training planned.

Associated Press Tucson Ariz Keaging Carh Lou Little Columbia Stanford Pasadena Lions Little Eusy University of Arizona Herb Kopf Joe Richavick Cliff Montgomery Alfred Barabas

Thornhill Demands Hard Practice For Rose Bowl

Stanford coach Claude Thornhill says the Cardinal will complete two daily workouts up to New Year’s Day. He laments players’ focus on exams and underestimates Columbia, while noting center Wes Muller is recovering from influenza and may rejoin before the game.

Pasadena Cal Stanford University Columbia University Claude Thornhill Thornhill Columbia Lou Stanford Wes Muller Cardinal

Parker Rated High in Junior Net Title Match

Frankie Parker, a former Milwaukee youth now in Lawrenceville New Jersey, dominates the field in the national indoor junior tennis championships at the Seventh Regiment Armory. He is favored for the No. 8 national ranking and faces Stephen Ogilvy in the first round with a potential clash against D R Grace or Nathan Ritzenberg in later rounds.

New York Frankie Parker Milwaukee Lawrenceville N. J Seventh Regiment Armory Parker Joseph Abrams DeWitt Clinton High School Sumner Redman Harvard George H. Ball Northwestern Jackie Behr Cornell Gilbert Hunt Massachusetts Tech Robert Madden Pittsburgh Stephen H. Ogilvy Northwood School New Rochelle D. R. Grace St. Paul's School Concord N. H Nathan Ritzenberg James Adams High School Washington, D. C Lyman W. Crossman

Klick Defeats Kid Chocolate for Junior Lightweight Title

Frankie Klick of San Francisco defeated Cuban challenger Kid Chocolate by technical knockout with two seconds left in the seventh round at Adelphia to win the Pennsylvania recognized world junior lightweight championship. Referee Johnny Murphy stopped the bout as Chocolate staggered and collapsed after a right hand to the chin. The crowd of about 4,000 witnessed the see-saw battle as Klick built momentum in the later rounds.

Adelphia Frankie Klick Pennsylvania Kid Chocolate Chocolate Klick Murphy Moe Fleisher San Francisco Cuba Klicks Herman Cherin Lou Cassidy Tony Canzoneri New York Louis Guitierez Canzoneri Lou Amber Young Firpo Pennsgrove N. J Johnny Craven Conshocken Georgia Riley Negro Milt Jacobs Philadelphia Tony Valenti Charley Badami New Year Dick Welsh

Dunlap Seeks Eighth Mid Winter Crown In Pinehurst

Forty four golfers gather for the 31st annual mid winter golf championship at Pinehurst. George T. Dunlap Jr national amateur champion seeks eighth title after winning the national crown in Cincinnati last fall. main rivals include Dick Wilson Halbert Blue Eric Thompson and D N Tallman. last year Dunlap won the medal with 72 and defeated Blue 67 in final. tournament ends Saturday.

Pinehurst N. C George T. Dunlap Dunlap Cincinnati Dick Wilson Southern Pines Carolina Halbert J. Blue Eric D. Thompson Andd. N. Tallman Minneapolis United States Blue

Irving Ace Bailey Showing Improvement After Injury

Irving Ace Bailey of the Toronto Maple Leafs showed further improvement in his condition on Christmas Day. He suffered a fractured skull on December 12 after a collision with the Boston Bruins, endured two delicate operations and several lumbar punctures, and had been near death before rallying, buoying his family and team.

Boston Irving Ace

East West Stars Practice Ahead of New Year’s Game

Eastern team drills in Palo Alto under Dick Hanley and Andy Kerr while Western squad works at Washington State and Denver. Notable players include Ceppi Pardonner Lukats Feathers Laws Sorboe Sauer Schwammel as they prepare for the East West charity football game to be staged on New Year’s Day.

San Francisco Palo Alto Stanford University Dick Hanley Northwestern Andy Kerr Colgate Hanley Charles Ceppi Princeton Paul Pardonner Purdue Ceppi Pardonner Nick Lukats Notre Dame Beattie Feathers Tennessee Joe Laws Iowa Mike Sebastian Pittsburgh Orin Hollingberg Washington State Percy Lacey Denver Merle Neh Columbia College Portland Phil Sorboe George Sauer Nebraska Sauer Adolphe Schwammel Oregon State Hollingberg Lacey Schwammel Berekley University of California Fritz Crisler Tiger Dartmouth Yale Duquesne Elmer Layden Pitt Layden Hank Anderson Michigan Hoe Ohio State Minnesota Kipke Wolverines Illinois Wisconsin Indiana

East Mentors Bring 22 for Shrine East West Game

Stanfort Calif December 26 The East Shrine all star team led by Dick Hanley of Northwestern and Andy Kerr of Colgate arrives with 22 players and plans two daily workouts ahead of the New Year’s Day benefit game in San Francisco Beattie Feathers of Tennessee stands out for long punt returns as the fans anticipate a new offense under hats.

Stanford University Calif Andy San Francisco Northwestern Dick Hanley Andy Kerr Colgate Warner Kerr Hanley Beattie Feathers

Practice Is Begun for North South Star Game

Senior football stars from southeastern schools will arrive in Knoxville on Tuesday to begin practice for a New Year s charity game. Forty seven seniors from thirteen conference schools will play with Don Zimmerman and Jimmie Hitchcock joining the lineup alongside C L Foster s event coordination. Coach Frank Thomas of Alabama will direct the south squad and Coach Chet Wynne of Auburn will coach the north squad.

Knoxville Tenn C. L. Foster Don Zimmerman Jimmie Hitchcock Tulane Auburn Frank Thomas Alabama Chet Wynne

Doctors Use Creosote For Chest Colds

For years physicians have prescribed creosote for coughs colds and bronchitis. Creomulsion with creosote and six other medicinal elements stops coughs and colds quickly and is claimed to be harmless and easy to take. Your druggist backs Creomulsion with a money back guarantee if not relieved as directed. Beware the cold that lingers.

Profits in Football Are Fattened by 1933 Upsets

A 1933 season review highlights Notre Dame, Southern California, Stanford and Duke with surprises, rising conferences, and Sharper edges in gate receipts. It notes Michigan, Ohio State, and Purdue contending in the Big Ten, and Arkansas leading the Southwest before an ineligible player issue altered the race.

Jimmy Donahue NEA Service Notre Dame Southern California Indiana Northwestern Army Trojans Stanford Oregon State Duke Durham Georgia Tech Blue Devils Alabama Frank Thomas Mississippi Southwestern Baylor Arkansas Razorbacks Nebraska Kansas State Oklahoma Kansas Iowa State Missouri Rocky Mountain Utah Denver Colorado Aggies California

Coaches Gather for 13th Parley at Chicago Meeting

The 13th annual American Football Coaches Association gathering opens in Chicago with Michigan coach H G Kipke reporting on proposed changes. Proposals include moving goal posts, permitting forward passes behind the line, and allowing surrender of 25 yards upfield amid wind affected play.

Chicago American Football Coaches’ Association H. G. Kipke Michigan National Rules Committee Society of Physical Directors For Coleges George Little Rutgers University Student Health Association

Jackie Westrope Aims for 300th win Thursday at Houston meet

Jackie Westrope will ride Thursday at Epsom Downs hoping to reach his 300th win before the Houston meet closes January 1. He has 34 wins at Houston, spurred by a five day suspension ending Thursday. No American jockey has hit 300 in a year since 1998. Westrope, the 1933 season standout, leads in wins and earnings at top tracks and dominates Epsom Downs with over 65 percent of his mounts finishing in the money.

Houston Texas Jackie Westrope Epsom Downs Westrope Miss Tulsa Oriental Park

Tampa Spartans Close 1933 Season With 7-0 Victory

The University of Tampa Spartans beat the Haskell Indians 7-0 on Christmas Day in Tampa Florida. Buck Torres intercepted a pass for the belated touchdown and converted with a 27 yard run and O Reilly added the extra point.

Tampa Fla University of Tampa Spartans Haskell Indians Lawrence Kan Buck Torres Indians Spartans Torres O'Reilly

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