New Orleans Sugar Bowl Program Highlights Amid Winter Festivities
New Orleans prepares a seven day mid winter sports festival led by the Sugar Bowl game January 1 between Louisiana State University and Santa Clara. The program includes a major track meet with stars like Glenn Cunningham and Helen Stephens, a Sugar Bowl tennis tournament defending champion Arthur Hendrix, boxing with a St Louis amateur team, two cage showdowns featuring Arkansas vs Tennessee, a regatta on Lake Pontchartrain, and an added visit to the Fair Grounds track. About 40,000 expected at Tulane Stadium for the LSU Tigers versus Denver Broncos clash.
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New Orleans
America
Ans
Louisiana State University
Santa Clara
South
L. Dibennedetto
Southern A. A. U
Sugar Bowl Track and Field Committee
Glenn Cunningham
Archie San Romani
Helen Stephens
Fulton
Don Lash
Tommy Deckard
Arthur Hendrix
Wilmer Allison
Bryan “Bitsy” Grant
Frankie Parker
Eddie Sutter
John McDiarmid
J. Gilbert Hall
Bobby Riggs
St. Louis
Arkansas University
Razorbacks
Tennessee
Mid-Winter Sports Association
Tulane
Tigers
Broncos
Baton Rouge
Exas Christian
Lake Pontchartrain
Fair Grounds
Bonura Heads American League Fielding at First Base
Chicago December 15 1925 The all infielding quartet for 1926 shows Zeke Bonura of Chicago leading first basemen in fielding with .996 and 107 assists tying the major league record. Gehringer Rogell and Rolfe hold other infield spots with top marks at second shortstop and third base respectively Rogell also had a 10 inning game without a chance.
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Chicago
Zeke Bonura
Charley Gehringer
Billy Rogell
Detroit
Red Rolfe
New York Yankees
Bonura
Kuhel
Washington
Ing
Gehringer
Rogell
Rolfe
Fights Last Night Across Cities by Associated Press
Boxers in multiple cities faced bouts with results including Joe Louis stopping Eddie Simms in Cleveland and Buddy Scott outpointing Charles Williams in Washington. Other outcomes feature Bobby Pacho stopping Pete Mascia in New York and Lew Feldman defeating Eddie Zivie in Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Joe Louis
Trait
Eddie Simms
Washington
Buddy Scott
Charles Williams
Alexandria
New York
Bobby Pacho
Los Angeles
Pete Mascia
Pittsburgh
Lew Feldman
Eddie Zivie
Chicago
Nick Peters
San Antonio
Tex
Joey Connolly
Scotland
San Francisco
Fred Apostoli
Babe Marion
Milwaukee
Max Chowaniec
George Sutka
Detroit
San
Wrestling Last Night Results From Various Cities
In New York Dean Detton 205 beat Man Mountain Dean 8 37. Danno O Mahoney 230 defeated Rudy Rusek 13 31. In Wilmington Joe Cox 221 beat Ed Meske 215 two falls to zero. In Plainfield Maurice La Chappelle 178 defeated Buddy Mack 188 12 54. In Omaha Steve Savage 215 defeated Dick Raines 235 two falls to one. In Olla Bobby Chick 171 defeated LeRoy McGuirk 174 two falls to none.
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Associated Press
New York
Dean Detton
Saltake City
Man Mountain Dean
Los Angeles
Danno O’mahoney
Ireland
Rudy Rusek
Omaha
Neb
Wilmington
Del
Joe Cox
Reland
Ed Meske
Akron
Plainfield
N. J
Maurice la Chappelle
T. C. U. and Marquette Set for Cotton Bowl Matchup
Dallas announces invitation accepted for Texas Christian University to meet Marquette University Golden Avalanche in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Sanctions from the Southwest Conference awaited. Marquette to receive a $6000 and TCU $10,000 guaranty with 40 percent of gross gate potential. Estimated crowd about 20,000. Marquette undefeated till final Duquesne game. TCU completed season with win over Santa Clara.
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Dallas
Tex
J. Curtis Sanford
Tyler
Texas Christian University
Horned Frogs
Marquette University Golden Avalanche
Sanford
Texas Christian
E. W. McDiarmid
J. T. McCunts
Rice Institute
Marquette
Duquesne
Santa Clara
Louisiana State
Owens Voted Best Athlete of 1936 in AP Poll
Jesse Owens topped the Associated Press poll as 1936's outstanding athlete, amateur or pro, with 53 first place votes and 177 points. Carl Hubbell trails, while Max Schmeling and Yale end Larry Kelley also appear among top nominees. Past winners are listed from 1931 to 1935.
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New York
Jesse Owens
Tan Thunderbolt
Associated Press
Owens
Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Joe Louis
Ohio State Star
Hubbell
Larry Kelley
Yale
Max Schmeling
Kelley
Schmeling
Teuton
Dizzy Dean
Cardinals
Cotton States League Directors to Meet in Greenville
President J Walter Morris calls Cotton States League directors to meet in Greenville on Sunday December 20 at 11 am Judge Emmet Harty says Greenville club has received the call Directors from El Dorado Pine Bluff Helena Arkansas and Jackson Greenville Greenwood Clarksdale and Cleveland Mississippi will attend to elect a president officially award the 1936 pennant and plan the 1937 season
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Greenville
Miss
J. Walter Morris
Cotton States League
Emmet Harty
el Dorado
Pine Bluff
Helena
Arkansas
Jackson
Greenwood
Clarksdale
Cleveland
Mississippi
College Scores From Around the Nation
Indiana routed Kansas State 60 to 33 in Bloomington. Arkansas led Drake 31 to 22 at Fayetteville while South Carolina edged Erskine 28 to 24 at Due West. Mississippi State topped Millsaps 32 to 16 and Iowa beat South Dakota 44 to 23 in Iowa City. Southern Methodist fell to Oklahoma 32 to 29 in Norman. Hampden-Sydney defeated American University 41 to 25 in Washington. Washington and Lee beat Bridgewater 64 to 19 in Lexington. Alabama defeated Y M H U Birmingham 43 to 23 in University. Teachers edged Roanoke 32 to 31 in East Stroudsburg. Georgetown topped Western Maryland 46 to 16 in Washington. Pittsburgh beat Butler 32 to 21 in Indianapolis.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Kansas State
Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas
Drake
Due West
S. C
South Carolina
Erskine
State College, Miss
Mississippi State
Millsaps
Iowa City
South Dakota
Iowa
Norman
Okla
Southern Methodist
Oklahoma
Washington
Hampden-Sydney
American University
Lexington
Bridgewater
Washington and Lee
University, Ala
Birmingham
Alabama
East Stroudsburg
Roanoke
Western Maryland
Georgetown University
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Butler
Philadelphia to host Army Navy games for three years
Mayor S Davis Wilson and officials from West Point and Annapolis signed a contract to hold the next three Army Navy football games at the Philadelphia municipal stadium with an option for three more. The city will receive 10500 dollars rental for each game. Representatives included Lt Col J L Devers of West Point and Capt R C Giffen and Lt Commander A C McFall of Annapolis.
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Philadelphia
S. Davis Wilson
West Point
Annapolis
Wilson
J. L. Devers
R. C. Giffen
A. C. McFall
Rose Bowl crowd hits capacity for New Year game
Pasadena officials confirmed the Rose Bowl will be sold out with about 85 000 tickets for the January 1 clash between Washington Huskies and Pittsburgh Panthers. Pitt departs for California Wednesday night to train at Arrowhead Springs. Washington plans to arrive Monday to set up in Pasadena.
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Pasadena
Calif
News of
Washington
Pittsburgh
Athletic Guardians
Carl Kilgore
Athletics of
Pittsburgh Panthers
University of Washington Huskies
Don Harrison
Pitt
West
Jock Sutherland
Panthers
Arrowhead Springs
Seattle
Jimmy Phelan
Huskies
President Eyes Cabinet Moves and Budget Plans
President Roosevelt considers quick changes to a permanent maritime commission and possible cabinet reshuffles. Vacancies in key posts, including undersecretaries of state, treasury, and agriculture, loom as Congress opens on January 5 with a relief budget likely debated and a substitute for NRA sought.
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Maritime Commission
Woodring
War Department
State
Treasury
Agriculture
Rexford G. Tugwell
J. R. McCar
Congress
Roosevelt
Squeeze Seen As Cotton Market Price Jump Sparks Debate
The firm Tul lis Craig and company reportedly earned from 200000 to 2000000 in the cotton market over the past month. December cotton rose from about 11.50 to over 12.50 cents per pound as reports of a squeeze circulated among informed cotton circles. The firm demanded delivery on December cotton sold earlier this year, an uncommon move that fueled a persistent price rise.
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Tullis, Craig and Company
Christmas party plans for parish curtailed by public reaction
Edward looks to arrange a parish Christmas party at the church but a municipal issue arises after a chateau servant cites his church fund donation. Parishioners consider a parade of thanks, yet the plan is dropped after burgomaster consultation. The event hopes for the duke’s attendance while a coronation march is removed from the program for sensitivity reasons.
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Edward
Austria
Santa Clara to Field New Defense for Sugar Bowl
Santa Clara coach Buck Shaw plans a shift from the 5-3-2-1 scheme to a six or seven man line for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on January 1. He notes Louisiana State as a powerhouse and discusses unit substitutions and expected attack lines while reflecting on a 9 to 0 loss to Texas Christian. Sammy Baugh’s punting is praised as decisive in that game.
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Santa Clara
Calif
Buck Shaw
Louisiana State
New Orleans
Shaw
Texas Christian
Bernie Moore
Sammy Baugh
Pulpit and Press Clash Over Canterbury Broadcast Critique
Editorials and letters from readers clash over Archbishop Canterbury's broadcast criticism of King Edward VIII. Josiah Wedgwood urged Commons debate. clergy accuse church governance by media and bishops while press editorials urge restraint and note Edward VIII’s departure ends the campaign.
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Josiah Clement Wedgwood
Labor
House of Commons
Durham
H. H., Henson
Church of England
British Broadcasting Corporation
Canterbury
York
Lord Beaverbrook
Daily Express
Archdeacon Lambie
Australia
Lambie
Melbourne
Edward
News-Chronicle
Edward VIII
Ouachita Parish Hosts Bright Yuletide Illumination Contest
Visitors praise northeast Louisiana display as the finest of its kind in the area. City departments illuminate landmarks including the city hall and DeSiard street star. Santa drives through a pine forest as Palace store fronts join the festive scene. Prizes total 400 dollars for best private home displays.
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Louisiana
S. H. McClary
Chamber of Commerce
City Power and Light Department
DeSiard Street
Palace Department Store
Santa Claus
Garden Club
News-Star and World
Electrical Associate of
Monroe
Ouachita Citizen
O. A. Evans
West Monroe
Evans
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Ouachita Parish
Elmer Richards
Port cargo tied up as strike ends and relief urged
Police order relief for a deplorable condition. Six cargoes from the Pacific coast with perishables and Christmas supplies have been tied up in port since October. Frank calls for meetings with Luckenbach and Gulf Pacific officials to plan cargo movement. Sykes Brothers Ripley Steamship employees end strike and return to work as crews are assembled.
Texas U Seeks Big Time Coach for 1937
UT regents chair H J Luther Stark urged a $15 000 a year top coach plus full aid for players. Athletic leaders consider hiring a proven winner not a fading name to lead in 1937 as Jack Chevigny departs for state tax work. No coach named yet. January board meeting may announce a selection.
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Austin
Tex
H. J. Luther Stark
Orange
University of Texas Board of Regents
H. H. Weinert
Seguin
Regents’ Athletic Committee
J. C. Dolley
Athletic Council
Jack Chevigny
Chevigny
State Tax Department
Jimmie Brinkley
Dana X. Bible
Nebraska
Stark
Gala Night Benefit for Good Fellows Fund Planned
A December 22 gala at the Three Mile Inn hosted by Jack Angell will donate all net proceeds to the Good Fellows Fund. A Sunday concert at Neville High School auditorium by city and parish bands, led by W C Minniear and others, will also support the fund with a free will offering. Contributions to The News Star or The World in Monroe are urged before the nine day deadline.
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Good Fellows
Three Mile Inn
Jack Angell
Good Fellows Fund
DeSiard Road
Neville High School
W. C. Minniear
Ouachita Parish
Charles Gaushell
Neville High
J. C. Gay
Teflis Grotto Band
News-Star
the World
South Second Street
Monroe
Finland Pays Debts On Schedule Despite Hoover Moratorium
Finland’s Finance Minister Juho Niukkanen says Finland will pay debts when due and continues semi annual installments to Washington. He notes Finland’s budget is balanced, unemployment low, and national debt shrinking, with all loans to the United States and others being repaid as due.
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Finland
United States
Austria
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Estonia
France
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Helsingfors
Juho Niukkanen
Washington
School to sing carols at Black High in Jonesboro
On Friday afternoon the entire student body of Black High school in Jonesboro will assemble to sing Christmas carols and enjoy special entertainment. The program is directed by Frank McKay parish music supervisor with faculty oversight. Afterward classes will hold Christmas trees and additional programs.
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Jonesboro
Black High School
Frank McKay
Supreme Court Opens Tax Challenge on Unemployment Insurance
George P. Davis stockholder of the Boston and Maine Railway files in the Supreme Court a constitutional challenge to title nine of the federal social security act taxing employers with eight or more workers for unemployment insurance. Davis appeals a Massachusetts district court ruling upholding the tax and dismissing the complaint. The case seeks a direct Supreme Court ruling without waiting for the first circuit court of appeals, a rarely used path.
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Washington
Supreme Court
George P. Davis
Boston and Maine Railroad
Davis
George C. Sweeney
Massachusetts Federal District Court
First Circuit Court of Appeals
High Tribunal
Hope Morgan Notes Reveal Jealousy Before Tragic Wedding
The burned notes from Hope Morgan to her father describe guilt and jealousy over lost affection as Elizabeth Giltner prepares to marry. MacDonald notes the messages show jealousy and disappointment, with Giltner later shot as the girls addressed wedding invitations.
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Stuart Morgan
Dad
Bess
MacDonald
Miss Morgan
Elizabeth Giltner
Miss Giltner
Giltner
Hope Morgan Dies by Hanging in Michigan Jail
Miss Hope Morgan 25 hanged herself in Mason county jail while awaiting sanity commission findings after admitting a homicidal impulse led to the shooting of Miss Elizabeth Gilter 25 daughter of a Michigan State College dean. Gilter was killed Tuesday night during invitations for her wedding to Captain David S. Babcock.
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Lansing
Mich
Hope Morgan
Mason
Elizabeth Gilter
Michigan State College
Allen MacDonald
Veterinary College
Miss Morgan
Miss Gilter
Miss Giltner
Supreme Court limits stays in Bond and Share suit
The Supreme Court narrowed the fee field for lawyers by ruling a district court may issue stays in the Bond and Share case and that the government may seek another stay. The decision, noted as pro consumer in utilities, could curb corporate challenges to federal laws and save stockholders and customers money amid high legal costs.
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Supreme Court
District Court
Masons Elect Officers for Choudrant Lodge 339
Choudrant lodge No. 339 F and A M elected officers for the coming year at a Saturday meeting in Choudrant. Names include Worshipful Master W A Sanderson, Senior Warden A R Kinnon, Junior Warden O W Hogan, Secretary C L Madden, Treasurer W G Kelly, Tyler J S Pipes, Senior Deacon O C Aulds, Junior Deacon G W Gillum, Marshal M E Kidd, and Stewards A L Simons J N Gypson and E A Hammons.
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Choudrant
Choudrant Lodge
A. M
W. A. Sanderson
A. R. Kinnon
O. W. Hogan
C. L. Madden
W. G. Kelly
Tyler
J. S. Pipes
O. C. Aulds
Federal agents storm hideout in gun battle with Brunette
Agents from New York under Rhea Whitley raided the two room apartment of Brunette after a siege begun with tear gas and gunfire. Mrs Brunette wounded as Brunette surrendered with hands raised amid flames and heavy police fire. Brunette linked to the Turnbull kidnapping and several Wisconsin banks. Vandenbush named as accomplice.
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Inger
Brunette
Alvin Karpis
Hoover
Washington
Rhea Whitley
New York
William A. Turnbull
New Jersey
Somerville
N. J
Turnbull
Freemansburg
Merle Vandenbush
Green Bay
Wis
Vandenbush
Seymour, Wis
State Bank
Ripon
Citizens’ Bank
Monroe
Wisconsin
Ohio
Arlene le Bau
Lake
NEW CONGRESS FACES RATES ON TAX AND SOCIAL SECURITY
A Roosevelt era poll shows 49 want state control while 81 were non committal as Congress begins. The survey measures support for acts including surplus tax social security reciprocal tariff Wagner labor farm tenant loans and decentralized relief with most undecided lawmakers aligned with Roosevelt.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Security Board
Revolt Shakes China as Chiang Flees to Barriers
Reports say Chiang Kai shek was moved to a safe stronghold after a sudden revolution led by Chang Hsueh Liang. Other accounts claim Sianfu burned and fighters clashed as central army forces pressed toward Shen Si. Soviet Japan ties falter amid anti-Communist pact.
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Ing
Japan
Mareshal Chang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Russia
Loyang
Siangu
Chiang
Donald
Sianfu
Chang
Central Army
Nanking
Moscow
Soviet Union
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Hotel Royal guests rescued from first floor blaze
Six guests at the Hotel Royal in Lancaster South Carolina were rescued from a fast spreading fire on the first floor using ropes and ladders. The report also notes that Confucius is the Latinized form of K'ung Fu-tze meaning the philosopher or master K ung.
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Lancaster
S. C
Hotel Royal
Confucius
K'ung Fu-tze
K Ung
Ouachita Bank Sale Notices in Monroe Parcel Listings
Public notice of sheriff sale in Ouachita Parish listing multiple parcels across Sections 15 16 and 10 Township 15 North Range 3 East and adjacent tracts. Auctions set for January 16 and January 18 1937 with cash terms and court authority from the Fourth Judicial District Court.
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Ouachita National Bank
Monrose
John T. Gladden
PF. F. Millsaps
W. C. Oliver
State of of Pariah of
Ouachita
Fourth Court
Fourth Judicial District Court
State of Louisiana
Court House
Monroe
Louisiana
Wittes
Sheripa s Sale Life Insurance Con We
Ouachita Parish Louisiana writ of seizure and sale lists a land tract of 248.51 acres in Sec 8 18N T18N R East, North of Claiborne Road, with specific fractional sections. Property seized as the estate of Milton Coverdale Sheriff Monroe Louisiana December 15 21 28 1936.
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Milton Coverdale
Monroe
Sheripa
Samuel C. Kennedy
Ouachita
Fourth Judicial District Court
State of Louisiana
Louisiana
Claiborn Road
Range East
Jam, & AR
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Masons
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Ouschita
H.C
N. R
Ousechita
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George Seiman
C. BE
Monroe and
Columbia Public Road
Toad
Forrest Home
Gordon and Bry
B. Morton
H. P. Marks
John Scholars
Croton Grove Plantation
Neel, Burroughs & McGrean and Surveyors
S. Jyaraknonins
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