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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1931

Page

6

Junior College Cagers Open Season Versus Louisiana College

The Ouachita Junior College Indians host Louisiana College freshmen in tonight's season opener at the junior college gym starting 7 43. Coach Kemeter tests a large squad and plans a lineup from centers Turner Carpenter Moseley forwards Wenner Massing Braham Ingram McLeod McEnery Noble guards Guy Young Martin Frisbie Moore Smelser. A large crowd and Quachus student body turnout expected.

Indians Magnolia A. & M Turner Carpenter Moseley Wenner Massing Braham Ingram McLeod McEnery Noble Guy Young Martin Frisbie Moore Smelser Quachus

Four light heavyweight title hopefuls set for December bouts

In Chicago the National Boxing Association tournament will stage the last two first round bouts on December 38 and three second round matchups the same night at the stadium. Contenders include Joe Zelinsky of Boston Willie Bush of Waterbury Charley Belanger of Winnipeg and George Nichols of Buffalo. Other results note Dewey Ahad defeating Johnny Nichols in Muskogee 10 rounds Duke Tramel beating Millie Millitti in Sioux City 8 rounds and K O Christner stopping Steve Demeter in Toledo 2.

Associated Press Chicago National Boxing Association Maxie Rosenbloom Joe Zelinsky Boston Willie Bush Waterbury Conn Charley Belanger Winnipeg Man George Nichols Buffalo N. Y Muskogee Okla Dewey Ahad Cleveland Johnny Nichols Drew Sioux City Duke Tramel Wichita Kans Millie Millitti Omaha Toledo K. O. Christner Akron Steve Demeter U.S. Navy

Neville HI Team Trims Choudrant

Neville High School cagers opened the season with a 21 to 16 win over Choudrant at the Neville gym. Roland Adcock led Neville with 14 points, while Leachman scored 16 for Choudrant. The Tigers led 11 to 10 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Sam Jones and Jack Adcock anchored Neville defense amid a tight contest.

Tigers Roland Adcock Neville High School Cagers Choudrant Neville Gym Neville Leachman Adcock Sam Jones Jack Adcock Webb

Wrestling results report from New York show heavyweights and draws

Jim Londos of Greece defeated Ray Steele of California in 55 minutes 21 seconds. Tiny Roebuck of Oklahoma defeated Hans Steinke of Germany at 2000. Leo Pinetzki of Hungary defeated Joe Mondt of Colorado in 3 minutes 41 seconds. Rudy Dusek of Omaha defeated Mike Romano of Italy in 1018. Sam Stein of Newark defeated John Maxos of Greece in 19 minutes 36 seconds. Ralph Wilson of Philadelphia drew with Sandor Szabo of Hungary in 15 minutes.

Associated Press New York Jim Londos Greece Ray Steele Glendale Cal Tiny Roebuck Oklahoma Hans Steinke Germany Leo Pinetzki Hungary Joe Toots) Mondt Colorado Rudy Dusek Omaha Mike Romano Italy Sam Stein Newark John Maxos

Lynn's Sextette Triumphs Over Collinston Girls

Lynn's girls defeat Collinston 41 to 18 led by Ida Mae Gray with 16 points and Opal Hill 28 for Lynn's. Collinston boys pressured Oak Ridge 27 to 23 with Osborn high scorer for Oak Ridge and Captain Osborn sharp in the final quarter.

Opal Hill of Bastrop Collinston Boys Oak Ridge Town Collinston Opal Hill Lynn R. Fontenot Hilburn Rector Ida Mae Gray Collinston High Sam Kennedy Oak Ridge Osborn Reeeeereene Nolan Woesonered Semmes Conger Fontenot Barham Kennedy Moore Mott Sambesescseans Seneee OD Hope

Two High School Boys Die of Grid Injuries

In New York on December 22 two more high school players died from football injuries raising this season's toll to 43. William Jackowsky, 15, of Brooklyn, died from blood poisoning after an injury on November 14 at a high school gate. George Cassa, 15, of East Orange, died from a stomach injury suffered in a scrimmage at Elmwood Oval on November 21.

New York U.P William Jackowsky Brooklyn George Cassa East Orange Elmwood Oval

Trojans Credited With Best Team Achievement for 1931

Southern California's football team is credited by AP sports editors and writers with the outstanding team achievement for 1931, surpassing Notre Dame after a dramatic fourth quarter comeback. The Trojans received 72 of 131 votes, ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals who topped the baseball poll.

New York Pepper Martin Southern California Trojan Notre Dame California Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Martin Grimes Hallahan Trojans St. Mary's St. Louis Cardinals Ican Army Soosece US Navy Crew Poughkeepsie Isidentog U. S.C Ace Tulane Philadelphia Athletics Amer Oklahoma City United States Columbia Michigan eMeeeeese

Tech Cagers Edge Shreveport 20 to 18 in Tough Final Charge

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeat Shreveport Collegians 20 to 18 at Tech gym. Tipton guards, adds two long field goals while Finch leads Collegians with eight points. Donald nets decisive late field goal with five seconds left to seal the win.

Tech Cagers Shreveport Roston Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Shreveport Collegians Tech Donald Tipton Tech Capiion Finch Collegians Tech Sport Baker Patterson Crowley Moran Vincent Hinton Medica Grodh Parker Brown

Dempsey Seeks Battles With Levinsky Risko and Sharkey

Salt Lake City December 22. Jack Dempsey proposes to fight King Levinsky and Johnny Risko for claims to a world title and would quit his trades if a championship bout with Jack Sharkey could be arranged. The Manassa Mauler has returned from war and a string of one night stands.

Salt Lake City Utah Jack Dempsey Chicago King Levinsky Johnny Risko Cleveland

Dempsey Seeks Tougher Opponents After Holiday Exhibition

In a Christmas visit with his mother, Dempsey said he wants real competition. He noted his power remains strong but his old punch isn’t at its best and that none of the local “better boys” could hurt him. He seeks opponents who can truly test him.

Dempsey

Ouachita Parish High School Football Team Receives Jackets

Sixteen Ouachita Parish High School football players were awarded light suede zippered jackets with red and white O emblems. Captain Mickey Witt led a list including Fran tom, Youngblood, Mc Enery, Rosbury, Owen, Godwin, Poulan, Ebert, Bickham, Bland, Pace, Dunaway, Hooks, Robbins, and Chatham as the ceremony occurred at 1 p.m. in the high school auditorium with faculty and students in attendance.

Ouachita Parish Mickey Witt John Frantom Kermit Youngblood Tenille McEnery Pete Rosbury Brooks Owen Tom Pete Godwin Rush Poulan

New York boxers in mixed results from recent bouts

Jack Rosenberg of New York outpointed Larry Marinucci in a ten round affair. Ray Impelletiere of Italy stopped Gus Rosenberg of New York in one round. Freddy Anderson of Norway knocked out Koli Kola of Porto Rico in five. Freddy Miller from Cincinnati fought Ray Meyers of New York for eight rounds.

New York Jack Rosenberg Larry Marinucci Ray Impelletiere Italy Gus Rosenberg Freddy Anderson Norway Koli Kola Porto Rico Freddy Miller Cincinnati Ray Meyers

Cubs Plan Stronger Lineup With Hornsby Aiding Rebuild

Manager Rogers Hornsby says the Chicago Cubs will be stronger after acquiring Cardinal ace Burleigh Grimes and adding minor league recruits. He cites a balanced rotation with Grimes Malone Root Bush and Smith, plus speed on the bases as key. Questions linger at second and third bases with Lester Bell likely finished at third, Hack untested, and Hartnett anchored behind the plate as Grimm fights for first with Harry Taylor and Kiki Cuyler returning in the outfield.

Chicago Banager Rogers Hornsby Cubs Burleigh Grimes Hornsby Hack Wilson Bud Teachout William Wrigley Cub Grimes Pat Malone Charlie Root Guy Bush Bob Smith Lester Bell Stanley Hack Sacramento Star Hack Riggs Stephenson

All Eastern Football Players Arrive for New Year Game

Forty four leading players were due in San Francisco for a public welcome ahead of the East West charity game on New Year’s Day. The All Eastern squad led by Andy Kerr and Dick Hanley would be joined by eight Midwest and Southwest members of the All Western team chosen by Dana X. Bible, with Pacific Coast stars added by Vercy Leeey for a parade to city hall.

San Francisco Andy Kerr Colgate Dick Hanley Northwestern Dana X. Bible Nebraska Vercy Leeey

Napoleon in a dramatic bridge hand sparks a historic tale

A humorous cross ruff tale recaps Napoleon Bonaparte playing bridge with Ma Chan-Shan and Josephine, detailing a seven spade hand and a wagered empire. The piece notes Napoleon's divorce and marriage to Marie Louise, while hinting at obscure authorities and a spoof monograph on contract theory.

Napoleon Ma Chan-Shan Bonaparte Josephine East Bonaperte Alsace-Lorraine Egypt Marie Louise Hapsburg Vienna Doktor Wolfgang Eisenbarb Waterloo

Rain Delays Georgia Tech Practice Ahead Of California Game

Atlanta December 22 Coach W A Alexander faced rain hindrances as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets kept indoors for a review of fundamentals and a blackboard drill for the charity game against the University of California scheduled Saturday.

Atlanta W. A. Alexander Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets University of California Tech

Checkers and Dominoes Favorite Pastimes at MSU

Coaches at Michigan State College favor checkers and dominoes as their main pastime with tournaments held nearly every weekday afternoon.

Michigan State College

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