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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
17
New boom in sports, broader amateur commercialization, and rising gate receipts mark 1936. Editors cite attendance records from Derby, Indianapolis, LSU Tulane, and Army Navy. growing wagering and pro-absorption of star amateurs across sports.
The poll shows rising gate receipts across sports and a shift toward open handling of college football. It notes growth in professional and night baseball, increased minor league interest, ivy league football revival, amateur-to-pro shifts, more horse racing betting and winter sports, and broader sectional balance in college football.
Mississippi State Maroons show top form in scrimmage as they ready to face Duquesne in the Orange Bowl. Coach Major Sasse notes peak condition and sharp running plays and passes despite a long layoff.
A long media analysis argues that giants rarely reach boxing greatness. It cites Jack Torrance, 260 pounds, who knocked out Owen Flynn in New Orleans, and compares him to Willard and Carnera, noting weight and reach don’t guarantee success. The piece discusses trends in football and basketball athlete size and performance.
Associated Press boxing summaries from Miami Chicago Washington New York New Haven and Providence list several bouts with outcomes including knockouts and decision wins. Johnny Cruz Bus Breese Pat Robertson Al Manriquez Phil Fur Johnny Lu cas Billy Beauhold Lou Feldman Carlos Quin tana Johnny Scibelli Nate Mann Ralph Barbara Ralph Zanneili and Vincent Pimpinella are named with weights and locations.
Santa Clara's Broncos held the first of four scrimmages as they tune for the Sugar Bowl against Louisiana State in New Orleans. Coach Buck Shaw plans hard work before Christmas with players dismissed for the holiday and a likely 150 fans traveling to the game.
Neville and Bastrop high schools meet in a season opener at Neville High Auditorium. about 15 bouts expected as weights are matched post weigh in. Notable fighters from both squads include district champions and runners up, with several moving up weight classes.
A late December column by Scotty Reston lampoons sports excess on 42nd Street. It notes Horton Smith's 1936 golf prize money of 7,884 dollars, Joe Louis earning 20,000 for 26 seconds, and jokes about Connie Mack, Hank Anderson, Lynn Waldorf, Freddy Steele, Ace Hudkins, Mike Jacobs, and LSU recruiting tactics.
The lighter boys will start the program and the meet will end with the heavier athletes at work.
Today mirrors a year ago when James Caras, 25, defeated Erwin Rudolph to win the world pocket billiards championship in a playoff. The echoes of past times include jockey Jack Westrope's five day suspension for rough riding as he chased a 300th victory.
New York dispatch says the American Olympic Committee is out of debt with over $10,000 in the bank for the new year after paying all debts including a $25,000 loan from the American Olympic Association. Treasurer Gustavus T. Kirby notes reimbursements to athletes and pending Berlin hospital costs. He outlines a plan to hire a full time assistant to gather funds from colleges clubs and patriotic groups for the Japan 1940 US team.
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