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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

5

Auburn Fined for Rule Violations by SEC Commission

SEC Commissioner Bernie Moore fined Auburn 2000 for giving 500 to twin halfback prospects Harry and Robert Beaube via assistant Hal Herring. The money was returned the next day. Auburn president Dr Ralph Draughon urged apportioning penalties to both institutions amid concerns over competition for athletes. The Beaube twins, ruled ineligible at Auburn, considered Alabama, Oklahoma, USC, and Clemson. the signing season began Dec 7.

Birmingham Ala Southeastern Conference Bernie Moore Auburn Moore Harry Robert Beaube Star Bucks Gadsden Hal Herring SEC Ralph B. Craughtan Draughon Beaube Twins Oklahoma Southern California Clemson Twins University of Mississippi Memphis, Tenn J. D. Williams Mississippi Albert V. Beaube Beaube Alabama Ama

Swink Credits Blocking For Lengthy Touchdowns

Texas Christian star Jim Swink credits a strong blocking unit for his longer runs in the Cotton Bowl buildup. The All-America halfback, who led TC U with 1,283 rushing yards and 125 points, praises blockers’ hard work and defends his defense, noting coach Abe Martin’s trust and his own goal of two 50 yard touchdowns if opportunities arise. Swink discusses his basketball and other sports background and clarifies his football scholarship origin.

Harold W. Ratliff Fort Worth Tex Jim Swink Texas Christian T.C.U Mississippi Jim Swink Abe Martin Martin S.m.su Rice Owls Cushing

Fucci Named Kentucky Coach Replacing Moseley

Lexington Kentucky December 22 Dominic Fucci will replace Moseley as Kentucky football defensive backs coach effective February 1 after Moseley resigns to enter private business. Fucci, a former U K grid star and Detroit Lions defensive halfback, will assume duties with spring practice.

Fucci Moseley U, of Kentucky Lexington Bill Mosley U.K Dominic Fucci Detroit Lions Blanton Collier Lions Collier

90 Bucks Killed In Mighty Hunt In Red Dirt Area

Ninety bucks were killed during a five day open deer season on the 40 000 acre Red Dirt Game Management area in Natchitoches parish in the first controlled deer hunt by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission L D Young Jr director reported Hunters represented every parish in the state with 1996 participants and the average kill rate was one deer per 22 hunters Old deer comprised 41 percent of the total and the oldest deer weighed 147 pounds with nine points while the overall average live weight was 104 pounds.

Natchitoches Parish Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission L. D. Young, Jr

Architects Plan New High School Stadium in Ruston

Lincoln parish board of education announced plans for a new high school stadium in Ruston on the east side of the field with seating for about 2,000. The existing stadium seats 970 and temporary seating has been used on the site of the new building.

Ruston Lincoln Parish

Middlecoff named pro at Riverlake Country Club Dallas

Cary Middlecoff the golfing dentist was appointed to the professional staff of Riverlake Country Club in Dallas. Doak Walker, club president, announced the hire noting Middlecoff has won 29 tournaments since 1947 and will register as Riverlake’s circuit professional while remaining active in tour events.

Dallas Cary Middlecoff New Riverlake Country Club Doak Walker Detroit Lion Middlecoff Riverlake

Wild Life Group To Meet December 30 In New Orleans

Louisiana wild life and fisheries commission will convene December 30 at 9 30 a m in the Monteleone hotel New Orleans. Director L D Young Jr says the seven member agency meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday unless called into special session by chairman A C Glassell of Shreveport. the holiday season caused the date change from December 27 to December 30.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Monteleone New Orleans L. D. Young, Jr A. C. Glassell Shreveport

Housing Authority Formed In Ruston

Ruston forms a housing authority to address substandard housing. A $2.5 million project could build 250 dwellings with 40 year bonds at about two percent interest. Judge Free M. Jones Jr. chairs the board with four members, amid federal approval prospects and a survey showing 500 substandard colored dwellings and 100 white dwellings.

Ruston U. S Washington Free M. Jones, Jr Jim Hinton Ray Telford Sam White Clarence Faulk Fer Deal Public Housing Authority Fort Worth Tex Federal Publi Housing Authority

Pitt Panthers Get Christmas Holiday Before Sugar Bowl

Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen grants the Panthers a Christmas break at home before the January 2 Sugar Bowl clash with Georgia Tech. The 36-man squad will depart for New Orleans Monday after a final Pitt Stadium practice amid varied weather conditions and continued film study of the Yellow Jackets.

Joe Bradis Pittsburgh Johnny Michelosen Pitt Panthers Georgia Tech Pitt Michelson Santa Claus Panthers Pitt Stadium New Orleans Michelosen Bob Pollock Joe Walton Bob Grier Tulane University West Virginia Penn State Georha Tech Walton Don Palack Merman Cani Harold Sunter al Bolkovac John Cenci Lou Cimarelli Dick Bowen Tom Jenkins Peter Neft

Cotton fiber labeling bill urged by Rep. Smith

Rep. Frank Smith urged early hearings on a bill to require textile manufacturers to label cotton products by fiber. He cited wool labeling as beneficial and warned of deception with rayon blends. Smith stressed protecting farmers and consumers from misrepresented fabrics and preserving industry quality.

Washington Frank Smith D-Miss Smith Priest D-Tenn House Commerce Committee

Baker's Hair Tonic Backed By Satisfied User Says

Haynesville Louisiana Mrs W A Shaw Rt 3 Box 109 reports trying many products before Baker's Hair Tonic proved to cure dandruff and itchy scalp. She recommends Baker's Hair Tonic and Baker's Sham poo for clean lustrous hair with a money back guarantee.

Haynesville W. A. Shaw Rt. 3 Adv

Cockroaches Invade Navy Christmas in Jacksonville

Four hundred cockroaches arrived as holiday guests at the U S Navy base in Jacksonville from installations in Pensacola Memphis Barin Field and Charleston. They are to be treated with chlordane based insecticides and removal is hoped if available.

Jacksonville Fla Navy Pensacola Memphis

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