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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

8

All State Football May Clash of Louisiana Classes on New Year

A proposed January classic would pit Louisiana Class A and Class B all stars at Forsythe Park Monroe bringing top high school football talent to a New Year’s Day showcase. State officials led by C B James and S Jnnes indicated tentative approval but await full executive consent before formalizing the interclass contest.

Forsythe Park Louisiana Monroe She Lowerenss Arkansas Haernesville Siuieil Tha Ménrod SON Ethene Tivet Tionth Lewiana David Mitchell Taney Mickey Jets Ende Gould Hammond Cslfoun Quschital Morgan Morgan City Helmes Bolton Terrence Oak Grove Bedenger Warren Easton Cefalu Morgan Cuyi Arrath Ponch Ain Cap Crowe Ward Haynesville Grigsby Winfield Gadwallder Batonhouge Shirk Bogslousus Lobdell Baton Gray Haynesvilles Malfbacks Daigle Jesuits Yatesmesville Langley Jenwing iBoston Glenmmora Scott Delhi Dubach Banketen Winns

Notable college coaches shine in football era

Chuck Collins of North Carolina leads a Tar Heel squad that wins nine of ten and scores 846 points, while Georgia hands them a defeat ending a Southern Conference title chase. The piece also notes other stars from Purdue Duquesne and Rockne era moving into coaching, and discusses Open championships in tennis with British restrictions.

Knute Rockne Chuck Collins University of North Carolina Collins Slip Madigan St. Mary's Jimmy Phelan Purdue Elmer Layden Duquesne Rock Tom Lich North Carolina Duke Pittsburgh Coline Four Horsemen South Bend

Charlies Wagner Named Boston Red Sox Manager

New York December 23 Appoinment at Charlie Wagner as manager of the Boston Red Sox completes the major league managerial staff for 1930 Wagner serves as field manager for next season and leads the club in its plans for the coming year.

New York Charlies (Heinie) Wagner Menger Boston Red Sox Wagner Ari (the Great) Shires Chicago White Sox Bill” Bailey Buffalo al Spoher Boston Braves Boston

Loyola of Chicago Smashes Orleans in Big Win

Loyola of Chicago defeats Orleans by a large margin in a nonconference game. The Associated Press report notes Loyola’s strong offense and solid defense securing the victory.

Loyola OF Chicago Orleans

Lon dos to face Sreinhorn in Atlanta bout January 1

Heavyweight wrestler Jimmy Londos and Milo Sreinhorn are set to meet in Atlanta on January 1. The announced bout draws local interest as both fighters prepare for the ring clash.

Atlanta Jimmy Londos Milo Sreinhorn

Ticket seller Mike Jacobs Cashes In on Crowd Pleasers

Thirty years ago in New York a Tammany Hall aide faced a flood of event tickets and a curious youth of nineteen stepped in to buy and sell them. Michel Jacobs, born on the East Side to Jewish parents, began as a ticket seller and later built a career in the trade, insisting he is a seller not a speculator.

Tammany Hall New York Mike Jacobs Jacobs Great East Side Michel Joe Bannon Trish Joe Toa Mike Tammany Tex. Mickard Jess Willard Frank Moran Himeef Cheh Wee Tex Rickard Michel Jacobs Tex Richard Rickard Madison Square Gardey Joe Rickard Jack Dempsey Rickards King Features Syndicate, Inc

Mike Jacobs Promoter Behind Tex Rickard’s Ring Triumph

The article recounts Mike Jacobs as a pivotal promoter and salesman for Tex Rickard, financing and selling tickets, securing front seats, and driving promotions from 1916 onward. Jacobs describes his role in funding, arranging, and profiting from Garden shows, with Rickard acknowledging Jacobs’s crucial support that saved the Moran Willard era boxing events.

Kodak Films Advertised At Hotel Monroe Pharmacy

Hotel Monroe Pharmacy lists all sizes Kodak Films in stock with contact numbers 1917 and 1174. Ady.

Kodak Hotel Monroe Pharmacy Ady

Marriage Won't Halt Nellie Doerschlag's Athletic Career

Riverside reports Nellie Doerschlag 21 married Edward Collins Jr asserting marriage won’t end her sprint career. She aims to represent Pasadena Athletic Club at the international women's meet in Czechoslovakia next summer.

United Press Riverside Calif Nellie Doerschlag Edward Collins, Jr Pasadena Athletic Club Czecho-Slovakia

Wingerett Manteris Rematch Set for January 10

Louisiana Normal boxing fans await a return clash as Kid Manteris meets local ace Wingerett on January 10 after a holiday layoff. The card also includes Tex Leavelle versus Jack Humberto on January 7 and local hopefuls Toombs and Flaherty ready to box.

Wingerett Manteris Tex Leavelle Herchsel Dean Jack Humberto Ouachita Athletic Club Fisth Sports Hope Mississippi

Horton Smith Wins Pasadena Open With 280 Score

Horton Smith of Joplin Missouri captured the Pasadena open golf tournament today finishing at 280 for 72 holes to claim first prize of 1800. He adds the win to eight major championships and a Ryder Cup spot as the top money winner of the year.

Pasadena Cal Horton Smith Joplin Smith

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