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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1946

Page

8

Bennett Wins Benefit Golf Tournament at Municipal Club

Doc Bennett triumphs in a handicap blind bogey event chaired by Pro C. J. Kah at Ouachita parish's Municipal Golf Club. He posts a net score of 5 under par, earning a dozen Shirah golf balls and the low net prize as E. C. Rowan claim high net. The Good Fellows Fund collects $40.50.

Bsants C. J. Kah Municipal Golf Club Bennett E. C. Rowan Good Fellows Ouachita Parish George Elias Dr. R. Benry David Marx S R. B. Archibald Bilones James Dodd J. Linquist John Glahn C. L. Dill E. E. Sisa Nick Bruscato O. Webb E. C. Gowan J. W. Warren C. Nenny H. R. Joiner F. Fudickar, Jr Julian Egan Carter Acker Wen McCleary C. R. Tidell, Jr Willard R. Fisher L. Gedin G. W Henry FE. Roberts W. B. Jackson O. B. Moses Ge. 2. Ogan E. L. West M. Washburn C. L. Diu P. A. Poag, Sr Enry Gilliland E. E. Lawmn Jack Joiner Dick Adley Albert Marx Ed Marx Mrs. Key Jaffee W. B.ewart Joe Gimler Tanley Paseman Eugene Ruscao O. L. McCleary C. C. Minard M. Beason O. L. Miles Wayne Doss Jin: Harris Bill Caster Enny Martin E. B. Peddy Vernon Sellers Bob Cohen Lamar Jreer Harry Talton W. P. Chendler Curtis Ensom Lavelle Evans H. A. Brownlee, Jr Fred Bownlee M. W. Walpole J. E. Chamberlain E. B. Wrett G. E. Wood Avis Williams Aaron Moses Hiller Heidorffer Amie Green Bill McKinno M. TI. Pate S Morris F. “Doc” Bennett

Fred Russell Emerges as Southern Association President Candidate

Chattanooga Times reports Fred Russell sports editor of the Nashville Tennessean is the leading choice among Southern Association clubs for league president. It notes no formal offer, but says Russell has approached and the vacancy from Billy Evans remains unsettled.

Hattanooga Tenn Chattanooga Times Fred Rus 1 Nashville Aner Southern Association The Times Billy Evans Russell

Southeastern Conference looks to patch rifts with independents

The Southeastern Conference aims for peace with independent colleges at the national A A meetings next month. The conference finished its own session quickly after tense talks and granted Commissioner Mike Conner power to fine or suspend schools that misstep, with a review of its scholarship rules likely after the NCAA session.

New York Southeastern Conference Southeastern Mike Conner N. C

Texas targets world sprint relay record with UT quartet

The University of Texas plans to chase a world sprint relay mark next spring using Charley Parker Perry Samuels Allen Lawler and one of Ralph Ellsworth or John Robertson. They seek Illinois competition and a favorable meet location.

University of Texas Charley Parker Perry Samuels Allen Lawler Ralph Ellsworth John Robertson Texans Illinois Gee Yankee Ray Flaherty Ty Anderson New York Rovers Frank Elkins

King Dorsett Top Weighted for Louisiana Handicap

King Dorsett the star of Johnny Theall's stables drew 128 pounds as top weight for the $10,000-added Louisiana Handicap at the Fair Grounds. Michigan Kid Flareback and The Dude also carried heavy weights, with other entries listed and handicaps set for a one mile eight furlongs race. Nominees Bold Question Light Reich and Miss America were named for the Tuesday handicap.

New Orleans King Dorsett Johnny Theall Louisiana Fair Grounds Theall Michigan Kid Flareback al Geal the Dude William Helis’ Earshot Butsy Hernandez Larry Bogenschutz Brown Dorothy Brown Republican Forfar Persome Harvey's Pal Prince Beistro Miss America Rockwood Lou Nostalgia Likeable Spoon Bread Dance Pretty Lou Jay S Light Reich Bold Question

Schroeder Picked for Davis Cup Singles in Australia

Ted Schroeder of Glendale California was named by U S captain Walter Pate to share singles with Jack Kramer of Montebello California for the Davis Cup matches in Melbourne opening Thursday Schroeder faces John Bromwich while Kramer meets Dinny Pails in the first two singles matches.

Melbourne Ted Schroeder Glendale Calif Walter Pate U. S Jack Kramer Montebello Schroeder John Bromwich Kramer Dinny Pails Pate Frank Parker Gardner Mulloy Mulloy Bill Talbert Tom Brown

Blues Prep For Blue Gray Classic Air Attack Surprises

North squad stresses aerial offense in final workouts at Montgomery with Gilmer and Ghaul starring in passing and punting drills. Northwestern's Conners and Penn State's Larry Joe excel in kicks as North coaches Waldorf McMillin Morrison praise teams without predicting a winner.

Montgomery Ala North South Alabama Harry Gilmer Yankees Northwestern Dick Conners Larry Joe Penn State Phil Slosberg Temple Douglas Rehor Dickinson Miami Harry Ghaul Red Cochran Wake Forest Ghaul Gene Roberts Chattanooga Shorty McWilliams Army Mississippi State Cochran Gilmer Lynn Waldorf Bob McMillin Indiana Ray Morrison Allyn McKeen Dutch Meyer Texas Christian Red Sanders Vanderbilt

Unspecified game scores list from multiple colleges

A sequence of college basketball scores shows Oklahoma Aggies 34 over St. Marys 33 and other matchups including Bradley 56 over Stanford 51, Kentucky 75 over Baylor 34, Wisconsin 61 over Southern California 56, Iowa 76 over Montana State 49, Indiana 74 over Marquette 50, Oregon 81 over New York University 65, among others.

Oklahoma Aggies St. Mary's Bradley Univ Stanford Univ Manhattan Dartmouth Kentucky Baylor Wisconsin Southern California Iowa Montana State Indiana Marquette Minnesota Nebraska Oregon New York University

Blind Man Receives New Seeing-Eye Dog in Boston

Miles Dewey, a 62 year old blind vaudeville performer, received a nine month old Seeing-Eye mongrel from the Animal Rescue League just before Christmas. He named her Beauty and said she will be his new light after losing his previous guiding dog months ago.

Boston Miles Dewey Miles Animal Rescue League

Bowling leaders and high scorers highlight weekend league

Spat afora's Pharmacy led by Clyde Calhoun rolled 418 to defeat Brice's Market in three games and stay undefeated in the School Bowling League. Jerry Haynes of Peacock's topped weekly scoring with 444 as Green Mill Cafe and Bubb's Tea Room and Strauss and Son clubs posted sweeps. Duquesne-Tennessee game canceled after refusing to play with Charles Cooper present. Clemenceau once taught French in Connecticut girls' school.

Spatafora’s Pharmacy Clyde Calhoun Brice’s Super Market Green Mill Cafe Bubb Peacock’s Jewelers Strauss and Son Jerry Haynes Peacock’s Green Mill Seese G Peacock’s Jewelers Bubb’s Tea Room Psu Super Market Business Men's League Bennett's Service the Toggery Eee Hunt and Whitaker Russell Cleaners Eee Ween J Smith R. Moore Veateey Brice H. Serex J. Downing Centeenee Ose Coccesses K. Letterman Russell Coonrad Sescres Stuart Durham Johnson Mihna Strauss J. H. Paylor Bell Tot Toggery Garrett Martin Pickens Nenee Cohen Eee Peereeee Een Grayson Express Boudreaux Ae Serene Ereannrreee Veltard Sacccrssssees Brashier Oe Brownlee Teenene Scesseerees Gonzales v Ssee Malone Gossett Wrreseses Bennett Tot Bennett Bcieeegse Bod Young Ae Finkbeiner

Tar Heels Open Training Camp on Mississippi Coast

North Carolina Tar Heels begin Sugar Bowl preparation in Edgewater Park Mississippi with center gaps due to Chan Highsmith’s fractures and Ralph Strayhorn’s absence. Coach Carl Snavely shifts Bob Mitten to left guard and splits center duties between Dan Stiegmann and Bobby Weant as they adapt to lineup changes.

South Frank Thomas Alabama Mississippi Red Crew Carl Snavely Wally Butts Greensboro Truman McNulty King Marquette University Edgewater Park Miss North Carolina Tar Heels Carl Chan Highsmith Ralph Strayhorn Highsmith Virginia Strayhorn Durham Georgia New Orleans Snavely Bob Mitten Shippensburg Weant Stiegman Tar Heels Carolina Gulf Coast Military Academy

Giants Officials Questioned in Pro Grid Scandal

New York Giants coach Steve Owen and part owner Jack Mara were questioned by ADA George Monaghan on the eve of the trial of a man accused of offering bribes to Giants players Merle Hapes and Frank Filchock. Mayor O’Dwyer ordered an inquiry into a prison gambling case involving Harvey Stemmer and the use of prison facilities for illicit activity.

New York New York Giants George P. Monaghan Giants Chicago Bears Steve Owen Jack Mara Monaghan Merle Hapes Frank Filchock William O’dwyer John M. Murtagh Harvey Stemmer Brooklyn Bellevue Hospital Harvey Alvin J. Paris Novelty Company Hapes and Filchock City Correction Peter Amoroso Stemmer Trusty Paris William V. Breslin California Illinois Pennsylvania O’dwyer Breslin Arthur W. Wallander Bert Bell Howard Livingston

Rose Bowl ticket clash as crowds storm office

In Pasadena on December 24, Rose Bowl ticket seekers who waited since Saturday rioted when the ticket office closed two hours after opening. Bottles flew at police as about 2 000 remained inside and 7 500 tickets were disputed. UCLA ran the sale. organizers promised 5 50 dollar seats. Roy Almstead led a drive to hire counsel to compel UCLA to sell.

Pasadena Calif Tournament of Roses Association Drummond McCann Board of Directors University of California At Los Angeles Illinois Roy F. Almstead

Babe Zaharias Wins Top Honor in AP Year-End Poll

Mrs Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias the Denver athlete who won the 1946 Women's National Amateur Golf Championship topped the Associated Press year end poll as outstanding woman athlete of the year. She led 58 voters with 33 first place votes and 135 points. Pauline Betz was runner up with 61 points and 10 first place votes. Ann Curtis ranked third, Louise Suggs fourth, and Patty Berg fifth.

New York Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias Denver Associated Press Zaharias Glenn Davis Army Ann Curtis San Francisco Louise Suggs Lithia Springs Patty Berg Minneapolis

Illini Arrive in Pasadena for Rose Bowl Clash

The University of Illinois football team arrives in Pasadena amid light rain for the Rose Bowl showdown with UCLA on New Year’s Day. Coach Bob Waterfield aids UCLA with T formation insights as Illini prep at Brookside Park before the big game.

Pasadena Calif University of Ilinois University of California At Los Angeles Trim Champaign New Orleans Alhambra Brookside Park Rose Bow Bruins University of California At Los Angeles Fighting Illini Bert la Brucherie la Brucherie Ernie Case Bob Waterfield Los Angeles Rams T-mechanic

Rebels rely on short quintet for Southern tilt

The Mississippi Rebels basketball team, coached by Jim Whatley, relies on speed over height as they fare in the Southeastern Conference. Key players include Russell Reid and Harold Kelly scoring well, with Jack Marshall and Jack Mann anchoring the backcourt. The squad faces Georgia January 6 with Maxie McMillan set to rejoin next month.

Jim Whatley Rebels Southwestern Memphis Tenn Auburn Ledger Tulane Tupelo Miss Maxie McMillan McMillan Russell Reid Harold Kelly Reid Kelly Ole Miss Jack Marshall Marshall Jack Mann Belmont Ray Woodward Laurel Ray Poole W. T. Mackidge Ellisville B. F. Weathers Johnny Bruce West Point Weathers Millsaps Bruce Canton Darrell Ivan Rosamond Brison Mann Red Jennings Georgia

Sports Mirror Recap Of Historical Sports Snippets

A collection of brief notes from different eras. John Cobb arrived in New York to pursue a potential world speed record on Utah salt flats. Other items reference the St. Louis Cardinals in 1943, wagering on races in 1941 versus 1940, and opinions on college sports recruitment. Also notes on altitude tolerance in animals and humans, and Roosevelt's age as president.

Associated Press John Cobb New York Utah Sale Flats St. Louis John L. Griffith Big Ten

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