Stevenson Holds His Riding Lead In 1935
New York December 26 jockeys Charley Stevenson and Wayne Wright each rode two winners. Stevenson maintained a growing edge in the 1935 riding standings as he guided Catwalk and Oican to victories at Fair Grounds New Orleans and Tropical Park Coral Gables. Wright won with Boy and Golden Rock 2nd at Tropical Park but remains behind Stevenson, with the race for the year’s riding honors narrowing.
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New York
Charley Stevenson
Wayne Wright
Stevenson
Wright
Jenson
Fair Grounds
New Orleans
Tropical Park
Coral Gables
Fla
W. A. Mikel
Catwalk
Miss A. Marlman
Oican
Top Dog
Chasar
Emil Denemark
Golden Rock
C. W. Muller
Idaho
Anna
Dog
Frogs to Resume Grid Drills Today in Sugar Bowl Prep
Texas Christian University prepares for the Sugar Bowl by resuming grid drills. L. R. Meyer focuses on defense against LSU and refining Abe's aerial threat with Sam Baugh. Jimmy Lawrence is expected to start at right halfback, with George Kline at left half, Baugh at quarterback, and Taldon Manton at fullback. Harold McClure and Lacy McClanahan available as substitutes.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Christian Horned Frogs
Louisiana State
Tigers
L. R. Meyer
Abe m
Tiger
Sam Baugh
Frogs
Meyer
Jimmy Lawrence
George Kline
Baugh
Taldon Manton
Harold McClure
Lacy McClanahan
Lawrence
Flying Dutchmen defeat Tampa Spartans in Christmas game
Lebanon Valley College's Flying Dutchmen from Annville Pa beat the Tampa University Spartans 6-0 in the annual Christmas intersectional football clash in Tampa. Ed Kresa scored the lone touchdown within ten minutes of kickoff.
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Tampa
Fla
Lebanon Valley
Annville
Tampa University Spartans
Ed Kresa
Ken Hance
Lebanon
Spartans
Mead
Jerry
Torres
Lascari
Mustangs to Leave for Pasadena Today
Southern Methodist’s football team will depart Dallas Thursday for Pasadena to play Stanford in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Coaches Madison Bell Vic Hart and Trigg oversaw final drills as 100 fans watched. Shuford at guard and Wetsel at guard, both returning from injuries, are set to start behind star back Robert Wilson.
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Dallas
Texas
Southern Methodist
Mustangs
Pasadena
Stanford
Madison Bell
Vic Hart
Trigg
Shuford
Southern Methodists
Los Angeles
Robert Wilson
J. C. Wetsel
OsCan Field Horse Wins at Orleans Feature Race
At New Orleans Fair Grounds on December 26 Jockey Charley Stevenson rode Iean to beat the favorite Hamasville in the feature race. Qican paid 12.80 to win with Dire Ad ance finishing third.
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New Orleans
Charley Stevenson
Iean
Hamasville
Fair Grounds
Qican
Dire Adance
Gerald Walker Up After Auto Crash in Mississippi
Detroit Tigers outfielder Gerald Walker was reported considerably improved after an auto crash near Hattiesburg Mississippi. He was discharged from hospital and spent Christmas at home with wife and two children. He suffered a facial gash a chest contusion and leg and arm bruises. Pooley Hubert and Mrs Hubert accompanied him. both injured but not critically.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Gerald Walker
Detroit Tigers
Walker
Pooley Hubert
Alabama University
State Teachers College
Hubert
Three WPA Workers Die in Truck Train Crash
A truck with a dump bed collided with a passenger train near a residential crossing. Three WPA workers were killed: Owen, Snyder, and Dowdy, while Dowdy’s body lay near the truck. Henry county official Fleetwood Lowe slightly hurt and Lancey Jackson hospitalized after escaping from the cab. The train from Bowling Green to Memphis was over three hours late, and the crossing’s obstructed view has caused past accidents.
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Fleetwood Lowe
Henry County
Lancey Jackson
Bowling Green
Memphis
Tenn
Dowdy
Owen
Snyder
Jackson
Lowe
Sought killer Harry Knight linked to Seattle deputy case
Residents report Harry Knight shot Frank Walsh and Mrs Florence Benevue after attempting to enter Jean Miller’s apartment. Walsh died, Benevue was injured. Knight fired on officers, fled in a car. Miller ties Knight to a Seattle officer death in November and Deputy Sheriff Meehan’s killing. Miller says Knight claimed the Seattle slaying and threatened her.
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Knight
Frank Walsh
Florence Benevue
Benevue
Jean Miller
Walsh
Miss Miller
Seattle
W. B. Severyns
Meehan
Walter Shay
Fatalities Reported In State Christmas Day Crashes
Jence Harrison of Bastrop injured in crash near here when a Kite driven car rammed a bridge rail then struck by Mrs Harrison. In Louisiana James Emmett Cates 26 Campti died at Charity hospital from a black widow spider bite received weeks earlier.
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Jence Harrison
Bastrop
Here
Kite
Despain
Shreveport, la
James Emmett Cates
Campti
Charity Hospital
Cates
Addis
Louis Robeau
Packing Company
Fatally Injured Teens in Arcadia Crash Report
Gordon Zare 19 of Arcadia dies after a car overturning on Minden road last night. Companions Claude Watson 20 and G W Sims 19 suffer minor injuries as they claim a hit and run caused the sideswipe.
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Shreveport
Gordon Zare
Arcadia
Minden Road
Eare
Claude Watson
G. W. Sims
Violent Christmas Toll Across Dixie All States Record
The Christmas holidays brought violent deaths to many across the Dixie region and beyond. Thirty three motor vehicle fatalities occurred, eight in Georgia, plus five killed in a train car crash in Newell North Carolina. Fires killed seven in five states on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Thirty two inmates escaped a mercy home fire in Birmingham. Five homicides and other incidents added to the toll. In Tennessee a man froze to death and a Campu Louisiana man died from a black widow bite. In Wilson North Carolina a tenant farmer and his two young daughters perished in a stove explosion. In Portland Maine Vincent Troiano defeated Ad Zachow in a 160 pound bout.
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Associated Press
Dixie
Georgia
Newell
N. C
Mercy Home
Birmingham
James E. Cates
Campu
Cers
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Kentucky
East West teams hold one workout in San Francisco
Eastern and western all star coaches scrapped the twice daily drills, planning a morning session before Christmas dinner. West coach Orin Hollingberg and Percy Lacey tried Russ Letlow at running guard and liked the result at University of San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Percy Lacey
Orin Hollingberg
Russ Letlow
University of San Francisco
Love Secrets of Thelma Todd To Be Investigated
Thelma Todd death inquiry focuses on a carbon monoxide theory after autopsy notes only a lip injury. City chemist Ray Pinkert found carbon monoxide in Todd’s blood test samples, reinforcing police view that she was not harmed before entering the garage and the car ran unintentionally.
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Thelma Todd
Blalock
A. F. Wagner
Ray Pinkert
Pinkert
Todd
Miss Todd
Hollywood
Hoffman Denies Bruno Reprieve Contemplated
The article reports Hoffman denying a contemplated reprieve for Bruno while detailing prior stays and executions. It notes Favorito received a reprieve on August 13 before execution, and Ro maine Johnson's stay aided by feeble-mindedness claims. The governor can grant reprieves within 90 days after Hauptmann’s December 13 resentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Prison
Romaine Johnson
Favorito
Johnson
Hauptmann
Orphanage Fire in Birmingham Endangers Children
Miss Esther Richter, superintendent, shut a burning room door as children escaped from the Birmingham orphanage. She and a matron, Miss Stella Trice, narrowly survived. Trice suffered a fractured leg. Community Chest arranging temporary housing. a smaller building with 30 young children was unharmed.
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Esther Richter
Miss Richter
Stella Trice
Community Chest
Mercy Home
Temple Weighs Coast Game On 1936 Schedule
Temple athletic officials consider scheduling a Pacific coast game next season with St Marys Santa Clara College of the Pacific or San Francisco as a possible opponent. Pop Warner would coach the Owls on a 12 game card that includes Mississippi Iowa Michigan State Boston College Holy Cross Villanova Bucknell and others pending.
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Philadelphia
Temple University
Pop Warner
Temple
Owls
St. Mary’s
Santa Clara
College of the Pacific
San Francisco
Temple Athletic
Warner
Stanford
Mississippi
Iowa
Michigan State
Boston College
Holy Cross
Villanova
Bucknell
Centre
Carnegie Tech
St. Joseph's
Thirteen Lives Lost in 24 Hour Blizzard Period
A severe winter storm spanned multiple states causing thirteen fatalities within a day. Snow plows worked as a second weather wave neared, with frigid lows reported from Washington to Oklahoma and temperatures near zero in several inland cities.
Snow Drifts 15 Feet Deep Paralyze Wildwood Area
Snow drifts 15 feet deep near Wildwood Villas seven miles west of Wildwood on Delaware Bay stranded 50 families. Cape May coast guard reported 31 mph winds and 12 above temperatures as snow plows were dispatched to aid residents. In Tennessee, New Found Gap near the Great Smoky Mountains registered 4 degrees below zero as cold weather gripped the region.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Paducah
Missouri
Kansas
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Washington
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
New Orleans
San Antonio
Texas
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Indianapolis
Springfield
Ill
Cheyenne
Walla Walla
Wash
Des Moines
Duluth
Kansas City
Omaha
Minneapolis
Oklahoma
Wildwood
N. J
Wildwood Villas
Here
Delaware Bay
Cape May Coast Guard
Knoxville
Tenn
New Found Gap
Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee- North Carolina State Line
Shadow over Future Hovers After Assassination
Reporters recall the slain colleague's charm and amiability as officials insist motives were political. French police suggest political aims, while Japanese papers warn that repeated killings of pro Japanese leaders could push Nan king toward anti Japanese policy. Tang was killed by two men in Chinese dress who shot seven times. attackers fled.
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Nanking
Tang
Sports Mirror Highlights Historic Baseball and Tennis Moves
A year ago the Brooklyn Dodgers acquired Stanley Bordagaray from Sacramento in a $50,000 deal for Johnny Frederick Art Herring and cash. Three years ago Harry S Knox of Chicago nominated to succeed Lois J Caruthers as USTA president. Five years ago Midget Wolgast and Frankie Genero fought to a 15 round draw in flyweight title bout.
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iBy Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Stanley Bordagaray
Sacramento
Johnny Frederick
Art Herring
Cash
Harry S. Knox
Chicago
Lois J. Caruthers
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
Midget Wolgast
Frankie Genero
Philadelphia bouts feature outpoints and knockouts
Al Ettore from Philadelphia won a decision over Ford Smith of Montana. LeRoy Haynes from Los Angeles stopped Willie Reddish of Philadelphia. Benny Bass from Philadelphia knocked out John Craven of Conshohocken.
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Sy Associated Press
Philadelphia
al Ettore
Ford Smith
Montana
LeRoy Haynes
Los Angeles
Willie Reddish
Benny Bass
Philadelpha
Johnny Craven
Conshohecken
Watch That Ball Crowd Recalls Arkansas League Tales
St Louis Cardinal scout Charley Barrett recalls a humorous Arkansas league story about tiny clubs paying players thirty dollars a month and directors chasing foul balls. The lengthy notice then outlines numerous polling precincts and voting places for Monroe, Ouachita parish with ward by ward descriptions and precinct boundaries.
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ST. Louis
Charley Barrett
Arkansas
Herrera Outpoints Feldman In Pittsburgh Bout
Tony Herrera 137 pounds from Mexico defeats Lew Feldman 133 pounds of New York on points in a ten round match held in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Tony Herrera
Mexico
Lew Feldman
New York
Sheriff Sale Notice in Ouachita Parish Louisiana
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co. sues Oton Wiggins in Ouachita Fourth District Court. A writ of fieri facias directs Sheriff Milton Coverdale to sell eight acres in section 33 township 18 north range 4 east Monroe to satisfy the writ and costs. Sale set for January 11, 1936 at the courthouse front door with cash terms.
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Section 33
Township
N. R
Township 18
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
Alexander
Monroe
Moore Avenue
Public notice of seizure sale and election precinct changes
The Fourth Judicial District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana orders seizure and sale of property in Monroe to satisfy a judgment. Also a resolution by the Ouachita Parish Board of Supervisors of Elections lists revised polling places in wards 3 5 and 10 with changes to McCormick Beering to Natural Gas Co Willard Battery Station and Calypso Street area.
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City of
Monroe
S. C. Railroad
Layton Avenue
Bry Avenue
Magnolia
Jackson and
Telemaque Streets
South Third Street
Louise Anne Avenue
Bright Avenue
Clark's Pharmacy
Mulberry Streets
S. C
Coleman
West Monroe
Needmoore” Store
Plum-Montgomery Avenue
Coleman Avenue
Fifth Street
Coltstan Avenue
Triangle
Haynes Avenue
Seventh Street
Ouachita River
Oakland Street
Cypress Street
Downings Pines
Hales Grocery Store
R. P. Childress
Quachita Pag
Ion
Forsythe Avenue
Municipal Golf Club
U Crrocery Co
North Third Street
Stubbs Place
Polling Place
B. W. Biedenharns
Auburn Avenue
Ward 10
Hudson Avenue
Ouna River
Lmits
Mastings Store
Stubbs
North Sixth Streets
Ward
Louisville Avenue
Elmer Richards
North Fifth Street
Olive Street
Ideal Cleaners
North Second Street
Louiisville Avenue
Arkansas & Louisiana, Missouri Railroad
Lamy Street
Lamyville
Add Ye
Fifth Stres
Williams Street
Joe Sampagnaro
Pine Street
Washington Street
Fourth Street
North Fourth Street
Hams Street
Lamyville Addition
Arkansas & Louisiana, Missouri
Dixie Bedding Co
Ninth and
Washington Streets
Parish of
Ouachita
Ninth Street
Elysian Fields
Twelfth Street
George Romano
Eleventh
Ouachita Parish
A. & L. M. Railroad
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Royal Feed & Seed Coy Fourteenth
DeSiard
Ouschita Parish
Board of Supervisors of Elections
State of
Louisiana
Quaehia Parish
Grammont Street
McCormick-Beering Company
Natural Gas Company
Harrison Street
Oak Street
Willard Battery Station
Sixth and
Grammiont Streets
Cgeein
Seventh and
Oak Streets
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Gane
WPA
Harry Knight
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R. F. Young
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Wilson, N. C
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Portland
Vincent Troiano
Ad Zachow
Hoffman
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New Jersey
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Miami
Horton Smith
Oak Hill
Ky Laffoon
Ted Turner
Pine Valley
Holly Avenue
South Second Street
Morris Avenue
Ouashita River
Rochester Street
South Grand Street
Peach Street
Tenth Street
Ouachita Cotton Mills
Layton
Butler’s Plumbing Shop
South
Second Street
Carolina Street
Lovers Lane
Shotwell Street
Pelling Place
Pelican Grocery Store
Phillips Street
Reed Street
Thomas Street
Ice Factory
Lee & Jack McHenry Street
Standifer Avenue
Lee Avenue
Lone Star Tourist Camp
Louisiana Training Institute For Boys
West Monroe City Hall
Natchitoches Street
Clayton Street
Trenton Street
Cypress
Woods Laundry
Natchitoches
Milton Coverdale
Quachita Parish
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