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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1933

Page

21

King Levinsky vows to stop Don McCorkindale in Chicago bout

King Levinsky predicts a knockout of Don McCorkindale in their ten round clash Friday night in Chicago. He attacks British fighters as bums and asserts he will finish McCorkindale with class, weight favors Levinsky, while McCorkindale plans to press inside and rely on skill. The bout follows recent ring action and matches being discussed by promoters in New York, with Schmel ing delaying his return and potential bouts noted for early January.

Charles Dunkle Associated Press Sports King Ped Gene Don McCorkiltish McCorkindale King Lena Chicago Jack Boston McCork Sky Levinsky Amsteram Primo Carnera Paulino Uzendun Larry Gains Young Stribling Gains Carnera London Strihling Schmeling U. S New York Max Schmeling Joe Jacobs Maxie United States Tommy Loughran Atlantic City Loughran Madison Square Garden Jacobs King Levinsky-Don McCorkindale

Dunlap Wins Pinehurst Mid-Winter Medal With 72

George T. Dunlap Jr of New York captured medalist honors at the Pinehurst mid winter championship with 37 35 72 while overcast conditions left the course slow and wet. Eric D. Thompson of St Andrews NB was six strokes back at 41 37 78 with Halbert J Blue and Dick Wilson tying for third at 80. An expert notes rising feet and ankles in American women due to athletics and heels.

Pinehurst N. C George T. Dunlap, Jr New York Cincinnati Dunlap Eric D. Thompson St. Andrews N. B Halbert J. Blue Aberdeen Pittsburgh Dick Wilson Southern Pines Wilson R. P. Davidson Washington F. C. Roberson Manchester David N. Tallman Minneapolis Jack Rudel Montreal Eric Thomson

Centenary Gents Resume Training for Porker Tilt

Centenary College, undefeated for two seasons, began two-a-day practice in Shreveport as they prepare for the Dixie Classic on New Year’s Day against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Dallas. Coach Homer Norton oversees sessions with light drills, no contact, and a plan to taper before the game.

Shreveport Centenary College Stadium University of Arkansas Razorbacks Dallas Texas Homer Norton Norton Manning Smith

Arkansas Gears Up For Dixie Classic With Centenary

The University of Arkansas football squad endured two cold weather workouts preparing for the Dixie Classic on New Year’s Day in Dallas. Coach Fred Thomson highlighted key opponents Manning Smith Harold Oslin and Paul Geisler and noted Parker backs would focus on defensive plans and the line plunging of Biddle and Criswell. Clark and George Jordan remained sidelined with injuries.

Fayetteville Ark University of Arkansas Centenary College of Shreveport Dallas Fred Thomson Clark George Jordan Fordyce Thomson Manning Smith Harold Oslin Paul Geisler Parkers Biddle Criswell

Lenore Kight Plans Attack on Aquatic Record

Lenore Kight of Homestead Pa plans to break the 300 meter long course mark held by Helene Madison on the opening day of the national Olympic stars aquatic meet at the Miami Biltmore pool. Entrants include Anne Govednik Dorothea Dickinson Elizabeth Harrison Janice Lifson and others with Dick Degener noted as men’s champion.

Miami Fla Helene Madison Lenore Kight Homestead Miami Biltmore Anne Govednik Chisholm Minn Agnes Geraghty Johanna Gorman Lisa Lindstrom Susan Robertson Jessie Conway Dorothea Dickinson Elizabeth Harrison Janice Lifson New York Katherine Rawls Fort Lauderdale June Burr Coral Gables Dick Degener Detroit

Anderson And Successor Meet Friendly at Chicago

In Chicago at the American Football Coaches association meeting Heardy Hunk Anderson former Notre Dame head coach greeted his successor Elmer Layden with a warm handshake They talked in the hotel lobby with Anderson signaling interest in coaching openings at North Carolina State Alabama Poly and Dartmouth Reports also tied Harry Stuhldreher or Gus Dorais to the Dartmouth post

Chicago Anderson Notre Dame Elmer Layden American Football Coaches Association Elmer Layden North Carolina State Alabama Poly Dartmouth Harry Stuhldreher Four Horsemen of Gus Dorais University of Detroit

Eastern and Western Stars Start Two-a-Day Workouts

Eastern and Western football luminaries began two-a-day practices in San Francisco ahead of New Year’s Day charity game. East squad under Kerr and Hanley practiced at Palo Alto with experimental lineups, while Western players worked in Berkeley under Lacey and Hollingberg with two balanced elevens and scrimmage plans.

San Francisco Palo Alto Andy Kerr Colgate Dick Hanley Northwestern James Bucknell Hopke Alabama Peters Pardenner Purdue Schwammel Oregon State Field Morris California Stevens Southern California Hughes Oregon McNeish O'Brien Nebraska Barton Denver Cappoletti Coats Sorboe Washington State Nehl Columbia College Bowman Mikulsk

Montgomery Predicts Tough Stanford Challenge for Lions

Columbia football captain Cliff Montgomery says Stanford’s lineup is big and fast but will not overpower the Lions New Year’s Day in the Arroyo Seco bowl. He praises Coach Lou Little and expects Columbia to hit peak form, despite the climate change and weight advantage.

Tucson Ariz Cliff Montgomery Columbia Stanford Arroyo Seco Cliff Montgomery Lou Little Lou

Football Chiefs Hear Changes in Rules

The American Football Coaches' Association proposed seven 1934 rule changes to speed play in college football. Suggestions include passing from any point behind the line, moving goal posts to the goal line, abolishing the dead ball and fumble rules, widening sideline gaps, a windy day surrender option, and a revised touchback rule. Coach Harry Kipke urged, while some progressives push for reforms, most coaches favor keeping current rules. Major John L. Griffith predicted no radical changes, though the touchback idea may pass.

Chicago American Football Coaches’ Association National Rules Committee Harry Kipke Michigan Coaches’ Rules Committee Kipke John L. Griffith Big Ten National Collegiate Athletic Association

Shotton Not Worried By Rumor Of Wilson Manager Change

Burt Shotton in Florida says he is not concerned by reports that Jimmy Wilson will replace him as Phillies manager for 1934. He dismisses the rumor as pure fabrication while playing golf at the Winter Haven course in Tampa.

Tampa Fla Burt Shotton Florida Jimmy Wilson Philadelphia Winter Haven Shotton Wilson Phillies

Adler Cagers to Meet Louisiana Tech Tonight

The Adler basketball team of Monroe meets Louisiana Tech tonight at Ouachita junior college gym at 7 30. Manager Royce says the locals are in good shape and star Lt Herb, ex Army football and basketball, leads Adler. Tech won the first meeting but Royce forecasts a Adler victory with proceeds aiding the Monroe city basketball league.

Adler Basketeers Monroe City Louisiana Tech Cagers Ouachita Junior College Gymnasium Royce Adler Five Herb Army Tech Cagers Tech Gymnasium Ruston

Wildcats Bid for Cage Crown in Southeastern Title Race

Kentucky aims to defend the Southeastern Conference title as coach Adolph Rupp relies on reserves like captain John Demoisey and guard Bill Davis after losing stars Forest Sale Ellis Johnson and Darrell Darby. The Wildcats, who beat Tulane to lead the conference, have compiled a 50-8 record under Rupp, with eight of his players earning all star honors in three seasons.

Lexington University of Kentucky Dixie Forest Sale Ellis Johnson Darrell Darby Sale Atlanta Johnson Darby Adolph Rupp Wildcats John French) Demoisey Bill Davis Jack Tucker Dave Lawrence Demossey Evans Settle L. B. Davis Andy Anderson Edwards Potter Lewis Seater Jerome and Mysters Wards Anderson Tulane Rupp Kentucky Mississippi State

Sam Brown Banned From Vanderbilt Footballeligibility

Dallas Texas lineman Sam Brown, star of the 1933 Vanderbilt eleven, is declared ineligible for next season due to failing scholastic requirements. The decision was announced in Nashville on December 27.

Nashville Tenn Sam Brown Dallas Texas Vanderbilt University

Thornhill Works on Indians Weight Ahead of Rose Bowl

Pasadena December reports Stanford coach Claude Thornhill trims excess weight of his Indians after a long layoff. Tuesday drills restructure the lineup with Ben Paramountain moving to end, uncertainties over Moscrip Bates Maentz and Muller missing or limited, as center We Muller battles influenza and may be replaced by Bill Bates.

Thornhill Pasadena Cal Lou Little Columbia Lions Tucson Claude Tiny) Thornhill Stanford Indians Redskins Battle Arena Stanford Southern California Columbia Ben Paramountain Paramountain Jim (Monk) Moscrip Bob Maentz Moserip We Muller Bill Bates

New Zealand Student Sets Mile Mark at Princeton

At Princeton on July 15 in an international meet, Jack Lovelock of New Zealand shattered the mile world record with 4 minutes 7.6 seconds, passing Bill Bonthron late after a flawless pace. Bonthron finished 4:08.7, while Glenn Cunningham later won the National Collegiate AAU mile in 4:09.8.

New York New Zealand Oxford United States Princeton N. J Jack Lovelock Down Under Jules Ladoumegue Bill Bonthron Lovelock Bonthron Glenn Cunningham University of Kansas

Injured Maple Leaf Star Bailey Listed In Fair Condition

Toronto Maple Leafs star Irwin Bailey was reported in fair condition at a Boston hospital. He remained on the danger list earlier after a collision with Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins during a National League game two weeks ago and was temporarily in critical condition.

Boston Irwin Bailey Toronto Maple Leafs City Hospital Bailey Eddie Shore Boston Bruins

All Star Cagers Return to SEC Tournament

Seven of the ten players named to last year's Southeastern Conference all-star teams are back this season. The returning stars include Frank Waits of Mississippi State, John Frenchy De moisey of Kentucky, and Malcolm Sparky Wade of Louisville, continuing strong action in the SEC race.

Atlanta Frank Waits Mississippi State John Frenchy) Demoisey Kentucky Malcolm Sparky) Wade Lou

LSU and Kentucky Tale of Stars in Historic Meet

The article lists all star selections with Louisiana State and Kentucky leading forwards and guards. It notes Forrest Sale Ellis Johnson and Taylor as remaining Kentucky and Mississippi State centers. Wade and Waits are juniors with top scoring averages. Kentucky won last year’s tournament 46 to 27 and was favored along with LSU. MSU was the dark horse. Sparky Wade of Louisiana was a standout personality with versatile goals.

Isiana Blair and Harris Louisiana State Bill Devis Kentucky Pillow Mississippi State Forrest Sale Ellis Johnson Taylor Wade Southeastern Waits Sparky Wade Louisiana

Sale of extensive timber lands and mills in multiple states

Special Master will auction the Chicago Mill Timber Corporation and related properties in Arkansas and other states on January 30, 1934 at noon. Bids require deposit bonds up to $20,000 for whole properties and various sums for stock and district parcels. Highest bids to be confirmed by the court with final cash and/or mortgage payments allowed.

District Court of the United States Eastern District of Arkansas Eastern Division First National Bank of Chicago Melvin A. Traylor Conway Mill and Lumber Company Chicago Mhi Timber Corporation Chicago Mill and Lumber Company E. C C. Horner Chicago Mill Timber Corporation West Helena Phillips Arkansas Chicago Mill Flooring Company Arkansas Oak Flooring Company Delaware Corporation Arkansas County Chicot County Craighead County Caraway Desha County Mississippi County Blytheville Monroe County Phillips County Poinsett County Woodruff County Bolivar County Mississippi Issaduena County Ississippi Tunica County Washington County Greenville East Carroll Parish Louisiana West Carisiana West Carroll Parish Darnell West Tensas Parish Tengas Parish Watere Proof Memphis Shebby County Tennessee Chicago” Mill Flooring Company Misalasippi United States District Court Litetle Rock United States District Court For Western District of Louisiana Monroe Southern District of Mississippi Pivision Vicksburg United States Northern District of Delta Division Clarksdale Missippi District Court of the Unit States Pangs Marianna Elena

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King Levinsky Don McCorkindale Leo Locatelli Italy Tony Canzoneri Tony Garden New York State Athletic Commission California Boxing Commission Bert Stand Stand Jack Buckley Jack Sharkey Andy Callahan Massachusetts Commission Billy Petrolle Barney Ross Ross Afri Thompson D. Masur & Sons Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters Centenary Gents Porker Tilt Anderson and Successor East Robinson Minnesota Skladany Walton Ceppi Cairns Ohio State Schammer Iowa Bernard Soleau Feathers Laws Lions Adler Cagers Southeastern Conference Ellensberg-Paso, Wash J. A. Patchett Eastern District Kansas Trustees Chicago Mill and Lumber Co
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