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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1935

Page

7

Sugar Bowl Track Meet Promises Record Chases In New Orleans

Olympic hopefuls and world record holders including Glenn Cunningham Sam Allen Jack Torrance and Norman Bright headline the Sugar Bowl invitational in New Orleans as experts predict many marks will be challenged. Stars from New York Oklahoma Indiana and Louisiana join a nine-event card on the Loyola track amid mid winter competition.

Norman Walker Associated Press New Orleans Nan Letes United States Jomor Pappe Glenn Cunningham Kansas Sam Allen Oklahoma Baptist Jack Torrance Louisiana State Cunningham Glenn Dawson Hank Crowley New York Athletic Club Joe Mangan Cornell Don Lash Tom Deckhard Indiana Charlie Hornboster Hiss Chicago Allen al Moreau Johnny Morris Louisiana Titchenor Oklahoma Aggies Johnson Rice Torrance Norman Bright Glenn Slats Hardin Roland Romero Hornbostel John Wolff Manhatan George Arnold Millrose A. C Hardin Sol New York Dudley Wills Southwestern Louisiana Institute Loyola University

Wrestling Last Night Associated Press Report

Danno O Mahoney of Ireland defeated Lou Plummer in Toronto in two straight falls. John Pesek of Ravenna Nevada beat Rudy Lautzi of Poughkeepsie in straight sets. Jack Vincent of Little Rock defeated Bull Martin in 1 80 and Mike Nazarian of Chicago defeated Ed Krummel of Ravenna in 15 00.

Associated Press Toronto Danno O'Mahoney Ed Krummel Ravenna

Jacobs Suspended by Cuban Officials for Breach

Mike Jacobs, New York promoter, was suspended six months by the Cuban boxing commission for failing to fulfill contracts relating to the Joe Louis Isidoro Gastanaga bout and fined 500 for defamation of Cuba. Louis and manager Julian Black received six month suspensions for contract noncompliance. The action followed Jacobs failing to provide a fight participant list and his dispute over postponed events amid political tensions and armed guards cited by Jacobs.

Havana Mike Jacobs New York Cuban Boxing Commission Joe Louis-Isidoro Gastanaga Cuba Louis Julian Black Jacobs Hhe

Officials Seek Higher Pay for Football Officials

William R. Crowley retired as president of the Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials and urged higher wages and representation on the national rules committee. He proposed five officials per game and noted gate receipts totaling about 60 million dollars amid 30 million spectators in 1935. Judge John P. Egan succeeded Crowley. new officers include Charles G. Eckles, Daniel J. Kelly, and A. B. Maginnes as key leaders at a three day convention.

Associated Press New York William R. Crowley Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Crowley National Collegiate Rules Committee Eastern Intercollegiate Association Welter R. Okeson Lehigh United States Okeson John P. Egan Pittsburgh Charles G. Eckles Philadelphia Daniel J. Kelly Boston A. B. Maginnes New York City National Collegiate A. A American Football Coaches’ Association The College Physical Education Association Student Health Association

Stanford Team Seeks Rose Bowl Breakthrough Over SMU

Stanford's vow boys arrive in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl showdown with Southern Methodist. Coach Claude Thornhill leads 20 newcomers plus 18 veterans as Monk Moscrip battles a knee injury to play. SMU, led by Matty Bell, departs Dallas fully healthy after a 12 game season, with Sprague at quarterback and Wilson at backfield duties.

Paul Zimmerman Associated Press Pasadena Calif Stanford Vow Southern Methodist Claude Tiny) Thornhill Monk Moscrip Moscrip Indians Columbia Alabama Methodists Southern California Thornhill Crimson Tide Mustangs Southern Methodists Texas Aggies Dallas Texas Southern Methodist University Matty Bell Vic Hart Charlie Trigg Bell Texas A. & M Harry Shuford Bobby Wilson Wilson Shuford Tucson Arizona University of Arizona Occidental College Johnny Sprague Shelley Burt Grayson Bobby Southwestern Sammy Baugh Texas Christian Warner Charley Moran Centre College Bo McMillin Red Roberts Claude E Glenn S. Warner Pittsburgh Dixie Howell Ray Morrison Vanderbilt Frank Alustiza Keith Topping Bob Reynolds Dale Beedle Larry Rouble Woody Adams Wes Muller

Boxing and sports notes crop up in holiday roundup

A sports roundup by Bob Cavagnaro surveys boxing missing persons, boxing cards at Madison Square Garden, and various sports tidbits. It mentions Joe Walcott missing from Mansfield Ohio, Roy Decker’s strikeout record, Auburn football man turned baseball signee Woodley Abernathy, and a Negro boxing card with prize incentives. It also notes Kink Richards birthday, Sammy Mandell guiding Billy Celebron, Joe Humphreys hospitalized, Notre Dame and Northwestern football numerals, the McEwan brothers in soccer, Sing Sing gate receipts drop, and Frank Shields movie plans affecting a tennis career.

Philadelphia Walcott Roy Decker Chicago Cubs Woodley Abernathy Baltimore Orioles Phillies Auburn Madison Square Garden Colonel Ruppert Santa Claus Baba Ruth Bambino St. Nick Jake” Ruppert Kink Richards New York Pro Giants

Ole Miss Resumes Football Workouts Before Orange Bowl

University of Mississippi coaches return to practice after a Christmas break as Ed Walker notes backfield to improve ball handling. A new player combine impresses but needs refinement before Miami game preparations intensify.

OLE Miss University, Miss University of Mississippi Ed Walker Cardinal Catholic University Miami

LSU Squad Gets Back Into Harness

Louisiana State University football team resumed practice in Baton Rouge after a one day Christmas layoff. Coach Bernie Moore plans one more scrimmage before five remaining working days before the Sugar Bowl meeting with Texas Christian. Jess Fatherree’s injured leg continues to improve.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Texas Christian Bernie Moore Jess Fatherree

Forward wall lineup for Shuford era football team

The text lists expected starters for the line with Tipton and Stewart at ends, Orr and Spain at tackles, Wetsel and Stamps as guards, and Johnson at center, with Shuford at fullback. It reflects a period roster preview focusing on positions and key players.

Shuford Tipton Stewart Orr Spain Wetsel Stamps Johnson Stanford Southern Methodist Palo Alto Harry Shuford Wilson Britton Red Grange Texas Christian Finley Sprague Burt Turner Mustangs Weant Iron Man Wetzel Billy Stamps Chuck Baker Grayson Bones Hamilton Jimmy Coffis Bill Paulman

Favo Redhot S M U In Bowl Battle With Stanford

S M U favored to beat Stanford in the Rose Bowl as the teams meet in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Grayson and Wilson, star backs, headline a balanced SMU lineup with a potent aerial game and strong defense. Stanford counters with a sharp passing attack and dangerous ground gainer Grayson supported by a solid line and running backs.

Frogs Final Offensive Workout Before Sugar Bowl

Texas Christian University Horned Frogs completed a final offensive session in freezing Fort Worth as coaches Meyer and Wolf drilled running plays and timing ahead of the Sugar Bowl clash with Loyola of the South. Friday will emphasize defense against the Tigers as the team departs for New Orleans.

Fort Worth Texas T. C. U. Horned Frogs L. C. A. Tigers Dutch Meyer Raymond Wolf Meyer New Orleans Frogs

Dizzy Dean Demands 7000 Boost From Cardinals

In Tampa on December 27 Dizzy Dean declares he wants $7,000 more salary for next year from the Cardinals and says he will not accompany the team to Cuba. He cites seasick crossing and argues his 58 wins over two seasons justify the raise.

Tampa Fla Dizzy Cuba

Payment For Christmas Seals Can Yet Be Made

Miss Bernice Wright executive secretary of the Ouachita Tuberculosis and Public Health association urges mailed payments for Christmas seals. Despite a rush of letters over 5000 sent with a dollar seal about one third have paid, she says many will still remit.

Bernice Wright Ouachita Tuberculosis and Public Health Association

Scalpers Mop Up on Bowl Tickets

In Pasadena California on December 27 scalpers snap up Rose Bowl tickets for the Stanford versus Southern Methodist game. With about 84 600 seats and over 300 000 fans, scalpers fetch top prices with a Hollywood producer paying 100 dollars for two tickets. Most tickets sell from 30 to 3 dollars, back of goal posts about 10 dollars.

Pasadena Calif Stanford Southern Methodist

Britton Rejoins Neyland Staff at Tennessee in 1936

Major W H Britton, Tennessee head football coach, signed as assistant to Major Robert R Neyland for 1936 on a one year contract. Neyland returns as head coach after army service in Panama, with Col Paul B Parker likely to join as line coach. Barnhill and Faust to stay on 1936 staff.

Knoxville Tenn W. H. Britton University of Tennessee Robert R Neyland Britton Neyland N. W. Dougherty Paul B. Parker Parker Army Volunteers Panama Canal Zone Tennessee John Barnhill Hugh Faust Dougherty

Sports Mirror highlights past baseball and football notes

Today a year ago Len Koenecke of the Dodgers set a new National League fielding mark for outfielders with an average of .994 in 1934. Three years ago Gil Dobie, Cornell coach, appeared for a simpler and safer game at a football coaches convention. Five years ago West all stars defeated East all stars 3-0 in a post season charity game.

Associated Press Len Koenecke Dodgers Gil Dobie Cornell West All Stars East All-Stars

Mike Gibbons Sees Son Jack Gibbons Debut in New Madison Square Garden

In a 1935 New York bout at Madison Square Garden, Mike Gibbons struggles to read the ring as his son Jack Gibbons makes his debut. Veterans compare the younger fighter to the famed Gibbons clan while reflecting on Mike’s past title ambitions and boxing legacy.

Madison Square Garden New York Tom McArdle Mike Packy McFarland Mike Gibbons Brighton Beach Jack Denning Wizard of St. Paul East New York City Jack Tom Jack Dempsey Shelby, Mont Dempsey Gibbons Billy Mitchell The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Stevenson Boots Home 4 Winners at New Orleans Meet

Charley Stevenson the 19 year old Boise jockey rode four winners at the Fair Grounds New Orleans to lift his 1935 total to 200. He won on Miss Twinkling Mullet Sleepy Joe and Big Torch with two other in the money finishes, while Wayne Wright failed to win at Tropical Park.

New York Charley Stevenson Boise Stevenson Wayne Wright Rexburg Idaho Tropical Park New Orleans Oval

Young Utah Pro Leads Pasadena Open After Round One

George Schneiter of Ogden Utah shot a subpar round with four birdies to take the lead in the opening round of the Pasadena $4 000 open golf championship in Pasadena California Tex Reynolds of Pasadena is two strokes behind at par 71.

Pasadena Calif George Schneiter Young Ogden Utah Schneiter Tex Reynolds

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