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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1935

Page

6

Major Events Of New Year's Sports Parade Forecast

Alan Gould surveys 1935 prospects across baseball boxing golf football Olympics polo swimming tennis and track. Predictions name Mickey Cochrane and Al Simmons in Detroit, Stanfo rd facing SMU in the Rose Bowl, and Jesse Owens plus prominent runners shaping America’s athletic year.

Alan Gould New York Mickey Cochrane Detroit Tigers al Simmons Red Sox Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Nationals Joe Louis Max Schmeling James J. Braddock Brown Bomber Britain Jock McAvoy W. Lawson Little Sam Parks, Jr Baltusrol N. J Virginia van Wie Glenna Collett Ware Stanford Southern Methodist Texas Christian Louisiana State Princeton Bowther Northwestern Minnesota Ohio State Germany America Tommy Hitchcock and Company England Perry Austin United States Helen Wills Moody Jesse Owens Eastman Bonthron Cunningham Finland U. S A

Peep-Proof Screen to Protect Golfers At Chicago Courses

Elmer Dubb may gain privacy from snickering on the first tee as Tom Walsh plans peep proof screens at West gate Valley and then municipal courses. Pro players fear first tee nerves, with former champ Bill Burke among those cited. A separate note mentions an $11.25 million airport proposal near Paris.

Chicago Elmer Dubb Tom Walsh Chicago Park District Elmer Walsh Westgate Valley Country Club Bill Burke

Four Olympic Members Resign Amid Berlin Games Row

Four resignations from the American Olympic Committee have been accepted including Jeremiah T. Mahoney former AAU president and Louis Benedetto Charlotte Epstein and Henry Henshel. A Brundage backed note asks remaining members to resign if not fully supportive of American participation in Berlin. Ornstein Kenney vow fresh anti boycott drive as new campaign looms.

New York American Olympic Committee Berlin Uncle Sam Jeremiah T. Mahoney Amateur Athletic Union Louis D. Benedetto New Orleans Charlotte Epstein Henry Henshel Avery Brundage Olympic Committee Frederick W. Bubien Charles Ornstein William P. Kenney Boston Kenney Ornstein Associated Press America

Tennis Memories Highlight Past Winners Across Years

A look back from Sports Mirror recalls Wilmer Allison winning a mid winter tournament in New Orleans against Berkeley Bell a year ago. Three years ago Johnny Gilbert of Pittsburgh led jockeys with 212 winners in 1932. Five years ago Bill Tilden left amateur tennis to team with promoter Jack Curley for a professional tour.

Associated Press Wilmer Allison New Orleans Berkeley Bell Johnny Gilbert Pittsburgh Bill Tilden Jack Curley

Minneapolis Pro Leads Open Meet in New Orleans

Ernest Penfold, Minneapolis professional, shot 74 to lead after the first round of the New Orleans Open at City Park. Joe Burch, Mobile pro, is two back with 75. Freddie Haas Jr. is third with 77 as the 54 hole event proceeds with two rounds on Tuesday. Other scores include Camet and DAntoni at 78, Haas Sr. at 82. An unrelated line notes the average motor uses three tons of air per 1,000 miles.

New Orleans Ernest Penfold Minneapolis City Park Joe Burch Mobile Burch Penfold Freddie Haas, Jr Johnny Camet Baton Rouge Vincent D'Antoni Henry Thomas Jerry Creekmore Yale Jimmy McGonagill Dallas Fred Haas, Sr Fred Odom II Hickman Greene Washington

Rain Threat Mounts For Rose Bowl Elevens

Southern Methodist and Stanford players monitor possible rain ahead of the Rose Bowl clash on January 1. Forecasters predict showers and unsettled conditions, risking a soggy field that could favor Stanford’s power running or SMU’s passing game. Grayson of Stanford expected to be ready, while SMU trains secretly at Occidental College, with light workouts planned for Tuesday.

Paul Zimmerman Associated Press Pasadena Calif Southern Methodist Stanford California Mustangs Matty Bell Texans Texas A. and Bobby Wilson Columbia Bobby Grayson Grayson Brookside Park Claude Tiny) Thornhill Indians Bill Paulman James Monk Occidental College Bell

Tinsley Named On All Players Team

Liberty magazine poll names 11 players to an all players team. Notable selections include Gaynell Tinsley LSU and Merle Wendt Ohio State at ends Edwin Widseth Minnesota and Charles Wasicek Colgate as tackles Gomer Jones Ohio State at center Edward Goddard Washington State at quarterback Robert Wilson SMU Jay Berwanger Chicago and Robert H Grayson Stanford at fullback Goddard repeats as a triple threat star as the magazine will send each player a gold football

New York Liberty Magazine Gaynell Tinsley Louisiana State Merle Wendt Ohio State Edwin Widseth Minnesota Charles Wasicek Colgate John A. C. Weller Princeton Sidney P. Wagner Michigan State Gomer Jones Edward Goddard Washington State Robert Wilson Southern Methodist Jay Berwanger Chicago Robert H. Grayson Stanford Goddard

Marvel Wagers Vern Clark Mask Unmasking Showdown

Promoter Bruscato reports Marvel wrestler Vern Clark bets his cut of gate receipts that he will unmask the hooded Marvel during the Wednesday Roosevelt Stadium main event. Clark proposes to forfeit his share if the hood stays on. The gimmick adds hype to a double main card featuring Clark versus the masked Marvel and Don McNaught versus George Ligosky, both best two of three falls with two hour limits.

Marvel Grappler Vern Clark Charlie Bruscato Clark Roosevelt Stadium Monroe Vicksburg Bruscato Seattle The Don McNaught George Ligosky McNaught Mr. Ligosky

Sugar Bowl passes and sports roundups from New York

Deluged with requests for Sugar Bowl passes Bill Keefe says Sammy Baugh and Abe Michal will handle them. Dodgers may fire Joe Stripp Casey Stengel seeks a replacement. Benny Leonard wedding tomorrow. Bob Zuppke declines coast coaching offer. Minnesota and Princeton visuals set for weekend. Fritz Crisler to identify backs while Revolta names all America golf team. Dempsey elevator habit terrifies Fifth Avenue. Tony Scarsella deal lures Bill Terry from retirement. Vanderbilt cagers farewell tour. East favored in all star pick. Alabama coach Frank Thomas hunts footballers on hunting trip.

Associated Press New York Bill Keefe Sammy Baugh Abe Michal Casey Stengel Dodgers Joe Stripp Benny Leonard Turf and Gridiron Club Waldorf Minnesota Princeton Fritz Crisler Johnny Revolta Henry Picard Sam Parks, Jr Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Craig Wood Harry Cooper Walter Hagen Tommy Armour Horton Smith Victor Ghezzi Johnny Jack Dempsey Central Park Jimmy Johnston Fifth Avenue Bill Terry Reds Tony Scarsella Wilmington Josh Cody Florida Vanderbilt Cagers Harry Smith San Francisco Smiths Frank Thomas Alabama

Benny Leonard to Wed His Secretary Jacqueline Stern

Benny Leonard former world lightweight boxing champion will marry his secretary Jacqueline Stern in New York as announced on December 31. The couple plans a quiet ceremony with close friends and family.

New York Benny Leonard Jacqueline Stern

Dempsey Seeks White Hope to Stop Louis

Boxer Jack Dempsey discusses finding a white challenger to Joe Louis and suggests Max Schmeling would not endure Louis s right. He highlights Clarence Red Burman’s rise under his training and rules out returning from retirement despite high pay.

Dempsey Louis John J. Romano Jack Dempsey Joe Louis Detroit Max Schmeling Jack Schmeling Max Baer Jack Sharkey Teulon Baltimore Clarence Red Burman Burman Steve Dudas Dudas

Muddy Field Will Aid East's Team Says Kerr

Rainy weather for the East-West football classic in San Francisco is seen by Coach Andy Kerr of Colgate as helping the eastern squad. West coaches Lacey and Hollingberg fear a Northwest storm. both teams held light workouts focused on signals and kicking. Eastern standouts for kicking include Smith Crayne Heekin Beise and Studaker with Smith as long range kicker. West options feature Bley Lam Wallace Cheeshire and others. Officials expect near sellout, with kickoff at 2 p m PST and listed starting lineups.

Associated Press San Francisco Andy Kerr Colgate Percy Lacey Orin Hollingberg Lacey Riley Smith Alabama Dick Crayne Iowa Dick Heekin Ohio State Sheldon Beise Minnesota Joe Studaker West Virginia Smith West John Bley Washington State College Will Wallace Rice Institute Bill “Kaye” Lam University of Colorado Charles Cheshire University of California At Los Angeles Wallace Lam Star of the East East Pos West Antonini Indiana Train Yale Scherer D, Smith Minn Lutz Calif Oech Carter Ore Saunders Jones Loyola L. A Fortmenn Oklar Kansas Lewis Ohio Univ Wheeler Okla Loebs Purdue Sylvester Rice R Ala Ward Idaho Heekin Colorado Punk Princeton Crayne Rice Beise Constable Prince- Com Clacordess Justice Gonzaga

Race Horse Trainer In Orleans Critically Shot

New Orleans report says race horse trainer Joseph Biaggna, 32, remained in critical condition after a shooting at the fair grounds race track following a dispute over equipment. Police hunted Sam Gueneri, 33, a race horse owner, as a suspect. Biaggna was struck in the chest and spine. doctors feared for his life.

New Orleans Joseph Biaggna Sam Gueneri Biaggna Fair Grounds

U S Sugar Bowl sights Texas Christian and LSU in New Orleans

New Orleans prepares for the Sugar Bowl as Texas Christian University Horned Frogs arrive to train in the Crescent City and LSU Tigers wrap up home workouts in Baton Rouge. Officials expect a jammed stadium and a 35,000 plus crowd with betting activity and ticket scalping visible around the event. LSU readies by train to New Orleans with calisthenics and injury-avoidant practice on Monday.

New Orleans Baton Rouge Texas Christian University Horned Frogs Slingin Sammy” Baugh Crescent City L. S. U. Tigers Texas Mid-Winter Sports Association L. B Dutch” Meyer Tigers R. B. (Bear) Wolf Meyer Wolf Bernie Moore Southern Methodist S. M. WU Lawrence Louisiana State University

Allison No 1 In Tennis Tourney At Sugar Bowl

Wilmer Allison of New York is seeded No 1 in the Sugar Bowl tennis tournament in New Orleans during the mid winter sports carnival. He faces Francis Jack Mooney in the first round as the field includes J Gilbert Hall Hal Surface Barney Welsh and others. A second item notes a new headlight bulb claim to improve fog and rain visibility.

New Orleans Wilemer Allison New York Fred Perry Forest Hills Allison J. Gilbert Hall East Orange N. J Hal Surface Kansas City Barney Welsh Washington, D. C Wilmer Allison N. Y Francis Jack Mooney Atlanta Gay Guy Cheng Shanghai Bob Birmingham Ala Bob Little Birmingham Martin Buxby Miami Fla Ernie Sutter Ed Suteter Paul Gooseman Doc Warr Dallas Texas Washington D. C Arthur Hendrix Lakeland Billy Westerfield New Oreleans Frank Guernsley

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Gould Paris France le Bourget Maurice Carroll Catholic University Beldwinsville Rob Rodgers University of Mississippi Olympic Sports Mirror Haas Moscrip Tinsley Europe Jeff Dickson London Gogeo Mitu Eiffel Tower Lou Brouillard Mitu Westerner Nun Saint Preacher Aeame AO By Eddie Brietz Mebbe Paolino Red Burman Jim Jeffries Bell Syndicate, Inc Muddy Field EAST Kerr Orleans T.C. U
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