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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1935

Page

7

Southern marks tumble in fine track exhibition

Cunningham opens the meet with a mile in 4 16 to set a new southern record, 8 seconds faster than the prior mark. Don Lash places second, Torrance tops the 16 pound shot with 54 1 4 feet a southern best, and Hardin and Lash win key sprints as crowds cheer in near freezing conditions at Orleans.

Orleans Cinstars Glenn Cunningham Kansas University Cunningham Don Lash Indiana University Glen Dawson Tulsa Jack Torrance Louisiana State Torrance Oslo Norway Arnold Milrose A. A Glen Hardin Dana Jenkins Lash Norman Bright Southernlifornia Ted Southern Bill Brown Baker, la

High School Athlete Dominates Southern Track Meet Distances

Two mile run saw Don Lask win for Indiana with Harold Bright close in Wichita. Norman Bright placed fourth for Stanford. In sprints and fields, Charlie Hornbostel set a southern record at 88 yards and Eddie Daigle won the 75 yard dash. Bill Brown took hop and jump. distances include 48 feet 434 inches in long jump defeating Sol Furth and Nathan Blair among others.

Sol Furth New York Roland Romero Welsh Nathan Blair Louisiana State Charlie Hornbostel Indiana Harvard University Don Scott Mississippi State College Eddie Daigler Loyola University New Orleans Whitley Cox Oklahoma University Dalmer Brown North Texts Teachers College Don Lask Forest Towns University of Georgia al Moreau Opelousas Johnny Morriss Lafayette Sam Allen Oklahoma Baptist Eddie Daigle Loyola Oklahoma Delmar Brown North Texas Teachers Warren Clague George E. Arnold Milrose A. A Glen Hardin Bill Kitchem Tulane Charles Hornbostel Harvard Ross Bush Southern California Harry Williamson North Carolina University Duane Abby Southern New Southern Bill Brown Baker High School Sol Forth

Boxing Results From Various Cities Reported Of Winners And Knockouts

Associated Press summaries list numerous welter and light heavy bouts with outcomes in cities including Chicago New York Newark Philadelphia Quincy Louisville San Francisco and San Jose. Notable results include Edwin Waring stopping Walker Matthys in St Charles and Vince Serio of Baltimore stopping Johnny Paulas with other decisions by judges.

Associated Press Chicago Everette Young Rightmire Sioux City Iowa Winfred Moon) Mullins Vincennes Ind Edwin Waring Detroit Walker Matthys St. Charles New York Steve Haiaiko Auburn N. Y Joey Ferrando Philadelphia Johnny Dean Baltimore Pete Pantella Quincy Ill Alba Kid Dayton Ohio Allen Matthews St. Louis Scotty McLean Peoria Kenneth Manes Indianapolis Louisville George Nichols Buffalo Freddy Eiler San Francisco

Three Vidalia Streets Paved by Highway Crew

Three principal Vidalia streets are being paved by Louisiana highway commission workers. Vernon Avenue Carter Avenue to the Missouri Pacific depot and High Street are under construction with over 50 laborers, and completion is expected within 30 days.

Ferriday Vidalia Louisiana Highway Commission Vernon Avenue Carter Avenue Missouri Pacific High Street

Small Flocks Produce Majority of U.S. Eggs

Sixty percent of eggs produced in the United States come from small flocks that do not receive special care, highlighting potential quality and safety concerns in rural poultry farming.

United States

Cooper's 137 Low in Pasadena Open Lead

Harry Cooper shot a par 71 after a 66 opening round to top the Pasadena $4,000 open through the second round in California. Horton Smith, Willy Cox, Ray Mangrum, Harold McSpaden and Henry Picard all tied for third at 140, as Laffoon fired five straight birdies late for a 140. The championship, a 36 hole final Tuesday, features 60 players remaining.

Pasadena Calif Harry Cooper Horton Smith Willy Cox Bethesda Ray Mangrum Pittsburgh Harold McSpaden Henry Picard Hershey Fred Morrison Ky Laffoon Chicago Laffoon Brookside Lawson Little, Jr Sam Parks, Jr Little Mangrum

Inside and Out Break Play by Carnegie Tech Coach

Pittsburgh analysis describes a basketball sequence where X-2 passes to X-3 then moves, X-4 receives from X-3, X-5 cuts through using X-2 as a screen, and options include a shot or a pass to X-3. The key is X-2 faking a return pass to draw defenders as the play develops.

Max Hannum Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh X-2 X-3 X-4 X-5 NEA Service, Inc

Aggies edge Brown in overtime tight cage thriller

Texas A and M nosed out Brown Paper Mill quintet 36 to 34 in a tied game that went to overtime at Brown gym. Carmichael hit a late long shot to force overtime, then the Aggies secured the victory with a field goal in the extra period. Phillips led Brown with 10 points. Wilkins and Lee paced Texas A&M with eight each.

Texas A Brown Paper Mill Brown Carmichael Lee Aggies Brownies Gene Francis Cary Phillips Millers Holt Phillips Lanier Jones Aggie Texans Frickie Wilkins Dowling Texas A. & M Psevsccevenees Caivsieo Sens EBT Ss Cagavierne Staneve Rekha May Ae Oe Haynes Tulane Timer Reid

Concordia Parish Students Return To Classes After Holidays

Students of Concordia parish schools resumed classes Monday morning after the Christmas holiday.

Ferriday Concordia Parish

KU Athletic Director Attacks Discrimination in College Sports

Dr C F Allen of the University of Kansas denounces discrimination against college athletes at a National Student Federation of America meeting. He opposes NASU standards requiring athletes to declare eligibility and reveal earnings, calling proposed inquisition tone and arguing earnings from football benefit the state or institution and youth. He questions penalizing athletes with academic papers and compares to paying students in music or art.

Kansas City C. F. Allen University of Kansas Allen National Student Federation of America National Association of State Universities

New Zealand to Build Seventy Landing Fields Along Routes

Seventy landing fields and airports will be constructed across New Zealand to establish a continuous landing chain along major air routes. The plan aims to expand aviation access and improve intercity connections nationwide.

New Zealand

Expansion of RAF Seeks Thirteen New Civilian Flying Schools

The document outlines a program to expand the British Royal Air Force by establishing 13 additional civilian flying schools. It highlights training capacity, funding, and the aim to increase pilot numbers and support personnel across the empire.

Royal Air Force

Wrestling results from multiple cities AP report

In Harrisburg Danno O Ma honey 224 Ireland defeated Charley Strack 228 Spring Valley N Y in one fall. Atlantic City Doe Savoldi 218 Michigan and Vic Christie 210 Glendale Calif rolled out of ring no contest. Portland Cement Oneil 175 Portland Me defeated Count Ot to Von Zuppe 176 Germany two falls. Tacoma John Freeberg 228 Sweden beat Rob Russell 215 Chicago two falls. Nanaimo Chief Thunderbird 208 Nanaimo B C defeated Dave Johnson 215 Omaha three falls. Portland Jack Lipscomb 161 Indianapolis defeated Otis Clingman 163 Oklahoma City two falls. Kansas City Jim Browning 240 Verona Mo beat George Zaharas 235 New York four after each won a fall. Chief Little Wolf 220 Oklahoma and Orville Brown 235 Wallace Kas drew 45 00.

Atlantic City N. J Doe Savoldi Michigan Vic Christie Glendale Calif Portland Eil von Zuppe Germany Tacoma Wash John Freeberg Sweden Rob Russell Chicago Chief Thunderbird Nanaimo B. C Dave Johnson Omaha Ore Jack Lipscomb Indianapolis Otis Clingman Oklahoma City Kansas City Jim Browning Verona George Zaharas New York Chief Little Wolf Oklahoma Orville Brown Wallace Kas Drew

Ole Miss Squad Reaches Miami for Orange Bowl

Ole Miss coach Ed Walker brings 27 players to Miami ahead of New Year’s Day Orange Bowl against Catholic University. The team, greeted by blond publicity escorts, moves from the station to the stadium for first practice in warm weather, with Ray Hapes noted as a key scorer.

Miami Fla Mississippi Gridiron Warriors Catholic University University of Mississippi Cardinals South Florida Ed Walker Ole Miss Municipal Stadium Walker Ray Hapes Bergman Carroll Flamingo Park Miami Beach Catholic

United States Second in Aviation Records Worldwide

The United States now holds second place among nations for the total number of aviation records, reflecting its strong performance in flight milestones and related achievements.

United States

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