Mermaids of Holland Seen as Top Contenders in 1936 Trials
Reports from the 1936 Olympic trials indicate Dutch swimmer Willi Den Ouden favored in 100 and 400 free events while Eleanor Holm Jarrett leads the American backstroke field. Dorothy Schiller, Katherine Rawls, and Iris Cummings compete for breaststroke spots. Dorothy Poynton Hill tops platform dive. The Women's Swimming Association of New York leads team scores with 41 points, while the Carnegie Library club and Washington and Seattle share second at 17.
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New York
America
Holland
Willi den Ouden
United States
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Dorothy Schiller
Chicago
Katherine Rawls
Miami Beach
Iris Cummings
Los Angeles
Elsie Petri
Anne Govedak
Chisholm
Minn
Jarrett
Ruth Jump
Velma Dunn
Cornelia Gilissen
Ruth Hoerger
Miami
Lenore Right Wingard
Imagination in Golf Practice Across Legends
The piece recalls Walter Travis and other greats like Chick Evans and Paul Runyan, detailing practice methods that sharpen aim and touch. It highlights drills such as using a smaller cup, placing objects on the green, and distance-focused putting to improve consistency and precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Travis
Travis
Chick Evans
Chick
Paul Runyan
Bunyan
Freshman Rules Committee Set At Louisiana Tech
In Ruston Louisiana Tech forms the Freshman Rules committee led by Don Wiley to enforce a 1928 hazing substitute code. Rules require respect for upperclassmen quiet study hours and military style haircuts while freshmen attend home games and avoid interactions with girls.
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Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Dean W. L. Mitchell
Don Wiley
Birmingham
Tech
Dean Mitchell
Anti Noise Ordinance Adopted in Houston
Houston city officials adopt an anti noise ordinance inspired by New York models. Violations incur a 20 dollar fine for loud car horns curb service radio or instrument noise between 10 30 p m and 7 a m. Disturbing noises include crowing chickens barking dogs loud hawking and rattling trucks among others.
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Houston
Texas
New York City
Sand Trap Play and Recovery Techniques for Golf
An article discusses golf sand play with Johnny Revolta's 1935 PGA win over Walter Hagen, praising sand recovery feats. It outlines five sand shots, focusing on the putt through sand, a modified explosion, and the need for firm footing, controlled aim, and follow through to maximize control and backspin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Johnny Revolta
Walter Hagen
Johnny
Bobby Jones
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Match In Sparrow Nest Sets Roof Ablaze In Peoria
Mr and Mrs John Sparrow used a kitchen match in building a bungalow tucked into the eaves of a North Perry avenue apartment. The match ignited and set the roof on fire. Firemen put out the blaze before major damage. The birds had to move on.
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Peoria, II
John Sparrow
Perry Avenue
Smokies surge as Knoxville sweeps Memphis in Sunday set
Knoxville strengthens grip in Southern league cellar status with a doubleheader sweep over Memphis 9-2 and 7-1. Ray Mueller homered in both Knoxville wins while Bud Thomas notches his 13th win as Knoxville draws 5,000 fans.
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Bauers
Schester
Ray Mueller
Knoxville
Smoky
Bud Thomas
Travelers
Crackers
Chatham
Hooks
Richards
Thomas
Nashville
Byron Speece
Little’ Rock
Pmmbabes Oy
Birmingham
Wetherell
Buttman
Perrin
Autry
Joiner
Palmisano
New Orleans
Drake
Helf
Darrow
Sueme
Memphis
Boutwell
Holley and
Powell
Mueller
Freeland Announces 12 Week Soda Fountain Technique Course
Honolulu educator Harvey L. Freeland the Hawaiian director of vocational education says a 12 week course in soda fountain technique will be offered, detailing curriculum and enrollment plans.
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Honolulu
T. H
Harvey L. Freeland
Fishing Facts and Fancies on Louisiana Bass and Bream
Louisiana anglers report black bass strike best at specific weather and water temps with small live frogs slowly trolled near the bottom. Bayou De Siard catches highlighted by John L. Elmendorf and others show boatside action, while Gulf coast trips yield king mackerel and red snapper.
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Louisiana
Frog
Bayou
John L. Elmendorf
Bayou de Siard
Elmendorf
Bayou DeSiard
Gulf of Mexico
Pat McHenry
R. L. McHenry
Pensacola
Fla
E. Pat Dunning
George Lofton
World
South Louisiana
All Star Team Selections By Grimm And McCarthy
Cubs manager Charley Grimm and Yankees skipper Joe McCarthy announced 21 man rosters for the July 7 All Star game in Boston. They added five coaches and trainers, naming Bill McKechnie Jimmy Wilson Arthur Fletcher Del Baker and Doc Painter.
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New York
Charley Grimm
Chicago Cubs
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Boston
Grimm
Curt Davis
Phillies
Augie Galan
Cardinals
Jim
Ripper) Collins
Bill Terry
Leo
Lippy) Durocher
Lew Riggs
Cincinnati
McCarthy
Tommy Bridges
Detroit Tigers
Mel Harder
Cleveland Indians
Rick Ferrell
Mickey Cochrane
Tigers
Leon
Goose) Goslin
Tiger
Frank Crosetti
Yankee
Bill McKechnie
The
Bees
Jimmy Wilson
Andy Lotshaw
Cubs
All Stars
Art Fletcher
del Baker
Earle J
Doc) Painter
Yanks
Galan
Collins
Sutter Wins Net Title for Tulane in National Meet
Ernest Sutter, 19, Tulane junior, captures national collegiate singles title at Northwestern. He defeats Vernon John of Southern California in straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-4, giving Tulane a family double after his brother Cliff won in 1930 and 1932. This is Sutter's seventh straight win and third title of the year.
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Chicago
Sutter
Tulane University
Ernest Sutter
New Orleans
Northwestern University
Clifford
Ernest
Vernon John
Southern California
John
Deuce
Sheriff Sale Notices In Ouachita Parish Louisiana 1936
Public sheriff sales announced by Milton Coverdale and others in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Properties listed include Lot 15 Block B Jackson Avenue Addition Monroe and western 60 feet of lots 8 and 9 square 1 Teb Fiournoy addition West Monroe. Sales set for July 1936 with cash bids and no appraisal.
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Jackson Avenue Land Company
Monroe
Monroe Building & Loan Association
Tippit
Et al
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Fourth Judicial District Court
Ouachita
Towit
Fiournoy
West Monroe
Austin and
Eby
Ouachita Pareh
Milton Coverdale
People’s Homestead & Savings Association
Katie Whiten
State of Lousiansa
Parish
Arent
G. W. Miller
Ouachita Parish
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
J. B. Mitchell
State of Louteiana
Parish of
Austin & Eby
Quachita Parish
Louisiana
Second Street
Austin Avenue
Sheriff's Sale Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
Robert Layton
State of
Louisiate
Quichita
Double Fourth Judicial Court
Eleventh Street
Ogechita Savenue
Cuathita Avenue
Bierventh Street
Ouachita Avenue
Layton
Layton Avenue
Eighth Street
Pacific Raiway
Eight 18
Lawton Avenue
Missouri Pacific Railway
Marshals Sale in Ouachita Parish West Monroe Notice
Public sale in West Monroe Ouachita Parish lists goods seized under writs from the city and district courts. Items include radios living room furniture chests tables dressers and a dining set with a 9x12 rug and cash terms. A separate sale offers the East half of the SE quarter section 19 18N 1E containing about 79.97 acres at public auction.
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Johnson
Atwater Kent
Majestic
Sat
Fife
Sanenan
Parish of
Ouachita
State of
Louisiana
Public notices and foreclosures from Ouachita Parish 1936
A collection of legal notices from Ouachita Parish Louisiana including a special meeting appointing Joseph G Bell as liquidator for J G Bell Roofing and Sheet Metal Works and filings for letters of administration for William D Anders and final account for Heloise A Breard. Also listed are writs of seizure and sale by Central Savings Bank and Trust Co and multiple property seizures with auction dates and parcel descriptions in Monroe.
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Fourth Judicial District Court
Ouachita
Louisiana
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
J. W. Boatright
J. G Bell Roofing and Sheet Metal Works, Inc
Joseph G. Bell
Walnut Street
Monroe
J. G. Bell Roofing and Sheet Metal Works, Inc
William D. Anders
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
J. C. Anders
J. T. Shell
D. I. Garrett
A. D
Seal ‘Leon H. Pooser
Heloise A. Breard
Fourth District
Robert M. Breard
D. J. Garrett
Seal Leon H. Pooler
Yankees Outfield Comparisons Elevate Slim Yanks Trio
John J. Romano lauds the New York Yankees outfield of DiMaggio Selkirk and Hoag as matching the best in the majors. He notes Dickey’s injury as a blow and credits the trio with driving the pennant push, while praising Joe McCarthy and the new lineup for strengthening the club.
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John J. Romano
Joe DiMaggio
George Selkirk
Myril Hoag
New York Yankees
Bill Dickey
Ruppertmen
Dickey
Bill
DiMaggio
San Francisco
Selkirk
Hoag
Bill Clarke
Clarence Beaumont
Jimmy Se
Clarke
Beaumont
Sebring
Diamond
Boston Red Sox
Yankee
Jake Powell
Ben Chapman
Joe McCarthy
Lou Gehrig
Lou
Tony Lazzeri
Frank Crosetti
Yankees
Lefty Gomez
Red Ruffing
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Atlanta
Little Rock
Vols
Chattanooga
Barons
Bedues
Driesword
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Haley
Schesler
Nethville
Petticolas
Linke, Messenger and Holbrook
Speece
Eiland and Peacock
Lanahan
Chase
Messenger, McColl and Crompton
Lisenbee
Hansen
Davis
O'Malley
F. L. McCulley
B. L. Graham
Indian Creek
Miller Vincent
J.D. Jones
J. D. Jr
Ouachita River
O. A. Zuppemeier
Zuppemeier
Oliver Turle
H. J. Wiegand
Lake Bartholomew
Bayou Ne- Stard
South
Boeuf
Great Britain
Marshal's Sale Peoples Homestead & Savings Association
J. EB. Grandstafy
Ecity of
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M.C Redmond
Fee
Ruppert Riflemen
Jake Ruppert
Babe Ruth
Yankee Stadium
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