25 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1939
Page
1
Vanderbilt's Commodores struggle to break a losing streak against Georgia Tech as they prepare for a meaningful matchup. Coach Ray Morricon guides the squad through a grueling practice amid lingering jitters and focus on late season improvements.
The Ikenzie Trophy competition proceeds with numerous matches noted. Players such as Shaver, Donald, and Roogers appear to have secured wins while several first round pairings and unfinished matches are scheduled to be completed by Sunday under supervision of Jim McKenzie.
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Murphy moved to tight end to fill gap after death of ke Ward in automobile accident. Terie Hapes, sophomore back, shifts to backfield with Billy Sam Les-Dodson and Hevious as Rebels scrimmage Tulane.
The article argues Southern California as the top Rose Bowl contender amid a crowded field. It notes USC’s depth at quarterback and fullback, recent improvements, and aims at California Oregon State Stanford Washington and UC as key rivals before New Year’s Day.
The Northeast Center of L. S. A. Indians practiced for the Copiah-Lincoln Wolves clash, with lineman William Abraham moving from guard to backfield and teaming with Don Short to spark the offense. Coach James L. Malone praised the improved formation as a potential key for Friday's game.
Whit Martin reports on how college stars flood the pro gridiron with Giants Bears and other teams drawing players from 27 alma maters and many small schools. He notes Luckman and O’Brien as examples and argues pro rosters prove size and early fame influence success.
Lake Providence High battles Gilbert High Thursday night in a key Class B showdown as the Panthers chase a sixth straight win led by Surles Salemi and Clement. The series could clinch the district title with two more conference victories, including plus an open date next week.
Movies of Johans Butler’s 21-0 Tennessee victory over Alabama show a dominant team effort behind a spectacular open field jaunt. Coach Jock Sutherland and experts praise the run, noting at least a dozen blockers created the path, with Ike Teel and Bob Andridge delivering key blocks to free Butler.
Reading matched Bob Wagner 230 pounds from Houston over Gino Vagonne 210 pounds from San Francisco in 43 40. Minneapolis results show Dick Raines 244 pounds from Dallas defeating Chief Osley Saunooke 356 pounds from Cherokee N C in 26 28. Don McIntyre 224 pounds from Otterville MO defeated Hans Schnable 226 pounds from Chicago in 22 49. Bill Sledge 718 pounds from Waco Texas and Ed White 245 pounds from Marion Alabama wrestled to a 30 minute draw. Gaius Young 215 pounds from Minneapolis defeated Charles Harben 223 pounds from Doraville GA in 8 25.
The Tulane Greenies worked on pass defense after facing North Carolina and plan more drills this week. Backers Kellogg Banker and Butler and tackle White sat Tuesday but are expected to play against Mississippi. Quarterback Krueger was hospitalized with flu. Harry Hays scored twice with Al Rodney catching a TD pass in the scrimmage.
Henry Armstrong outpointed Jimmy Garrison in Los Angeles while Fritzie Zivic defeated Kid Azteca in Houston. Lenny Mancini stopped Bobby Sylvester in New York and Marie Berger defeated Norment Quarles in Montreal with others like Allie Stolz and Tony Ferrara scoring over limited prospects.
A digest lists key baseball and golf items from past years. It notes the 1930s Yankees trading Myril Hoag and Joe Glenn for Oral Hildebrand and Colonel Mills with St Louis Browns, and Tony Manero placing third in the Argentine Open with a 293 total behind John Cruickshank.
Haynesville High School Golden Tornado, 1938 district champions, prepare for Thursday night battle with Monroe Ouachita Parish Lions after a final workout. Coach Gaynell Tinsley reports good condition despite minor injuries. Key linemen include Holley Heard at 195 pounds. backfield features Joseph Crump Raymond Peace and Harold Smith.
Coach Lefty Haynes led Ouachita through an intense practice as the Lions prepare to meet their first double A opponent Haynesville. The squad, on the verge of their best form this year, will have a light drill today with high hopes of securing a decisive victory.
Ohio State Virginia Military and Arkansas Villanova win this week as winter plans include Florida trips. Braddock to Baltimore to referee a college bout. Smukler may seek another NFL fling with Washington. Crisler’s Michigan spars with Chicago, aiming to avoid scoring. officials warned. Wyatt knee rumor confirmed. Durocher to East for a contract at $25,000. Butler’s 56 yard TD sparks Tennessee. Umpire Reardon notes pace of leagues unchanged. Boner at Bucknell. Ken Due at Army. Dizzy Dean eyed Los Angeles manager job. Berwanger claims Chicagos yearlings beat varsity. Pitt comments on game splits. Tennessee partisans discuss Snakey Butler’s run. professor doubts Carnegie Tech’s strength.
Ab Jenkins famed speed driver and world record holder finished a distant second in the nonpartisan Salt Lake City mayoral primary, polling 5 447 votes to Herbert A. Snow 11 563 with two weeks until the finals. Jenkins remains hopeful for the final race.
Louisiana Normal Demons lead the SI IA A with three wins while Loyola Wolfpack heads the Dixie Conference with two victories. Both squads boast surprising turns from last year as Normal still faces four conference foes and Loyola must meet Spring Hill and Southwestern of Memphis.
Tulane assistant coach Claude Simons Jr. warns that Ole Miss backs Leslie Dodson and Merle Hapes present major threats. He labels Dodson one of the Souths eastern Conference’s best and notes Hapes may be healthy to play after knee trouble.
Dubach Louisiana coach J B Mount seeks an opponent for Friday as the Dubach Plungers try to fill an open date with any Class A or B team in the region. The team has recent wins over Farmerville and Bernice and a 0 0 tie with Rayville.
Neville High coach Percy Brown reported the Tigers in peak condition for the Ruston High Bearcats game tomorrow night. All regulars will play, though reserve Billy Resor misses the contest due to appendicitis. Allen Meredith and H L Cavaness are hurt but expected to suit up.
In Toledo Joe Wrestling at the Joe arena last night Sailor Watkins failed to unmask the Masked Marvel who proved Parelli after a heated main event. Parelli, billed as Italian grappler Joe Parelli, defeated Watkins and later pinned Amarillo ex-gob in the fall as Banaski swept Hill in a best two out of three.
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