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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1936

Page

10

Yale Leads Eastern Renaissance In All America

The 1936 All America team highlights Yale with two players, Lawrence Kelley and Clinton Frank, on the first team as part of an East-dominated selection by AP. The article notes Yale’s historic return to prominence, with East players securing 11 of 33 spots, led by Kelley’s end play and Frank’s backfield power. It discusses regional balance across East, Midwest, South, and West, and places Yale’s revival in context of Walter Camp’s tradition.

Alan Gould New York Star of All America Eli Yale Associated Press Midwest South Yale Walter Camp Lawrence Morgan Kelley Eli Array Clinton Edward Frank Alan Pittsburgh Notre Dame Stanford Minnesota Harvard Barry Wood Kelley Yales New Haven Frank Hinkey Tom Shevlin Reed Kilpatric Bob Train Navy Pennsylvania Princeton Larry Tinsley Louisiana State Star L S. A Auburn Milner Clinton Frank Marquette Ray Buzz) Buiid Duke Clarence Ace Buiid Texas Christian Sam Baugh Frank Eli Franny Murrey Jack White Ken Standbach Marshall Goldberg Bobby LaRue Duquesne Boyd Brumbaugh Dartmouth John Handrhan Buivid Parker Francis Phil Dickens Tennessee Dutch Konemann Georgia Tech Joe Riley Alabama Bucky Bryan Tulane Beattie Feathers John Cain Don Zimmerman North Carolina Golden Avalanche St. Mary’s Widseth Santa Clara Nello Falaschi Byron Haines Washington Jimmy Cain Washington State Ed Goddard Oregon State Joe Gray Gonzaga George Karamatic Northwestern Ed Widseth Bernie Bierman Lincoln Neb Panther Averell Daniell Tony Matisi Daniels Pitt Max

Mine Workers to Talk Baseball Soon

The United Mine Workers baseball league will hold a midwinter meeting in the spring with the first 1937 season meeting likely in March. Commissioner Jim Bibb of the circuit said today that the managers will convene soon under pressure to map plans for the new campaign.

Register Oak Hill United Mine Workers Baseball League

All-America line stars shine in 1940s college gridiron picks

Starcevich of Washington Basrak of Duquesne and Routt of Texas A and M emerge as key cogs on dominant lines. Basrak powers center play with 60-minute stints and relentless tackles while Routt and Starcevich anchor versatile offenses and stout defenses. Rival centers across the nation highlighted include Wojciechowicz, Hauze, Gilbert, and Stewart amid a roundup of coast and regional standouts.

Tinsley Kelley Nebraska Sam Francis Minnesota Ed Widseth Washington Max John Starcevich Francis Sam Pittsburgh Pittline Dukes Marquette Basrak Alex Wojciechowicz Fordham Pennsylvania Jim Hauze South Walter Gilbert Auburn Moose Stewart L.S.A Santa Clara Dougherty California Bob Herwig Starcevich Iowa Far West Mate Routt Aggies Nat Pierce Wojciechowicz Ed Franco Northwestern Steve Reid Les Schreiber Tarzan White Alabama

Mayors Urge WPA to Spare Laborers

The United States Conference of Mayors sent a direct cable to President Roosevelt from Washington after failing to persuade officials to delay a planned cut in WPA rolls. An executive committee dispatched the message while in South America.

Associated Press Washington United States Conference of Mayors Pees Roosevelt South America

Hemp fibre from hemp stalk covering grows strong

One of the strongest fibres known is made from the covering of the stalk of the hemp plant. The interior woody section is 90 percent cellulose, valuable for many by products including writing paper.

Florida Tourney Opens With Notable Pro Caliber

Coral Gables hosts the opening rounds of the Miami Biltmore open as Vic Ghezzi shoots 66 in practice and ties Ted Turner’s course record. Henry Picard, Ralph Guldahl, Denny Shute, and others vie for a $10,000 prize while field contenders claim strong odds amid firm traps and a 71 par on the 6,640 yard course.

Associated Press Coral Gables Henry L. Doherty Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Henry Picard Hershey Ted Turner Ghezzi Ralph Guldahl Picard Denny Shute Pinehurst

Pitt Picked For 3 Rose Bowl Game

Seattle's Huskies welcomed the announcement that Pittsburgh Panthers will meet Washington in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day 1937. Pasadena officials praised Pitt's tough schedule and 1 loss 1 tie, while Pitt's backfield coach said the choice was expected. Eckman of Washington noted the selection honors eastern football and the Rose Bowl traditions, with Washington coach Phelan expressing great pleasure.

Associated Press Seattle Washington Huskies Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Chester R. Wilcox Panthers Pasadena Stanford Southern California Trojans Notre Dame Fighting Irish Corn New York City America Eckman Jimmy Phelan

WPA Writers on Set Stage Sit Down Strike

More than 150 WPA writers on the set began a sit down strike last night while several hundred WPA musicians gathered for a mass meeting in protest over reported cuts in WPA worker ranks.

Associated Press New York WPA Writers Project WPA

All-America Honorable Mention Players List Captured

A long listing of Honorable Mention selections across multiple colleges and positions. Names span universities such as West Virginia, Stanford, Auburn, Michigan State, and Notre Dame with guards, tackles, backs, and other roles noted for the era. The roster showcases a broad national pool rather than a single standout event.

Judge administers castor oil cure for drunks in Spokane

Spokane Police Judge Frank Yuse used a castor oil treatment labeled the penitent's purge to deter drunkenness. Seven inebriates were dosed with four ounces of oil or ten days in jail, then left the chambers smiling as free men.

Associated Press Spokane Wash Frank Yuse

Hemp Production Centers Across Midwest And Gulf Coast

Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and the Texas coast emerge as the leading hemp producing regions in the United States, highlighting a broad geographic spread in the crop’s cultivation.

Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Texas United States

Dogs Kill 55 Sheep On Versailles Farm

Roving dogs killed 55 sheep in two nights on the farm of Sammy Woodbridge Jr near Versailles Kentucky. The incident prompted local residents to warn of further canine danger and increased scrutiny of livestock protection. Authorities advised precautions while the owner sought to understand the cause and prevent recurrence.

Sammy Woodbridge, Jr Versailles

All-America Picks and College Totals Mentioned

The clipping lists players by positions including tackle guard center guard and backfield players such as Halfback Fullback and names like Gaynell Tinsley Lawrence H. Lutz John A. C. Weller Darrell Lester Paul Tangora Richard Smith William R. Shuler Riley Smith John Jacob Bern Robert Wilson Robert H. Grayson and others associated with teams including Louisiana State California Princeton Texas Christian Northwestern Minnesota Army Alabama Chicago and Stanford.

Gaynell Tinsley Louisiana State Haynesville Edwin Widseth Minnesota McIntosh Minn Max John Starcevich U. of Wash Duluth Williamsport Clinton Edward Frank Yale Evanston Ill H’back Raymond Buivid Marquette Wash’ton Wis Clarence McKay Parker Duke Portsmouth Harrison Sam) Francis Nebraska Lincoln, Neb Andrew Bersak U. of North Carolina Charles Toll Princeton Arthur White Alabama Robert Herwig U. of California Nathaniel Pierce Fordham Charles Hambrick Ohio State Merle Wendt Ewees Barna West Virginia Benton Arkansas Buck North Carolina Clark Stanford Daly Manhattan Dreher Denver Eaves Auburn Finney Santa Clara Gaines Michigan State Gelatka Mississippi State Green Idaho Gillerlain Chicago Gustine Iowa State Harris Iowa Holland Cornell Hibbs Southern California Hammond Southwestern Tenn Hafeli Washington St. Louis Hanken George Washington Johnson South Carolina Cal Dickerson U.C.L.A Docherty Temple Fanning Kansas State Ferrara Navy Golemgeske Wisconsin Gibson Northwestern Isbell Army Kevorkian Harvard Livingston Indiana Moss Tulane Markov Matiss Pittsburgh McGee McNtl McKenna Manhattan Midler Mike West Virginia Wesleyan Nevers Kentucky Nolan Arizona Pollack California Ray Missouri Scheyer Washington State Schleckman Utah Shirey Steinkemper Notre Dame Trimpey N. Carolina Stoess Wade Utah State Wrigit Young Zindel Lawrence H. Lutz John A. C. Weller Darrell Lester Paul Tangora Richard Smith William R. Shuler -Riley Smith John Jacob Bern Robert Wilson Robert H. Grayson Texas Christian Chicago -Lo Methodist

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