Jonesville Legion to Battle Natchez Juniors Today
Jonesville Louisiana June 14. The Jonesville American Legion Junior team will play the Herman J Remondet Legion Juniors of Natchez Mississippi Sunday at 3 p.m. on the Black High School diamond. Jim Wilson likely to pitch for Jonesville with a large supporting cast named among the lineup.
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Jonesville
American Legion
Wil-Lows
Herman J. Remondet
Paul Jones
Tommie Smith
C. E. Cotten
Red Fritz
James Bordelon
Battling belles grab spotlight at Madison Square Garden match
Five time married actress Mary Kirk Brown staged a post fight fracas at Madison Square Garden during a Pellone Fusari bout. Betty Bunetta 26 of Passaic N J pressed a disorderly conduct charge but withdrew after Brown apologized. Brown bailed out later while Pellone won the other fight.
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New York
Mary Kirk Brown
Madison Square Garden
Betty Bunetta
Passaic
N. J
Abraham Bloch
Brian McDermott
Charles Fusari
Tony Pellone
Fusari- Pellone
McDermott
West 47Th Street
Miss Brown
Miss Brunnetta
Pellone
GLOBE TROTTERS TO FACE ROYALS IN MONROE
The Monroe Royals Deluxe Negro baseball club will meet the Natchez Globe Trotters at Casino Park at 3 this afternoon. Manager Joe Gulley, former Monroe All-Stars skipper, promises surprises as his Royals seek to end the Globe Trotters four game win streak over Natchitoches Shreveport and Opelousas.
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Monroe Royals
Natchez Globe Trotters
Casino Park
Royals
Joe Gulley
Monroe All-Stars
Globe Trotters
Gulley
All-Stars
Globe
Reds surge past Giants to seize NL top spot
Cincinnati beats New York 4 3 reclaiming first place as Ewell Blackwell earns his ninth win. Other NL results feature Chicago Cubs’ 6 3 win over Philadelphia and a Dodgers drubbing by St Louis in a twin bill.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
New Yorkers
Ewell Blackwell
New York
Abrhpoa FE
Witey
Tf Marshall
Trinkle
Rlef
Sanseeveiesenges
Volimer
Marshall
Cooper
Hatton
Volumer
Thomson
Vollmer
Hatton Coeger
Staten
Fata
Pla Miler
Zlentura
Tatum
Huns
Cinetat
Keele A
Bi Well
Biwell
Wits
Kosia
Trinkie
Lus
Nepheher
Stewart
Herline
Ballanfant
Magersxurth
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Phillies
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Rf Wee O
Onnon Oa
Ieee Cere
Pronard
Oaa
NV Posser
Selujly
Th Tehor
Mxagu
Bert Tomas Vee
Newsome
Padgett
Leonard
Jonson
Tim
Kireb
Stella
Stinger Steele to Challenge Craig for Louisiana Light Heavy Crown
Promoter Gus Kallio books a main event at Walnut Street Arena with George Craig defending against Jack Steele for the Louisiana light-heavy title. Craig, a two-time state champ, meets Steele amid prior big-match risks, with semi finals featuring Chris Belkas vs Tommy Ward and a chaotic setup involving Indio Yaqui and referee scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Steele
Sioux City
Jack Curtis
Louisiana
George Craig
Gus Kallio
Craig
Walnut Street Arena
Chris Beikas
Iowa Bruiser
Indio Yaqui
Sonora
Kaliio
Allen
Sailor” Parker
Steels
India Yaqui
Kallio
Dave Silverstein
Indio Vaqui
Chris Belkas
Tommy Ward
Atlanta
Ward
Atlanta, Ga
Monroe
Parker Wins Southern Amateur Tennis Title In New Orleans
Frankie Parker, 30, defeats Tulane freshman Jack Tuero in a fierce final to claim the Southern Amateur title after a three hour match. Tuero, a Southeastern Intercollegiate champion, pushed Parker to five sets 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 8-6, with Tuero leading early in the decisive fifth before Parker’s court craft sealed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Hart
New Orleans
Frankie Parker
Jack Tuero
Tuero
Tulane University
Gardner Mulloy
Parker
Marta Barnett
Miami
Jean Clark
Birmingham
Marta
Nancy Morrison
Palm Beach
Fla
Jean
Charlotte Padgett
Monroe
DiMaggio’s One Handed Catches Highlight Baseball Talk
Grayson recalls Clyde Milan discussing Joe DiMaggio’s grace in the outfield and rare one handed catches. The piece notes McAleer’s view, a 1910 Turner's glove snag, and explains how such catches can stem from exceptional judgment. Also profiles Frank D Lawrence’s 46th banking and baseball anniversary in Portsmouth with notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
New York
NEA
Clyde Milan
Joe DiMaggio
Senators
DiMaggio
DiMag
Jimmy McAleer
Milan
Washington
McAleer
Browns
Terry Turner
Cleveland
Portsmouth
Frank D. Lawrence
Lawrence
Portsmouth Star
Harry F. Byrd
William Tuck
Colgate Darden
University of Virginia
Frank M. Totten
Chase National Bank
Happy Chandler
George M. Trautman
Jim Gallagher
Chicago Cubs
Jones Sets New Tallulah Nine Hole Course Record
Bill Jones, Monroe based city golf champion, tied the Tallulah Golf Club nine hole layout record with a 29 on Tuesday. He eagled the par four No. 6 and shot pars on most holes, playing with Buddy Lee, Dr. Sam Provine, and Tobe Jordan amid a sparse field.
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Tallulah
Bill Jones
Monroe
Amatauer
Tallulah Golf Club
Jones
Buddy” Lee
Sam Provine
Tobe Jordan
Dantes
Patterson Rising Star Strikes Pro Baseball in Columbus
West Monroe fans compare Alex Patterson to Eddie Head as the Columbus Red Birds’ rookie hurls toward the majors. In his second pro season he has nine appearances with seven wins and no losses, crediting wins over Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee and Louisville. He has 492.3 innings with 77 hits allowed and 27 walks, 12 strikeouts, 33 runs charged, and 62 runners left on base. Patterson, formerly of Farmerville, now lives with his brother A G Patterson in Arkansas Road and previously pitched for St. Joseph in the Western Association.
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West Monroe
Champl
Eddie Head
Brooklyn Dodgers
Alex Patterson
American Association
Patterson
A. G. Patterson
Arkansas
Columbus
Ohio
Red Birds
Toledo
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Louisville
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Ouachita Parish
Farmerville
Union Parish
St. Joseph
Ole Miss Rees Sign For New Year's Appearance
The University of Mississippi signed to appear as host team in a New Year’s Day football game in Memphis. No opponent yet, must be chosen by Nov. 1. Crump stadium arrangements made. Amvets Commander Dick Dewey vows a first class fee for the Reds.
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Memphis. Tenn
University of Mississippi
Amvets
Rebels
Crump Stadium
Dick Dewey
Ole Miss
Reds
Musial Stars As Brooklyn Edges Through Tight Game
In a high scoring clash Brooklyn falls behind early but Stan Musial hits two base and three base drives while Slaughter posts a homer. Kurowski Garagiola and Northey provide offensive support as cross and Schoendiens contribute stolen bases. Attendance 26005 at time 2 11 with Barlick Gore and Pinelli umpires.
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Brookly
xRackley Sane
Bragen
King
ST. Louis
Schoendienst
Musial
Garagiola
Fred Oneine Dusak
Brh
Brel
Branean Marion
Schoen- Diest
Lwe Brown
Garagloja
Roison
Kukowski
Reese
Doubie
Stanky
Robinson Lettou
Brooklyn
Branca le
King A
Branca
Bre le
Chandler
Branca Los
Branca Ump Es Pinel
Nilend Gore
Haid Brooklyn AB Rupore
Ganit
Cde
Hodaes
Jorgensen
Os Chander
P Ai Behrman
P . Ty
ST Louis Arrhpore
Moore
Diering
Slaughter
Dusek
North Rise
Brecheeit
P Weeey
Marion
Kurowski
Cross
Gronfriddon
Northey
Schoendiens
Dolubieni
Slusial
Robinson
Schoondenst
City League Tonight’s Patchwork Basketball Schedule
Tomorrow’s games feature James Guerriero against Surebest at 7 p m in Neville with Monroe Office meeting Cooperative Dairies at 7 p m in Sherrouse. Red Shield plays Monroe Recreation at 8 30 p m in Neville while Cook and Preddy face Amvets and Ouachita Plumbing battles Spatafora at 8 30 p m in Sherrouse. Spatafora meets Monroe Office at 7 p m and Monroe Recreation clashes with Surebest at 7 p m in Sherrouse. Annets vs Guerriero at 8 30 p m Neville and Red Shield versus Ouachita Plumbing plus Cooperative Dairies versus Cook and Preddy at 8 30 p m Barkdull Faulk.
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Welch
Barkdull Faulk
Bulldogs
Haddad's
Neville
Graves
Cummings
Red Shield
Topnam West Monon
Smith and Durbin
Memorial Methodists
Magnolia Gas
Gay Clothing
Lovers’ Lane Prescence
St. Francis Nurses
Woman's Shop
Lovers’ Lane
Nurses
Exchange
Bees
Lee's Jewelry
Wees
Fit Methodists
W. Monroe
Fit Baptists
James Guerriero
Surebest
Monroe Office
Cooperative Dairies
Sherrouse
Monroe Recreation
Cook and Preddy
Amvets
Ouachita Plumbing
Spatafora
Annets
Guerriero
Red Sfield
Spatafora’s Pharmacy
Monroe Recreation Amversee Re Reery Il
Saw
Cooperative Dairies Wooed
Geo, Guerriero Ins
Surekest Bakery
Red Shield Club
Peeeee Ll
Monroe Office Wee
Little Six League Tonight Games Scheduled
Natchitoches Road meets Lapine at Calhoun. Nip and Tuck play at White's Ferry with Point facing West Monroe at White's Ferry.
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Natchitoches Road
Lapine
Calhoun
White's Ferry
Point
West Monroe
Deter
Yankees Schedule Tryouts in Bogalusa Camp
Burleigh Grimes a former spitball pitcher will head New York Yankees tryouts in Bogalusa Louisiana on June 30 and July 1 with Wattie Holm and Ailey Donald as assistants. Players aged 16 to 22 from the area are urged to report to the Bogalusa baseball park for the session following a Monroe camp.
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Bogalusa
Burleigh Grimes
Brooklyn
Yankee
New York Yankees
Grimes
Wattie Holm
Cardinal
Ailey Donald
Monroe
National Dog Week Creates $2000 Annual Welfare Award
The National Dog Week Inc trustees set up a 2000 dollar annual award and a medal to honor individuals who greatly aid dog welfare through research. A five member panel including educators from Wisconsin Illinois and Chicago will select the first winner announced by May 1. The 1947 program marks the 20th anniversary with National Dog Week opening September 21.
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National Dog Week, Inc
C. M. Olson
Chicago
C. A. Elvehjem
University of Wisconsin
A. C. Ivy
University of Illinois
James H. Steele
Veterinary
United States Public Health Service
Carl F. Schlotthauer
Mayo Foundation
W. A. Young
Anti-Cruelty Society
Olson
Miniature Racing Car Club Show Returns at Lakeside Speedway
The Louisiana Miniature Race Car Club in Monroe resumes its postponed exhibition today from 2 to 5 p m at Lakeside Country Club. Public attendance prizes include a pair of miniature cars, with spectators eligible to win.
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Louisiana Miniature Race Car Club
Monroe
Lakeside Country Club
Susan Rogers Wins Mississippi Amateur Golf Title
Susan Rogers of Greenwood defeated Mrs. Arthur Bruce of Greenwood 6 and 5 to become Mississippi's amateur women’s golf champion. The 24-year-old former Wave led throughout the 36-hole match at Greenwood Country Club, finishing strong with steady putting and drives.
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Greenwood
Miss
Susan Rogers
Arthur Bruce
Mississippi
Rogers
Greenwood Country Club
Greenwood City
Bruce
Norris Morgan
Morgan
Natchez Legion Juniors rout Ferriday Red Sox 12–3 at Natchez
Natchez Legion Juniors dominate Ferriday infield play and Beverly May scatters four hits in a 12 to 3 victory at Liberty Baseball Park Natchez chips in three runs in both first and third innings and six in the fifth Ferriday uses pitchers Crane Walker and Beard with Walker fanning nine.
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Ferriday
Natchez Legion
Beverly May
Boothe Poole
Ferriday Red Sox
Liberty Baseball Park
Natchez
Crane
Walker
Beard
Lancaster
Chauvin
Parker
Hart
Horton
Massey
Loflin
Foster
Booker
Poole
J. Conn
T. Conn
Sample
Model Ships Vie For Val uable Awards In Event Here July 13
The Monroe Model Aircraft Club hosts its first annual meet on Sunday July 13 with the Exchange Club sponsoring. Three age groups compete in main events for prizes over 350 dollars. Exhibits include two scale DC-3 and DeHavilland Mosquito replicas. Regular exhibition flight starts at 2 PM on the club field.
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Monroe Model Aircraft Club
Exchange Club
Jac Combs
Model Aircraft Organization
Aircraft Club
Sam Snead Battles Lew Worsham In Open Playoff Today
Sam Snead and Lew Worsham reached an 18 hole playoff for the United States Open after both finished regulation with 282 strokes at St. Louis Country Club. Worsham led at 54 holes while Snead forced the playoff with a sub par 70 on the final round. The 47th Open drew strong crowds as Snead seeks his fourth major and Worsham eyes his first major title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
ST. Louis
Samuel Jackson Snead
Philadelphia
Sam
St. Louis Country Club
Lew Worsham
Golfhorm
Worsham
Snead
Oakmont
St. Andrews
Navy
Oakmont Club
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
A. D
Bobby) Locke
Vereeniging
South Africa
Edward S. Oliver
Wilmington
Del
Marvin H
Bud) Ward
Spokane
Wash
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
Paul Bunyan
Pasadena
Calif
Ding Borritt
Chinato
Leland Gibson
Kansas City
Victor J. Ghezzi
Kas
Ben Hogan
Hershey
M. R
Chick) Harbert
Northville
Mich
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
York
Edward J. Furgol
Royal Oak
Harry Todd
Dallas
Bill Nary
Monterey
Park
Dick Metz
Arkansas City
Sat
X-Frank R. Strananan
Toledo
Ohio
Alfred L. Smith
Danville
George Payton
Hampton
Claude Harmon
Mamroneck
N. Y
Bengal Fan Arranges Early For Grid Tilts
Baton Rouge Louisiana June 14 Lee L Laycock executive secretary to Gov Jimmie Davis and a devoted LSU Tigers fan has booked hotel reservations in Athens Georgia and Tuscaloosa Alabama for LSU football games in October and November respectively the early planning aims to ensure seating and travel arrangements for the Tigers season.
White Sox Trade Jones to Boston for Rudy York
Murrell Jones, White Sox first baseman, was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Rudy York. The two hitters were slated to debut with their new clubs in a double header between Chicago and Boston. Jones, a Monroe native, rose from Ouachita Parish High School under coach Leo Hartman to minor league and semi pro play before reaching the majors.
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Murrell Jones
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Rudy York
Crimson Hose
Boston
Jones
York
Chicago
Aston
Luther Jones
Monroe
Ouachitaarish
Leo Hartman
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St. Matthew's
M. L
Unique Cleaners
Graves and
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Redley
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PHILS
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Hinton's Barber Shop
Nna &T
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Stinger’ Steele
Graig
Grayson
D. Masur & Sons
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Wall Street
Prince
Ascot
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DeSiard & N. Grand
OLE Miss Rees
Yankees
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Civic Club League
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