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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1938

Page

7

Schmeling Seeks Ring Proof to Backers Claim

Speculator New York June 18 Max Schmeling returns to action after a layoff and boxes six rounds against sparring partners Al Albin Joe Mack and Butch Rogers. He announces two more sessions before facing Joe Louis for the heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium next Wednesday. Schmeling’s workout today impressed with precise punching.

N. Y Max Schmeling Spartetes al Albin Joe Mack Butch Rogers Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Schmeling

Louis Still 1-2 Favorite To Win Tsround Match

New York news by Alan Gould reports on June 18 that Louis Still, described with a square jaw and black hair, is highlighted as a 1-2 favorite to win the tsround match. The article places him in a prime position amid a boxing scene, noting his prominent status. The piece begins from a description of the fighter lounging in a large chair within the inner sanctum, signaling a pre fight mood.

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World and News-Star to Broadcast Schmeling Louis Bout

The World and News Star will host a boxing party Wednesday night with a blow by blow AP wire from Yankee Stadium. Details of the Schmeling Louis fight will be announced over a loud speaker as the automatic printer relays updates. Fans in northeast Louisiana are invited to gather in front of the World News Star building on North Second Street to listen.

The World and News-Star Schmeling-Louis Associated Press Yankee Stadium Louisiana World News-Star North Second Street

Braddock Predicts Louis Will Knock Out Schmeling Soon

Promoter Uncle Mike Jacob notes advance sale for the forthcoming world heavyweight title bout nears $585,000 with four days left, hinting at a possible $1,000,000. James J. Braddock, praising Louis power, predicts Louis will flatten Schmeling within five rounds while others hedge. Louis remains betting favorite as debates among experts continue.

Michael Strauss Mike Jacob Joe Louis Max Schmeling Jacobs Louis Baer James J. Braddock Max Baer Baer Schmeling Louis Braddock Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Concensus Jersey Jim Associated Press Max Joe

Foot Itch Disease Reaches Half of U S Adults

Government Health Bulletin reports Athlete's Foot attacking at least half of the adult population. Symptoms include start between the toes with watery blisters and cracked skin. Itching grows intense, creating a strong urge to scratch.

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Louis Downgrades Drill Ahead of Schmeling Title Fight

Joe Louis conducted a light four round session at the Pompоnton Lakes facility as he fine tunes for Wednesdays heavyweight title bout in New York. He split work with George Nicholson and Basher Dean, showing a quick right hand and confidence in knocking out both sparring partners. Louis weighed 202 pounds after today's drill.

Pompton Lakes N. J Joe Louis Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium New York George Nicholson Basher Dean Nicholson Dean Newark Joe Louis

Former Champ Burns backs Louis in Schmeling bout

Seattle reports former heavyweight champion Tommy Burns, aged 57, predicts Joe Louis will win Wednesday. Burns, who once backed Schmeling, says he would bet on Louis due to Louis's gameness and his age advantage.

Seattle Tommy Burns Max Schmeling Joe Louis Joe Schmeling Louis

Lake Charles Skippers Beat Opelousas in Evangeline League

Lake Charles defeats Opelousas 8 to 6 to stem a late rally as Lafayette tops New Iberia 3 to 0. The victory ties Lake Charles for second with Abbeville leading. Suydam and Lawrence star for Lake Charles with a homer and three RBIs. Freddie Robertson holds New Iberia to four hits. Rayne paused by rain. scores show Opelousas 6, Lake Charles 8.

Associated Press Lake Charles Opelousas Lafayette New Iberia Indians Cardinals White Sox Rayne Abbeville Sox Paul Brandt Freddie Robertson Suydam Lawrence Hugh East Alexandria Jeanerette Maxfield Margaino Salarno East and

Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio games score recap

Fort Worth 16 Houston 0 in nine innings with Reid Mackie Leinsor and Poland listed. Houston 3 San Antonio 17 in nine innings with Roxbury Thomas Susce Berlin Payton noted. Percival Grainger compositions noted as based on folk music.

Fort Worth Houston Reid Mackie Leinsor Poland San Antonio Roxbury Thomas Susce Kimberlin Payton Percy Grainger

Beware of It Spreading Athlete's Foot Treatment Advised

A health notice explains how Athlete's Foot spreads to feet and possibly hands and groin. It describes Tinea Trichophyton as the germ, notes standard remedies fail, and promotes H. FP as a penetrating liquid that dries quickly and relieves itching within days. The instruction urges nightly application until symptoms clear, typically three to ten days, longer in severe cases.

Jedrzejowska Joins Marble as Wimbledon Co Favorite

Scotty Reston reports Jadwiga Jedrzejowska strengthens her Wimbledon bid by defeating Hilda Sperling 6-3 6-0 to become co favorite with Alice Marble for the women’s singles title. Bets place Moody high, while Sperling’s draw line limits her chances. Don Budge dominates in amateur ranks, with a rumored turn to professionalism next winter.

Wimbledon Eng Jadwiga Ja-Ja" Jedrzejowska Alice Marble Frau Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling Germany Helen Wills Moody Miss Marble Mrs. Moody Mise. Jedrzejowska Mme. Sperling Helen Dorothy Round Little Helen Jacobs Suzanne Lenglen Cilli Assem Countess Brae Alfred Sterry Dudley Larcombe Lambert Chambers Moody Chambers Willie Renshaw Renshaw Don Budge Budge Australia

Lakeside hosts first Hepinstall handicap tournament

Lakeside Country club golfers begin qualifying rounds for a new Hepinstall handicap event. Houston sportsman L. Hepinstall outlined rules proposing one extra stroke per hole, with a trophy presented via Oneida Community Ltd. Qualifying extends through next Sunday, followed by a week of rounds. Local matches drew a good turnout despite poor weather.

Lakeside Country Club Winnie Cole Lakeside L. D Hep” Hepinstall Houston Tex Oneida Community, Ltd Hepinstall Cole Houston Sportsman Pro Cole E. S. “Shep” Girault Wesley Shafto Cramer Haas McVea Oliver Girault Shafto Bobby Oliver Tulane Monroe

Bartell Caps Giants Win With Pair Of Homers

New York Giants beat the St Louis Cardinals 9 to 3 as Dick Bartell slugged two homers driving in three runs. The victory widened the Giants lead in the National League to four games after the Dodgers lost to the Cubs. Box score details show Bartell's two blasts and Leiber contributing multi RBI, while Welland struggled for St Louis.

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Second Half Race Starts In Ouachita Valley Today

The Ouachita Valley baseball league begins the second half this afternoon with Ruston Volunteers meeting Crossett Millers in Ruston and Brown Paper mill Safety Firsts facing Hodge Wa-Ha's at Hodge. Brown, Crossett, and Hodge are positioned to challenge for the championship series as new lineups and recent wins shuffle the standings. The second-round games Wednesday feature Brown at Crossett and Ruston at Hodge.

Ouachita Valley Baseball League Ruston Volunteers Crossett Millers Ruston Brown Paper Mill Safety Hodge Wa-Ha Hodge Vols Brown Crossett Herb Steed Brownies Roston Aggregation Safety Firsts

Six League Games Set Across Downsville Bastrop

Downsville faces Bastrop and Chatham meets Calhoun in big six league action while Mer Rouge visits Clarks. Gertrude Lawrence made her stage debut as a child dancer in 1908 marking an early note in theater history.

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Crouch Leads Dixie Pitchers in Southern Association

Memphis report shows Bill Crouch adding two more wins to his payoff total, pushing his season record to a 9 0 9 pace. Garland Braxton and Tom Sunkel trail in wins and ERA, while New Orleans hitters and Atlanta pitchers vie in strikeouts and efficiency.

Memphis Tenn Bill Crouch Nashville Southern Association Racy Crouch Detroit Val Crouch Garland Braxton Little Rock Travelers Braxton Tom Sunkel Atlanta Crackers Woody Rich Liz Rock Charles George Iheham Barons Rich George Little Rock Russells New Orleans Sunkel Evans Crackers Little Rocks Travelers Pelicans Atanta

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