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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1938
Page
8
Carl Dann captured the Southern title by extending his lead with a key putt from the far edge of the green at the 27th, securing a dominant victory over Gordon. The margin, seven up, marked the largest winning distance since 1935 when Bobby Riegel won on his home course in Rich- VA over Edwin McClure of La by a decisive margin.
The Yankees cut the Indians lead as Averill went 9 for 17 to raise his season average by 14 points. Foxx of Boston and Gehringer of Detroit also moved up in the batting rankings with strong totals, while Buck led pitchers with 77 strikeouts and Allen notched eight wins for Cleveland.
New York report notes Lavagetto leading national hitters as Ducky Wucky Medwick struggles. The recap mentions Reds catcher Ernie Lombardi and a second straight seven by Medwick, with W Cookie prominent in Brooklyn. The piece highlights a comeback by Ducky and a troubled afternoon for other batters.
Rikard holds a .370 batting average after 26 at bats with a double and a home run. Greenville team slips persistently though Medak’s steady hitting helps lift the club, while Red Andrews shines for Monroe with a four hit week boosting his average to .375.
Bill Rogell hit a ninth inning homer with Eisenstat on base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5 3 victory over the Washington Senators. Hank Greenberg added a 16th homer and Charlie Gehringer drove in two runs as Detroit moved into the American League first division. attendance 9 200.
Howell and Yelovic slated to start 10 pitch for the Lions in a bid to secure a division berth. El Dorado’s recent form noted, with Clarksdale visiting after today’s doubleheader, followed by Helena hosting a home stand at Casino Park. Glenn Murray, new outfielder from Tallahassee, mentioned as part of lineup. Frank Rolek may take mound if a lefty starts.
Cotton futures edged higher on June 18 amid unfavorable weather and insect fears. July to May contracts posted modest advances while gains were supported by heavy rains in the belt and expectations of increased insect pressure on the crop. Spot market in New Orleans showed quiet activity with middling prices around 8.49 cents.
Acritical clash surrounding Bill McGowan and Johnny Allen in the Cleveland series mocks league authority. Harridge’s signing of McGowan to umpire in Boston sparks talk of favoritism and control, with calls for rotating or replacing umpires seen as curbing politicized power in baseball.
Liverpool reports 1,190 bales of American cotton with increased spot demand and price declines. Quoted levels include American strict good middling 5.43 and good ordinary 3.23, with futures steady to down slightly for July to May contracts.
Quarchita parish growers report a current price of $1.25 per hundred pounds, signaling profit compared to last year. Most of the harvest is hauled to Eros and Chatham for cash sale with expectations of later advances as the early crop clears.
Chicago grain markets showed mixed action amid higher Liverpool prices and cautious crop reports from parts of the Southwest. Wheat fell from earlier highs while corn moved modestly. oats and soybeans traded within narrow ranges as traders awaited clearer signals.
New York stocks steady as coppers advance and bonds improve. Curb offerings mixed, foreign exchange quiet. cotton, sugar, coffee down or flat. Chicago wheat weak, corn steadier. cattle and hogs mostly steady. Major firms listed include International Tel & Tel, Kennecott, Macy, Louisville & Nashville, Phelps Dodge, Procter & Gamble, Public Service New Jersey, Packard, Paramount, Phillips Petroleum, Union Carbide, United Airlines, Warner Brothers Pictures, and many others with varied percent figures.
New York June 18 Selected stocks led by copper edged forward today as market issues lagged and volume dwindled. Trading was thin with about 110000 shares. rail bonds recovered slightly amid oversold fears while receiverships loomed for some roads. Oils held steady as refiners boosted gasoline prices and Goodrich slipped to a yearly low after dividend omission.
Eighteen new wells in Louisiana oil fields were listed with a total initial daily capacity of 10667 barrels. Half the production comes from Lisbon and Cotton Valley, led by Morelock and Bevill's No 2 Kilgore at Lisbon pumping 2016 barrels. Nineteen permits were issued this week for new wells across several parishes and companies.
Cottonseed oil closed steady in New Orleans trading. Bleachable prime summer yellow quoted at 7.60 nominal, prime crude at 6.37 and 1 2 6 621 2 nominal. Futures listed for July 7 43A, Sept 1 43B, Oct 7.40B, Dec 1 37B.
Butter prices steady at 1 464 203 creamery specials 93 score 253 4 261 4 extras 92 251 2 other prices. Eggs steady at 16 701 fresh graded extra firsts local 193 4 cars 20 firsts local 191 4 cars 193 4 other prices.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ernest O Thompson announced that statewide Saturday and Sunday oil field shutdowns will be lifted July 1. He said the emergency situation on gasolene lines and crude stocks is over, with crude stocks dropping 2.7 million and another million barrels this week. The heavy consumption season runs July 4 to Labor Day, and production allowances for July will be set after a proration hearing.
Hogs 4,000 head with 3,800 direct and few on sale. prices 8.85 to 9.10 per cwt for 200-219 lb good and choice, 180-240 lb up about 10 from week ago. Sows 15-20 under, other weights 25-40 lower. Cattle 100, calves 100. yearlings and steers up to 15 higher, heavy steers top 11.10, heifers to 10.00, bulls 15 lower. Vealers 25 lower. Sheep 3,500 head. spring lambs 25-50 higher, top spring lambs 9.75, clipped lambs 7.15, natives 3.90-50 top 3.75.
Beatrice Barrett the 21 year old Minneapolis golfer won the women's Western Open at Broadmoor Colorado Springs defeating Helen Hofmann 6 and 4 in the 36 hole final. Barrett clinched the title with a late surge after leading two up at nine and eighteen holes. Hofmann fought back with birdies and near-eagle attempts but could not overcome Barrett's pace.
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