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Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1939

Page

7

Rain Delays Clarksdale Monroe Baseball Doubleheader

Rain in Clarksdale Mississippi postponed Sundays scheduled clash between the Monroe White Sox and the Clarksdale Red Sox. The teams prepare for a Sunday double header with Monroes Lee Schneidmuller and Maxfield Hoffmann opposing Clarksdale pitchers Gilbert Lee and George Schneidmuller. Both clubs recently split a four game set, rivalry expected to feature again at Community park.

Clarksdale Miss Monroe White Sox Clarksdale Red Sox Red Sox Monroe L. L Cowboy Jones Aggregation Doug Taitt Gilbert Lee George Schneidmuller Lee White Sox Schneidmuller Taitt Kelton Maxfield Ray Hoffman Maxfield Hoffman Casino Park Tailtmen Community Park Mies Cowboy” Jones Hot Springs el Dorado Greenville Greenwood

Collegiate Golf Tournament Opens With Large Field

Des Moines Iowa June 4 A rapidly growing national collegiate golf event opens Monday at Wakonda course. Tom Hoak Iowa State posted even par 72 while Don Kennedy Stanford shot 73 as 166 players from about 45 colleges compete. Kennedy helps Stanford beat Yale 2 1 in a warmup.

Des Moines Wakonda Tom Hoak Iowa State College Ames Don Kennedy Stanford University Mississippi River Louisville Kennedy Stanford Yale Ed Meister Eli Louisiana State University of California Henry Castile Skip Alexander Duke Bob Babbish Detroit U Biull Craig Oklahoma Johnny Burke Georgetown U

Clayton Heafner Shines At Anthracite Open Halfway

Clayton Heafner, 24, former Charlotte candy maker, surged into contention at Scranton Country Club with a four under par 31 on the back nine to reach 67 for the day and 138 halfway, tying Sawny Snead for second behind leader Henry Picard. Byron Nelson rallied to 146 as Snead and Lewis Worsham posted 68s. The field heads into final 36 holes starting at 8 am EST.

Scranton Clayton Heafner Charlotte N. C Sawmy Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Heafmer Byron Nelson Reading Nelson Snead Lewis Worsham Chevy Chase Frank Moore Bretton Woods N. H Harry Cooper New London New London, Conn., and Ed Dudley, Philadelphia, Tied At 142. Ralph Guldahl Horton Smith Gene Sarazen Ray Mangrum Jimmy Hines Teri Johnson Heafner

Ben Brown to Fight Mike Peyan in Dallas

Promoter Dick Griffin announced Ben Brown of Atlanta will meet Mike Peyan of El Paso in a ten round middleweight bout in Dallas next Friday night. Brown was ranked tenth by the National Boxing Association before his recent defeat.

Dallas Tex Dick Griffin Ben Brown Atlanta Mike Peyan Fl Paso Brown National Boxing Association

Foursome Scores Odd Cards at McGuire Park West Monroe

A West Monroe foursome finished a round at McGuire Park with unusual totals including a hole in one by Herb Steed on No. 8. Ivey McDonald and W. J. Chapman each carded a birdie, while T Johnson and the group posted other notable numbers for the round.

McGuire Park Course West Monroe Herb Steed Xreen Ivey McDonald W. J. Chapman T. Johnson Steed Jim McKenzie Johnson McDonald Chapman Melaisie

Texas League Scoring Sheet Reflects Regional Matchups

San Antonio loses 9 1 to 2 0 while Fort Worth and Shreveport split. Oklahoma City edges in 2x0 with late runs. multiple players named in box score. A Miami nonprofit earns honorable mention from the NBA for division recognition.

San Antonio Dallas Houston Tulsa Oklahoma City Shreveport Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Sveksias Beaumont -Ciiss

BOSHE STANDINGS MONROE AT CLARKSDALE POSTPONED BY RAIN

A bulleted sports roundup lists postponed Monroe at Clarksdale due to rain and a series of box scores from baseball and basketball games across multiple cities. Notable results include Pine Bluff over Greenwood 5 to 4, Hot Springs leading Greenville 16 to 7, and New York beating St. Louis 2 to 1.

Monroe Clarksdale Pine Bluff Greenwood Hot Springs Greenville Helena el Dorado New York Ai Geeseee Eerigderss Boston Peewee Cleveland Bets Hot Springs Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Aed Rereere Washington Ee Helena Eee Ee Seed Eeeteee St. Louis

Five Grapplers Set for Royal Battle at Monroe Arena

Promoter Gus Kallio announced a wrestling royal will headline next Thursday at the Monroe Wrestling arena 310 Walnut with five wrestlers. The first pinned is eliminated, then two finalists meet in the main event. Participants include the Shadow Frankie Hill Buck Davidson Sailor Watkins and Ace Freeman. The semi final is two falls to win with a 45 minute limit and the main event the same but with a 60 minute limit. Admission for ladies is half price with ad clipping. Show starts 8:30 pm.

Gus Kallio Monroe Wrestling Arena Walnut Street Shadow Parts Frankie Hill Waxahachie Tex Bob Buck) Davidson Terre Haute Ind Sailor Watkins Amarillo Ace Freeman New York City Monroe Hill Texas Jack Curtis Vicksburg Miss Curtis Kallie Kallio Morning World News-Star

Sun Lover Sets Kent Handicap Record at Delaware Park

Jockey Charles Stevenson drove Sun Lover to a nose victory in the $19,000 Kent Handicap for three-year-olds at Delaware Park. The Millsdale stable entry from Sun Beau and Dark Love surged from last to win over Eight Thirty, paying $11.10 on a $2 bet. Sun Lover clocked 1:44 4-5, just one second off the track record, with Challedon finishing third as the favorite.

Challedon Sun Lover

Sailor Buck Davidson in five man battle royal at Monroe Arena

Sailor Watkins from Amarillo Tex may confront Terre Haute Indiana wrestler Bob Buck Davidson in a five man battle royal at the Monroe Wrestling arena. Watkins has a grudge and may seek to settle it in the battle royal or avoid a direct clash to lure Davidson into one of two bouts that night.

Bob Buck) Davidson Terre Haute Ind Monroe Sailor Watkins Amarillo Tex

Southeast league scores and automotive cost note

The Southeastern League game line shows Pensacola, Selma, Mobile results with partial inning scores and key players listed. The article notes that the average automobile price was 783 dollars in 1938 compared with 1115 dollars in 1914.

Pensacola Centeerenee Jackson Selma Anniston Ane Mobile Gadsden Dseeekeeteee Montgomery Ene Bebaaee Meridian

Four seeds reach semi finals in National Clay Courts event

Frank Parker leads the way as the top seed to the singles semifinals at the 29th National Clay Courts Tennis Championships in Chicago. Seeded No. 2 Wayne Sabin and No. 3 Gene Mako plus No. 4 Gardner Mulloy also advance, with Parker and Mako set to meet in the singles semis and Parker paired with Mako in a doubles semifinal.

Chicago Frank Parker Pasadena Calif Downing Bob Harman Oakland Parker Wayne Sabin Portland Ore Gene Mako Los Angeles Gardner Mulloy Miami Fla Sabin Harold Surface Kansas City Mako Segemour Greenberg Mulloy Bill Talbert Cinccinnati Dark Horse Parker-Make Wilbur Coen Edoward Alloa San Francisco Charles Mattman Ted Cleewine Santa Monica Parker-Mako Olewine Sutter Mule Ley Mattman Doeg

Pace Resigns Atlanta Til. to Join U. S. Air Corps

David Pace of West Monroe former Tulane graduate and football coach at Louisiana Training Institute resigns to enlist in the United States Army Air Corps. He will depart tomorrow for aviation training at Barksdale Field near Shreveport, announced yesterday.

David Pace West Monroe Tulane University Louisiana Training Institute United States Air Corps Barksdale Field Pace Shreveport

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