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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1925
Page
6
Monroe pitcher Cook hurled a tight two hitter with eleven strikeouts guiding Monroe to a 6 2 win over Texarkana in the opener of a five game series. Moore Hamilton Lehrman and Crafton provided the offensive punch as Monroe kept the visitors hitless after the first inning and stole bases led by Moore Lehrman and Albrecht.
Home runs by Giles and Miller highlight the game. Hamilton, Lee, and Moore doubled, with Albrecht unassisted to Hamilton on a double play. Moore swiped two bases, Lehrman and Albrecht also stole. Cook struck out 11 for the win, Carlton 5 for the loss. Time two hours. Umpire Stringer. Monroe 6, Texarkana 2.
New York April 11 The nation’s baseball hungry fans ready to begin the annual feast as the two major leagues start their seasons Tuesday. Most clubs return from training camps with few lineup changes while a few new players rise from the bushes. The National League marks its golden jubilee with celebratory events across cities led by a May 8 key game in Boston between the Braves and Cubs. The American League begins its twenty sixth campaign on Tuesday.
Laurel Mississippi April 11 The Lumberjacks under manager Jules Watson work ten pitchers in training with another recruit from Mobile and a left handed closer arriving yesterday. The camp aims to trim the rotation before the season opener against Jim Pace as the team tunes up with batting practice and fielding drills.
A report notes a pitcher named Will is set for a tryout at Meridian with local teams in the region. The piece mentions surrounding towns and possible prospects for the upcoming season.
W C Fownes Jr former national champion faced Arthur W Yates of Rochester in the finals at Pinehurst North Carolina. Fownes defeated C Newton of Brookline in a twenty one hole match and Yates beat W W Rixey of Princeton West Virginia four and two.
In Hattiesburg Mississippi on April 11, Kid Elberfeld and the Mobile Bears defeated the Cot ton States Leaguers 11 to 3 in the first of a two game set. Poor fielding by Hattiesburg produced four runs in the fourth, while Rauch held the Pears to three hits over five innings.
Milton Coverdale sheriff seizes a 1925 Ford Touring Car, motor number 10818331, under a writ of seizure and sale from the Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Sale at courthouse front door Monroe on April 18 1925 between legal hours to highest bidder. Terms cash without appraisement.
In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court Succession of George William Booze Deceased No 2367 Josephine K Booze petitions for letters of administration intestate Show cause within ten days why prayer should not be granted Judge Percy Sander presiding April 1925 Deputy Clerk Leon H Pooler Harper Eshelman Attorneys Apr 7 11 15
The local scoutmasters association met at the Presbyterian church with Troop 2 to finalize plans for the spring jamboree on April 25 at City Park. Scout Clarence Faulk Jr led a demonstration of event execution as Troop 2 aims to break the national tower signal record.
Scoutmaster Mitchell led the meeting as Jack Masur opened the scout path. Dues were collected and the jamboree program resumed. W S Garnett instructed merit badge work while Benjamin Dawkins led the flag salute. A special meeting is planned for Wednesday with a new troop council to monitor progress. Jack Breard, Troop Reporter.
Twenty three members met at the West Monroe tabernacle at 750. Scout master White reviewed the jamboree program and practice time was devoted to event entries. A special meeting is set for Tuesday with Scout Executive Keither to aid jamboree practice. Lester Hislop led exercises and a baseball game is scheduled for this afternoon.
The troop held no meeting last night due to the Easter holiday but reconvenes in the woods today. Registration cards for another year arrive and the troop is now full and shaping up for jamboree readiness.
AP reports from St Louis to Pittsburgh as Cardinals Browns open a two game set. Sisler touts stronger club though Jacobson missed fielding. Cubs edge Royals in Kansas City. rain halts White Sox in Indiana. Giants Senators tour and Yankees Robins in New York. Washington plans a pennant confidence dinner April 21 with luminaries. Indians beat Alabama 9 3 as Sewell and Stephenson pace scoring. Pirates edge Travelers seven six. Niehaus injures leg hoping for Chicago opener.
Troop 7 reports strong turnout and training for the jamboree with 12 star scouts and 16 first class. A Woods trip last Saturday yielded 15 tests passed as Scout master Eby leads the group. They meet next Friday at 7 30 PM in the scout hall to place the banner and finalize plans for a spectacular display.
Troop One opened at 7 30 with 35 present and guests. Frank Strong led the scout oath as members discussed raising funds to install fans in the scout hall. A vote passed to levy extra dues. The troop pledged allegiance and looked ahead to a spring jamboree. HYMAN SMITH Acting Reporter.
All the boys from the Delhi Scout troop met at a cafe after school on Friday. Despite threatening weather they walked six miles, with one leader returning for the heavier gear. A bus collected all but six, and the group spent the night in a deserted cabin before early morning fishing. They returned home tired but happy with memories.
Troop Ten met last night with Mr Hagendoorn presiding. Sixteen new youths attended and will become charter members. A brief scouting talk, a drill, and formation of the troop followed by games. Organization to be completed next Friday night.
A modest increase in a classified ad price yields a boon for sellers as tiny notices attract buyers in large amounts. Property listed in minor ads can bring thousands of dollars, signaling strong demand and strategic pricing in local markets.
Local newspaper ad promotes Velvet Ice Cream with slogans Get the Best and Pure Delicious Popular Sold by Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co Inc. The notice appears dated November 25.
Alexandria manager Patrick J. Flaherty previews the season opener set for April 16, saying he will not predict the Reds’ results. A veteran of 27 years in baseball, he plans a bench managerial role and aims to field a winning team while assessing weaker spots to strengthen the lineup. The roster features Wells, Torkelson, Hymel, Trenchard, Abrams, and others.
Albany reports world light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue says he is ready to fight Paul Berlenbach of New York for $75,000. The purse and location are outlined as a potential headline matchup in boxing circles.
Bids will be received in Collinston until April 25 for erecting a frame church. Plans and specs available from E Morris in Collinston or from architect J W Smith in Monroe La. Right to accept or reject any bid reserved. Antique notice dated April 7 1925.
Monroe lists numerous contractors ready to handle any project from houses to large office buildings and oil field lines. Firms promise first class service to meet exacting requirements.
Flourno y Brothers Contracting Engineers are noted in connection with electrical and mechanical work at the Monroe Building and Loan Building. The snippet references their role in contracting for the two buildings.
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