14 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1924
Page
1
The 7th District Boy Scouts plan a field day in Monroe on April 26 starting at 2 p.m. with events from group petitions to semaphore signaling and wall scaling. Tenderfoot to first class contests include knot tying pillow fights sack races and papers on why I joined scouting.
The weather man forecast cloudiness with possible showers for the opening of both major league seasons. Preparatory games drew crowds of 85,000 in Chicago and 20,000 in New York as teams awaited opening ceremonies. A cool unsettled pattern covered most east of the Mississippi with showers to the Appalachian region.
Today features racing by the Tijuana Jockey Club in Tijuana. Candlepin bowling championships in Boston. Central States tournament in Boston. the Fourteenth Mid-April golf tournament at Pinehurst. boxing matches including Shade vs Schoell in Buffalo and Garcia vs Baird in Baltimore. Martin vs Souza in Brooklyn. Snyder vs Silvers and Gabraifay match in Wilkes-Barre.
A collage of sport notes ranges from golf fashion and managers Chance and McGraw to Rab bitt versus the Tigers. It mentions Luis Angel Firpo’s return, Carpentier and Deschamps at ringside, and a baseball gap between distant eras. It also hints at Grant Park Stadium capacity and a Debutante Stakes field.
Sig Haugdahl beat Ralph de Palma by 20 yards in a five-lap heat at the Ascot Speedway in 2 37 4 4. De Palma faced transmission trouble and could not finish the three-heat program.
Fragmentary lines recall a bygone baseball era with lines about four base hits and hopeless sighs. The rough text hints at Strikes and the longing for spring training and renewed effort.
Philadelphia April 14 Young Stribling prepares for a ten round defense against Tex McGowan of Canada. Stribling says he is in fine condition and would rather face Mike Mellgue for the light heavy title. McGowan promises a strong challenge to the Georgia youth.
New Orleans Southern Leaguers defeated Shreveport 3-0 in the final game of the pre season Louisiana championship series, taking four of the five games in the set.
Chess masters rest in New York as the international tournament nears the final round. Players prepare for decisive positions tomorrow with five rounds remaining and the adjourned games set to resume.
Fragmentary text describes a panel or person names including Bord Acosta Jones and Orile. The exact event or context remains unclear but centers on a decision or change involving multiple individuals. No clear locations dates or outcomes are discernible.
Seward Alaska April 14 The U S army air squadron on a globe circling trip cuts Cordova stop and flies direct from Sitka to Seward arriving after seven hours of flight. The next leg goes to Chignik 450 miles away, weather pending for departure.
Takihara da, tennis champion of Japan, arrived in the United States and teamed with Howard O Kinsey in an exhibition doubles match in San Francisco. They lost to William M Johnston and Clarence J Griffin by scores 5 7, 6 4, 6 2, 8 6.
Ray Weissher 81, renowned motorcycle racer, died in Los Angeles from injuries after his bike skidded on a turn at Ascot Speedway. He suffered a broken leg and internal injuries. surgeons had expected recovery before his death occurred last night.
CHICAGO April 14 Mike Saga towsky is the newest pitcher for the Chicago Americans. He is a right hander and last season pitched brilliantly for an Indianapolis semi pro team. He will work out with the Sox today as they prepare to entertain the St Louis Browns in the season opener tomorrow.
Birmingham April 14 Red Bates will start on the mound for the Barons in the opening game at Chattanooga. Manager Stewart announced the decision as the team boarded a train for Tennessee city.
An old ad touts Smelser's Drug Store at 437 DeSiard Street in Monroe. It claims sixteen years of patient trust, quick delivery, and advertises AL-E-CO tonic for constipation and indigestion from Phoenix Drug Store. Indicates phone 491 and 10-71 references.
Heavy rain and muddy conditions forced postponement of the planned afternoon Texas League game between Monroe Gorton States Club and Shreveport Gassers at Forsythe park. Manager A L Wise takes charge as 20 players have signed with Monroe, hoping for a 12-man roster after eliminations.
Warren Kealoha of Hawaii set a new 100 meters back stroke record with a time of 1 22 5 at Honolulu. The performance marks a landmark in Hawaiian swimming history and showcases Kealoha’s Olympic caliber talent.
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