Drillers Hold Home Clash With Meridian Tomorrow
The Drillers open at Forsythe Park tomorrow at 3 o clock with Meridian, the first home game since the Alexandria series. Manager Wise plans changes in the lineup after the road trip and has George Carroll back from last year’s squad. The week features clashes with Hattiesburg and Brookhaven with all weekday games at 3 30 p m.
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Hornsby to Miss Game Sunday After Head Injury
Stars' second baseman, national lessee Cariinas, suffered a concussion from a pitched ball Thursday. He rested in bed and was advised to stay off today, but reported feeling fine last night and hopes to return for Sunday’s game.
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Detroit bout called off as Rosenberg fails to weigh in
Charley Rosenberg of New York fails to weigh in for the bantamweight bout with Jack Nichols in Detroit, prompting cancellation of the fight. Nichols remains set for future matchups. no further details provided.
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Phil) Rosenberg
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Missouri Pacific Families Boosters Trip Returns From Little Rock
Missouri Pacific employees and families rode a special train to Little Rock for a booster meeting. About 500 gathered for a parade and program at Scott Street school, with a return trip at 1 15 this morning. Plans for a second similar trip to McGehee or Lake Charles were discussed.
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Actor Killed in Fall After Masquerade Party
A coroner's jury probes whether liquor was served at a masquerade party before actor Carl A. Lynn fell to his death at a Toronto hotel. Witnesses testified some attendees drank. Miss Uxsimer defended the party as respectable while entertainers Noble Sissle and Bubie Blake noted liquor presence.
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Hava Tampas Win Initial Practice In City League
The Hava Tampas defeated Monroe Grocery 9 to 0 in an opening City League practice game. Tucker starred on the mound for Hava Tampas while Ouachita Cigar backs the team as preparations build for the May 5 schedule.
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Southern League leaders fall in Friday games
Atlanta lost to the Mobile Bears 7 to 5 while Nashville was crushed by Little Rock 18 to 5. New Orleans dropped to parity with Birmingham, and Mobile remained at the cellar as Chattanooga and Memphis each faced fresh series actions.
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Dempsey Names Tunney Next Challenger For Title
New York April 25 Jack Dempsey said Gene Tunney appears the likely challenger for his heavyweight title after meeting Tunney at the Polo Grounds. Dempsey noted Tunney looks much improved and may be the man he defends the crown against, shifting from his earlier view that Harry Wills was the tougher opponent.
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Greb Wins In Ten Rounds Over Reddick In Toronto
Harry Greb the world middleweight champion from Pittsburgh defeated Canadian light heavyweight and middleweight title holder Jack Reddick of Moose Jaw in ten rounds in Toronto.
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First Week Averages Show Hurling Lead While Batters Lag
Baseball leaders show strong hitting in the National League with Philadelphia posting .317 and Cincinnati .289, while Walter Henline paces the American League at .474. Hornsby tops NL home runs with six in five games as Mostil speeds bases in the AL with nine steals.
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Gabby) Hartnett
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Wrights Turn In Victory For Reds In Louisiana Showdown
In Alexandria April 25 the Alexandria Reds defeated the Meridian Metros 15 to 3 as Bortles allowed eight hits and nine strikeouts. Wright pitched strongly for Vicksburg, beating Laurel 4 to 0 with Cashion injured in the sixth. Monroe walloped Brookhaven 9 to 0. Jackson rallied past Hattiesburg 9 to 6 in a ninth inning finish.
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Alabama and Tulane golfers reach SIAGA finals at Roe Buck
Robert Baugh of the University of Alabama and Fred Lamprecht of Tulane advanced to the finals of the Southern Intercollegiate Golf Association tournament at Roe Buck Country Club. Baugh had defeated Joel Turnbull of Sewanee, while Lamprecht eliminated Dick Nantz, another Sewanee player.
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Lead in Louisiana fund campaign for veteran endowment
The American Legion Endowment Fund for disabled veterans and orphans gains momentum in Louisiana through three leaders and Legion officials. Frank B. Hayne of New Orleans chairs the New Orleans Endowment. James C. Casserly of Shreveport heads the state committee. Judge K M Landis, base ball commissioner, recently spoke for the fund. Governor Henry L. Fuqua serves as honorary chairman.
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Giants Lose Streak as Boston Tops They 15-Hits Barrage
In a day of major league action Boston Braves pounded the Giants ending their six game win streak with 15 hits. Grimm starred for the Cubs with a big day including two triples a double and a single leading Pittsburgh to a 7 2 victory.
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Yesterday's Results From Regional Baseball Scores
Summary of last nights games with scores including Monroe 9 Brookhaven 1 Alexandria 13 Meridian 3 Hattiesburg 6 Jackson 9 Vicksburg 4 Laurel 0 Mobile 7 Atlanta 5 Memphis 11 Chattanooga 7 New Orleans 2 Birmingham 3 Little Rock 18 Nashville 5 Cleveland 8 St Louis 4 Chicago 4 Boston 6 Philadelphia 7 St Louis 6 Cincinnati 7 New York 1 Boston Philadelphia 8 Brooklyn 10 Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 7.
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Mrs. Babe Ruth Ill. Babe Ruth Improves
New York April 25 Babe Ruth, recovering from illness, shows signs of improvement as he speeds toward full recovery. The famed slugger, nicknamed Swat King, had been convalescing and now resumes a broader activity plan under medical supervision.
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Ruth Suffers Nervous Breakdown Amid Slugger’s Illness
The wife of the famed home run king collapsed emotionally after two weeks of hospital care for the slugger. Doctors say she was moved to a Ruth wing room and will need a week or ten days to recover.
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