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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1929

Page

10

Monroe Drillers Defeat Lake Charles In Home Game

Monroe Drillers beat Lake Charles 6 to 2 at home after noon as they collected nine timely hits off two New Porter pitchers. Eddie’s Friends Monroe to play at Home Park Thursday as Ludwick, Piet and Porter contributed offense. Snow was relieved after fifth inning.

Ludwick Hola ‘Porter Snow Piet Homer News Star Lake Charles Monroe Drillers Newporter

Standings of the Cotton States League

standings show El Dorado leading with 2 wins and 1 loss while Baton Rouge and Vicksburg trail. parsing shows mixed OCR errors but lists teams Laurel Monroe Jackson Lake Charles Alexandria Baton Rouge and Take Charles with several scores and results from recent games.

el Dorado Axsassisssweress Erracves Saus Baton Rouge Avhoacdig Ae Vicksburg Gievereoue Seks SF Laureye Nasdegev Laurel Derado Arkson Alexandria & Vicksburg Baton Reuge Munroe Lake Charles Teurel el Derado Monroe Take Charles Jackson Alexandris Vicksburg

Drillers and Newporters Open Forsythe Park Schedule

Forsythe park hosts three games between the Drillers and Newporters Thursday through Saturday with all starts at four. Lake Charles returns to Monroe for a second time this season after a recent ownership change, followed by Baton Rouge Highlanders for three days. Monroe touts improved play after last week’s eight straight losses.

Drillers Newporters Forssthe Park Lake Charles Monroe Baton Rouge Highlanders

Lake Charles clinches series as Snow exits early

Lefty Snow started for Lake Charles but was pinch hit for after yielding six hits and six runs in the fifth. Newman finished four innings with three scattered hits allowed. Newporters' only runs came on Deck and Davis homers, Piet hit a third inning circuit. Monroe and Lake Charles meet tomorrow to close the four game set.

Lefty Snow Lake Charles Newman Snow Newporters Deck Davis Piet Monroe

Atlanta Nashville Scores and Pairings

Atlanta 2 05 Nashville 4 7 Birmingham 7 7 Chattanooga 3 2 Little Rock 3 5 Motile 1 Memphis 3 New Orleans 4 Atlanta at Nashville Maemphis at New Orleans Litt Rork at Motte Birmingham at Chattanooga

Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga Little Hock Motile Memphis New Orleans Maemphis Southern League Sly Motile Pete Chattanoogs

Local Scores From Yesterday Across Texas Cities

Yesterday results show Waco 5 Dallas v San Antonio and Shreveport 21 Beaumont 4 Wichita Falls Lt Beuston 9 Fort Worth 20 San Antonio v Shreveport Beaumont v Whelita Falls Houston v Fort Worth and Waco v Dallas with matchups listed for the next rounds.

Waco Dallas San Antonio& Shreveport Beaumont Wichita Falls Beuston Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport Whelita Falls Houston

Perrett at Cleveland New York at Philadelphia

A concise sports note lists Perrett at Cleveland, New York at Philadelphia, and Washington at Boston as matchups.

Perrett Cleveland New York Philadelpha Washington Boston

Stagg Plays Tennis to Stay in Gridiron Shape

Alonzo Stagg, age 67, trains for the 7th season as Chicago coach. He plays daily tennis with his son Paul, Illinois junior champion, to stay in condition ahead of practice starting September 15.

Assoniated Press Chicago Atmos Alonzo Stagg Midway Stage America Paul Illinois Stagg University of Chicago

Sox Outfielder to Try Belated Comeback Again

Johnny Mostil of the Chicago White Sox will attempt a belated return after two years out when his ankle healed and a reinstatement petition was approved by Commissioner K M Landis.

SOX Associated Press Chicago Johnny Mostil White Sox Mostil Detroit K. M. Landis

Tilden Silent On Future Play In Net Championships

Big Bill Tilden plans further tests of his tennis strokes before deciding if this will be his final international season. Returning from Europe's Davis Cup wave, he offered no interviews as captain Fitz-Eugene Dixon spoke for the team. Dixon said Tilden and Frank Hunter expect to play doubles at Meadow Club Southampton and later at Newport, with a Friday postponement considered. Also with them were Wimbleon doubles champion John Van Ryn Wilmer Allison and John Hennessey.

Associated Prees New York Bill Tilden Europe Tilden Fitz- Eugene Dixon Dixon Frank Hunter Southampton N. Y Newport

Forty Five Men Report at Cape May for Penn State Football Training

Forty five men will report at Cape May to begin training with Penn State football, organizing camp activities and preparing for the upcoming season under the university program.

Memg Cape May

Schmeling Seen More Tunney Than Dempsey in Ring Charms

The article argues Max Schmeling fights like Gene Tunney rather than Jack Dempsey, using cautious defense and long range tactics. It notes his evolving public label from German Dempsey to German Tunney after key bouts and calls him a German boxer whose style aligns with Tunney more than Dempsey.

Max Schmeling Gene Tuney Jack Dempsey Pauline Stamp Ricko Dempsey Joe Beckett Jim Jeffries Schmeling U.S. A Max Schmay-ling Kaye Risko Manassa Mauler Johnny Bing Socko Gene Tunney King Features Syndicate, Inc

Cubs Fans Seek World Series Tickets

Chicago fans flood Cubs Park with inquiries for World Series seats as the club leads the National League by seven and a half games. President William Veeck said ticket questions would wait until a NL flag is clinched and never before.

Associated Press Chicago Cubs Park Cubs William Veeck Noth

Fights Last Geonights Show Boxing Setbacks Across Cities

The report lists multiple welterweight bouts with winners by knockout and points across Peoria Cincinnati Indianapolis and other locations. Notable results include Jerry Griffith knocking out Jack Murphy and Nick Broglio decisioning Soldier Fields while Frankie Grandetta stops Allen Watson.

Peoria Jerry “Tuffy” Griffith Sioux City Jack Murphy Boston Nick Broglio Herrin Ill Soldier Fields Kelly Field Tex Frankie Grandetta Spokane Wash Allen Watson Indianapolis New York Sanmy Baker Mitchel Field N. Y Baby Joe Gans California Drew Washington Tony Herrera Chicago Billy Callahan Detroit Ciincinnati Freddie Miller Cincinnati Harry Forbes Johnny de Marco Philadelphia Benny Burns Akron Ohio Tod Smith Canton Frankie Palmo

Cubs Fans Rally Behind Championship Bid

A team member states optimism amid a long season, saying there are 53 games left and anything can happen. The group remains unified in support of the Cubs as they chase the title.

Pionship Cubs

Alexandria Reds Rout Senators 5-1 in Minor League Tilt

Grandpa Wood held Jackson to three hits through eight and two thirds as the Alexandria Reds defeated the Senators 5 to 1. Bouza homered and drove in two, while Wood earned the win and Plue took the loss ending an eight game streak.

Alexandria Grandpa Wood Jackson Alexandria Reds

Pyle Acknowledges Wage Claims in Bunion Derby

Promoter C. C. Pyle, hailed as a New York Los Angeles figure, granted a week to settle $1,000 in wage claims from Cleo Balcom and her orchestra and Paul Hickman’s troupe. City officials warned of jail risk if he fails to pay or secure film work by August 13.

Los Angeles Cal Pyle Lloyd Nix Cleo Balcom Paul Hickman

Harris reveals a high hat remark stirs Philadelphia fans

The Tigers arrive in Philadelphia for four straight defeats as Buchy Harris mutters the Athletics may be too proud of their pace in the American League. Fans jeer Harris on field and jokes recall Babe Ruth derbies. An old Cubs-Athletics reunion lingers as possibilities for a modern world series.

Associated Press News-Star New York Buchy Harris Connie Mack Buchy Philadelphia Detroit Athletics Harris Tigers Tiger

Pro Martha No velious Trains for August Olympic Marathon

Pro runner Martha No velious prepares for the Olympic marathon in August training under coach guidance. The article notes her focus on endurance sessions and national selection criteria as she aims to represent her country.

Martha Novelious

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