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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1941

Page

7

Hurst Promotes High Stakes In Torresdale Golf Event

Jenny A. Hurst of Philadelphia and L. A. Diamond at Torresdale Country Club spearhead the Hurst Invitation, a 72 hole golf tournament September 19 to 21 at Torresdale. Stars like Bobby Jones Henry Picard Sammy Snead Craig Wood join top pros and amateurs for a prize pool rising toward twelve thousand dollars with a new back nine fence and spectator facilities.

Jenny A. Hurst Philadelphia Linen Ealer Jimmy Demareena Augusta L. A Hurst Torresdale Theatien Bobby Jones Henry Picard Sammy Snead Craig Wood Jones

Cardinals Press On in Pennant Pursuit Amid Slaughter Injury

The St. Louis Cardinals, amid a tough 19 game road swing, face a possible pennant chase with Enos Slaughter out for the season due to a broken shoulder. Manager Southworth plans Johnny Hopp in right field and Coaker Triplett and Don Padgett in left as Crabby Estel Crabtree aids as pinch hitter. The trip starts in Cincinnati with stops in Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York before a Labor Day doubleheader back home.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Branch Rickey Enos Slaughter Cardinals Dodgers Slaughter Southworth Johnny Hopp Coaker Triplett Don Padgett Estel Crabtree Crabby Redbirds Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Pirates

Bucks Sell Pat Henry to Vicksburg Billies

Pat Henry, slugging second baseman for the Greenville Bucks, is sold to the Vicksburg Billies for about 600 dollars. The year two Cotton States League player is hitting .344 with 13 homers this season and reports to Vicksburg Wednesday. Maloney from the Jackson Senators and a young infielder from Andy Reese's Gadsden club also join the Bills.

Greenville Miss Pat Henry Greenville Bucks Vicksburg Billies Henry Cotton States Greenwood Bucks

Fights Roundup From Cities Across the Nation

In Pittsburgh Harry Bobo defeated Lee Savold by knockout while Sammy Angott stopped Jimmy Tygh in Philadelphia and Mike Raffa drew with Harry Jeffra in Baltimore. Newark saw Freddie Archer outpoint Tommy Spiega, New York hosted Jimmy Garrison over Norman Rubio, New Orleans featured Guy Serean over Nickie Camarata, and Los Angeles had Johnny Thomas outpoint Cleo Shams.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Harry Bobo Lee Savold Des Moines Iowa Sammy Angott Washington Jimmy Tygh Philadelphia Mike Raffa Newell W. Va Harry Jeffra Baltimore Newark N. J Freddie Archer Tommy Spiega Uniontown New York Jimmy Garrison Hollywood Calif Norman Rubio Albany N. Y New Orleans Guy Serean Nampa Idaho Nickie Camarata Los Angeles Johnny Thomas Cleo Shams Brawley

Senators dominate Athletics in nine run win

Washington scored seven first inning runs as Buddy Lewis slammed two homers and drove in five in a 9 to 3 victory over Philadelphia. Leonard notched his 13th win, allowing six hits.

Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics Buddy Lewis Leonard Lewis Washington PO Case Seeeeneare Cramer Travis Ss Stereos Vernon Archie Fanny Bloodworth Philadelphia Moses Rf . Miles Rf Oy McCoy Peeeee Johnson Ener Chapman Eee Seibert Hayes Seen Suder Brancato McCrabb P Beckman Peaeneee Washington Sonke Philadelphia Lewis & Chapman Cramer Vernon Cramer Johnson Chapman Chapman Cramer Archie Case Sie Leonard Bert Branca Biases Beckman Crabb Grieve Passarella

San Antonio Texans Drop Twinbill In Texas League Action

In the first game San Antonio and Houston split a 5 to 0 loss for San Antonio with Houston winning 5 to 0. The second game ended 2 to 0 with Houston scoring late and taking the win behind Kineupper and McLaughlin. Tulsa beat Oklahoma City 3 to 2 as Kush and Zydowsky held the line. Oklahoma City overwhelmed San Antonio 24 to 0 in the nightcap with Wyse and Hernandez driving the offense.

San Antonio Houston Pyle Grube Pollet Narrow Eve Kineupper McLaughlin Brazie Burmeister Oklahoma City Wyse Hernandez Goletz Gillespie Tulsa Shreveport Beaumont Texas LEAG Dallas Fort Worth Epecraves

Ferriday Forms Center for Service Men

Ferriday citizens organized a recreation center for men in military service at the Baptist church. The center, located at Ferriday High School, will provide recreation during and after maneuvers in the state with Sidney Laws of United Service Organizations in charge.

Ferriday Baptist Church Ferriday High School Sidney Laws United Service Organizations

Standings and Results From Regional and Major Leagues

Yesterday results feature Monroe over Helena 6-4 Texarkana 17 El Dorado 3 and Vicksburg 28 Greenville 3. Today games include Hot Springs at Monroe El Dorado at Vicksburg Marshall at Greenville Texarkana at Helena plus several major league matchups and night games across New York Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington and more.

Monroe Helena Texarkana el Dorado Vicksburg Greenville Hot Springs Marshall New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington Foiledelphie Krakauskes Gatehouse Bridges Smith Wagner Marchildon Hudson Chase Gomez Bonham Cotton States Philadelphia Eer

Southeastern League scores reel with multiple results

Gadsden defeated Montgomery 4 to 2, Selma beat Anniston 5 to 4, Mobile triumphed over Jackson 6 to 4, and Pensacola edged Meridian 1 to 0.

Gadsden Montgomery Selma Anniston Mobile Jackson Pensacola Meridian

Frangline League Scores From New Iberia and Lafayette

In New Iberia New Iberia beat Lake Charles 4 to 1 while Lafayette defeated Port Arthur 6 to 3. Alexandria topped Opelousas 4 to 2 in other league results.

Frangeline League New Iberia Lake Charles Lafayette Port Arthur Alexandria Opelousas

Cracker Ellis Sold to Atlanta Club in Southern Association

Selma Alabama August 13 sale of rookie outfielder Babe Ellis to the Atlanta club of the Southern Association announced by Maurice Bloch president of the Selma Clover Leafs. Ellis reported to Atlanta Tuesday. The price was not announced.

Oe Crackers ELLIS Selma Ala Babe” Ellis Atlanta Club Southern Association Maurice Bloch Selma Clover Leafs Atlanta

Monroe Stops Helena in late thriller to sweep series

Helena led 4 2 at times as Collins homered to put Helena ahead, but Keith delivered a bases loaded single in the sixth to knot the game. Hoemann earned the win for Monroe, finishing with support from Reeder and Finck as Helena fell 6 to 4 in the decisive game.

Trell Adair Collins Ingalls Hinton Helena Keith Pruitt Potocar Hoemann Eagar Helena Abrh Poar LG MD Cantrell Rfs Finck Monrof cdiGedwe Hk Englehorn Philly Cf Cistern Dooley Lf J Medak Csccpessee Ee Hoemann Reeder Csssscenee Helena Ceeee Monroe Oo Philley Lucas Carrola Med Reeser Reader Gribbon Conway

Bitter rivals hand Dodgers double defeat

St. Louis Cardinals move into first place in the National League after a see-saw win over the Cubs. Frank Crespi drove in the decisive runs in the eighth, with Clyde Shoun credited the victory after a late spark from Johnny Mize and Walker Cooper. Attendance 1,173.

Associated Press Plaver Williams Red Sox Travis Senators DiMaggio Yankees Hopp Cardinals Reiser Dodgers Etten Phillies Keller ST. Louis St. Louis’ Cardinals Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Giants Frank Crespi Martin Marion Walker Cooper Cuba Bob Scheffing Clyde McCullough Babe Dahlgren

Roosevelt OKs Marine Band for G A R Camp at Columbus

President Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing the United States marine corps band to attend the national encampment of the G A R at Columbus Ohio from September 14 to 19.

Roosevelt United States Marine Corps Band Columbus

Ex Marine Guards Organization Guards California Defense Sites

Ex marine guards is an organization of former United States marines now engaged in guarding defense industries in the Los Angeles area.

United States Defense Industries Calif Los Angeles

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