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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
3
In a Sunday twin bill at Forsythe Park the Metros defeated the Drillers 4 to 2 and 9 to 3. Big Dan Boone hit two long homers, driving in all four Driller runs in the opener as Parker and Ceresi homered for the Metros in a high scoring finish.
In Atlanta the New Orleans Pelicans, pace-setters in the Southern pennant race, meet the Atlanta Crackers in the second of a three game set. Pug Cavet limited New Orleans to one run as the Crackers won 6 1, while Martina and Kelly struggled to slow the visitors.
Riga dispatch reports the Russian peasants Internationale sending Marcus Garvey in Atlanta a letter of sympathy against American and British imperialism. The note urges Garvey followers among American negroes to join the peasants internationale while Garvey serves a five year sentence for mail fraud in his schemes for an Ethiopian empire.
Notice to the public states the Police Jury of the parish will meet September 9 1925 to hear protests and complaints on property valuations fixed by the Louisiana Tax Commission. Taxpayers desiring protests must file with the Secretary before the date of the meeting. A O Kelly Secretary of Police Jury. Aug Sept 7
Meridian wins 4 to 3 over Monroe. Key moments include two base hits by Albrecht Emery Simon Pelle Murray and two home runs by Boone and Parker. Sacrifice hits by Madura Ceresi Simon Donivan and a wild pitch from Cook. Time 1 40. Umpire Kelley Oh.
Two base hits by Ceresi. Donivan Simon Emery with home runs by McDonald Ceresi and Emery. Stolen base by Emery. Double plays Maura to Wise. Pitching: Trammell struck out 1 with hit by pitch Madura. Umpires Kelly and Kroh.
Memphis outfielder Jimmy Moore and Little Rock shortstop Ernie Smith were recalled by Kansas City of the American Association from the Southern Association. They were sent to Memphis earlier in exchange for Walter Slim McGrew, who was later sent back to Memphis after underperforming.
The parish reviews by the Louisiana Tax Commission fix property valuations. Assessments are public for twenty days at the assessor's office for inspection. Taxpayers may protest valuations at a Police Jury meeting called for that purpose. Joe Hanna Assessor.
In a high demand market, sellers can secure better prices by accurately describing their car in advertisements. Provide details on condition, mileage, features, and service history to attract buyers and realize fair value.
Mortimer L. Schiff, noted banker, has sailed for Europe. His departure sparked reports that he went abroad to back a large loan being floated here by a European nation.
Gertrude Ederle rests in Cape Gris Nez plans to begin her English Channel attempt at 7 45 a m from the cape’s western rock with a tug and jazz band aboard to cheer her on. Her trainer Jabez Wolfe doubts the methods but expresses hope she can conquer the icy waters and tides.
New York August baseball notes show growing opposition to an all Pennsylvania World Series as the Pirates, Giants, and Reds win or lose key games. The Pirates lead the NL by 3 1/2 games after a 6-1 loss by the Reds to the Giants, while the Yankees beat Washington 3-2 to end their series with 7 wins in 22 games. Gehrig had four hits including a homer.
Veterans from baseball boxing tennis golf and horse racing return to lead 1925 sports battles as once great stars headline the year. Eddie Rommel Walter Johnson Babe Ruth and others mix with fresh talent in a year of revival and renewed rivalries.
Angelene notes customers are welcome in most shops but claims that the item costs the dealer more. The remark appears in a brief exchange, highlighting price sensitivity and retailer perspectives.
W. E. Mitchell son of a Buffalo millionaire and Princeton alumnus is located performing piano in a New York East Side cabaret earning 15 dollars weekly. A second informer won a 500 dollar reward for tipping his father to the find.
Detroit August 17 The world's middleweight champion Harry Greb will fight Tommy Burns and Sammy Mandell will-box Sid Barbarian in a Legion benefit card. Greb substituted for Jack Delaney who was ordered home for threat operation. Greb agreed to fight after learning the show was Legion sponsored and would be cancelled without a substitute.
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