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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1925

Page

3

Slow game marked by heavy scoring and errors in Jackson tilt

In Jackson, Monroe rallied with bundled hits and Jackson errors to surge ahead in the sixth and seventh innings. Jackson tied it in the ninth but darkness halted play after ten innings, producing a long, slow exhibition on the local grounds.

News-Star Jackson Miss Mrnn Drillers Gaddy Pratt Monroe Meadows Freeman Barbour Townsend

Monroe vs Jackson baseball scorecard

Monroe 10 Jackson 10 in a tight game with Tatum Pratt Long Boone Albrecht Trammell collecting two base hits and multiple infield and sacrifice plays. Munn pitched 7 1 3 innings with seven runs. Meadows worked six with seven runs. Townsend and Meadows each struck and walked multiple batters as base runners and stolen bases influenced the outcome. Time 2 35. Umpire Gail.

Monroe Jackson Tatum Pratt Long Boone Albrecht Trammel Trammell Craig Williams Armstrong Meadows Rosenfield Turner Munn Townsend Hamilton Freeman Bai Pierre Gail

Hubs Drop Third Straight Contest

In a ten inning tie that ended at darkness Monroe and the Jackson Senators battled to a 10 10 standoff. The Drillers rallied for four runs in the slashing sixth to erase a six run Jackson edge, then both clubs traded runs through the seventh to ninth before the 10th inning was scoreless. Brookhaven beat Hattiesburg 4 8 with Neibert and Gibson homering. Meridian defeated Laurel 7 2 as Laure} hurter exited in the first. Vicksburg and Alexandria idle.

Associated Press Monroe Jackson Senators Jackson Drillers Brookhaven Hattiesburg Neibert Gibson Hubmen Laurel Meridian Metros Rhee Laure Hurter Vicksburg Alexandria TP Erabs TS SSS Asses SS Rue We A BvSipe Pet Jackson Preseewe Eae Eee Laurel Sonsenetin Ei Monroe Feenenensen

Breard's Grocery Ad Stocks Fresh Seafood

Just received fresh red snapper, trout and shrimp at Breard's Grocery. Customers can reach the store by phones 177 and 487 for availability and pricing.

Breard’s Grocery Breard’s Sesessenicey Mn

Southern Chief to Quizz Pelicans on Rumor of Scandal

Larry Gilbert, manager of the Southern Association's Pelicans, prepared his team for President John D. Martin's arrival to investigate rumors of attempts by New Orleans officials to influence Nashville players. Gilbert denied knowledge of any wrongdoing and welcomed the probe. Martin's questioning was to occur at a local hotel after today's game, with public release unlikely before tomorrow.

Little Rock Ark A. P.j Larry Gilbert New Orleans Southern Association John D. Martin Southern Gilbert Pelican Nashville Pelicans Martin Nashvil Heinemann Memphis

Baseball Standings: Jackson and Monroe Tie on Runs

Yesterday's results show Jackson 10, Monroe 10 in 10 innings. Meridian 7, Laurel 2. Brookhaven 4, Hattiesburg 3. No other games reported.

Jackson Monroe Meridian Laurel Brookhaven Hattiesburg

Scores from multiple games across cities

New Orleans edged Little Rock 3 to 1 while Nashville defeated Birmingham 7 to 5. Chattanooga led 5 to 3 and Memphis finished 3.5 to unknown. Washington beat Cleveland 12 to 8 and Chicago won 3 to 1 against Boston. St Louis 9 Philadelphia 8 Detroit 4 and New York 3. Brooklyn 8 Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 4 New York 7 Chicago 6 Boston 5 St Louis punctuation indicates incomplete listing.

New Orleans Little Rock Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis Washington Cleveland Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Atlanta Nashvil Mobile Seees Das Chattanooga Ween Little Rocketers Esieneutde'eeatdarbes Boston Tenn

Hav-a-Tampas to Meet Southern Grocers at Forsythe Park

Hav-a-Tampas will clash with the Southern Grocers in a fast baseball game at Forsythe Park Friday at 4 p.m. Admission is fifty cents. Hav-a-Tampa battery will be Mike Smith and Thomas for Hav-a-Tampa. Southern Grocers battery is still undecided.

Hav-a-Tampas Southern Grocer Co Forsythe Park Tampa Southern Grocers Mike Smith Thomas

Angelene’s Mixed Message at Stores Sparks Buyer Confusion

A fragment from ANGELENE suggests stores welcome the product while dealers pay more. The line hints at price tensions and distribution issues, with unclear context and no verifiable details. Further text is needed to identify the item, parties, or date.

Dutch Anderson Tied to Chapman Case in Indiana Vow

Testimony linked Dutch Anderson, friend of Gerald Chapman, to a posse pursuit in Indiana over Ben Hance killings. The claims suggested Anderson vowed revenge, and the testimony contributed to Chapman facing the gallows.

Anderson Gerald Chapman Chapman Indiana Ben Hance

Cook Leaves for Pittsburgh in Major League Deal

Monroe club pitcher J B Doc Cook sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates for 1000 dollars as scouts target Monroe stars Andy Anderson H M Bracken and Tommy Morris report progress. Bracken remains at Ft Smith for the season while Anderson may join the Cards via Ft Smith with a 3590 dollar price tag.

J. B Doc” Cook Pittsburgh Pirates Monroe Cotton States Doc Texarkana Pirates Monroe Cook Feazel St. Louis Cardinals Andy Anderson Anderson Andy Ft. Smith H. M. Bracken Bracken St. Louis Tommy Morris Chattanooga Drillers Morris Forysihe Park Texas University The

Philadelphia and National League leaders tighten in tight race

In New York Aug 20 the American League standings show Philadelphia three games ahead of Washington while the Giants trail the Pirates by two games. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 8 7 as Dazzy Vance earned his 18th win with Cotton Vierney delivering a key triple. McGraw used four pitchers to defeat the Cubs 7 6 as Grover Alexander was chased early. Phillies beat Reds 5 4 on singles by Sand Leach and Williams. Cardinals lost to the Braves for the third straight time. Senators rallied behind Dutch Ruether and Marberry to beat Cleveland 12 8. Athletics fell to the Browns 9 8 after a 20 player showing. White Sox beat Red Sox 3 1 and Detroit edged New York 4 3 aided by five Yankee errors.

New York A. P Washington Philadelphia Giants Pirates Pittsburgh Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Vance Cotton Vierney Dodgers Earnhardt John McGraw Cubs Grover Alexander New York Bats Bush Phillies Pete Donohue Reds Sand Leach Williams St. Louis Cardinals Braves Dutch Ruether Marberry Senators Cleveland Athletics Browns Mack White Sox Charley Robertson Red Sox Detroit Herb Pennock

Pelicans Extend Lead as Whittaker Shines in LA Series

New Orleans pulled ahead by a full game in the Southern Association race after beating Little Rock 8 to 1. Atlanta rested to gain half a game. Bill Whittaker, recently reinstated after retirement, contributed one run and six hits. Umpires ejected Little Rock manager Blackburne and players Gulley and Saladna for protesting.

Atlanta Southern Association New Orleans Pelicans Little Rock Bill Whittaker Travelers Blackburne Tom Gulley Saladna Jorda Pique

Local pitcher heads for Pirates tryout after Texas league stint

A Joplin club pitcher in the Western Association and former Florida State League player departs Texarkana for a Pirates tryout. His pleasant personality and mound skill earned him a wide fan following, as fans wish him luck in the major league audition.

Joplin Texarkana The Pirates

Nashville Keeps Winning Streak With 7 5 Victory

Nashville extended its winning run to six with a 7 to 5 win over the Barons who suffered their tenth straight defeat. Camp, a former Baron, singled in the eighth and drove in two runs. Tolson hit his 17th homer for Nashville as Davis Milan and Barret Mor ris of Memphis Chattanooga also homered yesterday. Memphis and Chattanooga split a double header with Lookouts taking the first 5 to 3 and the Chicks the second by the same score. Mobile and Atlanta rested.

Cisions Nashville Dar Atlanta Camp Barons Memphis Chattanooga Lookouts Chicks Mobile Tolson Davis Milan Arret Morris

Wills Draws Tough Path in West Side Tennis Clash

Helen Wills, the national tennis champion, enters the quarterfinals at the West Side club in Forrest Hills New York with two matches standing between her and the final. She meets Jo an Fry today as Elizabeth Ryan and Kathleen McKane loom in the other half, with McKane riding a hot streak after beating Marion Jessup.

Forrest Hills N. Y A. P Helen Wills West Side California Joan Fry Elizabeth Ryan Kathleen McKane Miss Ryan Miss McKane Marion Jessup Miss Wills Miss Fry Mary K. Browne Mallory Penelope Anderson Richmond Evelyn Collier England Eleanor Goss New York Lambert Chambers

Seven year reigns and mystic touch in sports history

New York notes a recurring seven year pattern across sports from Willie Hoppe and Ty Cobb to Jack Dempsey and Suzanne Lenglen. The piece traces champions who held titles for seven years or more, cites examples in boxing tennis golf and baseball, and questions the permanence of peak dominance in major leagues and open events.

New York Willie Hoppe Jay Gould Ty Cobb Walter Johnson John Ball, Jr Giants Yankees

Mississippi Aggies Begin 1925 Practice Under Bierman

A. P. dispatch from Miss A&M notes captain Hook Stone leads the squad in 1925 preparations for an eight game Southern schedule. Coach Bernie Bierman inherits experienced lettermen, with many backs and linemen returning, and expects a light fast team capable of challenging Tulane Ole Miss Alabama Tennessee and Florida in the Southern Conference race.

A. & M. College Miss A. P Hook” Stone Mississippi Aggies Maroons Bernie Bierman Minnesota Stone Aggie South Fulton Corley R. Hopper Bryant Stephens Patty Clark Meeks C. Hopper Stuart Green Howes Henderson Willingham Willbanks Priester Glover Sylvester Noble Brunson Thompson Breland Myers McElveen Tountain Craft Unger Hartness Reeves Davis Dickson Ricks Chadwick Biggers Orman Tullos Wilson Nuckles Bierman Tulane Ole Miss Alabama Tennessee Florida Aggies

Angelene Cream: A Singular Sale Item Noted

A brief item records the sale of a rare product named Angelene Cream listed as unique by its seller. The notation mentions the identifier 17-6t, implying an archival or catalog key without further context.

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N Word Contestants List of 175 nouns for picture use

The notice lists 175 noun entries for a picture contest and indicates prices at one dollar. It names H. E. Baumgarten of Bastrop Louisiana as the organizer or point of contact for the event.

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Lf. Turner William Rf Armstrong C Pierre C Meadows BY Tad Anyte Hanes Rhoe Quizz Pelicans Chicag St Louis New York Wees Angelene Indiana Hills Bill Whitaker NTT Shreveport J. R. Morrow BELL Benny Leonard R. D. Sears William A. Larned Australia Suzanne Lenglen Molla B. Mallory Way Miss. A M. Bright H. E. Baumgarten Bastrop, la Ouachita National Bank OLD Jewish Synagogue Jackson ST Dessard ST J. D. Magee
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