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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1926
Page
9
The piece questions value and worth in finance and life, considering whether a person’s potential should push past a fixed amount into greater wealth and responsibility. It references a figure of 950000 and a notion of reaching a million.
Greek heavyweight Vasell vows to defeat Ad Santel in the first two falls of a best two out of three match set for Thursday night at the local arena. He claims Santel is not his superior and bets his last penny on victory, while urging fair play from Monroe’s fans.
Vincent Richards leads the Metropolitan Lawn Tennis Association local amateur rankings after the 1926 season and has joined Charles C. Pyle’s professional troupe. He defeated William Tilden in three of four amateur matches. Mrs. Malla Bjurstedt Mallory heads the women’s list.
Archie Roosevelt came to Tucson to shoot a jaguar but government officials say only one such animal remains in the Arizona mountains making a hunt unlikely to succeed.
Asheville N C December 6 Baseballs deep stuff dominated talks as club owners and managers prepare for the 25th annual National Association of Professional Baseball League sessions. Trades were discussed while the association board met in executive session and Tyrus Cobb attended as a visitor. Ralph Greenleaf retains the professional pocket billiard title at twenty one lessons since his 1921 Philadelphia win.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two folded remedy for persistent coughs colds and bronchial problems. It claims creosote medicines inflammation healing and germ control with a guaranteed satisfactory outcome and refunds if no cure is achieved.
Michigan stars Bennies Oosterbaan and Friedman headline Grantland Rice selections for Collier's Weekly. First eleven lists six Midwest, four East, one West with Hanson Syracuse and end Oosterbaan Michigan among ends.
Tuscaloosa Alabama December 6 The Tuscaloosa Black Bears champions of Alabama crushed Senn High Chicago 42 to 0 in front of about seven thousand fans Captain Luther starred scoring two touchdowns and a 55 yard run that was negated by a penalty.
Lynn Reynolds of Universal Film says Puget Sound could become a major motion picture hub if forest fire smoke is controlled. He notes the region’s scenery could draw producers, and is seeking a Curwood story setting for a new film.
Warren Easton powered past Holy Cross Micks 47 to 7 in a fifth Class A game at Tulane Stadium. Four Holy Cross touchdowns came from interceptions and blocked kicks as Warren Easton widened its city league streak. The large crowd of about 4500 saw a rout in the final two quarters after a spirited first half.
Louisiana charter filed in Monroe to form Riverside Country Club Inc with nine directors led by T. E. Flournoy. Authorized capital stock $50,000, later up to $100,000, for real estate development, construction, roads and utilities in Ouachita Parish.
Cycling First day of annual six day race in Madison Square Garden. Bowling Central States Bowling Association tournament at Chicago. Billiards National amateur Class C 18.2 balkline championship at New York.
Magistrate court issues fi fa for R. E. Davis versus E. A. Worley. A frame house on Mrs. Helen Worley heirs land in Ouachita Parish will be sold at public sale December 18 1926. Cash no appraisement. M W Rawls Constable Ward 8 West Monroe. Dec 6 1926.
Jacks offers meals while Joes services pistols and auto repairs at 410 Walnut St in Monroe’s Wholesale Circle. Bell’s Sheet Metal Works also operates nearby as a local repair and metal shop in this lively center.
On Monday at 9 00 P M KTHS presents hot Southern Classics by New Sein Orches Lak by aR to WJAR LIT West WCAE WSAI and M WTIC 476 for the Old Folks at Home broadcast.
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