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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
8
A mixed page shows a dense crossword puzzle key with many numbered clues across and down, plus a Tarzan scene describing his stealthy approach to a hostile city and a guard demanding his identity. The fragment hints at a cliffside rescue mission and unfolding danger in Athae.
Jimmy Foxx of the Boston Red Sox won his second American League batting title with a .449 average in 149 games. He led the league in total bases with 398 and hit 50 home runs, backing Boston’s overall club hitting title. Hank Greenberg led in runs and Foxx’s resurgence followed a poor 1937 season. Joe Vosmik owned the most hits with 201.
Lieu tenant Harry J. Hardwick the former Naval Academy football coach is detached to the Asiatic squadron and will report to the fleet commander at Shanghai for duties. The move follows his wish to return to sea duty and clarifies his retirement from coaching with Captain Emery Larson succeeding him. A second note mentions kiwis laying eggs heavier than domestic hens.
The article notes a football game at a 50,000 seat stadium is sold out. It also mentions Texas Christian and Carnegie Tech as Sugar Bowl teams, with contrasting musical twists in the season buildup. Earl Clark and Walter Ingalls, both violinists and players, are highlighted as first violins for their schools' orchestras and key football figures in the narrative.
University of Trinois beat Manhattan college 60 to 1. Minnesota defeated New York University 39 to 32. Millsaps over Triangles 52 to 4. Cornell topped Canisius 52 to 32. Akron defeated Centenary 34 to 25.
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