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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1925

Page

6

Drillers Triumph In Ten Inning Thrilling Home Opener

In a tense Forsythe park thriller, the Drillers defeated the Hubmen 4 to 3 in ten innings. Lefties Thomas and Adkins matched zeroes until the tenth when Spear doubled and Bracken delivered a go ahead single, aided by Adkins wildness that allowed Happy Albrecht to score the winning run. Albrecht and Thomas stood out infield and pitching, with Tex Moore throwing out three basestealers.

Miller Hollingsworth Drillers Hubmen Thomas Adkins Craig Big Dan Boone Cader Adams Gipson Tramel Dixie” Carroll Adams Barrett Suggs Tex Moore Spear Wicker Moore Trammer Carroll Bobo Bracken Florida Mr. Bracken Albrecht Happy Dixie Harvey Albrecht Forsythe Park Hal Craigs Boone

Queen Helena Splits Attention At Italian Charity Bazaar

The Italian tale notes Queen Helena loves children at charity bazaars, with fat little bambinos drawing her early attention to baby clothes booths. Her bearing at events is praised as fitting of a royal court.

Helena Italy

Baseball Standings and Scores From Yesterday

Yesterday results show Monroe 3 over Hattiesburg 2 in 10 innings and Jackson 13 to Brookhaven 8. Mobile 4 and Atlanta 64 not plausible. other results include New Orleans 7 over Birmingham 9 and Memphis 7 over Nashville 6 with Little Rock 12 defeating Chattanooga 9. New York 1 lost to St. Louis 6 and Philadelphia 5 fell to Chicago 7. Brooklyn 0 lost to Cincinnati 4. Boston 3 lost to Pittsburgh 7 in 10 innings.

Monroe Hattiesburg Jackson Brookhaven New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh

Sports score roundup across major league games

St. Louis defeated Boston 9 to 3 while Detroit beat Washington 6 to 3 Cleveland won 1 to 1 against New York Chicago and Philadelphia each posted 1 in their games.

Philadelphia Cere Washington Wenee St. Louis Aeeenee Chicago Detroit Eee Cleveland New York Poston

War evac plans for Dusseldorff and Ruhr towns formed

The Belgian government agreed with France and Britain on the early evacuation of Dusseldorff Duisburg and Ruhrort alongside other Ruhr areas. Gulfport Mississippi reports a city assessment at 16 236 612 with an increase of 8 370 276 in value. A 101 year old Birmingham widow Virginia D Wharton had received a letter daily from her Dallas son for thirty years. London police HQ remains Scotland Yard near the palace.

Brussels A. P Dusseldorff Duisburg Ruhrort Ruhr Glafport Miss Gulfport Virginia D. Wharton Birmingham Ala Dallas Texas

History repeats in race for 1925 league batting title

Chicago July 18. History repeats as speakers Cobb lead the American league batting race with Cobb at .406 and Speaker at .401 while Harry Rice of St Louis is third at .399 and Heilmann .393. Babe Ruth’s crown as home-run champion looks unsafe as Ken Williams nears Ruth with 22 homers. Johnny Mostil leads with 29 stolen bases as top hitters include Wingo Combs Cochrane Hale Fothergill and Hornsby tops NL with 42. Carey breaks base stealing tie with 19.

Speaker Cobb Harry Rice St. Louis Harry Heilmann Detroit George Sisler Pilot Browns Ken Williams Babe Ruth Meusel Yankees Johnny Mostil White Sox Wingo Combs New York Cochrane Philadelphia Hale Fothergill Rogers Hornsby Wilson Phillies Hornsby Hartnett Cubs Cardinals Max Carey Pirates Sparky Adams Carey Sparky Stock Brooklyn Fournier Bottomley Frisch Wrightstone Philadelhia Barnhart Pittsburgh Bancroft Boston Felis Boston

Plant More Trees Along Highways

Honolulu July 15. The Kamehameha highway famed for its scenery will be beautified further by planting trees at intervals on barren spots. The work is to be undertaken jointly by the Outdoor Circle, the City and County Engineering Department, and the Board of Agriculture and Forestry.

International News Service Honolulu City and County Engineering Department Board of Agriculture and Forestry

Barons Aim For Fifth Straight In Southern Loop

Atlanta reports the Southern Association as Birmingham eyes a fifth straight win over New Orleans Pelicans. Niehaus earned his seventh win as Barons beat the Chicks 9 to 7. Dodson debuted with Atlanta in a 5 to 4 victory over Mobile. Little Rock and Chattanooga traded blows 12 to 9. Tolson led with two homers as several stars connected. more games scheduled across Birmingham, New Orleans, Mobile, Atlanta, Little Rock, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville.

Atlanta A. P South Birmingham Barons Pelicans New Orleans Baron Niehaus Memphis Nashville Chicks Dodson Mobile Little Rock Chattanooga Tolson Murphy Haas Yaryan Burke Mayer

Clyde Milam Rise Amazes Ball Fans

Clyde Milam’s surge fuels Southern Association leaders as he climbs to fourth with a .375 mark. Leaders include Tom Gulley at .403 and Eichrodt .393, with Good driving runs and hits totals. Milam’s rise shifts race dynamics amid team standings and batting notes.

Baseball Notes From The Giants and Racetrack

Frankie Frisch failed to extend a 19 game hitting streak with a safe hit. Ed Roush collected four hits against Brooklyn as his bat improves. Red Faber and Jack Quinn dueled in the Athletics White Sox game with Faber pulled in the eighth. Lamar, former American Association star, had four hits in five at bats. Hazen Cuyler helped the Pirates defeat the Braves and reclaim first. Walter Johnson plans a chicken farm in Maryland when he quits baseball.

Frankie Frisch Giants Ed Rousch Cincinnati Brooklyn Red Faber Jack Quinn Red Quinn Lamar Connie Mack Simmons Miller Hale Athletics Hazen Cuyler Southern Association Pirates Braves Cuyler Walter Johnson Senators Battery Park Maryland George Dauss Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Moundsmen McGillicuddy Dauss Zachary Marberry White Sox Vangilder Davis George Sisler Browns Herit Yankees Cleveand Earl Combs Yankee Rube Benton Brookelyn Ebbet’s Walter Holke Eddie Roush Jim Caveney Maranville Cubs Phillies Fletcher

Velvet Ice Cream Ad Purchase Promo

Pure delicious popular Velvet Ice Cream promoted by Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co. Inc. Located at 11 25 likely a postal or business address. Advertising language highlights quality and appeal to shoppers.

Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co., Inc

Piping crows mimicry powers noted in Australian natives

A reported observation describes Australian natives and their crows displaying mimicry abilities reminiscent of the par riot. The note emphasizes the birds' vocal range and imitational skills within the natural setting.

Australia

Senators defeat Truckers 13 to 3 in Jackson game

In Jackson Mississippi on July 18 the Senators routed Brookhaven 16 to 3 as Whittington endured the bulk of the attack. Shap Freeman and Stewart led with three singles apiece and ten runs came in during the third inning. A separate Monroe-Hattiesburg ten inning game ended 3 to 2 with Drillers scoring late. Regional notes include rain halting Alexandria and Laurel.

Jackson Miss A. P Whittington Ole Miss Jackson Senators Brookhaven Shap Freeman Stewart Truckers Senators Monroe Drillers Hattiesburg Bobo Homer Alexandria Laurel Vicksburg Meridian

Pitchers of the past shine in major league battles

Veteran hurlers energized by marquee games delivered strong performances across the leagues. Babe Adams shut out Boston in the ninth as Pittsburgh beat the Braves 7 8, while Duster Mails led the Giants to a 6 1 win over New York. Other veterans highlighted include Dauss, Quinn, Vangilder, and Sisler, as the circuit saw notable clashes and shifting standings.

New York A. P Babe Adams Pittsburgh Boston Braves New York Giants Polo Grounds Cardinals Hafey Syracuse Blades Terry Giants Meusel Jack Quinn Yankee Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics

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