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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

4

Drillers Drop Second Game to Senators in Baton Rouge

Monroe continued to pound the ball but could not bunch hits as Jackson defeated the Drillers 9 to 3. Keck pitched well aside from a wild third, striking out seven and allowing four hits. Craig Clemmons and Granado each had two hits for the Drillers, while Sigman had three for the Senators.

Holly Hollingsworth Baton Rouge, la Monroe Jackson Keck Drillers Craig Clemmons Granado Sigman Senators Meridian Mets Tarpons Mets Monroe Drillers Jackson Senators Baton Rouge

Crackers Sweep Chattanooga as Rhiel Stars in 14-Run Outburst

Rain idle second and third place clubs. Atlanta Crackers power past Chattanooga Smothering Lookouts with 16 hits 14 runs Billy Rhiel powers a perfect day with a homer double triple and four RBIs. Mobile nips Little Rock 7 6 as three Mobile pitchers hold off rally.

Vols and Barons Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga Billy Rhiel Lookouts Memphis Chicks Griffin New Orleans Hodges Little Rock Mobile Travelers Hunter

Dempsey Backlash Forecast by Fred Winsor

Local figure Fred Windy Winsor, once Dempsey’s manager, questions a comeback. He recalls Dempsey’s decline in training at Wheeler’s Springs and warns the public that the Manassa Mauler may chase purses but not lasting victory.

Fred Windy Winsor Jack Dempsey Mr. Dempsey Jack Kearns Manassa Man Sullivan Uch Dempsey

Seven Cities Represented in Lakes to Gulf Race

The Lakes to Gulf Boating association announced the first Chicago to New Orleans boat race. Seven boats named for Chicago Joliet Pearis St Louis Memphis Vicksburg and New Orleans compete for the Mayor William Hale Thompson trophy a 500 cup. The June 18 start features lap style races with prizes for lap winners and no night racing.

Associated Press Chicago New Orleans Lakes To Gulf Boating Association St. Louis Memphis Vicksburg

United States Steel Stock Dividend Dispatch

Investors prepare for the 40 percent stock dividend with 2,033,210 shares moved by 150 mail bags and 12 taxicabs from the company to the post office. Postage to Uncle Sam totals 25 000 and 1 017 in taxes.

New York United States Steel Uncle Sam

Callahan Wins Ring Decision In Chicago Match

Mushy Callahan retained the Junior welterweight title by a 10 round decision over Spug Myers of Idaho at Cubs Park Chicago. A cold night drew about 10 000 fans and a gate of around 235000, with Callahan often warming between rounds in his robe.

Associated Press Chicago Mushy Callahan Spug Myers Pocatello Idaho Cubs Jim Mullen Callahan Los Angeles Myers

Ring Results by Associated Press

Chicago bouts feature Mushy Callahan defeating Spug Myers in ten rounds and Frankie Kennard stopping Shorty Martone in six. Norman Wilson outpoints Glen Lacey in six as Joe Salas bests Benny Chavez in six. Medill tops Grogan in four, Freeman beats Myer Grace in thirty. Portland reports Young Nationalista stops Mike Dundee in one. Bud Taylor KOs Chick Suggs in five. Carmen defeats Pitcher in eight. plus several other city show results.

Associated Preas Chicago Mushy Callahan Los Angeles Spug Myers Pocatello Idaho Frankie Kennard Shorty Martone Champaign Ill Norman Wilson Glen Lacey Des Moines Iowa Joey Medill Tommy Grogan Omaha Joe Salas Benny Chavez Albuquerque N. M Tommy Freeman

Lumberjacks edge Hattiesburg in 13 inning 6 5 tilt

In a Cotton States league clash Laurel’s Lumberjacks beat Hattiesburg 6 to 5 after 13 innings. A Clements relieved Grill in the third, pitched 11 scoreless frames and homered to tie the game in the seventh. Gulfport crushed Meridian 13 5. Monroe lost to Jackson 9 3 in Baton Rouge.

Associated Press Laurel and Hattiesburg Lumberjacks A. Clements Grill Gulfport

Tunney hires former Rhodes Scholar for boxing staff

Gene Tunney brings Eddie Eagan to his Speculator training camp as a puncher and friend, noting Eagan's Yale and Oxford pedigree and past boxing success. The piece also previews Cochet versus Tilden in the French Championships and mentions Latzo defending the welterweight title at the Polo Grounds.

Alan J. Gould Associated Press New York Gene Tunney Eddie Eagan Yale Oxford Tunney Speculator N. Y Gene Eagan Elistar Eddie Henri Cochet Lyons Big Bill Tilden LaCoste Borotta Cochet Big Bill Tilden

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Palmer BY Tad Alma Uh-Nou Meres Alna Cobs Alwa MEY Unyon Mr. Winsor Jack Damon Runyon International Features Service Victor Alexander Benny Hirst Wheeler's Springs Ventura City Cal Winsor Mr. Macy Mr. Dempeey Mr. Tunney Tim Willard Manmountain Polo Grounds Luis Angel Firpo John L. Sullivan Lake Gulf MELON Walter Hagen America Worcester Ee Aie Saan Rhodes Pete Latzo Joe Dundee Baltimore Pete Joe G. B. S. London Bernard Shaw New South Drug Store Gulf Refining Company E. Jack Selig
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