Drillers and Bills to Meet in Double Bill on Saturday
Gulfport beat Laurel 5 4 in the Cotton States League as Lynch bunts toward third and Rowe overthrows. Polvogt homered for Laurel while Umpire Godsey was escorted from the field after a disputed call. Meridian Mets routed Crawford Day 11 2 as Jackson errors doomed them 11 3 versus Alexandria. Vicksburg and Monroe miss Baton Rouge clash rescheduled as Bills repair pits for a double header today.
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Meridian Mets
Three American League Teams Lose on Opening Day Invasion of the East
Three AL clubs fell to eastern opponents in the first day of the invasion. Detroit’s brittle lineup was stifled by Dutch Routhers in a 2 0 loss while New York edged Detroit 2 0 without Ty Cobb. Philadelphia beat Cleveland 8 4 as Ty Cobb’s absence was felt.
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Ty Cobb
Tyrus Raymond
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Joe Pate
Washington
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Tris Speaker
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Eddie Roush
Cincinnati
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia
Cy Williams
Carmen Hill
Quakers
Barons Stop Lookouts as Tilt With Vols Narrows
Barons defeated Chattanooga 6 to 6, closing to within one half game of the Vols in Dixie pennant race. Crackers held a half game lead after the win while Memphis beat New Orleans 8 to 4 in a five game series finale. Travelers pounded Morris for 22 hits and 15 runs as Thormahien yielded four before losing under Little Rock colors.
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Morehouse Wildcat Drilling Underway Near Stampley
Falcon Drilling Co of Shreveport begins Gladney No 1 wildcat in eastern Morehouse parish near Stampley three miles north of Mer Rouge section 5 21 Te. Led by Messrs Boisseau and Doke this drill targets petroleum in the parish.
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Doke
Gladney No. 1
Stampley
Mer Rouge
Monroe Vicksburg Opener Postponed By Bus Breakdown
The Monroe Vicksburg opener between the Drillers and Bills was postponed due to the Bills travel bus breaking down on the road. The game will be made up Saturday as part of a double header in Baton Rouge. Frank Hummer or John Moon will start for the Bills, with Lefty Meadows on the mound for the rotation against Palmer.
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John Moon
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Meadows
Birthdays Today Honor King George V and Notables
King George V of Great Britain born at Marlborough House London 62 years ago. Dudley Field Malone noted lawyer and former collector of the port of New York born in New York City 47 years ago. Rev Cortland Myers Baptist cleric born in Kingston New York 63 years ago. James Brown Scott president of the American Institute of International Law born in Bruce County Ontario 61 years ago. Rt Rev Charles M Beckwith Episcopal bishop of Alabama born Prince George County Virginia 76 years ago.
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London
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Port of
New York
New York City
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American Institute of International Law
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King George V Birthday Portrait and Hobbies Revealed
A British Empire birthday feature describes King George V on his sixty second anniversary. It lists his hobbies stamp collecting shooting tennis and billiards his fondness for children photography and travel books. The article notes a naval review as his favorite public duty and his simple tastes.
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British Empire
Latzo Favored to Defeat Dundee in Welterweight Title Fight
Pete Latzo the world welterweight champion is favored to defend his title against Joe Dundee at the Polo Grounds in New York. Dundee, Baltimore challenger, is determined to win as Latzo faces doubts about making the 147 pound limit. Preliminaries begin 8:18 p.m. eastern, main bout at 10 p.m.
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