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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1927
Page
4
Gulfport defeated Laurel 5 to 4 as Tarpon second baseman Lynch scored on a bunt play when Lumberjack fielder Rowe overthrew first. Polvogt of Laurel hit a home run. crowd unrest led to umpire Godsey’s escort from the field.
Pete Latzo world welterweight champion faces Joe Dundee in a 15 round title bout at the Polo Grounds New York June 3 critics split odds favor Latzo though some favor Dundee due to doubts about Latzo making 147 pounds Latzo trainer Al Thoma says Latzo weighed under limit recently Dundee has trained in Baltimore and is in top condition The bout marks Latzo's first defense over championship distance preliminaries at 8 16 p m and main event at 10 p m eastern daylight time.
The Associated Press reports three American League clubs suffered defeats as the league opens the East invasion. Detroit was beaten as Dutch Reuther limited them to two hits while Chicago White Sox beat Boston with Ted Lyons earning his ninth win. Cincinnati beat New York in extras, Burleigh Grimes worked nine scoreless innings, and Pittsburgh toppled Philadelphia 7 to 3 as Carmen Hill held the Quakers to five hits. Washington routed St. Louis 11 to 2 with every batter recording a hit and run, and Tris Speaker contributed in five double plays.
The Barons defeated the Lookouts 4 to 8 to move within half a game of the VOLS in Dixie. Van Alstyne sparked a comeback in the first inning as Memphis collected multiple runs and stole bases while Thurman held the mound. The Travelers also posted a strong score against Morris with 22 runs in the contest.
In Morehouse parish the Drilling company of Revenort led by Messrs Boisley began drilling a cat well in the east section near Stampley, three miles north of Mer Rouge. Irene Simms Shields is the notary public for the News-Star office.
The article outlines the monarch’s hobbies and preferences. Stamp collecting shooting tennis billiards travel books and photography are listed among his pastimes. It notes his wish to live as a country gentleman and says naval reviews cause him the most pressure.
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The Monroe Vicksburg opener was delayed as the Vicksburg club’s bus broke down en route to Baton Rouge preventing arrival for the game. Frank Hummer or John Munn will start for the Billy, with Lefty Meadows to pitch the doubleheader. Manager Palmer hopes the slump ends as the team is hitting well but hit drives are being caught. Hensick and Kerk scheduled to pitch Saturday doubleheader.
Today marks the anniversaries of King George V of Great Britain born at Marlborough House London 62 years ago. Dudley Field Malone ex collector of the port of New York born in New York City 47 years ago. Rev Cortland Myers prominent Baptist clergyman born Kingston New York 63 years ago. James Brown Scott head of the American Institute of International Law born 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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