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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
10
A disjointed recap notes the Tigers sending a former ace to Beaumont in a bid to revive form, with limited success. It covers spring pitching hopes, recent losses and lineup changes as the Yankees and Indians win key games, while the Giants face rainouts and Cubs stumble against Boston.
Bubbling Over, the 1926 Kentucky Derby champion and sire at Idle Hour Farm, was found dead in his stall near Lexington. The chestnut son of North Star III and Beaming Beauty raced 13 times in two years 1925 26 and earned 78552, finishing in the money each start.
Merle Coleman elongated right hander held Monroe's White Sox to three hits Thursday night in Clarksdale. The game details a low scoring defeat for the Sox as Coleman dominated from the mound and kept the offense quiet.
Yesterday's results included Boston 6 Chicago 2 Brooklyn 11 Cincinnati 5 St Louis 12 Philadelphia 5 New York Pittsburgh. Today's games feature matchups between New York at Pittsburgh Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis New York Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Chicago St Louis Boston Detroit Cleveland Chicago St Louis Little Rock New Orleans Nashville Chattanooga Knoxville Atlanta Birmingham Memphis and New Orleans Little Rock Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Knoxville Atlanta.
In a night of eight runs, Clarksdale’s Red Sox outslugged Monroe 8 to 6 as Coleman and Murray delivered key hits. Gillespie homered for Clarksdale, Daughters and Cella collected four and two hits respectively, while Beauford Rhea of Monroe had two safeties and stole a base.
In a Southeastern League roundup Selma lost to Anniston 3 to 4 while Jackson tied Mobile 3 to 3. Gadsden defeated Montgomery 2 to 0 and Meridian crushed Pensacola 12 to 3, highlighting varied outcomes across the circuit.
Manuel Flores aged 119 from Mexico City outpointed Buddy Hayes 116 in Miami. Slugger White 141 from New York technically knocked out Pancho Villa 143 in New Bedford Massachusetts.
Doodle Harper, veteran Cotton States outfielder, signed by Monroe and to report to Helena today or tomorrow. A utility man with 1929 to 1937 Cotton States service, he played center field mainly but covered every position. He managed Helena while Rod Whitney was ill and will likely fit right field until Fred Bennett recovers from a leg injury. Harper is employed at El Dorado and will remain only until Bennett’s recovery.
Maryland West Virginia Iowa and Detroit Poffenberger known as Boots Baron Pop-Off Puff captivates Detroit Tigers with quirky story and flying disappearances. Manager Mickey Cochrane praises his future as pitcher while recounting humorous escapades and barroom charm.
Ruth Mary Hardwick, 24, upset Helen Wills Moody 1-6 6-3 6-3 to reach the St George’s Hill semi finals. It marked Moody’s first loss since 1935 and scrambled U S hopes as Wightman Cup contenders Sarah Palfrey Fabyan and Dorothy Bundy were also eliminated. Alice Marble advanced with a 6-0 6-2 victory over O Craze of South Africa.
The Associated Press lists American and National League leaders by batting runs RBIs and pitching with figures for players from Cleveland Boston Washington Detroit New York Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis and Philadelphia. The note ends with a historical aside on gun salutes and monarchy versus republics.
Sports Roundup notes romance at Augusta between Horton Smith and Barbara Bourne, plus betting on Whizzer White. Ed Flowers leads Michigan State golf, Harry Long previews National Open at Cherry Hills. Rumors swirl about Burleigh Grimes, Walker Cup site, and 1940 Open. Arm strong vs Ross may have ended in 11. Giants add glass press box, Mike Jacobs holds multiple boxing titles, and Yanks draw 737,000 fans this season.
Jena La June 3 Special The Jena Aces host Ferriday Bulldogs Saturday afternoon at City Park in the first ever meeting between the two boys teams. Clayton’s Joe will pitch for Concordia parish and Wade should start for Jena. New additions Harold Stevens Gordon Francis and Booker Albritton join the Aces as they require admission for this game due to limited fan support.
New York Yankees overpower Detroit Tigers in a doubleheader by scores 5 to 4 and 5 to 2. Tom Henrich Bill Knickerbocker and Red Rolfe homered, driving in six runs. Spud Chandler and Monte Pearson pitched superbly, with Pearson fanning nine. Rolfe drove in three in game one as Greenberg and Gehringer were left stranded.
Boston defeated St Louis 6 to 1 as Jim Bagby Jr. pitched masterfully for his third win. Leo Nonnenkamp had three hits, Joe Vosmik homered and singled, and Boston pounded three Browns pitchers for 15 hits. Oral Hildebrand lasted six innings for the Browns with Bonetti and Cole also used.
Washington defeated the Chicago White Sox as Dutch Leonard pitched six hit innings and Zeke Bonura contributed offensively on Thursday. The game showcased strong pitching and timely hitting from the Nationals.
The recreation department will organize baseball and softball leagues tomorrow morning at 9 at the Monroe Recreation Center. Boys of all ages are urged to attend to form teams and participate.
In Southern Chattanooga on June 3, the Vols defeated Chattanooga 5 to 3, ending after eight innings due to rain. The second game was postponed and a single night game will be played tomorrow. Each team has one win in the current series as Nashville pulled ahead with three runs in the seventh. The score by innings shows Nashville 001 100 1 and Chattanooga 000 000 0 with Watkins Birkofer Blaemire Hayes Jones and Millies contributing in the clash.
Memphis and Birmingham traded hits but five Memphis errors doomed the Chicks as Birmingham won 4 to 0. Kimball pitched seven hits for Birmingham and Paynick allowed seven, with both going the distance. The Barons, faultless on defense, take a 1-0 series lead as the teams set to meet again Friday afternoon.
Little Rock won 5 0 in game one and 2 1 in the nightcap against New Orleans. Woodrow Rich allowed six hits in the opener. Schalk and Walters doubled as Little Rock scored in the second inning of the nightcap to seal a 2 0 lead. The series ends Friday night. Knoxville edged Atlanta 4 3 as a three run sixth lifted the Smokies. Richards homered and tripled for Knoxville. The doubleheader is set for Friday night.
Kansas City hosts a $5,000 open golf event at Hill Crest with 100 players including Sarazen, Smith, Snead, Revolta and Dodson. The 6537 yard course plays 72 holes Friday to Sunday, with a winning score likely around 280 to 285. Event starts at 9 am with top pros in early groups.
Over one-quarter of a million child births take place each year in this country without a physician in attendance. Dallas and Oklahoma City box scores show scores and pitchers in a fragmented line, reflecting a sports blot with unclear details and multiple errors.
Boston Bees defeated the Chicago Cubs 6 to 2 to move within a game and a half of second place and four games of the New York Giants in the National League. Johnny Lanning earned his first win in relief, allowing five hits after relieving starter Milt Shoffner in the second. The Bees totaled 13 hits, with DiMaggio and Cuccinello pacing the offense and Herman, Demaree, and Warstler contributing key hits.
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