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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
5
Timely hits and error plagued Monroe led Argenta to a 4 0 win. Walters shined in the field as Argenta held Monroe scoreless with strong defense and a catcher Kitchens out for throwing at Donald’s head.
In the Southern League, no games were played as trains and schedules were disrupted by rain yesterday, causing all games to be postponed.
The Chicago Nationals beat Philadelphia 4 to 3 in twelve innings to extend their pennant chase. Moren drove in the deciding run with the bases loaded and two outs in the twelfth. President Murphy awarded Frank Chance a $2,000 gift to be shared among current players.
Detroit pours timely hits to topple Boston 5-3 as Willett and Schmidt combine on mound while Cicotte and Donohue toil for the Red Sox. Boston crowds see a pair of productive innings but can't overcome Detroit's late surge.
Chicago beat Philadelphia 9 to 6 in a slugging contest noted as one of the poorest games of the season. Batteries: Coombs Krause and Livingston for Philadelphia with others. Chicago's pitchers included Plank Dygert Thomas and Livingston.
Scores from Texas League games show Shreveport 6 Houston 3 and Fort Worth 5 San Antonio 5. Dallas Wace 7 Dallas 1 and Oklahoma City 11 Galveston 0.
Birmingham manager Molesworth announced the sale of pitcher Lou Bauer to Shreveport, shifting the Birmingham ball club’s roster as of June 8. The move signals a pending reshuffle and potential opening for new pitching plans in Shreveport.
The Farmerville ball club arrived this morning and plays the YMCA boys at Forsythe Park this afternoon. Tomorrow the association team meets Columbia at the Park, with Monroe and Argenta facing Pine Bluff. The Arkansas Travelers are in session and thousands attend. Monroe starts a three game series with Alexandria Sunday, then Helena and Hot Springs dates follow.
Reports from Louisiana show strong fundraising for the Southern Commercial Congress with about twenty subscribers at 1000 each. The plan funds a Washington building owned by subscribers, financed by 1000 loans, to promote inland waterways, freight, immigration, and southern development.
Two large launches and one small launch available for excursions. Capacity 75 passengers on the large excursion barge. Operators listed as North Louisiana Shingle Company or F. C. Breese in Cumberland with phone 645. Suitable for day or night trips, picnics or school outings.
Met eeereg Smith of New Jersey took second, Luther Welsh of Missouri third, Ralph D. Weyerbacher of Indiana fourth as cadets from the three lower classes prepare for the annual summer cruise. Tomorrow at 10 the ships under Commander A C Gove depart Annapolis for Norfolk, Hampton Roads, then the New England coast with New London as base for coal and supply.
An advertisement certifies druggists will refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It claims to stop the cough heal the lungs and prevent pneumonia and consumption with no opiates. The genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by Dr. D. H. Key.
At the Grand tonight an entire program change includes five new pictures and a revised vaudeville lineup. Miss Davis debuts a new song Daisy Dear while The Poet's Vision presents a romance vs reality sequence. Comedies include Too Much Advice and Ponto Runs Away with the Milk Cart with chases and escapes, Clarence and His Cigarette, and Honesty is the Best Policy. O Rouke and Atkinson perform The Merry Widow sketch, praised by prior audiences.
Prof Lescale presents a varied program including Canela Orchestra overture a violin quartet and vocal solos. The bill lists recitals by Miss Ouida Webb Mr Don McCranie Miss Alice Nelson and others with comedy sketches juvenile choir and a piano solo. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for throat and lung troubles by D. H. Key.
Assistant at torney general of the United States named by President Taft. Parlor City Tailoring House relocates to larger quarters behind Union Bank and Trust Company building offering improved service and inviting customers to call 559 for quick service.
To the public we offer first class repair work of all kinds for automobiles and engines. Satisfaction guaranteed in all our work. Call us at 212 South Grand Street opposite Monroe Hotel for prompt service.
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