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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

6

Locals Split Twin Bill at Hot Springs

Locals split a doubleheader at Hot Springs as six clubs featured Harper, veteran outfielder, making his home debut. Beauford Rhea moved to left with Hank Taylor in right while the manager planned his first home appearance in the early innings. Monroe and Hunter led the offense as fielding and timely hits shaped the outcomes in a windy, closely played series.

Harper Sox Helena Beauford Rhea Hank Taylor Wel Fulto Qandsak Monroe Grant Fielies Schang Howli Hackney Hunter Way

Castillo Beats Bolt to Win Twin City Golf Crown

Castillo defeated Bolt 5 to 4 at McGuire Park Golf Club to claim the Twin City championship. Castillo was three under par late and won the 19th hole after a tight back nine as Bolt struggled with putting and short game. The event drew 134 entrants with strong galleries watching a competitive final.

Castillo Bolt McGuire Park Ith Rouge Star Young Bolt Hho Paul Leslie Leslie New Orleans Edwin McClure Shreveport al Maithes Ming S. D Houston Tex J. F. Bennett J. P. Cole W. Evans Kenneth Brown Herold Woods B. Rickerson Dr. E. E. White H. K. Touchstone L. S. Foster Joe Gayne Leslie Tye Dr. R. B. Henry J. E. Godfrey H. Roberts A. B. Science Lee

Penna Winner Tops Kansas City Open in 5,000 Event

Tony Penna won the Kansas City 5,000 open with a 212 total seven under par after the final 18 holes. The event drew 13,000 spectators and featured top pros like Jimmy Demaret, Sam Snead, and Johnny Revolta. Prize money placed Penna first, with Paul Bunyan and Willie Goggin among runners-up.

Jimmy Demaret Houston Smith Willie Goggin San Bruno Calif Paul Bunyan White Plains N. Te Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Harry Cooper Chicago Frank Walsh Morton Grove Ill

Yesterday's results in southern league games

Yesterday Knoxville defeated Chattanooga 10 to 4 and Birmingham beat Little Rock 8 to 5 while Atlanta lost 4 to 5 to Nashville and Memphis won 3 to 1 against New Orleans. Today's slate lists games at Little Rock with Atlanta facing Nashville.

Southern Tion Club Little Rock Eee Avanta Chattanooga Ewee Knoxville Memphis New Orleans Ctu Chattanoogs Birmingham Atlanta Nashville

Evangeline League Scores Mixed As Teams Rally

The Evangeline league saw a topsy turvy day with Jeanerette blasting Lafayette White Sox and Bar bello tallying 16 safeties against the Blues. Opelousas Indians shut down Abbeville 7 to 1 while Lake Charles Skippers and Alexandria Aces both collected 11 hits. Skippers scored more runs to win. Bay Rayne Rice Birds edged New Iberia Cardinals 102 to keep second place amid errors by the Cards and Aces.

Associated Press Evangeline League Jeanerette Lafayette White Sox Blues Barbello Abbeville Opelousas Indians Hoppe Athletics Siraas Gera Hove

Local Scores And Schedules Across Cities

Dallas 8 Fort Worth 7 Beaumont 12 1 Houston 5 0 9 4 San Antonio 4 2 Tulsa 3 7 Oklahoma City 1 9 Dallas at Fort Worth Only game scheduled Abbeville 1 Opelousas 1 Alexandria 4 Lafayette 3 Jeanerette 8 New Iberia 2 Rayne 5

Pet Sen Antoro Aenenee Oklahoma City Houston Fort Worth Dallas Beaumont San Antonio Tulsa

JOR LEAGUE LEADERS SUMMARY

By Associated Press American League leaders include batting average Trosky Cleveland and Averill, runs Averill and Lewis, Foxx RBIs Foxx and Averill, hits Travis and Trosky, doubles Cronin and Trosky, triples Averill and Keltner, home runs Foxx and Greenberg, stolen bases Lewis and Myer, pitching Kennedy and Grove.

Associated Press Trosky Cleveland Averill Lewis Washington Foxx Boston Travis Cronin Kelt

Baseball Leaders and Highlights From A Lively Session

Lavagetto of Brooklyn and Ott of New York starred with 40 boosts in runs while Galan of Chicago and Ott drove in 40. McCormick of Cincinnati led with six hits and 16 doubles, Slaughter of St. Louis added 62. MacFayden of Boston posted five victories and Melton of New York seven to two.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Lavagetto Lombardi Ott Goodman Galan McCormick Slaughter Martin Hack MacFayden Melton

War Admiral May Enter Race Today

New York June 6 Lemuel D. Riddle's famed colt War Admiral, fresh from a triple crown and three year old title, is slated to race at Aqueduct today unless track conditions force a scratch. Trainer George Conway indicated he might not start in the Queens County Handicap if the track is heavy. Previously eyed for the Suburban at Belmont, War Admiral was scratched after a canceled Seabiscuit match.

New York Lemuel D. Riddle War Aqueduct Fens George Conway Admiral Queens County Seabiscuit War Admiral Belmont Park

Giants in Second Place After Six-Game Slide

Giants fall to second place in the National League after a six game losing streak and meager offense. Cubs surge with 14‑wins in 17 to take the lead as Cincinnati, Brooklyn and others win. The article also notes key performances by Vander Meer, Carleton, McCormick, Trosky, Go mez, and Heath as teams shuffle in the standings.

Stars Yesterday Baseball Roundup of Notable Hittings and Pitching

Johnny Vander Meer pitched for the Reds to beat the Giants as Willis Hudlin and Hal Trosky led the Indians to a win over the Senators with Trosky hitting two homers. Vito Temulis saved a 1 run decision for the Dodgers in relief. The Browns topped the Yankees 6-5 with a homer and two RBIs. Pepper Martin and Milt Shoffner helped the Bees win 6-5, Martin hitting a pinch double and scoring the winning run.

Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr Associated Press New York Giants Kipling Giants Chicago Cubs Cubs Cincinnati Reds Chicago Phillies Joe Moore Mc Ott Johnny Vander Meer Clyde Castleman Buck McCormick Harry Craft McCormick Tex Carleton Mulcahy Carleton Ken O'Dea Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Gus Suhr Bucs Boston Bees St Louis Pepper Martin Elbie Fletcher Milt Shotfner Cleveland Indians Washington New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Hal Trosky Lyn Lary Tribe Jeff Heath Willis Hudlin Trosky Ken Keltner Lefty Gomez Beau Bell Frank Crosetti Posedel Tamulis Phelps Bowman Brandt Fanner Monachavn Senstors Vito Temulis Dodgers Bell Browns Yankees Cardinals Milt Shoffner Martin

Giants Slump Noted In Roundup By Sid Feder

Sports roundup highlights New York Giants slumping after brief hot streak as writers joke about trades and pennants. Mentions Terrible Terry, Tony Lazzeri, Ben Hogan, Al Lopez, Ken Keltner, and potential manager changes. References Long John Woodruff, Ernie Quigley, and Paul Waner’s 2500-hit club, plus golf talk and minor league notes.

Eddie Brietz New York Giants Terry Tony Lazzeri Cubs Phillies Ben Hogan al Lopez Bees Ernie Quigley Ump Kansas Italy Paul Waner Lou Gehrig Goose Goslin al Simmons West Chester N. C Hank Greenberg Baltimore

Lemon juice cleans nicotine from fingers

A claim notes lemon juice can remove nicotine stains from fingers by acting as a natural cleaner. The suggestion emphasizes citrus acidity to break down residue and ease odor.

No Wrestling Match At Stadium Tonight

Charlie Bruscato, owner of Bruscato arena, said yesterday there will be no wrestling match tonight. Local cards have drawn poor crowds for months and he plans to remodel the arena for other uses. He indicated wrestling may resume in the fall.

Charlie Bruscato Bruscato Arena Bruscato

Texas League standings tighten as Tulsa leads and Beaumont wins

In Texas league play, Tulsa Oilers top the race with Beaumont Exporters close behind after a doubleheader sweep of Houston Buffaloes 12-5 and 1-0. San Antonio falls to third after dropping two to Shreveport 9-4 and 4-2, marking Shreveport’s first home doubleheader win. Dallas beats Fort Worth 8-7 as the cellar battle tightens.

Associated Press San Antonio Beaumont Tulsa Oilers Baumont Exporters Houston Buffaloes Shreveport Sports Tulsa Oklahoma City Tulsans Dallas Steers Fort Worth Cats Shreveport Sacumes Kramer Kimberlin Cordell Swift Barnes Kerr Bhammeter Strickland Payton Bivin Stephenson

Ambers Aims to Face Armstrong After Praise Fades

Los Angeles June 6. Lou Ambers lightweight champion says Armstrong will seek him after praise fades. Armstrong wants Ambers following Ross win. Weill asserts Armstrong will have to find Ambers on July 26 and recalls past clashes with Canzoneri and Montanez.

Los Angeles Henry Armstrong Lou Ambers Hustlin Henry Luigi Slaughter Madison Square Garden Armstrong Barney Ross Ambers al Weill Lou Tony Canzoneri Pedro Montanez Montanez Weill Pedro Canzoneri

Golf greats noted for past Inverness Toledo win lead

Mirror recalls Horton Smith and Harry Cooper winning the Inverness Toledo match for a $5,000 prize a year ago. It also cites Alvin Krueger of Beloit as a U S Open first round leader three years back and mentions Babe Ruth atop big league home run charts five years earlier.

Horton Smith Harry Cooper Toledo Alvin Butch) Krueger Beloit Wis Babe Ruth

Budge, Penna win in Paris and Kansas City opens

Don Budge advances to the French championships fourth round with a 6-1 6-1 5-7 6-1 victory over Ghaus Mohammed. Tony Penna cards 70 67 on the final two rounds to win the Kansas City Open by three strokes over Paul Runyan.

iBy Associated Press Paris Don Budge Ghaus Mohammed India Gene Mako Tetsuo Nakano Japan Owen Anderson Henri Catteau France Kansas City Tony Penna Paul Runyan ST. Andrews Scotland United States Marvin Ward New York Southern California John Woodruff Harvey Woodstra Howard Burke Furnish Montclair N. J Archie San Romani

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