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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

8

Locals Split Twin Bill At Hot Springs

Locals split a doubleheader at Hot Springs with the Bathers. Harper joined the Sox at Helena and played center field in the first game while Beauford Rhea moved to left and Henk Taylor took right. Holmes, Harper, and Robinson supplied power in the Bathers’ half, with a long home run by Robinson and a productive seventh inning by Monroe, as the visitors won the second game with four runs and three earned on Hunter.

Bathers Ganish Zel“Dox Harper Harper Sox Helena Beauford Rhea Henk Taylor Bar Holmes Harper Schang Howes Hunter Consway Wooly Medak Yelovic Dencisak Brannan Grant Robinson Monroe

Castillo Beats Bolt to Win Twin City Golf Crown

Henry Castillo of L. S. U. defeated Tommy Bolt 5 and 4 Sunday at McGuire Park Golf Club to win the second annual Twin City golf tournament. Bolt led early but Castillo surged back with birdies and tight putting to close out on the 15th green amid a large crowd.

Castillo Bolt Henry Castillo Tommy Bolt Shreveport Twin City McGuire Park Golf Club Baton Rouge Young Bolt

Evangeline League Scores Turbulent Day

In the Evangeline league Jeanerette led the pack with a big hit day as they crushed Lafayette White Sox 8 to 3. Opelousas Indians shut down Abbeville 7 to 1, with Hoppe pitching a three-hit gem against the Athletics who offered weak stickwork and multiple bobbles. Other results include Alexandria edging Lake Charles 11 to 2 and Roe forming a split slate as Canooseville and Rayne played through.

Associated Press Evangeline League Jeanerette Lafayette White Sox Blues Borranking Abbeville Opelousas Indians Hoppe Athletics Cade Screen Senses Rayne Lake Charles Eeeweenee Eseeeesvavesee Sree Wenewee Alexandria Wer Eater New Iberia Jeanerette Seabest

Baseball scores and upcoming games from yesterday and today

Yesterday Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 10 to 5 and St Louis edged Boston 10 to 6 while New York lost to Cincinnati 1 to 4. Today matches include New York at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with several city league pairings and regional results from Dallas Fort Worth Beaumont Houston Shreveport San Antonio and other clubs.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Dallas Fort Worth

Penna Winner in Kansas City National Open

National Open drew 13 000 spectators in Kansas City as top pros gathered for the event. Jimmy Demaret struggled in gusty conditions on the hump-backed course finishing two back after 3% holes then 76 for 218 to tie Smith with Willie Goggin. Paul Runyan earned $750 for second with 215 while Sam Snead was third at 217. Johnny Revolta tied for fourth with Frank Walsh after a late 68 to share the lead.

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

JOR 4 SS LEADERS Batting and Pitching Summary

The listing attributes top hitters and pitchers in the league. Tresky Cleveland leads with 38 runs, Averill Cleveland 39, Foxx Boston 55 RBIs, and Tresky 36. Pitching leader Kennedy Detroit 9 0 and Grove Boston 9 1.

Tresky Averill Cleveland Lewis Washington Foxx Boston Travis Myer Kennedy Detroit Grove

Baseball Leaders and Key Games Across the League

Lavagetto of Brooklyn posted 359 with Lombardi of Cincinnati at 358 as Ott of New York scored 40 and Goodman of Cincinnati had 3 RBIs. McCormick of Cincinnati led 65 with Slaughter of St. Louis at 62 in batting. Goodman, Rizzo, and Mize shared five triples for Cincinnati and St Louis. Hack of Chicago plated five steals. MacFayden of Boston went 5-1 and Melton of New York is 7-2 in pitching decisions.

Lavagetto Brooklyn Lombardi Cincinnati Ott New York Goodman Galan Chicago Hitse McCormick Slaughter St. Louis Martin Philadelphia Rizzo Pittsburgh Mize Gutteridge

War Admiral May Enter Race Today

Samuel D. Riddle's War Admiral, once praised as a triple crown winner, is scheduled to race at Aqueduct today with trainer George Conway March guiding him. If he starts he will likely be the favorite at about 4 to 5 despite recent doubts from fans.

New York Samuel D. Riddle War Admiral Aqueduct George Conway Wheatley Stable

Giants Struggle Sinks Them Into Second Place

Giants drop six straight as Cubs surge to the top and Cincinnati, St Louis, and Brooklyn mix in the National League chase. The slide follows weak hitting, with New York tallying only three hits in a 4-1 loss to Cincinnati.

Giants Chicago Cubs

Stoberts Drives In Three In 3-4 Victory

Stoberts hit two doubles and a triple to drive in three runs as his team won 3-4.

Stoberts

Giants Slipping as Nine Runs in 34 Innings Alarm

A round-up of baseball notes from Sid Feder notes the Mets and American circuit chatter. The Giants slumped, nine runs in 34 innings, while talk of trading Lazzeri and other pennant chatter fills the air. Hogan’s endurance, Ken Keltner’s 1939 signing, and other league tidbits pepper the column.

Sid Feder Eddie Brietz New York Giants Terry Tony Lazzeri Cubs Phillies Ben Hogan al Lopez Bees

Lemon juice removes nicotine from fingers

A claim states lemon juice can remove nicotine from fingertips. The report notes citrus may help wash away residue, though effectiveness varies by amount and duration of exposure.

No Wrestling Match At Stadium Tonight

Local promoter Charlie Bruscato said there will be no wrestling tonight at Bruscato arena and the sport may be discontinued for some time. He plans remodeling to use the arena for other purposes and hopes wrestling may resume in the fall.

Charlie Bruscato Bruscato Arena Bruscato

Texas League Highlights With Tulsa and Beaumont Bidding Top Spot

San Antonio slips to third as Beaumont and Tulsa chase the league lead. Beaumont takes a double header from Houston 12-5 and 1-0 while San Antonio loses a twin bill to Shreveport 9-4 and 4-2. Tulsa opens with a 3-1 win and Oklahoma City follows 9-7. Dallas tops Fort Worth 8-7 in a tight race to avoid falling behind Shreveport.

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

Ambers Seeks Equal Match With Armstrong After Praise

Los Angeles reports Lou Ambers lightweight champion after praise for Henry Armstrong. Ambers says Armstrong is not to blame for headlines and wants to fight Armstrong in Madison Square Garden. Armstong vows to find Ambers, and manager Al Weill states both sides ready for July 26 clash.

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 legends and record highlights from past mirrors

The item recalls Horton Smith and a partner winning $5,000 at Inverness in Toledo a year ago. It mentions Alvin Krueger from Beloit taking a first round lead in a Degon States open, and notes Babe Ruth leading major league home run hitters with 11 five years ago.

Horton Smith Harry Coope Toledo Alvin Butch) Krueger Beloit Wispro Babe Ruth

Budge and Mako Lose and Win in Paris Tennis Cards

Paris results show Don Budge reaching the fourth round at the French hard court championships after a four set win over Ghaus Mohammed of India. Gene Mako falls to Tetsuo Nakano, Owen Anderson defeats Henri Catteau, and lurid scores mark a busy day for international players. In golf, Tony Penna captures the Kansas City Open with a 212 total, three strokes ahead of Paul Bunyan after a 70-67 run. Scotland hosts the Walker Cup as Britain bests the United States 7-4, led by a 67 from Marvin Ward on an amateur course record. In New York, USC tops the intercollegiate AAU meet with multiple records and double wins by John Woodruff and Harvey Woodstra, while Archie San Romani fails to break the world three-quarter mile mark in Montclair.

Associated Press Paris Don Budge Ghaus Mohammed India Gene Mako Tetsuo Nakano Japan Owen Anderson Henri Catteau France Kansas City Tony Penna Paul Bunyan 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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