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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
3
Twenty year old Harry Hobbs confessed to Hillside New Jersey police that he killed jeweler William Clarke by crushing his head with an axe. The admission was doubted and Hobbs was said to have come from Erwin Tennessee.
In Alexandria Forsythe Park the Reds defeated Stewart as they chased him early. Geppert’s stellar fielding and hits from Ferrell Holloway and Hollacher powered the Drillers, while Bennett shut them down after the second inning. The Reds added runs in the seventh and eighth as Perry, Rooney, and Oland contributed offensively.
The Associated Press reports Little Rock swept a Sunday doubleheader over Mobile, as Gardner’s fourth inning homer fed Orleans a lead while Eli edged Memphis 4 to notches from Barons and others. The slate shows 21 runs on twenty-one hits, with Yaryan Best Baird and O each contributing homers in a high scoring day.
Ris ing experts fought in a heavyweight contest with each side testing tactics on Thursday. The match showcased training progress and strategic adjustments by both crews as they prepared for upcoming events.
The Meridian team defeated Monroe 8 to 0 with a strong offense including two-base hits by Klinworth, Clancy, and Emery. Turner, Emery, Simons, Parker, and Stolen bases by Madura and Clancy highlighted the game. Hensick struck out seven for Monroe, while Herman fanned twice for Meridian.
Arthur Waters of New Orleans won the men's singles title at the Louisiana State Tennis Tournament defeating doubles partner Robert Craig II. Waters and Craig also won the doubles title, beating D K Murray Jr and Allen Huggins in five sets. Maurice Payon, Gulf States champion 1926, won the junior singles against Charles Sloan of Houston. All champions are Louisianians from New Orleans.
A home listing emphasizes warmth and practicality for buyers seeking a comfortable living space. It highlights a welcoming atmosphere, functional layout, cozy rooms, ample sunlight, and essential amenities that make the house feel like a true home.
Alexandria presses Meridian for second in the Cotton States League as the Reds win seven of nine. Hattiesburg leads with 32–17, while Meridian and Alexandria seek crucial games today including Laurel at Monroe and Vicksburg at Gulfport.
Miss Helen Wills, American lawn tennis champion, who had appendicitis surgery Friday night, will depart the Paris hospital next Sunday. Her mother said she will not receive visitors until Wednesday and may travel to Wimbledon as a spectator though no plans are set until release.
The Hav a Tampas beat Darnell 6 3 in ten innings at Darnell. Dixon struck out fifteen through nine, Clark walked and stole second as Monroe rallied in the ninth. Walker fanned 13 and allowed two hits as Monroe improved his strikeout total to 65 in six games. Next Sunday Hav a Tampas meet Bastrop on Monroe diamond.
Ward T. Van Orman of Akron won the international balloon race. Louis Cramton of Michigan faced accusations of accepting fees from the Anti-Saloon League. Plans by Mrs. E T Stotesbury for a Florida social center stalled by bankruptcy. David H Blair, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, rumored as a future Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
Burleigh Grimes blanked the world champion Pirates 3 to 0 as Brooklyn won the opener of the western invasion. Babe Herman drove in two runs with a first inning double for the Robins. The Giants crushed the Cubs 15 to 3 behind long balls from Long George Kelly Snyder and Harrnett, and Fay Thomas was recalled by New York.
Sealed proposals will be received until 11 a m June 15 1926 for construction of a 288 foot bridge over Bayou De Siard. Details on location work and contract terms available at S E Huey civil engineer 505 Quachila National Bank building Monroe La.
The News-Star Carriers won a doubleheader against the Albritton's Wampus Cats 6 to 3 and 1 to 1. Rapid infield defense and six double plays highlighted the victory while pitchers Gill Ketner Bruce and Gill formed the battery for the Carriers.
Leading hitters and pitchers from the National and American Leagues are listed with top figures. Pirates Erv Cuyler shows runs and hits, while Cubs Heathote and Giants Frisch lead in other categories. Yankees Ruth Gehrig Meusel Hoyt Pennock Hoyt are noted for several batting and pitching marks.
Yesterday's sports results show Gulfport 11 over Vicksburg 10, Alexandria 6 over Monroe 3, St Louis 2 over Philadelphia 0, Boston 4 over Chicago 3, New York 6 over Cleveland 6 with rain ending play, Washington and Detroit rain postponed, and New York 15 over Chicago 3 with Brooklyn 3 and Pittsburgh 0. The notice concerns filing of final account in Succession of Hagar Green in Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court No 2388, creditors and interested parties may respond.
Multiple items show probate actions and a sheriff sale. Probate notices seek show cause within ten days on administration for Ben M. Downs and other estate matters. A Monroe sheriff sale lists a 1925 Dodge roadster seized under a writ, with auction at Monroe courthouse.
Byron Marcus presents Props 141 DeSiard Pastime Billiard Parlor opposite News Star for recreation and social gathering opportunities in a local notice style.
Fragmentary OCR text contains multiple scattered dates and percentages with no coherent event or names. No identifiable person, place, organization, or outcome present to summarize into a proper news item.
Fragmentary text describes a weekend park incident with police action, a trial, and an arrest in a southern city near Louisiana. Names and exact details are unclear but reference to a case tied to a crime involving a Black individual and a formal charge.
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