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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1939

Page

7

Tigers Beat Yankees for Second Straight Win in Detroit

The Detroit Tigers limited the New York Yankees to six runs over two games as Buck Newsom pitched seven strikeouts for his sixth win. The Tigers exploded for all their runs in the sixth inning aided by four walks and 11 hits, while Selkirk scored on Hildebrand’s error and a fielder’s choice in the fifth.

Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Buck Newsom St. Louis Browns Tommy Bridges Yankees Senators Oral Hildebrand Bengals Newsom Fanning Selkirk Hildebrand Dahlgren Crosetti Bok New York Rolfe Bemrich DBE Icclicseeecvnces Keller Sandra Russo Prrroir Wakter Gehringer Greenberg Ib Weems Ib Tork Pex If Rageli Cicseees Newrom Beere Pax Newtor Phillies Gene Lillard Jack Russell Whitney TSS Chicago Abrhpore Metman J. Russell Svves Mueller Wes Brack Arnovich Marty Acee May Scharein Sosgentesnerk Ey Davis Cdocessos Vecion Jerk Ei Secceveserevese Proadion Schott Sinatesy Peace Pearson Martin Philadelphia Klein Brack Mueller Arnorich Herman Galan Reynolds G. Russell Page Hack Gleeson G. Rushe G. Russe Lillard Beck Johnson Hack Beck Campbell Ballianfant Klem Boston Eddie Miller St. Louis Cardinals Boston Bees Curt Davis Don Gutteridge ST. Louis E King T. Moore Owe BO Sind Servic Mite Gutteridge Slaughter Owen Crcees Davis Boston Garms Hassett Cooney Shoffner Tome Akciatecs Wong Cithe Eibic Brown Garma West Mize Lopez Mise Majeski Warstier St Louis Balla Shoffmer Barr Moran Sears

Browns Blow Lead as Senators Rally to Win 10 7

Washington Senators overcame a three run deficit in the ninth inning to beat the St. Louis Browns 10 to 7. Roberto Estalella collected four hits in six at bats, including a double and a single in the crucial inning.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Nats Roberto Estalella Ben Chapman Jeff Heath Washington Joe Heving Casef Fetaletia Wean Enone Oscar Grimes Lewis Ewennrane Wright Abrhpoa Travis Ss Carey T Myer Cramer Leonard P . Trae Wiliams Cronin Appleton Peacock Auker Heving Louis Arbre Almada Hoag Tfeeaeees Cleveland Vie Eonawe Hemsley Seebeves McQuinn Ireteee Avertiitt Chtt Chapman Ef Vrie Ents Sullivan Twee Pawesaes Thompson Yeneepbagh Berardino Keitner Ai Oven Hefiner Laween Kimberlin Saus eWearheriy Eeeenee Peeves Trotter Erbeeeweeneee Bronce Zuber Dd Trotter Drake Bronca St Louis Eataletia Sullivan Boston Armada Case Lewig Clift Berar Auker Vosmik Carey Sullivan Berardino Keltner Chapman Estatella Bacrifices Law Keltner Leonard Lewis Thompson Heath Grimes Momeran Auker Lawson Chapman Auker Doubie Hale Webb Trosky Mille Ry Leonard Heving Drake Appieton Mills Zuber Kimberlin Hubbard Rommel Moriarty

Giants Beat Reds 17-3 in Strong Victory

Chicago and Philadelphia sections show a high scoring game with the Giants routing the Reds 17 to 3. Key plays include a late rally in Philadelphia and multiple batters contributing RBIs, with Lillard and J Russell among the scorers and Whitney delivering the winning run.

Texas League doubleheader results and scattered scores

In Dallas Beaumont Gliatto, Sheary bell and Tighe faced Oklahoma City in a split pair with 11 14 3 runs in the first game and 14 1 in the second. Houston and Fort Worth games show mixed scoring as Prince Hillin Dickey and Turner contribute for Oklahoma City and San Antonio battles, with Greer Starr Kearse and Bildilli Swift on defense.

Oklahoma City Houston Isclessvce Prince Hillin Dickey Dickson Turner Fort Worth San Antonio Greer, Starr Kearse Bildilli Swift

Giants trade recall and golf open records note

The item recalls a past baseball trade sending Alex Kampouris from the Reds to the Giants for Wally Berger. It also notes Tony Manero's record scoring run in the United States Open golf championship and a 1930s boxing arbitration incident involving Bill Brown.

Associated Press New York Giants Alex Kampouris Cincinnati Reds Wally Berger Tony Manero Harry Cooper Bill Brown New York State Athletic Commission Carnera-Baer Baer

Thom Defeats Weaver In Indiana U Wrestling Bout

In Indianapolis Billy Thom the Indiana University coach 178 pounds defeated Buck Weaver 180 pounds of Terre Haute two falls to one in a wrestling match last night.

Associated Press Indianapolis Billy Thom Indiana

Major League Leaders Named In Batting Pitching and More

The list highlights top performers in the National and American Leagues. Arnovich and Bonura lead batting averages. Werber and Frey pace runs. McCormick and Goodman top RBIs. Greenberg and McQuinn shine in hits and power. Greenberg leads home runs while detecting other standout players across positions.

Arnovich Philadelphia Bonura New York Werber Cincinnati Frey McCormick Goodman Lombardi Martin Brubaker Pittsburgh Brown St. Louis Herman Chicago Garris Boston Camilli Brooklyn Handley Hack J. Martin Wyatt McGee

Unclear Southeastern League Box Score Fragments

Fragmented box score lines show team abbreviations, inning by inning scores, and player pairings for Montgomery Meridian Gadsden Anniston and others. Standings or final results are not explicit. readable names include Thernes McClean Kracher Atkinson Rollins Vance Blanchard Vetterel Younker Yaryan and Hansmann.

Meridian Jackson Atkinson Rollins Vance Blanchard Vetterel

Lightning Knife Becomes Battlefield Portable Tool

Dr. Gustavus M. Blech of Chicago reports a new portable lightning knife weighing 19 pounds that generates its own electrical current. The device allows frontline use, previously limited to hospitals, by cutting tissue and sealing vessels while destroying bacteria during wartime.

Washington Gustavus M. Blech Chicago Military Surgeon The Association of Military Surgeons Blech

Lehman vetoes loss leader bill in New York

Gov Herbert H. Lehman vetoed the loss leader bill saying its enforcement is impossible. The measure would require minimum markups above cost for all retailers and wholesalers in the state. Lehman called it unenforceable and likened it to a price fixing scheme that would need an overburdened attorney general to police every business.

Albany N. Y Herbert H. Lehman NRA Lehman

Mystery killing probe in Metcalfe by national guard officer

Major T. B. Birdsong of the Mississippi national guard was ordered back to Metcalfe to continue an inquiry into the reported mystery killing of Sam Grego a 51 year old Metcalfe storekeeper who was ambushed and shot. Grego's brother circulated a petition for state aid while residents protested lax law enforcement. Governor Hugh White called for action to stop the killings. Birdsong had begun an investigation weeks earlier but released no public report.

Jackson Miss T. B. Birdsong National Guard Metcalfe Ing Sam Grego Grego Hodding Carter Delta Democrat- Times Hugh White Birdsong

Bible Conference Opens in Tallulah With Crossley Morgan

Dr F Crossley Morgan, noted Bible lecturer, leads a Tallulah conference sponsored by local Baptist Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian ministers. Morning sessions at the Baptist church cover Psalms while evening sermons at the Methodist church tackle core Christian topics. Runs daily until Friday.

Tallulah F. Crossley Morgan Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches Baptist Church Methodist Church

Monroe Sweeps 3-Game Series with Buckshots

Monroe completes a three game sweep over Greenville in a high scoring series marked by late rallies. Key moments include Conway’s run scoring pop fly, Taylor’s two RBI double, and Hargrove stealing second as Conway drove in runs.

Monroe Block Conway Taylor Bob Hill Hargrove Bagrosky Hill Greenville Abrhpore BM Sivediewent Isse Cetusia A.sisseress & FF Wmayior Salveson Powell Shelton Monroe Abrhpore Ava Cee Eainad Snes Haterove Épaces TASTE Hackney PFU Schang Bence SOGOE Greenville Maxfield Jones Seal Celusta Beggs Crefice

Mountain Hiker Escapes Mountain Lion Encounter

Albert Lewallen, hiking in Nevada mountains near Las Vegas New Mexico, faced a female mountain lion and sustained deep slashes on his hand. He waved a hatchet, climbed a tree, and called for help as the lion retreated. His son arrived with a shotgun but the animal escaped.

Las Vegas N. M Albert Lewallen Lewallen

Edward O Connell dies at 51 in Albany political figure

Edward J. O Connell 51 a leader of the Albany County Democratic organization died of a heart attack. He and brothers Daniel and John built county control since 1921 and influenced state politics, later aligned with John F Curry against Roosevelt. He was uncle to John F O Connell Jr held for ransom in 1933.

Albany N. Y Edward J. O'Connell Albany County O'Connell Daniel P John J Thomas E. Dewey O'Connells John F. Curry Tammany Jeader New York City Franklin D. Roosevelt Chicago John F. O'Connell, Jr

Building permits issued yesterday

Sam H. Awl, city building inspector, issued two permits. W A Cornett will build a one story five room frame residence on Smith Street between Harrison and Grammont at a cost of 2500 dollars with a composition roof. Elbert Finley will build a one story five room frame residence on College Avenue between Breville and Webster at a cost of 1875 dollars with a composition roof. W V Clark is contractor for both buildings.

Sam H. Awl W. A. Cornett Smith Street Harrison Grammont Streets Elbert Finley College Avenue Breville Webster Streets W. V. Clark

Bastrop man seeks missing daughter Louise Osdon

E C Osdon of Bastrop asks authorities to watch for his 14 year old daughter Louise who left home last Sunday. He reports she has black hair dark eyes and was last seen in Monroe with another girl indicating a medium build and 14 years old.

E. C. Osdon Bastrop Louise Osdon Monroe

Please keep off the grass my cotton crop is underneath

In Shreveport Louisiana on June 7 a motorist shared a sign seen at a plantation: Please keep off the grass my cotton crop is underneath. The weather in the lower Mississippi valley featured persistent rain.

Shreveport Mississippi Valley Louisiana

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