Craig Drives Three Runs In In Vicksburg Shutout
Craig, the Driller centerfielder from Tyler Texas, delivered three singles in three at bats driving in three runs as Vicksburg blanked Alexandria 4 0 at Forsythe Park. Lefty Thomas limited the Reds to one run in the eighth and Monroe added two tallies earlier for the win. West Dockery and Albrecht contributed key hits and base running as Monroe built a decisive lead behind solid defense and timely scoring.
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Bortles
Vicksburg Blank Monroe In Low-Scoring Victory
Errors by Geppert Ollis and Albrecht led to Vicksburg scoring. Craig West and Dockery hit two-base hits. Wise had a sacrifice, Morie stole a base, Vicksburg left 10 on, Monroe 7. Ollis and Carroll walked multiple times. game lasted 1 hour 30 minutes with Clarke umpiring.
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Drillers Face Road Swing After Wins Over Rapidians
Attendance hit 1 468 the largest yet this 1925 season as Albrecht’s team enjoys strong support. Spruell pitched well in Forsythe, breaking the Alex jinx in recent Driller defeats. The Drillers depart for Brookhaven for a three game series then Meridian and Vicksburg before returning home to try for four wins in seven road games.
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Spruell
Forsythe
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Rapidians
Brookhaven
Meridian
Vicksburg
Hill City
Wise Crew
Drillers Blank Hill Billies 7 0 Behind Dixie Carroll
Dixie Carroll pitched a complete game shutout for the Drillers as they defeated Aunt Marr's Hill Billies 7 to 0. New Drillers outfielders Dockery Craig West and teammates showed speed and power with multiple extra base hits and key runs.
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Miller Hollingsworth
Dixie
Spec” Dockery
Craig
West
Drillers
Morris, West, Craig, Bracken, and Dockery
Explanation Offered to Fans of Alexandria Reds
A sports department note from the News Star defends a Saturday report using slang that likened Rapides to bolsheviks. The piece clarifies there was no insult to the Alexandria Reds and expresses regret if readers were offended, while offering no apology.
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News- Star
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Spruel
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Reds
Ivas
Dodge Heir Pursues Share of Dodge Estate in Suit
John Duval Dodge son of the late auto founder pursues a share of the $60 million Dodge estate claiming his stake as he launches a brokerage career by buying L. ONeill and Co. in Detroit and predicts making a new car model before January 1 1926.
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John Dodge
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Adkins Dominates as Meridian Defeats Vicksburg Five One
Vicksburg Hill Billies snap a 5 1 victory over Meridian with Adkins pitching masterfully and the defense turning four double plays. Meridian managed only three hits and scoreless after the second inning while Vicksburg cruised behind errorless play. Alexandria edged the Reds 3 1 as Drillers' Craig delivered timely blows.
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Reds
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Laurel
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Hattisburg
Pelicans sweep Memphis in SA standings update
New Orleans completed a clean Memphis series by a 3 to 1 victory as Atlanta trails one game behind and Nashville sits two and a half back. Memphis used three pitchers while New Orleans had only three hits in the win.
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A. P
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Southern Association
Nashville
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How They Stand After Weekend Scores
Yesterday Monroe defeated Alexandria 3 to 1 and Vicksburg beat Meridian 5 to 1. Saturday results show Monroe 7 Vicksburg 0 Jackson 8 Alexandria 4 Hattiesburg 17 Meridian 5 Brookhaven 8 Laurel 6 New Orleans 3 Memphis 1 Nashville 4 Chattanooga 3 Nashville 8 Birmingham 3 Little Rock 5 Mobile 3 St Louis 5 New York 2 Chicago 4 Washington 2 Cincinnati 3 Boston 2 Brooklyn 10 Chicago 9 New York 6 St Louis 2.
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Vicksburg
Meridian
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Hattisburg
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Laurel
New Orleans
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Little Rock
Mobile
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Washington
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Ovenoo
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Timely win for Atlanta as Cullop returns to homer
Tucker led Atlanta to a 4 3 win over Chattanooga with Cullop back from injury as a pinch hitter homering in the eighth to spark a Cracker rally. Little Rock moved within one game of Mobile by beating the Bears 5 3 behind Mayer s two run homer in the second. Birmingham lost to Nashville 8 8 as Ahtman allowed seven hits in his Volunteer debut.
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Atlanta
Cullop
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Mobile
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Mayer
Birmingham
Seveis
Nashville
Baron
Ahtman
Mae Murray Returns Home After Quick Paris Divorce
Screen actress Mae Murray sails back to the United States on the liner Paris following a six week stay in France in which she secured a divorce from film director Robert Leonard in what was described as near record speed.
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Leonard Receives Offer to Fight Mickey Walker
Benny Leonard, who announced retirement last fall, has been approached by Tex Richard with an offer to fight Mickey Walker. The potential bout would mark a return to the ring for Leonard after stepping away from competition.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Tex Richard
Mickey Walker
Helen Wainwright Turns Pro As Coach In Swimming
New York star Helen Wainwright leaves amateur ranks to become a professional swimmer and coach. She will serve as swimming and diving coach, bringing elite experience to the program.
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New York
Helen Wainwright
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Reds edge Alexandria in tight baseball clash
Two base hits by Morris Wells and Dockery. Double plays Al Brecht to Morris to Hamilton 2 Yost to Donivan to Abrahams. Monroe set on base as Alexandria took 10 runs to 7. Walks 1 off Thomas and 1 off Spruel, Thomas struck out 6. Time 1 35 Umpire Clarke.
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Wells
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Albrecht
Hamilton
Yost
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Abrahams
Monroe
Alexandria
Thomas
Spruel
Clarke
Pore Morris
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Aeee Spruell
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Sprue
Phillies and Reds battle for fourth place in tight pennant chase
Fourth place in the National League is at stake as Philadelphia and Cincinnati open a series at Redland Field. The Reds edged the Braves 3 2 in extras as part of a busy day. Art Nehf of the Giants shut down St Louis, Ken Williams homered for four bases, and Washington fell to Chicago 4 2.
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Gibbons Plans Return Match With Tunney After Defeat
Tommy Gibbons said he will seek a rematch with Gene Tunney after a knockout loss in New York. He will rest for about a month, then press his bid to regain the world heavyweight title, insisting he has not gone back. He described his performance as fatigued, not dazed, and vowed to test himself again.
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Tommy Gibbons
New York
Gene Tunney
Tommy
Gibbons
Tunney
Hav-A-Tampa Team Beats Winnsboro In Scorching Game
The Hav-A-Tampa club from Monroe City League traveled to Winnsboro and defeated the semi pro team there six to two. Price pitched for Hav A Tampa and Red Clarke caught. Winnsboro fought hard and the match was well played. A benefit game against the Monroe Grocers is set for Thursday at 5 pm at Forsythe Park to aid the local M E Church women's auxiliary.
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Red” Clarke
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Forsythe Park
M. E. Church
Gibbons Facing Ring Return After Wife’s Illness
The article notes Mrs. Gibbons is seriously ill and friends blame her condition for Tommy Gibbons’ poor showing against Tunney. Gibbons longs to return to the ring but will heed his wife’s wishes and condition.
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