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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

9

Ownership at Home Offered for Lookouts in Chattanooga

Chattanooga publisher and Lookouts owner Clark Griffith announced Tuesday he will sell the Lookouts if local fans want home ownership. He stressed the club is not quitting and will keep trying to improve results, appointing William Rodgers as manager as Clyde Milan resigns for health reasons.

Chattanooga Tenn Clark Griffith Washington Senators Chattanooga Baseball Club Griffith Joe Engel Calvin Griffith William Rodgers Charlotte, N. C The Lookouts Clyde Milan Milan Clarkesville, Tex

Texarkana Liners shutout Tyler Trojans 4 to 0

Texarkana Liners defeated Tyler Trojans 4 to 0 in Texarkana. The home club led off with Bill Windle’s run in the first inning and broke the game open with three hits and two walks in the eighth, scoring three. Pitchers Hope Gassoway Andrews Davis Karp Marshall Kilgore Wagner Schopp Harris Kerr Henderson Longview Tate Byram Kappleman Demoran Lancaster Carter contributed on the mound.

Tyler Texarkana Ark Tyler Trojans Bill Windle Hope Gassoway Andrews Davis Karp Boston Lee Grissom Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Grissom Reds Lou Fette Bees Bob Smith Fette Ival Goodman Baxter Jordan Lou Riggs Kiki Cuyler Jordan Virgil Davis Cincinnati Hprpoa E Getst Pette Cuyler Riggs Goodman Fletcher Cuccinello Warstler Pletcher Pette Smith Magerkurth Parker Moran

District court docket fragment in Montgomery and Pensacola

Fragments list names such as Hernandez Gross Davis Mooney Patton Smith Decker Horton and places including Mobile Pensacola. The text appears to be a partial court docket or notice listing individuals and locations with numeric codes.

Mobile Pensacola Davis, Mooney and Patton Smith, Decker and Horton

Betting Men Refuse To Take Chance On Copper

Birmingham, June 9. A feature on Lighthorse Harry Cooper discusses his long streak of near-misses in golf's Open championships. The piece recalls dramatic moments, including a 284 total in 1933 and his celebrated Western Open and St Paul Open exploits, highlighting his consistent yet elusive success.

Birmingham Mich Lighthorse Harry Cooper Cooper Horatius Sheridan Bakusrol Harry Leo Diegel Coop Horton Smith Peoria Ill Ky Laffoon Chicago St. Paul

Twilight League results show St Matthew's leads after wins

St Matthew's Usher squad beat the Baptists 4 to 2 to stay atop the Twilight League standings. Missouri Pacific defeated Bakers 5 to 2 as Monroe Utilities routed Methodists 10 to 1. Cudahy Packers fell 3 to 2 to Southern Bell in a tight finish with strong defense.

St. Matthew's Baptists Monroe Utilities Methodists Missouri Pacific Bakers Southern Bell Cudahy St. Matthew's Ushers Ashers Garner N. Inzina Swayze Bennett Bill Bennett Rogers Missouri ‘Pacific DeMarchi Blanks McLemore Walter Veach Utilities Harpold Garland Bruce Keltner McHenry Bickham Cudahy Packers Packers Roddy Clowers Bell Strong Henry Lieber St. Matthew's Eeeeneneee Teenene Baptists Osssveese S

Pirates halt skid with 8 1 victory over Phillies

Pittsburgh Pirates end a five game drought by routing the Philadelphia Phillies 8 1 at Philadelphia. Al Todd Brubaker and Woody Jensen homer lead thirteen Pirates hits while Russ Bauers limits Phils to six for the win.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Buccaneers al Todd Bill Brubake Woody Jensen Wayne LaMaster Leon Pettit Bucs Cubs Giants

Governor Leche May Attend Delhi Fishing Rodeo

Delhi La June 9 Special Mayor J B Smith says Governor Richard W Leche hopes to attend the Bayou Macon fishing rodeo near Delhi and Bayou Macon on July 9 A three cornered governors club casting contest at the municipal golf course with Governors Leche White Arkansas and Bailey Mississippi is planned A fish fry will follow and prizes will be awarded in multiple contests with all caught fish turned over to officials for weighing and cooking

Delhi J. B. Smith Richard W. Leche Bayou Macon Smith Governors’ Club Hugh White Mississippi Carl Bailey Arkansas Leche

Dusek Pins Cohen in Reading Bout

Wally Dusek of Omaha pinned Sammy Cohen of Chicago at 7 minutes 36 seconds in their match at Reading, Pennsylvania.

Reading Wally Dusek Omaha Neb Sammy Cohen Chicago

City League Tie Between Tidwell and Sons and Southern Hardware

Tidwell and Sons and Southern Hardware played to a 2 2 draw in City League action. Both teams delivered goals with persistent pressure but failed to secure a winner.

Tidwell and Sons Defeat Southern Hardware 8 to 2

Off a postponed game Tidwell and Sons beat Southern Hardware 8 to 2. Winners' pitchers were Guyton and Womack with Regan and Lasuzzo taking the loss. Poag led Southern Hardware with the bat while Guyton Stroud and H. Mann ledTidwell and Sons hitters.

Tidwell and Sons Aggregation Southern Hardware Hbatrries Guyton

Wallace Named Rice Assistant Football Coach

Wallace, renowned Rice Institute grid star and all-American back from the 1934 conference champions, will return as assistant coach. Dr. Gaylord Johnson announced he will start July 1 after leaving oil work in Louisiana.

Houston Bill Wallace Rice Institute Gaylord Johnson Eagle Lake Wonder Associated Press Rice Louisiana

Field Of 15 To Start In Rich Latonia Derby

A field of 15 was indicated for the Latonia Derby a $15000 added race at Covington Kentucky. Reaping Reward the Kentucky Derby show horse is among the nominees along with War Admiral and Pompoon though neither will start due to injuries and other issues. An old beekeeping note mentions beekeepers using fumes from burning fungi to clear a hive.

Rich Latonia Covington War Admiral Pompoon Sam Riddle

Southern Little Rock Edges Barons In Ninth Inning Thriller

Prince Dana delivered a sharp drive for Hutchings in the ninth to push Nonnenkamp home and give Little Rock a 4 to 3 win over Birmingham after a back and forth game. O'Neill left with an elbow injury as Casey and Hutchings shared pitching duties in a tight finish.

Prince Dana Hutching Nonnenkamp Little Rock Birmingham Barons Travelers Hutchings Casey O'Neill Little Hook Garbark Midkiff Chandler

Ouachita Valley Crossetts at Bastrop in Merchants Day event

More than 1 000 spectators are expected for the Bastrop Crossett game on Merchan ts Day at Snyder park. Prizes totaling several hundred dollars will be awarded with a loud speaker providing music and game announcements. The park has been updated with bleachers along the west fence and a scoreboard. The Bastrop team, on a winning streak, hosts Crossett in a highlighted local matchup drawing fans from north Louisiana and south Arkansas.

Bastrop Ouachita Valley Loop Snyder Park Louisiana South Arkansas Washington Street Crossett

Brown Paper mill Brownies face Hodge Wa-Ha’s in OUachita doubleheader

The Brownies clash with the Hodge Wa-Ha’s in a two game set at Brown park this afternoon with 2 30 first pitch. Manager Herb Steed says both games must be won to regain pace in the Ouachita Valley league and he plans to use the full pitching staff. Junior Still of Hodge is set to oppose Brownies ace with Ralph Fields starting the opener and Brooks or Mayes in relief. Admission will match the price of a single game.

Brown Paper Mill Brownies Hodge Wa-Ha Brown Park Herb Steed Wa-Ha Hodge Steed Ralph Fields Brooks Mayes

Baseball Legends Highlight Historic All Star Lineup

Fragmented OCR lists players from multiple teams including Greenberg Gehrig DiMaggio Foxx Medwick Selkirk Kampouris Johnson and DiMaggio again. Mentions Pirates Giants Yankees Reds Athletics and Red Sox in a jumbled baseball era recap style with numbers and partial team references.

Greenberg Tigers Bartell Giants Selkirk Yankees DiMaggio Kees Foxx Red Sox

Detroit Fans Greenberg Leads 15th Home Run Attack

Hank Greenberg and Pete Fox spark a Detroit offense against Philadelphia as Greenberg belts his 15th homer and a double and single while Fox homers in the sixth. The Red Sox beat the Indians 10 to 8 in Cleveland after a nine inning rally, with Doerr and Averill delivering late power.

Hank Greenberg Detroit Harry Kelley Philadelphia Pete Fox Philadelphia Poa E Rothrock, of 10609 Moses, TF Jisedssi Werber, 3B Vives Johnson Her HAYOS Sassevevetsvsce DORA Vercesdessnegstses & O Oils Newsome Eo Ae Tebbetts AUKET Ovsectecass Haars Barnes Greenberg Fox Goslin Gehringer Rogell Walker Kelley Owen Peters Dean Auker Kolls Dinneen Hubbard Cleveland Boston Red Sox Indians Doerr Red Sox Johnny Allen Wyatt Boston Earl Averill New York Chicago Almada Tvh Cronin Ceen McNair Higgins Galffke Derauteis McKain Pep Dakis Mareuim P Dien Wilson Waradverly Hate Prtlak Hughes Alien Hieving P Onon Wratt Gig Cusses Lary Averill Solters Crenm Gaffe Desautels Foxx W. Ferrell Mills Gaffke Hale Allen Putlak Balla Heying Marcum Pytiak Hoving Moriarty McGowan

Boxing card results from New York Chicago and Los Angeles

Fights in New York Chicago and Los Angeles with multiple welterweight bouts. Enrico Venturi outpointed Jimmy McLeod in Tacoma numbers indicate weight and rounds. Harold Brown defeated Chester Rudy in Chicago. Maxie Rosenbloom outpointed Lee Ramage in Los Angeles. Bernie Friedkin edged Paris Apiece in New York Providence. Andre Jesserun defeated Frankie Blair in New York Camden.

Associated Press New York Enrico Venturi Italy Jimmy McLeod Tacoma Wash Chicago Harold Brown Chester Rudy Los Angeles Maxie Rosenbloom Lee Ramage San Diego Bernie Schoolboy) Friedkin Paris Providence R. I Andre Jesserun Frankie Blair Camden N. J

Cardinal Tryout Camp Opens At Baton Rouge

Youths from four states joined 151 registrants at the St. Louis Cardinals camp in Baton Rouge starting Tuesday. Heinie Mueller and Pat Crawford supervise the weeklong baseball school with hopes of offering contracts to standout performers for Cardinal farm clubs.

Baton Rouge St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Heinie Mueller Pat Crawford Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Texas

Sports Mirror column moments span baseball and golf history

A nostalgic recap notes events from different years: Mickey Cochrane facing Tigers with thyroid issues as Detroit defeats the Red Sox, Rogers Hornsby returning to action at first base for the Browns against the Yankees, Olin Dutra winning the U S Open with a 293, Gene Sarazen finishing second, and Top Flight earning $247,400 in turf stakes.

Associated Preps Mickey Cochrane Tigers Detroit Red Sox Rogers Hornsby Browns Yankees Olin Dutra Gene Sarazen

Texas League Steers Triumph Over Beaumont Exporters

Dallas Steers rallied with a six run eighth inning to beat the Beaumont Exporters 6 to 3 in Beaumont, extending their success to a second straight win. Moore and Gulliani led Beaumont with several pitchers, while Dallas pitchers held firm late.

Beaumont Dallas Steers Beaumont Exporters Daas Pissin Moore Gulliani Johnson Patchin Lee Hancken

No Change Of Betting System At Fair Grounds

New Orleans June 9. R S Eddy general manager of the Louisiana Jockey Club denies reports that oral bookmaking will replace the mutuel system next season at the Fair Grounds. He asserts the club will continue with the Morning Line and mutual betting, citing past losses under bookmaking and promising higher purses again.

New Orleans R. S. Eddy Louisiana Jockey Club Fair Grounds Eddy Quatrain Joseph A. Murphy

Matthews Set to Fight Hubert Odom in Vicksburg Eight-Rounder

Tallulah star Oscar Matthews known as King Kong resumes pro boxing June 21 at the American Legion arena in Vicksburg in an eight round bout with Hubert Odom the Alabama Tiger. Odom weighs 234 pounds and is billed as the south’s leading negro heavyweight. Matthews claims Odom has forfeited the title after delaying clashes for eight months.

Tallulah Oscar Matthews Wil Hubert Odom Alabama Tiger American Legion Vicksburg Miss Jimmy Yeates Matthews Monroe Troy Ala South Matthew Odom

Greenberg Tops AL Batting Race Amid Tigers Aces Hit

Hank Greenberg leads the American League batting parade after a home run double and single fueled Detroit against the A s. Beau Bell and Greenberg tie at .3837, with Lou Gehrig at .3836. Arky Vaughan slips four points in the NL standings as Medwick and Hassett hold steady.

Associated Presa Detroit Tiger Hank Greenberg Greenberg Beau Bell Browns Lou Gehrig Yankees Arky Vaughan Pirates

Cotton States Baseball League Roundup Shifts Second Place Race

Greenwood gains on second with 4 to 1 win over Vicksburg as Monroe drops to Greenville 4 to 3 in a late ninth. El Dorado and Helena split. Pine Bluff shuts out Clarksdale 9 to 0. Pitchers Lyter Nichols and Owen are key, with Nichols earning the win in Greenwood’s game.

Associated Press Greenwood Vicksburg Greenville Monroe el Dorado Helena Owen Pine Bluff Clarksdale Oni Klaerner Schang Carpenter Toncoff

Downsville Triumphs 9-7 In Little Six League Thriller

Downsville breaks a tie in the tenth inning to defeat Mer Rouge 9 to 7 in a Sunday Little Six game. L. Simpson Malone and Aulds each collected two hits for Downsville while Pelane led Mer Rouge with the best local performance. In Farmerville Calhoun fell 10 to 5 as Pittman and Hicks paced Farmerville with multiple hits and Roye and Heath led Calhoun’s offense.

Mer Rouge Downsville Malone Aulds L. Simpson Pelane Rug Langston Norsworthy Farmerville Calhoun Pittman J. L. Hicks Roye Heath Clark Barnes Whitehead Kelly B. Taylor Long Russel

Yankee defeats Rainbow in opening America's Cup trial race

Gerald B. Lambert's Yankee beat Chandler Hovey's Rainbow by 2 minutes 7 seconds in the first trial race to select a defender for the America's Cup. The irregular 23.7 mile course included a 10 mile run, an 81 mile beat northward and a 6 mile reach to the Brenton Reef Lightship finish. The race started Tuesday off Newport Rhode Island as Sopwith plans the second challenge.

Newport. R Gerald B. Lambert Yankee Chandler Hovey Rainbow T. O. M. Sopwith Brenton Reef

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