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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
7
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Max Schmeling, 30, regains peak form for the June 18 bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Experts doubt his chance, citing Louis’s speed and power, though Schmeling shows heart and fearlessness. Weighing 193 pounds after sparring, his defense remains a concern.
Chicago reports golf star Harry Cooper vows to chase the national open next year after finishing second at Baltusrol with 284, two strokes off the record, following his near miss in 1927 at Oakmont and a playoff defeat in St. Paul. He recalls past runner-up finishes and notes brighter prospects ahead.
In New York Charley Gomez won against Petey Caracciola while Johnny Morro beat Leo Rodak. Washington saw Marty Gallagher outpoint Bob Tow. Los Angeles had Ceferina Garcia defeat Young Peter Jackson. Pittsburgh Boxing: Fritzie Zivic stopped Tony Falco. New York also featured Pete de Ruzzo defeating Willie Pal and Billy Mosco stopping Eddie Cox. Jersey City saw Lou Lombardi outpoint Al Dunbar.
Tulsa's Oilers chased Houston Buffs as Fort Worth Cats beat Houston 7 to 5 in a Houston game. Cats pounded Stevenson and Ross for 14 hits, dropping Houston to a third straight defeat and nine losses in 12. Oilers won two close games against San Antonio 3 to 2 and 4 to 2 with two ninth inning tallies. Dallas led Beaumont by 2.5 games after beating Galveston 7 to 5 as Beaumont edged Oklahoma City 7 with nine-run ninth.
Dallas Steers rallied in the eighth inning to score four runs and defeat Galveston 8-5 in the second game of the series. Galveston had a rough eighth with three hits and two walks aiding the comeback. First game result: Tulsa beat San Antonio 5-3.
The Ships overcame a late deficit by scoring three in the ninth to defeat the Oklahoma City Indians 8 to 7 in Beaumont. Klaerner Baton Brillheart Marleau Warren Twardy Gill and Hancken matched against the Indians Klaerner and teammates.
Houston falls to Fort Worth 7 to 5 as Panthers hammer 14 hits in the second game of the series. Homer Peel and key Panthers bats lead the offense while Houston pitchers struggle to contain the attack.
STATE COLLEGE MISS June 10 Colonel Paul B Parker athletic director and line coach at the University of Tennessee signed as athletic director at Mississippi State effective August 1. Parker works with Major Ralph E Sasse head coach at State college who has been acting as athletic director. Frank Cardo assistant backfield coach last year becomes backfield coach under the new plan. He succeeds Major A R MacKechnie who will be retained in the military department. Colonel Parker will also serve as athletics director manager succeeding R P Patty who likely remains in another college position.
Boxing detailing a baseball game where Detroit pitcher Sorrell hurled a 108-4 win at Boston. includes scoring summary, box score notes, and key plays.
American batting Sullivan of the Indians leads with 407. Gehringer of the Tigers tops runs and hits. Foxx leads homers, while Powell steals. Grove and Sorrell headline pitching. National leaders include S Martin batting .3947 and Medwick driving in 52. Ott homers for the Giants. J Dean leads in wins.
The Eureka Trojans beat the Jitney Jungle Giants 18 to 7 in a West Monroe Junior softball game. Corser hit a home run for Eureka. Boyce earned the win and Kelly was the catcher. Jitney Jungle battery consisted of Ainsworth and Clark.
Southern Bell beat the Masons 3 to 2 in the feature game as Louis Umer hit a two run homer. Firemen defeated Bakers 4 to 1 while Methodists slugged Baptists 15 to 12. Monroe Furniture forfeited to Progressive Men, forcing a three way tie for first place.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 4 to 1 in game one and 7 to 5 in game two Tuesday, with Johnny Welch making his Pirates debut and Mace Brown securing the nightcap win. Earnshaw yielded all runs in the first game and Brown closed out the second, while Brubaker, Lavagetto, and Waner drove in key runs.
Hughes Chapel junior baseball team defeated Holly Ridge 15 to 1 at Hughes Chapel. Pitcher W Langston limited Holly Ridge to three hits while Hughes Chapel collected 15 safeties. Langston had four hits in five at bats including two triples and two doubles. Hughes added a home run, a double and a single. Batteries were W Langston and F Robinson for Hughes Chapel against Cobb and Simmons for Holly Ridge.
AP reports list of bouts with fighters and weights across Baltimore Kirving ton Montreal New Haven Bridgeport Minneapolis and more. Outcomes include two straight falls and throws of opponents from Ireland Russia and the United States with mixed weight classes and cities noted.
Roy Henshaw kept Philadelphia to seven hits as the Cubs extended their winning streak to six with a 6 3 victory. Sulik homered for the Phillies in the seventh, rounding out the scoring in Chicago.
In St Joseph La on June 10 the Sunnyside Sluggers defeated Argile 7 to 3 behind pitchers Shepherd and Emfinger. C Ratcliffe and G Whitman led the Sluggers at the plate while Azusena will host the Sluggers next Sunday on the Sunnyside diamond.
Clyde Shoun star of Birmingham battered Memphis with a homer and double while pitching six innings allowing seven hits and two runs. Atlanta and New Orleans also won as Williams and Fleming led Cracker and Pel efforts. Nashville edged Knoxville 9 8 with Poco Taitt driving in the winner.
Ferriday Mrs. Clifton Barnes returns home to Monticello after visiting friends. Mrs. C. A. Linquefield and daughter Betty Jean from Monroe spent a week end here. Mrs. B. R. Sutton back after weeks in Little Rock Arkansas. LSU students Elizabeth Waddell and Frances Thomas spend summer with relatives. Massey family now occupying recently purchased residence. Lena Heflin, former Monticello teacher, returns to St Joseph and will work at the local office. Dr D F Davis and family relocate from Tunita to Newellton at Louisiana Power and Light Company.
PELS BLANK ROCKS NEW ORLEANS Bull Thomas, pitching in rare form, hurled a near perfect game as the team blanked New Orleans on a hot June day. The right hurler retired the first 12 batters before a single reached base, then finished with a crisp performance and solid run support from the offense.
Western Open first round play marks a lively start with top contender Mrs. Melvin defending her title after a 4 and 3 win. Notables include Miss Buchanan losing in a long match, Beatrice Barrett advancing, and Kate Hemphill and Kathryn Grove among others amid extra hole thrillers and 1 up finishes.
The Richland baseball club defeated Beouf River nine 3 to 2 in a hard fought game. Pitcher K Pickett held Beouf River to two hits as Richland and Stokes contributed key plays. The Richland team hosts a Sunday matchup at home against Oaks Grove and Holly.
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