Drillers Rally Past Meridian Metros in Second Series Battle
The Drillers defeated Meridian 11 to 9 as Maurice Clark pitched a shutout until late relief of the Metros. Eddie Sims, George Ferrell, Taylor Phelps, Geppert, Gudat, Harvey Albrecht, and Topsy Turner powered seven or more Driller hits including multiple doubles and key scores across the middle frames. Phelps debuted with three singles and three runs while Clark scattered Meridian offense, ending with 17 hits for Monroe. The final game of the series is set for Forsythe today at 3:36 p.m. local time.
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Box Score Summary of Baseball Game Incomplete
Two-base hits listed for Simon Sims Ferrell Turner Gudat Albrecht Sacrifice hits by Albrecht Turner Stolen bases noted Glancy. Double plays by Gep Turner Innings pitched unclear 6 runs 6 hits. Wild pitch by Jase. Time 1 45. Kroh Seorer Hollings.
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Fragmentary Note Sparks Confusion Over Bottle on Table
A garbled message from a reader mentions a bottle on a table and questions who the best listener is. No clear event or identities are present.
Standings From Yesterday's Baseball Scores
Monroe blanked Meridian 11 0 and Hattiesburg beat Vicksburg 3 2. Alexandria edged Laurel 4 3 while Gulfport lost to Jackson 1 0. In New York, Detroit 3 was defeated by the Mets 9 and St Louis beat Boston 4 3 in 10 innings. Rain postponed other games.
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Cincinnati and Brooklyn Tilt With Narrow Margin
The record shows Cincinnati and Brooklyn tied with a 6 to 6 mark, while Philadelphia leads Pittsburgh 13 to 11. St Louis holds a 10 to 2 advantage over New York.
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Smith Bros Clothing Ad and Auto Body Notice
An ad mix shows Tropical and Mo7 hair suits in light and darks with linen whites in stock priced between $115 and $15. Also a Bell Metal Works note offers automobile body repairs and fenders at 410 Walnut St including a claim of expert hiring from Detroit.
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Real Estate for Sale Classifieds Read by Readers
Readers scan News-Star Want Ads for specific houses and listings in the Real Estate for Sale section. The notice highlights targeted home options and reflects the paper’s promotion of available properties to interested buyers.
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Eight straight wins for Hattiesburg in baseball
Hattiesburg beat Vicksburg 3 to 2 to extend its winning streak to eight games. Monroe shut out Meridian 11 to 0, Alexandria defeated Laurel 4 to 4, and Jackson beat Gulfport 1 to 0. Schedule shows Meridian at Monroe, Laurel at Alexandria, Jackson at Gulfport, and Vicksburg at Hattiesburg.
Baseball Leaders Highlight 1927 Season Standouts
National leaders include Cuyler of the Pirates batting .381 with 77 hits and 12 steals. Frisch and Wright among doubles and triples. Meadows of the Pirates 7 0 as pitcher. American leaders feature Ruth of the Yankees with 60 runs and 21 homers, Gehrig and Burns among top hits and doubles. Hoyt and Pennock of the Yankees both 10 2 in pitching.
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Orleans Pelicans Chalk Up Seventh Straight Victory
The league leading Orleans Pelicans beat Nashville 14 to 4 to extend their win streak to seven. Birmingham faltered again as Memphis and the Chicks won 14 to 4. Mobile edged Chattanooga 2 to 1 with Pete Richie driving in the go ahead run. Little Rock cruised past Atlanta 6 to 3 after six first inning runs.
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National League Sluggers Force Pilots to Call on Box Reserves
The National League slugging race tightens as Chicago gains ground by halting Boston’s nine game win streak. Russ Wrightstone drives Phillies to a 13 11 win over Pittsburgh with nine runs aided by a homer, triple and two doubles.
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Ring Results From Three Cities Highlight Week
Sid Terris won by decision over Billy Petrolle in New York. Ray Miller outpointed Mike Dundee in New York. Mike McTigue defeated Lou Scoozza in Toronto. Rus Wathen outpointed Cuddy DeMarco in Williamsport. Sailor Larson and Earl McArthur boxed a draw in Sioux City. Paul Milner beat Irish Gilbert Kelly in Des Moines. Charlie Rosen defeated Johnny Adams in Hollywood.
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SAYS BOB MEUSEL POOR SALESMAN
New York Yankees left fielder Bob Meusel is profiled as a uneven hitter with flashes of greatness. The piece notes his rare bursts of quality but calls him often inconsistent and prone to striking out, while suggesting he can rebound quickly.
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