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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

16

Visitors' 10 7 win over Drillers extends streak to three

Jackson outhit the Drillers 10 to 7 and leveraged five costly errors by Monroe to win their third straight. Hutcheson Morris and Long paced the offense with home runs and multi hits while Dewey Lyle, Plue and Webb Burke managed the pitching trio. The series continues today at 4 o'clock with Monroe closing a four day stay before a Meridian road trip and the Metros return Sunday.

Jackson Drillers Monroe Big Joe Hutcheson Horace Long Tommy Morris Phelps Piet Hutcheson Morris Long Palsgrove Dewey Lyle Missipi Twirler Piue Plue Webb Burke Dewey Johnny Lynan Senators Meridian Metros Atkins Austin Denuaster Doane Williams Oiesl Crawford Palegrove Lyle Merce Granade Phelps Pollan Ter Scrifice Connaster Winpitener

Lions win third straight over Laurel in El Dorado

El Dorado Lions defeat Laurel 14 to 11 in a four game series opener with Tony Milazzo and Harris delivering key hits. Laurel pitcher Wafer allowed four runs in three innings as Collard started and Delaney pitched six innings for El Dorado.

EL Dorado Ark Tony Millaroo el Dorado Lions Laurel Collard Fl Dorado Wafer Laurelites Petit Lion Mound Milazzo Harris Jones Adair Collardo Lundell Irby Dorsey Hart McCall Water Wisrock Harrie Delaney Distel Williamson Dorley Milazuo Petit I Delaney

Bad News Hale Powers Reds Past Meridian in Seven

Alexandria Reds win 6 to 5 as Hale hits three singles and walks once marking his first non homer game since last Wednesday. Meridian managed two runs on home runs by Farmer and Davis with Hopkins pitching seven hits allowed and several errors aiding the Reds.

Hale Alexandria Alexandria Reds Meridian Lis Hopkins Mets Farmer Davis Luckey Jordan Payne Kilduff Parsons Hurt Krause Harvey Smatley Glass Cranford Hopkins Krouse McDonald

Coffman to Meet Bernardi in Friday Night Ring Show

Australian light heavyweight champion Cleet Coffman known for the Hook Scissors will headline against Tony Bernardi at the nata torium on Friday night. Promoter Bobby Manziel says strong interest and Coffman’s showman reputation promise a crowd pleaser with two supporting six round bouts featuring Louis Felletta and Joe Felletta plus Keeney Devereaux. Tickets are on sale at the Post Office confectionery with discounts for children and ladies.

Cleet” Coffman Australia Rough House Tony Bernardi Coffman Bobby Manziel Bernardi Manziel Shreveport Cleet Coffman Cleet Joe Felletta Louis Keeney Devereaux Barney Oakland

Nashville Rout Leaders Again in Southern Association Action

Nashville opened on Birmingham and won 14 to 7 to extend the lead in the South Association. Six home runs were hit as Birmingham fell, while Little Rock beat New Orleans 6 to 4 to stay within reach of Nashville. Chattanooga blanked Atlanta 10 to 0 and Memphis took the series from Mobile 8 to 5.

Py Associated Press Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Little Rock New Orleans Chattanooga Singleton Memphis Mobile Ferrell

Farrell Poised for a Second Open Title Bid

The veteran Johnny Farrell heads to Oakmont on June 27 hoping to become the first repeat Open champion since 1912. From his early days as a caddie to a career of solid finishes, Farrell has built toward this moment and aims to seal golf history by winning back to back titles.

Brian Bell Associated Press New York John Joseph Farrell J. J. McDermott Johnny Farrell Jim Siwanoy Club Tom Kerrigan Alex Smith Mike Brady Farrell Oakmont Bobby Jones Quaker Ridge Atlanta United States Walter Hagen Johnny

Two Olympic Champions Guilty of Amateur Violations

The Amateur Athletic Union ruled Martha Norelius and Helen Meany ineligible for amateur status after finding they gave unauthorized exhibitions with professionals. Norelius must surrender prizes from the National Women's Championships at Chicago, while Meany faces similar penalties.

Martha Norelius Amateur Athletic Union Helen Meany Associated Press New York Miss Meany A. A. UW Ray Barboti Novelius Chicago Renee Miss Novelius Miami Fla

Substitutes Must Carry Tickets In Missouri College Games

Springfield Mo June 12 The football substitute will need a ticket to enter Missouri college athletic union games under a new rule effective next fall coaches will prepare cards listing reserves and positions and the players they replace The substitute hands the card to the referee and is in.

Springfield Missouri College Athletic Union

Yankees Face Slump as A's Hold Edge in 1929 pennant race

The piece argues the 1929 Yankees, with an injured infield and erratic play, trail Connie Mack's Athletics who hold a substantial lead. It notes Miller Huggins struggles to field a stable lineup and Pennock's faltering form, contrasting past Murderers Row with a tamed lineup.

Yankees Athletics Connie Mack Yanks Lary, Durocher Koenig Pennock

Yankees Hope Slump Ends As Ruth Rakes In Consistent Hits

The 1929 pennant chase faces trouble with Pen nock off form and Roth erratic as the Yankees struggle behind an ailing pitching staff. Ruth shows bursts of power but lacks steady upsurge, while the lineup remains thin and scattered. With the Athletics eight games ahead, the championship seems distant.

Jess Mahon Draws Crowd to His Arena in New York

Jess Mahon former Tex Rickard matchmaker fills two MSG boxing shows in Bronx arena drawing 36 000 across three programs the third show underperformed He plans more summer events to boost turnout and make the venue known for the winter season opening in New York.

PY Associated Press New York Jess Mahon Shep Madison Square Garden Tex Rickard Bronx Jess

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