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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1942

Page

8

Smokies Fall Twice to Nashville in Knoxv ille

Nashville Vols defeated Knoxville 18-7 and 8-5 in a twin bill at Knoxville. Gus Dugas and Jim Shilling homered for the Vols in both games, with Smoky Frank Piet and Muarty Howell also going deep in the nightcap. Jeffcoat pitched for Nashville and Kremer worked for Knoxville.

VOLS Knoxville Tenn Smokies Nashville Vols Gus Dugas Jim Shilling Smoky Frank Piet Muarty Howell George Jeffcoat Nashville Eaves and Hell Warhol Powers Collier Finley Jeffcoat Kremer Anderson and Lewis

Service Team Stars Picked by Cochrane

Army and Navy benefit game at Cleveland July 7 pits Cochrane selected 23 players led by pro stars Bobby Feller Hank Greenberg and Mickey Harris. Starting lineup likely McCoy Lewis Travis Chapman Mutlmn Pytlak with Feller on the mound and Pytlak catching for the Service stars.

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Red Sox Sweep Browns With 8-7 Victory

The Red Sox edged the Cleveland Browns 8-7 to complete a series sweep. Key moments included Hockett and Heath contributing two walks and an outfield assist, with Fleming driving in runs on doubles and a sacrifice. Cleveland scored three in the sixth on Hegan and Fleming doubles and a Washington error, plus one more in the eighth on three hits.

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Bent onufielder Lloyd Waner trade noted in brief

A sports brief recalls a past transaction where Benton Braves sent Onufielder Lloyd Waner to the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher John Hutchings. The note highlights historical trades and golf opens with mentions of Byron Nelson and Ralph Galaant in earlier events.

Benton Braves Onufielder Lloyd Waner Cincinnati Reds John Hutchings Byron Nelson Philadelphia Craig Woo Ralph Galaant Behirel Birmingham Midh

Tennis Officials Look For Big Year In Spite Of War

Tennis officials anticipate a large 1942 season despite material shortages and many players entering military service. Junior development program graduates may form the core of a strong field, with 400 events planned nationwide and many top players sidelined by war duties.

New York United States Lawn Dennis Association Wilmer Allyson J. Gilbert Hail St. Louis Chicago Public Parks California Holcombe Ward U.S. S Carl Burst Thero Shee Tae Messner Afiedi Pecanos Forest Hills N. Y New Orleans Spring Lake N. J Sea Bright East Hampton Southampton Rye Frank Kovace Bobby Riggs Frankie Parker Ted Schroeder Billy Talbert Parker Los Angeles Schroeder Navy Talbert Sarah Palfrey Cooke Patty Budge Bobby Tom Falkenburg Ted Olewine George Richards Tom Brown Jimmy Evert Notre Dame Gardner Larned Riggs

Giants Officials Praise System With Broad Class D Use

Giants executives tout a flexible classification plan for farm teams. Fort Smith leads Class B while Milford clubs supply players. Jersey City and several affiliates like Jackson, Oklahoma City, Oshkosh, and Bristol and Salisbury in Class D form a wide minor league network. Terry says the system creates tryouts for many youths and sustains clubs during wartime player losses.

Whitney Martin Wide World Sports New York Bill Terry New York Giant Natchez Miss Milford Del Terry Jacksonville Freddy Lindstrom Fort Smith Jersey City Giants Giant Oklahoma City Jackson Oshkosh Wis Bristol Salisbury Mel Ott

Lowry and Katz-Dan Cox Draw In New Jersey Card

In Fall River, Massachusetts Tiger Ted Lowry of New Bedford stopped Gene Mickins of Jersey City. In Elizabeth New Jersey Herbie Katz of New York and Danny Cox of New York fought to a draw.

Associated Press Fall River Mass Tiger Ted Lowry New Bedford Gene Mickins Jersey City N. J. UK Elizabeth N. J Herbie Katz New York Danny Cox Drew

Wilson slugger Hoyle leads Bi-State batting average spike

Wilson North Carolina on June 12 Richard Hoyle Wilson slugger at third base tops Bi-State league with an average well over .400. Hoyle's hitting pace fuels Wilson club as the circuit tightens around the midseason stretch.

Inverness Invitational Best Ball Opens With Low Scores

Little's putter leads the field as Lloyd Mangrum and Sam Byrd push to 62 in best ball. Nelson and Thomson shoot 63, while Hogan and Demaret card 65 and Harriss and Shute 69 in the opening round of the Inverness Invitational for 7650 in cash and bonds.

Toledo Lawson Little Inverness Partne Lloyd Mangrum Bryan” Nelson Jimmy Thomson Nelson-Thomson Eigh We Bonds Ben Hogan Jim Demaret E. J Harrisc Denny Shute Henry Picard Sam Byrd Herman Keiser Chandler Harper

Delta Inter Club Golf Championship Winners

In Greenwood Mississippi on June 12 Greenville men and Greenwood women captured the Delta Inter Club golf championship titles. Final men totals had Greenville at 252 and Greenwood at 243 with Clarksdale and Yazoo City also competing. Women’s final scores saw Greenwood top Greenville 157 to 145 with Clarksdale and Yazoo City in support. Individual point trophies went to Ed Joiner of Clarksdale and Charles Truthman of Greenville.

Greenwood Miss Greenville Greenwoo Delta Inter Club Greenvill Clarksdale Yazoo City Greenwar Ed Joiner Charles Truthman

Tennis coach notes ball sound misleads players at match

Clinton South Carolina reports that Bill Lufle, a Presbyterian College tennis coach, notes a mispronounced ball sound during play. He recalls players reacting to the wrong call as the balls mislead about origin and contact.

Kluuk Klaak Clinton S. C Bill Lufle

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