Amateurs Title Chase Opens At Charlotte Country Club
Nearly 150 top amateur shots makers gathered at Charlotte Country Club for a 36 hole qualifying test starting Tuesday. Defending champion Jack Munger of Dallas will seek to keep his crown as Charlie Yates of Atlanta and Freddie Haas of New Orleans loom as threats. Noted contenders include Sam Perry of Birmingham Reuben G Bush of New Orleans Al Dowtin of Wake Forest and Tommy Barnes of Atlanta with Rainwater and Vincent dAntoni among the challengers.
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Charlotte
N. C
Southland
Charlotte Country Club
Dixie
Simon-Pure Brigade
Jack Munger
Dallas
Tex
Memphis
Charlie Yates
Atlanta
Munter
Freddie Haas
New Orleans
Haas
Sam Perry
Birmingham
Reuben G. Bush
Yates
al Dowtin
Wake Forest
Munger
Tommy Barnes
Georgia Tech
Crawford Rainwater
Emory University
Rainwater
Seudday Horner
Montgomery
Ala
Vincent d'Antoni
Tulane
Giants Lose Leiber As Feller Beaning Sidelines Star
Alan Gould reports on Leiber’s possible season ending due to a beaning by Bob Feller during spring training. The piece also notes boxing and golf headlines including Braddock Guldahl and the Open at Oakland Hills with gate receipts near 26 000. Scotty Reston heads to the Ryder Cup duties.
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Alan Gould
New York
Oakland Hills
Interlachen Club
Minneapolis
Baltusrol
Sammy Snead
England
Bob Jones
Sam
Ralph Guldah
Uncle Sam
Detroit
Ball Club
Michigan
Navin Field
Dizzy Dean
Philadelphia
Boston
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Cirpian
Jim Braddock
Braddock
Negro
Chicago
Lous
Hank Leiber
Bob Feller
Giants
Paul
Sports Trail
Mickelson
Reds
Ralph Guldahl
Brien Bell
Scotty Reston
High Seas
Bridge Playing for Money Under Fire
Texas lawmakers move to curb gambling by voting to fine bettors up to 50 dollars. The house backs an amendment to a senate bill banning dog track betting, affecting wagers both at home and in gambling houses.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Texas House of Representatives
Senate
Little Chicago Cubs Hammer Southside Sluggers 13 to 4
The Little Chicago Cubs defeated the Southside Sluggers 13 to 4 behind Rhodes three hits. Gabba took the loss as the Cubs rapped 14 safeties, led by a double and a single from Neese and a double from another standout.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Rhodes
Cubs
Gabba
End Neese
Braddock Brims With Confidence Ahead of Louis Clash
James J. Braddock, the so-called Cinderella man, has transformed his conditioning and demeanor as he trains for the June 22 title defense against Joe Louis. The Irish American champion, once silent and reclusive, now speaks boldly, trains vigorously in the Catskills, and plans to control the fight from the start seeking a knockout or decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mickelson
Grand Beach
Mich
James J. Braddock
Jon Louis
Braddock
Louis
Presto
Sun
Jim
Baer
Loch Sheldrake
Catskills
Joe Gould
Max Schmeling
Schmeling
Bob Pastor
Dec Robb
Comort
Omaha to Be Returned to U S for Breeding
London June 15 William Woodward states Omaha great five year old son of Gallant Fox will be shipped back to the United States for breeding after lameness from a left foreleg tendon injury led to withdrawal from the Ascot Gold Cup on June 7. The Gold Cup was to be his last race and he previously won the Kentucky Derby Preakness Belmont and other classics.
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London
William Wordward
Gallant Fox
Omaha
Withdawal
Ascot Gold City
Woodward
United States
New York
America
England
Lord Astor
Canadian bantamweight title bout tops boxing card
In Toronto Frankie Martin lost on points to Baby Yack for the Canadian bantamweight title. Chicago’s Jimmy Christy outpointed Edwin Waring in a separate Detroit bout while Joey Raymond and Red Hutchins fought to a decision in Miami. Tommy Rawson defeated Felix Garcia in Holyoke.
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Associated
Chicago
Jimmy Christy
Edwin Waring
Detroit
Toronto
Baby Yack
Canada
Frankie Martin
Montreal
Miami
Autry Named Manager of Savannah Sally League Club
Chick Autry, a veteran Southern association player, was appointed manager of the Savannah Sally league team. He will also handle catching duties as the team’s on field leader, with R. E. Lane listed as general manager.
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Autry
Savannah
Chick Autry
Monday
R. E Laen
Wrestling results from Portland and Allentown reported
Emanuel Cortez defeated Curly Donchin two falls in Portland. In Allentown Joe Cox threw Jack Donovan in 33 minutes 46 seconds for Cleveland over Boston.
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Associated Press
Portland
Emanuel Cortez
Mexico
Curly Donchin
Milwaukee
Allentown
Joe Cox
Cleveland
Jack Donovan
Boston
Monroe Romps in Doubleheader as Bates Homers Deep
In the first game Monroe pounded El Dorado with Bates delivering two home runs and Haynes Bell and Rikard contributing extra-base hits. El Dorado managed scattered offense as Gore and Hearn struggled on the mound. The second game saw Monroe dominate again with pitching and power. Eddie Hock planned to start Jack Van Orsdal while O Rourke weighed his options.
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Bates
Kirk Haynes
Allen Bell
Eddie Hock
Rikard
Lions
Burman
Dickerman
Lewis
Tone
Jack van Orsdal
Monroe
O’rourke
Monroe Abrhpore Boruum
Bell
Masucci
Chozen
Bohl
Gore
P v
Hearn
Pov
Eee
Vedapk Jeviiasceecniens
Stefurak
Dorada Nyy
Tene
Poco
Heyney Butler
Dkermah Hook
Hack
Woesace
Barcims
Hoo
Dickerotan
Hte
Haynes
Monroe Utilities Edged by Southern Bell in Hard Fought Loss
Yesterday Southern Belt defeated Monroe Utilities 3 to 2 after Walter Veach pitched six shutout innings for the City. Veach allowed four hits, three errors aided the Bells, and Monroe collected eight hits off Roddy for the visitors with Henry catching and Keltner pitching.
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Monroe Utilities
Southern Bell
Walter Veach
Veach
Bell
Roddy
Henry
Keltner
Missouri Pacific Defeats Chatham in Eleven Inning Baseball
The Missouri Pacific Boosters outslugged Chatham 4 to 3 in eleven innings on Sunday. Head led Chatham with three safeties while Van Hamilton and Branch starred for Missouri Pacific.
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Missouri Pacific
Chatham
Missouri Pacific Boosters
Chatham Baseball Club
Head
Van
Hamilton
Branch
Boosters
Split Double Header Leaves Co-ops Split With Clarks
The Cooperative Bireley softball team, leaders of the City league, split a Sunday double header at Y's Park. Milkmen won 11 to 2 in the first game, then lost 15 to 1 in the second. A return game is set for Saturday in Clarks. Manager E. 5. Eby announced last night.
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Bireley
Clarks
Y's Park
Milkmen
E. 5
Eby
Comiskey Park conversion to 80000-seat arena for Braddock Louis bout
Chicago June 15. Work began to convert Comiskey Park home of the White Sox into a boxing arena seating 80,000 for the Braddock Louis heavyweight title bout. A ring from New York costs 11000 with 33 000 seats on a graded field incline and a countdown clock over the ring.
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Chicago
Comiskey Park
Chicago White Sox
James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Sox
New York
Max Schmeling
Louis
Mike Jacobs
Joe Foley
Battle
Levy
Ringsiders
Wworking
Cheniere Team Sweeps Doubleheader On Good Hope Diamond
The Cheniere baseball club won both games Sunday. They beat Good Hope 6 to 1 in the opener and defeated the West Monroe Independents 2 to 0 in the second. Hinton and Lanier pitched two hit effort against West Monroe, while Cheniere totaled three triples in the Independents game. Shorty Warren collected three hits in four at bats.
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Cheniere Baseball Club
Good Hope
Good Hope Aggregation
West Monroe Independents
West Monroe
Hinton
Cheniere
Ed Lanier
Independents
Vols Trade Bivin to Galveston for Hamel
Nashville Vols ship pitcher Jim Bivin to Galveston in exchange for outfielder Peck Hamel. No cash changes hands. Bivin arrived from Baltimore after stints with Memphis and Atlanta and will report Tuesday. Manager Richbourg plans Bivin in center field with Glenn Chapman moving to right.
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Nashville. Tenn
Nashville Vols
Jim Bivin
Galveston Club
Peck Hamel
Bivin
Nashville
Baltimore
Memphis
Atlanta
Richbourg
Glenn Chapman
Tau
Eagles blank Spiders as Rushing hurls nohit win
The Monroe Eagles defeated the Monroe Spiders 8 to 0 behind a no hit no run performance from pitcher Rushing. The Eagles collected seven hits, with Rushing and Younghlosd each tallying two and Bass being reached for several hits.
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Monroe Eagles
Monroe Spiders
Rushing
Eagles
T. Bass
Spider Hurler
Younghlosd
Lipps Suspended for Life by Illinois Boxing Commission
Joe Lipps a Ty Ty Georgia heavyweight was suspended for life by the Illinois boxing commission for a poor showing against Red Burman last Monday at Marinold Gardens. Lipps who had pledged retirement received his $208 purse. The report also notes U S telephone density at 13.69 per 100 and that the nation holds 40 percent of the world’s telephones.
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Chicago
Joe Lipps
Ty Ty. Ga
Illinois
State Boxing Commission
Ponr
Red Burman
Marinold Gardens
Lipps
United States
Lost stock certificates and contractor invitation in Louisiana notices
Public notice declares lost stock certificates Nos. 788 and 789 for Tramont Lumber Co. stock issued to J. W. Bolton, endorsed to Mrs. Mary C. Bolton, warnings against trading, with attorney contact in Monroe. Also invites sealed bids by the Louisiana Highway Commission for seven pit scale units on various state routes, bid opening June 23, 1937, in Baton Rouge.
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Louisiana State Licensing Board For
General Contractors
Reymond Building
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Louisiana State Licensing Board
Highway Commission
Baton Rounge
Harry BH
Henderlite
P. Abernathy
Louisiana Highway Commission
Tramont Lumber Company
J. W. Bolton
Mary C. Bolton
Theus
Grisham, Davis & Leigh
Monroe
Highway Office
Chamber of
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Plana
New Orleans
Rigolete Bridge
St. Tammany Parish
N. OT
MR. R
Lobdell
West Baton Rouge Parish
LaPlace
Dry-Hammond
John the Baptist Parish
Lake Charles
Callassey Parish
South City
Alexgandra
Rapides Parish
Bicard
Ouachita Parish
State Tax Sale Of Immovable Property In Ouachita Parish
State wide tax sale of delinquent properties in Ouachita Parish set for June 26 1957 at 1 AM at the Western Front door of the Courthouse. Delinquent taxes for 1936 with 10 percent interest and costs, listing multiple owners including Abe Arent Laura Carter Farrell Ha rrell K. and others with property details and tax amounts.
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State OF Louisiana
Quachita
Civil District Court
Parish of Ounchhita
Carter
Laura
Et Als
Farrell, J. &, Company
A&a
Harrell
FE. B
MC Redmond
DHU Thompson
Bet
Ariana Mitchell
Rowcott
Ouachita Parish
M. P Oil & Gab CO
Met & Reg
Gas Welle
Johnson Estate
A. H
Henrietta Johnson
W. F. Johnson
W. A Johnson
U. G. Johnson
F. Johnson
Della J. King
Laura J. Bayles
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Monroe Pounds
Helena
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Greenwomloo
Cley
Jones
Whitney
Sin
Hubbell
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Toncoff
Bloom
Lyter
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Kepler
Finney
Kinerner
Shang
Teama
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Bakers Pert
Eeretve
Methodist Teteace Erernee
Missouri Pacific Rere
Baptis’s
Monroe Utilities Saneatse
Cudahy
Southern Belt
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Methodist
Plum Street
St. Matthew's
Carpenters
Ball Park
Bowl
Bernstein
Louisa
Charity & Relief Salvation Army
T. B. Association
Red Cross
Baiare of
Board of Health Department
Prigt
Ing
Telephone & Telgrapnh
RISD
Taarir
L Materals
Taritoo Fire Department
Telephone & Telegraph
Cight
Bate OO Parks
Balearics
Iscresceneres
Neville High Bond
City of
Commission Council
Smonroe
Moangor
Liemudeel
Cty
P. A. Poag
Arnold Bernstein
McLearn’s Burvey
Louisiana Pine Products CO
Missouri
Mitchell, Aritanna, Et al
Ouachita National Bank
Jet & Sec
Pace Lake Gas Co., Inc
Roberson, Emma and
Julius Reed
Julia Gordon
Bayou DeStard
Smith
J. Arthur
Smith and
Standley
Stovall
Fred & Est
Gaines Johnson
McLearn’s
Sury
Ward
Benton
FE. A
Bay of SE
W. M. Parker
Dawkins
Digby
W. M
Gladney
Ro Downs, JR
J.J. Grant
WB Gladney
Nwa
Ne'a
Hildridge
Jor
Johnson
Anderson
Swie
Jordan
GEB
Kaliski
Est
Marcus
Tonta Venson
Ely
Lambert, Woon
G. & Lambert
N'z
SkEty
Nwin
NP SE
Martin
Americus
W. M. Makera
Mary D
Nebe
Nwia
Nolan
Chas
Sylvester Nolan
JL Nolan
LN. Venable
DN White
Bo oNo
Dawson
Pioneer Gas CO
Ramsey
Frank
Ho Loo
E'a
Frank Ramsey
J. S&s
Harry Ramsey
Sandridge
T Job Co Mets
Rega
Corinne
Partafna Welis
Sela
Staley
J. P
Stubbs
Guy P
New
Be's
Novie
Nwila
Bo Haynes
Nia
Thomas
Sivia
Amman
Louiba Nt
Fred C. Amman
Joseph C. Amman
Magdalene Amman
Charles E. Amman
Eshelman
A. M
Hester
Howcott
H. A
Layton
M. L. Morris
Umita
Morehead
Grant
Quachita National Bank
W. Williams
Buckhorn Plantation
People's Homestead & Savings Assn
Lota
Dooley
R. A
R. H. Simpson
Charleston Plantation
Bec
Cor
Hees
Pachmint
Rosedale Audi
Stanwood
Isaac
R. P. Benson
Moore Place
Miss Benton É& A. & Moore
Swia
Wolf
Joe
Bee
Ward 4
Arent
Abe
Brown
D. C
Croton Grove Plantation
Musa
Seo Demoss
Mignon Demoss
R. Dunn
W. M. Farmer
F. P. Stubbs
J. A. Faulk
Faulk
Neren
Filmiol
Haddad
William
Lipscomb
J. C
Louise KR
Joseph C
Magdalen Amman
Charles E Amman
East Arant
Claud
Johnston's
Adcion
Browneln
Asia, Inc
Eby's
Natchitoches Rd
Braswell
Johnston
Brooks
Caldwell
MIS
LINA
COBB
Aaerneas
Andrews
Gilliland
M. Tr
Anna B
Caitle
Clath Road
Homer
Tareas
Harver
B.S, JR
Hodge
Bel
Bes
Jackson
King
G. W
Alex Diazier
Teddy Biazter
Milam
Kennedy
Splane Place
Tippit
Black Bayou
Monroe Building & Loan Association
Abot
Monroe Packing Corp
Moore
Charles
Mosely
Virgel & H
Hammonds
National Gab CO
Norris
Nugent
C. F Martin
Odom
H. L
VB & P
Nwy Gee
Wicks
B. Haynes
Pope
Rayner
Clifton
Jonesburg Road
Hempron
Hasaies
Vols
Galveston
Hamel
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