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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

11

Shadow wins after Watkins disqualified in Monroe match

The masked Shadow defeats Sailor Watkins of Amarillo in a disputed main event at Monroe Wrestling arena. Watkins wins the first fall in 17 minutes but is disqualified in the third after lifting the referee and the Shadow from the ring. The Shadow claims the victory after a second fall in 2 minutes, while a preliminary between Jack Curtis and Davidson ends with Curtis winning the first fall before time expires. An exhibition by Dick Mahan features a strong neck demonstration and a bent steel bar feat.

Shadow Sailor Watkins Amarillo Tex Monroe Wresting Arena Watkins Eare Watkins Io Gokel Benny Oakland Jack Curtis Vicksburg Miss Davidson Curtis Dick Mahan Wrester Mahen

Boxing Roundup of Winners and Knockouts Across Cities

Aseorated Press reports multiple boxing results with a mix of knockouts and decisions. Ceferino Garcia, 154, defeated Walter Woods, 160 1 4, in New York. Dave Castilloux 127 1 2 stopped Everett Rightaire in Montreal. Ralph DeJohn 176 beat Burndy Holchauer 179 in Long Beach. Joey Fontana 10 outpointed Joe De Jeoun 122 in Brooklyn. Petey Sarron 153 1 4 outpointed Harmony Palomo 143 4 in Richmond. Bob Montgomery 136 stopped Charlie Burns 137 in Atlantic City. Louis Kid Cocoa 148 stopped Bobby Masters 148 in Baltimore.

Toronto Dave Castillousx Montreal Everett Rightaire Sioux City San Francisco Ralph de John Syracuse N. Y Burndy Holchauer Long Beach Cali Brooklyn Joey Fontana Bensnhhurst Joe de Jeoun Puerto Rico Hichmond Petey Sarron Birmingham Hermony Palomo Yucatan Atlantic City N. J Bobb Montgomery Philadelphia Charlie Burns Johnstown Braltimore Louis Kid Cocoa Bobby Masters Philadelphia i

Tattle Tales And Tidbits From The Sports World

New York gossip outlines coaching shifts and recruiting moves as Harvard’s Dick Harlow contemplates stepping down after next season. Rumors link Frank Lane to the Reds’ farm system while Bobby Dodd prisms Georgia Tech prospects near Tennessee. Milwaukee draws interest in Browns ownership, and Galento trains in Summit NJ for better facilities. Articles note fight manager unity and a contentious Joe Jacobs publicity stunt. Sam Snead suffers a brutal 18th hole, and Father’s Day row looms. Neyland, Braddock, and Neyland feature in broader scenes. Luke Sewell’s role shifts from player to coach, with speculation on a final management move. Pieces lampoon statue talk and Clemson degrees, while Packers plan 15 fullbacks for fall. Babe Ruth homered in lore as Ty Cobb stole home, and Babe Herman’s absence is lamented.

New York Dick Harlow Harvard Torbert McDonald Frank Lane Reds Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Tennessee Bob Neyland Milwaukee Browns

Wrestling results from last night in three cities

In North Bergen Steve Crusher Casey 225 Ireland threw Stan Pinto 214 Nebraska 234. In Wilmington Bibber Mc Coy 2% Boston defeated Maurice Lachappelle 193 France two of three falls.

North Bergen N. J Steve Crusher" Casey Ireland Stan Pinto Nebraska Wilmington Del Bibber McCoy Boston Maurice Lachappelle France

Dann and Haas Eliminated at Nashville Meet

The 37th Southern golf championship saw top contenders fall in sudden death eliminations. Defending champion Carl Dann Jr. and two-time champ Freddie Haas Jr. were upset, along with several noted players, as Chasteen Harris and Vincent Denton led a day of spectacular birdies and sub par rounds.

Carl Dann Orlando France Freddie Haas, Jr New Orleans Jennings Gordon Rome Dann Skip Alexander Burlington N. C Duke University Henry Castillo Baton Rouge Johnny Oliver Valdosta Memphis Tenn Chasteen Harris Harris Sam Perry Birmingham Ala Bull Goodloe Kid Frem Haas Mack Brothers Nashville WIA Brothers Steadier Goodloe Johnny Cummings Memphi Tennessee Alexander James Burkholder Louisville Bobby Dunkelberger Hig Point Gordon Georgia Oliver Castillo Crawford Rainwater Pensacola Fla Jack Harkins Chattanooga Frank Stiedje Arkansas Siege-Gun Dan Yates Atlanta Rainwater Big Bil Stark Jacksonville Florida Tom Walsh Greenville Miss Ken Rogers Montgomery Harkins

Bunn Beasley Wins Paper Men's Championship Trophy

Bunn Beasley president of Mc Guire Park Golf Club and Brown Paper mill superintendent won his third straight National Paper Mill Supervisents association championship. He claimed the permanent trophy after three consecutive titles. final 18 hole score 78 as per telegram from Washington D C citing the association convention.

Bunn Beasley McGuire Park Brown Paper Mill National Paper Mill Superintendents’ Association Washington, D. C Beasley

Unclear OCR Sports Lineup From Southeastern Pensacola Merger

Fragmented scoreboard style text lists teams and players like Bridgens Hutchings Duggan Gravin Marshall Vetterel Vitla Chioschia and Pavage Drierwerd Gardner McNair W Hughes Vance Anniston Montgomery Haneman Lindeberg Pickens Holmes Crouse Gadsden Crutchfield Allen Peckman Younker Cheney McLean Pittman Kracher Martin.

Pensacola Bridgens Hutchings Duggan Gravin Marshall Vetterel Vitla Chioschia Meridian Pavage Drierwerd Gardner and McNair W. Hughes Vance Anniston Montgomery Haneman Lindeberg Pickens Holmes and Crouse Gadsden vi Crutchfield Allen Peckman Younker Cheney McLean Pittman Kracher Martin

Married man fined for crimen injuria over banns

In Grahamstown South Africa a married man was fined 70.20 for crimen injuria after proposing to another woman. The judge ruled the wife was insulted by publication of the banns.

Grahamstown South Africa

Tallulah Amateur Golf qualifiers led by Girault and Haas

Thirty six golfers from Louisiana and Mississippi qualified for the Tallulah Amateur at Tallulah Country Club. Leader Shep Girault of Monroe posted 74 while Cramer Haas of Monroe had 76. The pre-amateur event opens Friday at 1 pm with qualifiers to post by Saturday noon.

Tallulah Tallulah Country Club Jimmy Fossick Tallulah Pro Girault Haas Jordan Barter Monroe H. H. Perry Newellton C. C. Johnson Earl Warrick Tobe Jordan George Kimbrough BE. L. Ware Sondheimer Nat Gaston Bill Kessler

Reds Bag 470 1 as Phils Make 6 Errors

Box score details show Reds capitalize as Philadelphia Phillies commit six errors. Kane, Kamouris, Leiber and Moore drive key hits while Salvo allows runs. Chicago and Pittsburgh games also noted with late scoring, earnings and pitching lines.

REDS Phils

Hagen Sarazen in Pro Matches Inverness Four Ball

Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen opened Inverness four ball with a 68 as they dropped a two up decision to Smith and Cooper. Nelson McSpaden and Jag McSpaden posted 66 to lead alongside Shute Harrison and Picard Revolta, with Hagen Sarazen tied for midpack after the first round.

Toledo Inverness Walter Hagen the Haig Gene Sarazen Sarazen Hortes Smith Harry” Cooper Byron Nelson Harold Jag Jag) McSpaden (66), Even With Sam Snead and Vic Ghezzi (66). Smith and Cooper Hagen Denny Shute E. J. Dutch Harrison Jimmy Thomson Tommy Armour Henry Picard Johnny Revolta Ed Dudley Ky Laffoon Smith-Cooper Shute-Harrison Picard-Revolta Nelson-McSpaden Snead-Ghezzi Hagen-Sarazen Thomson-Armour Dudley-Laffoon

Atlanta Crackers top Little Rock in 10th inning win

A pair of singles in the 10th inning produced two runs as the Atlanta Crackers beat the Little Rock Travelers 4 to 3 in the first of a two game set. Gabler Small Robinson and Richards Sayles Dasso and Ferraioli were the Little Rock lineup. Memphis Chicks rally to defeat Chattanooga Lookouts 7 to 6 in the opening game of a two game series. Bass Pritchett Camelli Henry Doyle Veverka Epps earned the win for Memphis.

Little Rock Ark Atlanta Crackers Little Rock Travelers Paste Inks Aioe Seans Gabler Small Robinson Richards Sayles Dasso Ferraioli Chicks Noogans Memphis Tenn Memphis Chicks Chattanooga Lookouts Chattanooga Bass Pritchett Camelli Henry Doyle Veverka Epps

Negro House of David Ends Dixie Tour With Three Games

The bearded House of David baseball team, based in Philadelphia, ends its southern tour with two games in northeast Louisiana and one in Arkansas before heading north next Monday. They were to face Grambling in Grambling this afternoon and play Hodge’s team in Hodge on Saturday at 3 30 PM, then meet Helena’s negro team at Helena on Sunday.

South House of David Philadelphia Louisiana Arkansas Grambling Hodge Helena, Ark Helena

Riggs Reaches French Hard Courts Singles Final

Bobby Riggs advances to the singles final at the French Hard Courts championships in Paris after defeating Otto Szigeti 6-3 6-0 6-4. Elwood Cooke falls in doubles, teaming with Riggs to lose to Borotra and Brugnon 6-3 6-2 9-7.

Chicagoan Elwood Cooke Paris Bobby Riggs Portland Ore Otto Szigeti Hungary Riggs Cooke Jean Borotra Jacques Brugnon France

Yankees Beat Indians 1 0 In Pitching Duel

In New York on June 16, Lefty Gomez and Mel Harder matched zeroes until a fourth inning run decided the game. An error or walk issues kept pressure, but Gomez benefited from three double plays as the Yankees edged the Indians 1 to 0 with DiMaggio and Henrich contributing early scoring support.

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Detroit Tigers extend win streak with grand slam

The Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 6 3 for their eighth straight victory, aided by Pete Fox's grand slam. Tigers tallied eight hits off two Boston pitchers and closed the game quickly, with starter Jack delivering a strong showing.

Boston Detroit Tigers Tommy Bridges Red Sox Pete Fox Jack

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