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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

Page

8

Outfielder Winsett Delivers Ninth In Lake Charles Victory

Lake Charles tops Monroe Drillers 8 to 6 as Winsett drives in the decisive run with a two base hit in the ninth. Winsett previously slugged a second inning homer and a fifth inning double, while Gibson Piet and Polvogt belted three homers for Forsythe park over Monroe. Dee Payne's catches and five double plays highlighted a defensive show.

Monroe Drillers Lake Charles Winsett Drillers Glass Avis Monroe Granade Gibson Piet @ren Polvogt Bobo Davis Piet Forsythe Park

Reds Press League Leaders in Tight Pennant Race

Mississippi capitals cling to a one game lead over the Alexandria Reds with one week left in the first half. Alexandria beat the Senators 4 to 1 as Dutch Krouse homered with two aboard. Vicksburg shut out Laurels 9 to 0, Lake Charles edged Monroe 8 7 in a thriller, and El Dorado downed Baton Rouge 8 to 4 to split a four game set.

Jackson Senators Mississippi Capitals Alexandria Reds Baton Rouge Esses Vicksburg Alexandria Louisiana Dutch Krouse Connatier Laure J. Quassius Phillies Lake Charles Monroe Frank Scott Meridian Mets el Dorado Baton Rouge Arkansas City

Bantamweight Titular Bout Headlines Tuesday Card

New York reports a major bantamweight title dispute with Al Brown v Vidal Gregorio at Queensboro Stadium. Other bouts include Kid Chocolate vs Terry Roth and Pete Meyers vs Tony Vacarelli. Young Stribling returns in a ten rounder in Wichita, Johnny Risko faces George Cook at Braves Field in Boston.

New York Charley Phil Rosenberg Bushey Graham New York State Athletic Commission New York Sclons al Brown Vidal Gregorio Queensboro Stadium Brown Long Europe Gregorio Kid Chocolate Terry Roth Pete Meyers San Francisco Tony Vacarelli Macon Jack Sharkey Babe Hunt Ponca City Okla Wichita Kansas Boston Johnny Risko George Cook England Braves Field Risko Jimmy Maloney

Local Prep Scores and Pairings From Regional Meet

Monroe leads with 7 points against Lake Charlies and Laurel while Vicksburg scores 9 in a separate tie. Alexandria beats Jackson 4 to 1 as El Dorado tops Baton Rouge 8 to 4. Matchups schedule include Monroe at El Dorado and Vicksburg at Alexandria with Baton Rouge visiting Jackson and Laurel hosting Lake Charlies.

Pet. Jackson Alexandria Laurel Ie Baton Rouge Vicksburg Lake Charles Monroe el Dorado Lake Charlies & Laurel Jackson Baton Rouge Lake Chariles

Soccer Scores From Regional Matchups

Little Rock 2 Chattanooga 6. Atlanta 7 Mobile 5. New Orleans 7 Nashville 5. Birmingham 1 Memphis 3. Memphis at Birmingham. Little Rock at Atlanta. Only games scheduled.

Little Rock Chattanooga Atlanta Mobile New Orleans Nashville Birmingham Memphis Southern League fon _ Pet Birmingham Ee Teeeceme

Local matchups listed for Shreveport Beaumont and others

The schedule shows Shreveport at Beaumont, Dallas at Houston, Wichita Falls at San Antonio, and Fort Worth at Waco, outlining planning for day matches across cities.

Shreveport Beaumont Fort Worth Waco Wichita Falls San Antonio Dallas Houston Wichita Otesescces

Baseball score table and upcoming games listed

A summary of results shows Detroit 7 New York 11 St Louis 5 Boston 2 Chicago 3 Washington 5 Philadelphia 9 Cleveland 10. Upcoming matches include Detroit at Boston and Cleveland at Philadelphia.

New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Jack Farmer Lake Charles Girard Seyne Soveinsnam Farmer Ee Davis Besett If Hurt Ee Simmons Crawford Harvey Caveerer Ijeioseilipinem Ncimdl Granade RSS Ees Gibson Aor Sim- Louis Glass Winsett Detroit Pal Cleveland Washington Trehene Piet Az Ss Cranford Kane Granada Boston Fpr Gibney Cranurt Ibson Phelps Bobo Bobort Bobo Mee Peewee CCP

Ra Benge Strikes Out 13 Cubs in Sixteenth

Ra Benge, a right hander for the Philadelphia Phillies, fanned 13 Chicago Cubs yesterday. Charley left the hitless Cubs and the Cubs were shut out as Benge dominated with strikeouts.

Ra Benge Chi Cubs

Readable fragment on Phillies season split and Steelers game

The clipping notes the Phillies dropping to a 12 loss mark last week, a season tally that stood before an unspecified event involving Renge and the Steelers yesterday.

Phillies Renge Steelers

Bernardi to Meet Nevada Wrestler in Pavilion Show

Tony Bernardi a local wrestling favorite faces Roy Reynolds of Reno in a Wednesday night program at the pavilion. Reynolds arrives highly recommended after defeating Paul Jones of Houston. Bernardi will have about a ten pound edge yet has faced bigger opponents before.

Tony Bernardi Roy Reynolds Reno Nevada Reynolds Paul Jones Houston Texas Jack Knife Scissor Lone Star State Bernardi Rough House Vernon Wingerette Manziel Paul Nola

Bicycle racers have full year

Bicycle racing thrives in select regions with winter six day races drawing durable fans. The piece notes fans miss sleep and cheer loudly as riders endure grinds in winter while in summer some racers contest short sprints on enclosed ovals for large crowds, highlighting Italian rider Franco Georgetti as a top figure in the sport.

Quin Hall Kansas Reilly New York City New York Oval Franco Georgetti

Hagen Heads Open field as British success shapes U S favor

Walter Hagen is named among favorites for the June 27 U S Open at Winged Foot. The article notes his strong Open record at home and Britain, his playoff battles with Mike Brady, Ryder Cup sway, and his reputation as a showman who draws crowds in all formats of golf.

New York Walter Hagen Haig Heath United States Chick Evans Mike Brady Winged Foot Hagen George Duncan Duncan Archie Compston Compston Hagan Muirfield

Near Riot After Phillies Game Fracas In Chicago

June 17 Chicago police charged two fans with disorderly conduct after a near riot at a Phillies game. Dennis Souther allegedly spat at Charles Barron prompting Barron to strike Souther. Barron was arrested and released as hundreds of Cubs fans demonstrated. Herman Velie and Warren Harrison were jailed as disorderly leaders.

Associated Press Chicago Phillies Dennis Souther Philadelphia Charles Barron Jim Mullen Barron Fresco Thompson Philly Southern Cub Town Hall Herman Velie Warren Harrison

Golf Match Highlight Shifts in Jackson City Park Event

A city park championship survey reveals the flight winners include two high school students, a refrigerator salesman, a caddy, a parks aide, a railroad worker, and a high school coach, illustrating a diverse range of local participants.

Jackson Niblick Wielders

Salo Wins Pyle's Transcontinental Race At Wrigley Field

Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey 36 wins C C Pyle's transcontinental foot race finishing the marathon style final at Wrigley Field after a grueling 26 mile dash. Pete Gavuzzi 115 pound British born Italian takes $10 000 as runner up with total time two minutes and 47 seconds behind. Crowd of 10 000 watches the finish and Salo claims the first prize of 25060 dollars.

Salo New York City Pete Gavuzzi Gavuzzi Passaic N. J Wrigley Field

Georgetti Crowned Motor Paced Champion Rearing Toward Third Title

The rider Georgetti, famed for long spaghettilike endurance and a two year run as Eastern motor paced champion, begins his bid for a third title as the outdoor season opens, with Franco initiating a fast move.

Italy Georgetti Franco

Swartz Defeats Bonita Seven to Two

Led by Jack Bagwell who produced two doubles and a single in four trips, the Swartz base ball club beat Bonita 7 to 2 at Swartz. Surge Hill allowed five hits in a strong pitching performance. Courtney, ex all southern college athlete, also starred. Swartz next hosts Spatafora druggists.

Jack Bagwell Swartz Baseball Club Bonita Swartz Carbon Planters Surge Hill Courtney All Southern College Swartz Nine Spatafora

Windy City Triumphs in American Derby at Washington Park

Windy City won the American derby on Saturday at Washington Park to stake a claim as a leading three year old. Clyde Van Dusen faded to eighth after a bold run, with Naishapur finishing second and African placing third. Dr Freeland, who won the Preakness, could only fourth.

Chicago Clyde van Dusen Windy City Washington Park Track Dr. Freeland Naishapur

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