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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
15
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In New York Schmeling and Louis complete final drills ahead of the 15 round heavyweight bout at the Yankee Stadium. The New York athletic commission considers rule changes on ring hand wrapping as promoters cut ticket prices to boost last minute sales.
Carroll Latimer of Atlanta and W E Norvell Jr of Chattanooga stock high scores as eleven players tie for 76 with Jerry Creekmore and others posting strong rounds. Scores list include Ben Downing Jr of Monroe and Reuben Bush of New Orleans among numerous Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama competitors.
Dick Eason and Trist McConnell advanced to the junior singles final in the city tournament at Forsythe courts and will meet for the title and the Monroe Recreation Department silver loving cup. Eason defeated Mary E. Mahr 6-1 6-0, McConnell beat Bernard Zuccaro 6-2 6-1.
Joe Louis aims for a swift six round victory over Max Schmeling to push his career earnings toward about one million dollars from 28 pro fights. The piece notes Louis’s rapid ascent, Schmeling’s wealth and homesickness, and the looming title shot versus James Braddock with both men planning future moves. Louis’s early pro start on July 4, 1934, is cited, along with Schmeling’s return to Germany and Hitler-era travel context.
Pirates erupt for five runs in the seventh inning and three more in the eighth to overpower the Phillies 4 to 1. Red Lucas drove in two with a pair of singles as Pittsburgh sweeps Brooklyn in a late inning rally. Mungo and Earnshaw each worked parts of six innings for the Dodgers.
Boston defeats St. Louis 10 to 4 as Chaplin hurled his best game of the season. He allowed only three hits through six innings, then eased up after a 9-0 lead. Final box score shows Chaplin 3 RBIs, Berger 2, and Cuccinello among Boston’s contributors. Time of game not provided. Gliders in the form of sea gulls noted as a time-related ending remark.
Cleveland defeated New York 6 to 4 with Foxx hitting two homers and Ostermueller, Cain, and Grove contributing. Detroit lost to Washington 9 to 8 on a 10th inning blast by Reynolds, with Stone homering for the Senators and Ben Chapman debuting for Washington.
Mobilgas faces Cooperative Dairy with Barkdull Faulk to officiate. Monroe Hardware meets Pan-Am at Plum while Louisiana Ice takes on National Guard Missouri Pacific.
By Associated Press Today a year ago Commissioner Lardis ruled Alabama Pitts, an ex convict, may play baseball under a revised contract with the Albany Senators. Three years ago Ralph Metcalfe won the NCAA 220 yard title in world record time of 0 22 4. Five years ago George Earnshaw notched his 11th straight pitching win as the Athletics beat the Indians 4 2.
In Newark Gino Garibaldi 218 from St. Louis beat Chief Little Wolf 215 of Colorado twice. In Lincoln John Pesek 198 from Ravena Nebraska defeated Ernie Powers 230 of Vancouver B C in straight falls.
Senator Fletcher dies suddenly at his Washington home as colleagues recall his long fight for the Florida ship canal. His daughter Nell Smith Gordon and daughter T J Kempt were notified as the senate paused to honor him. He pushed relief funds and a canal plan, led banking committee probes shaping stock market regulation.
A committee hears a proposal to require license plates to be affixed with non removable fasteners. E P Rox, state highway patrol superintendent, voiced support. In Hong Kong on June 17, the Central Chinese government offered political concessions and financial rewards to split two southern provinces.
The House today received a Senate approved measure to extend import quotas set under the Jones Costigan act through 1937. The move aligns with protectionist policy amid ongoing economic concerns and would maintain existing tariff controls for another term.
In New York on June 17 the question of a possible third party presidential campaign fuels lively conjecture about its consequences and who might be the concealed candidate, stirring curiosity among observers.
The Eureka Trojans remain undefeated leaders of West Monroe softball, routing the Jitney Jungle Ten 22 to 2. They exploded for ten runs in the second inning and added six in the sixth, aided by a Martin home run with a runner aboard. Batteries were Boyce and Kelly for Eureka, Armsworth pitched for the losers.
Andre Jessurun outpointed Sonny Jones. Chino Alvarez and Eddie Cool drew. Baby Arizmendi outpointed Wally Wally. Phil Baker knocked out Ernie Ratner. Joe Walcott stopped Louis Lepage. Mickey Makar beat Wildcat OCommor in Jersey City. Results span New York Tampa Los Angeles Norwalk and Paterson.
Louisiana lawmakers debated administration tax bills and a proposed two percent luxury sales tax with exemptions for bread milk and farm implements. A cosmetic tax faced jettisoning while lubricating oil and soft drink levies were likely reduced. Several House bills passed including retirements for teachers and city governance changes.
Farley defended opposition to change while the GOP weighs a majority rule. He avoided questions on resigning as postmaster general or national chair. Wagner of New York may chair the platform committee as Washington works on the party platform. Philadelphia shows convention preparations with signs and a planned 2 PM departure for New York and the Schmeling fight.
Carl Reynolds hit a tenth inning homer with two on to win for the Senators against the Tigers. Phil Cavarretta doubled in key moments for a Cubs 4-1 win over the Phillies. Bruce Campbell had three singles in an Indians 8-4 victory over the Yankees. Jim Chaplin drove in three for the Bees in a 10-4 win over the Cardinals. Dispatches report diamond mines found in interior Sao Luiz Maranhao Brazil.
Police linked Gebhardt to the Moore killing after an autopsy by Dr. Harrison S. Martland and Dr. Harvey Hartman. Gebhardt, a former General Electric worker, shot himself as authorities prepared to question him, the case tying to a “thin man” description and ballistic clues.
The national Phi Kappa convention in session since Monday will end with a dance at Three Mile Inn. About 110 delegates and 17 sponsors toured Monroe and area, with a Lakeside Country club beach party planned. W. G. Haynes Jr of West Monroe was elected chair of the executive council. Memphis was chosen as next meeting place.
Monroe committee outlines July 15 engine displays by three railroad lines entering Monroe on Illinois Central tracks. Decorated engines will be parked between Walnut and Second streets amid a week of talks, a float parade led by Neville High band, dances, and activities for commercial and industrial interests.
Film director Christy Cabanne became the first to direct Douglas Fairbanks in 1910 marking an early collaboration that helped launch Fairbanks into stardom.
A Memphis minister and Miss Blagden report they were flogged at Earle while aiding a funeral. Frank Weems, a 40 year old sharecropper, is missing and presumed dead after a clash with union opponents. Sheriff Curlin and officials hunt for Weems while denying verification of his death.
Governor Futrell said Sheriff Carlin reported Frank Weems a 41 year old sharecropper is alive and knows nothing of a supposed fatal beating after a union meeting disturbance. He called the mock funeral a propganda ploy by H L Mitchell and union officials.
Hollywood, June 1. Loretta Young, acting with Ramon Lugo aged 2, saved the child when a lamp fired gauze netting above their heads during a Ramona scene. Flames reached dry leaves and burning foliage, but Young snatched the infant to safety and self-immolation was prevented.
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