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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
7
A fragmented sports brief notes Memphis and Glenn teams competing in a round of play. It mentions scores and a goal to reach qualification, with references to players and locations like S.C. and Shreveport. The exact outcome remains unclear due to garbled text.
With 15 rounds set for Thursday at Yankee Stadium, Schmeling and Louis train through tense preparations as New York officials weigh ring hand wrapping rules. Promoter Jacobs shifts unsold seats while bookmakers post varied bets on a quick finish and possible decision.
The article lists Castillo as the overall leader after the first round in the Southern event with scores from the field. Notable players include Carroll Latimer of Atlanta and W. E. Norvell Jr. of Chattanooga, with Latimer slipping on the return nine after a 33 on the outgoing nine.
Dick Eason and Trist McConnell advanced to the junior singles finals in the city tournament yesterday morning and will duel for the Monroe Recreation Department silver loving cup this afternoon at Forsythe courts. Eason defeated Mary E. Mahr 6 1 60 and McConnell beat Bernard Zuccaro 6 2 6 1.
Joe Louis nears a historic payday as a possible six round win over Max Schmeling would push his earnings to about 1,000,000 for 28 fights. Schmeling plans to invest winnings in the United States and return home if defeated. Louis, born in Alabama, rose to fame since July 4, 1934, and could face Jimmy Braddock next.
Detroit Tigers fall for fourth straight as Carl Reynolds hits a tenth inning homer with two on to lift the Washington Senators 9 8. Billy Rogell also homered for Detroit, Johnny Stone connected for the Senators, and Ben Chapman debuted with a single walk and two runs in Washington.
Boston June 17 Tiny Jim Chaplin Bees pitcher held the Cardinals to three hits in six innings as the Red Sox routed St Louis 10 to 4 to open a homestand. The Cardinals rallied for three runs in the ninth after Chaplin eased up with a big lead.
This year marks a ruling by Commissioner Landis a year ago that Alabama Pitts an ex convict may play baseball under a revised contract with the Albany Senators. The notes also recall Ralph Metcalfe winning the NCAA 220 yard title in 0 22 4 and George Earnshaw achieving an 11th straight win as the Athletics beat the Indians 4 2 in earlier years.
Gino Garibaldi of Newark defeats Chief Little Wolf of Colorado in two straight falls. John Pesek of Ravena, Nebraska defeats Ernie Powers of Vancouver, B C in straight falls to cap wrestling night.
Fletcher Warren, secretary to the American legation in Managua, volunteered to traverse fire lines to deliver a rebel message to President Sacasa as fighting between Nicaraguan revolutionists and loyalists reached a standstill.
Senator Fletcher dies suddenly at his Washington home after a days long fight over the Florida ship canal. Report says his vigor in pushing canal relief funds and later a relief bill amendment drew strong reactions from colleagues. His daughter Mrs Nell Smith Gordon and Mrs T J Kempt of St Louis were notified, senate to adjourn in respect.
A state committee heard proposals to require automobile license plates to be affixed with secure fasteners. E P Rox of the state highway patrol supported the plan. In Hong Kong, the central government offered a political compromise and financial rewards to separate two southern provinces. The House received a Senate approved bill extending 1937 import quotas under the Jones Costigan act through 1937.
Political conjecture swelled in New York on June 17 as chatter grew about a potential third party bid for the presidency and the hidden identity of a prospective candidate.
The Eureka Trojans remain undefeated in West Monroe softball with an 22 to 2 victory over Jitney Jungle. They exploded for ten runs in the second inning and added six in the sixth, aided by Martin’s home run. Batteries: Boyce and Kelly for Eureka. Armsworth pitched for the losers with Clark catching.
Andre Jessurun outpointed Sonny Jones in New York while Chino Alvarez and Eddie Cool drew in Tampa and Philadelphia respectively. Baby Arizmendi topped Wally Wally in Los Angeles. Phil Baker stopped Ernie Ratner in Norwalk. Joe Walcott defeated Louis Lepage in New Jersey as Mickey Makar outpointed a Bayonne opponent in Jersey City.
Baton Rouge reports an amended tax program with changes to cosmetic tax plans and reductions for soft drinks and lubricating oil. The Ways and Means committee favored several bills including crude oil in pipelines, natural gas, long distance calls, and bills of lading. Multiple House bills passed, setting retirement, school boards, shoplifting penalties, and district attorney salaries.
Farley defends current rules while resisting change and insists a national committee decision will shape his future as postmaster general and party chair. Wagner eyes platform chair as Philadelphia hosts convention preparations and Farley plans a 2 pm departure for New York for talks, boxing, and family visit.
Carl Reynolds hit a tenth inning homer with two on to drive in the winning runs against Detroit as the Senators triumphed over the Tigers. Phil Cavarretta delivered two pinch singles in the Cubs 4-1 win over Philadelphia. Bruce Campbell led the Indians with three singles in an 8-4 victory against the Yankees. Jim Chaplin helped the Bees by holding the Cardinals to nine hits and driving in three runs in a 10-4 win.
Dispatches from Sao Luiz, capital of Maranheo, Brazil, report diamonds discovered in the interior. The news notes the finding as a new treasure region and hints at possible mining activity expanding inland. Authorities have not released specifics on location or scale.
A mystery killer tied to inventor Moore case allegedly ends his own life after being questioned. Essex County medical experts support Gebhardt as Moore’s slayer, with ballistic links and a rifle stock removal noted. Police report a fatal shot in New Monmouth, as army and navy orders rise and the Irish Free State builds an air force.
The Phi Kappa national convention in Monroe runs from Monday and will close with a Wednesday dance at Three Mile Inn. About 110 delegates and 17 sponsors toured Ouachita Parish venues and Lakeside Country Club hosted a beach party. W. G. Haynes Jr. of West Monroe was elected chairman of the executive council, the fraternity's top post. Memphis was chosen as the next meeting site.
The Monroe committee schedules a July 13 morning engine demonstration west of the Mississippi with powerful engines decorated for the parade. Engines will be on the Illinois Central siding between Walnut and Second streets. A week of radio talks and club programs on railroad service, a parade led by Neville High School band, a dinner for business interests, and dances are planned with Chairman Moss announcing the details. Christy Cabanne, film director, first directed Douglas Fairbanks in 1910.
Arkansas sheriff reports Frank Weems, a negro sharecropper tied to the Southern Tenant Farmers union, alive and not fatally beaten amid protests to President Roosevelt. The case centers on alleged flogging at Earle and a mock funeral planned as propaganda by union leaders.
Hollywood June 17 Loretta Young and Ramon Lugo a two year old infant acted in a Ramona scene when a lamp ignited gauze over their heads flames spread to dry leaves on a tree and burning foliage dropped into the cradle Young snatched the baby and fled her dress caught fire but was extinguished before any injury occurred
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