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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

Page

13

Nevada Wildcat Edges Italian in Rough Wrestling Match

Roy Reynolds the Nevada Wildcat defeated Tony Bernardi in two falls to one at the natatorium. Bernardi opened with a chin lock and a short arm scissors, while Reynolds used his 25 pound edge to crawl outside bounds and win with three flying mares and a headlock in the decisive rounds.

Roy Reynolds Nevada Wildcat Tony Bernardi Bernardi Reynolds Tony Oakland Vernon Wingerette Wingerette Alden Woodard Lawrence Nola

Jackson Defeats Baton Rouge In Eighth 6 to 4

Jackson, Miss. defeated Baton Rouge 6 to 4 in eight innings. Concaster homered, Bobo had three hits and drove in two, while Burke earned the win with Rouprich, enabling Jackson to break a tie in the eighth with two hits and a pass.

Jackson Baton Rouge Miss Brewer Palsgrove Rouprich Bork Concaster Bobo Abrahoa Een Ee Metals Ackson— Abrhoa Anita Rich ST. Siapdinners Aton Rouge O’neil Semmes Armour Par Aiken Donnaster Tolen Brases Woods Parker Stu Hases Jumpf Brewx Uprich Burke Piter Ble Loewer Tatumorris O'Neil Conaster Huteson Mpires McDonald Levine

Grange to Return to Bears Gridiron

CHICAGO June 20 Red Grange former Illinois star known as Galloping Ghost will haunt professional football grids for the Chicago Bears next season after signing a contract.

Grange Bear Chicago Red Grange University of Illinois Chicago Cars

Drillers Set for Three Game Series at Home

The Monroe Drillers travel to Alexandria today for the final three games of the first half. In a crippled state, they face Reds led by Bad News Hale, with El Dorado Lions visiting Monroe Sunday to meet the Drillers at Forsythe Park. The club seeks a large crowd for a strong send off into the second half.

Monroe Drillers Alexandria Drillers Reds Hale el Dorado Lions Monroe Forsythe Park

Laurel Wins Third Straight In Thirteenth From Lake Charles

Laurel defeats Lake Charles 4 to 3 in 13 innings as Lundell scores after tripling. Lee pitched well for Laurel with Senders driving in two runs and a key shoestring catch by Wilder. Lake Charles tied the game at 3 in the sixth before the overtime score.

Laurel Lake Charles Baton Rouge Bingham Lundell Lee Crawford Senders Wilder Winsett Han Sanders Distell Dorley OS McCall Barnhart Payne Cheden Fermer Ieee Leeks Simmient Bingheg Chinen Idea Cranford Simmons Lundel Glass Farmer Landell Sanders Lake Charles Parnhart McCall

Germany and England Placed in 1929 Davis Cup European Final

Paris joinrey reports the European zone final may feature Germany versus England. Semifinals opened with Germany facing Czechoslovakia and England meeting Hungary as Germany impresses as the season’s surprise so far.

Germany England Paris Czechoslovakia Hungary

Tractor Blaze Injures Crew Member On Sterlington Road

J. W. Riels, 41, suffered severe burns on his left side while trying to extinguish a fire caused by a Stovall Drilling tractor on Sterlington road. He moved a gasoline can from the burning machine about 6 p.m. and was taken to St. Francis sanitarium for treatment.

J. W. Riels Stovall Drilling Company Sterlington Road Riels St. Francis Sanitarium

Halas Reinstates Illini Star as Bears Return

George Halas brings back the former Illinois star who broke into professional football with the Bears in 1926. After starting with the Bears in 1926 he spent 1926 and 1927 as manager of the New York Yankees and retired from action last season due to a knee injury.

George Halas Bears Illini New York Yankees

The Rejuvenated Uhle 1929 Spring Hall of Fame Hurling

George Uhle, now with the Detroit Tigers, shows confidence in his arm after being traded from Cleveland. He visits managers to prove readiness and predicts a strong season, maintaining his reputation as a top class pitcher.

King Features Syndicate Inc Quinn Hall George Uhle Cleveland Detroit Tigers George Ain Speed City Harris Uhle Babe Ruth Ruth Bam Detroit Bucky Harris

Varsity Race and pennant chase dominate East news

The week centers on Harvard and Yale facing off on the Thames with Yale favored in the four mile race while the Yankees contend with the Athletics in a critical three day six game span. Baseball notes highlight Uhle and Ruth rivalry and the Detroit upgrade fueling a hot start.

Associated Press New York Harvard Yale Thames Yankees Columbia Cornell California Poughkeepsie Max Schmeling Pauline Azacudun Bobby Jones Horton Smith Walter Hagen Johnny Farrell Winged Foot

Notice of Filing of Final Account

Succession of Phillip Rizmo deceased No 2630 in Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court calls creditors and interested parties to show cause within ten days why the final account by Mrs Katie Graffo Rizzo administratrix should not be approved and funds distributed. Witnesses Judge Percy Sandel and J T Shell on June 19 1929. Deputy Clerk Leon H Pooler seal. June 20-24-28.

Phillip Rizmo State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Henery Katie Graffo Rizzo Percy Sandel J. T. Shell Leon H. Pooler McHenry Montgomery, Lamkin & Lester Allys

Parish bids on cementing materials sought by Ouachita Parish

Ouachita Parish will receive bids until eleven oclock A M for cementing sand clay and gravel mixes with at least 50 percent gravel and no more than 20 percent sand. Bids cover six months from award and are on a unit price per cable yard of 3600 pounds F C B pit. Parish Engineer and Police Jury president sign bid notice with dates June 20 to July 2.

Ouachita L’riee

Monroe Gun Club Meet Scheduled Friday Afternoon

The Monroe Gun Club will hold its weekly trap shooting meet Friday at 4 30 p m on city property near the public grounds. About 27 members participate with D Curtis Smith as president J G Bell vice president and J R Newsom as secretary and treasurer. Last week's scores ranged up to 48 of 50 with A M Wills leading. others included Bell Thompson Presley Liner Woods Quinn Newsom Mims Yancey McCaleb Warren and Smith.

Monroe Gun Club Leral D. Curtis Smith J. G. Bell J. R. Newsom A. M. Wills C. Thompson H. L. Presley J. C. Liner R. L. Woods Henry Quinn J. L. Newsom D. R. Mims E. R. Yancey Francis McCaleb J. L. Warren

Panama bantamweight Al Brown named world champ by NY athletic board

Chicago June 20 Al Brown the spidery Panama bantamweight is called defending bantamweight world champion by the New York state athletic commission though the National Boxing Association holds no title in the 118 pound class. PAUL Prehn NA president said they recognize no current champion and plan elimination contests to determine a holder.

Associated Press Chicago al Brown Panama York State Athletic Comm Tional Boxing Association Paul Prehn

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