Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana

We have 1,268,751 pages in Louisiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1934

Page

7

Pirates Install Pie Traynor as Manager Amid Slump

Harold Pie Traynor took over as Pirates manager from George Gibson as Pittsburgh dropped to fifth with a 5-3 loss to the New York Giants. The Pirates trailed the league leaders while Giants boosted their lead. Ed Brandt and a timely Randy Moore homer powered the Braves past the Cubs, and Philadelphia edged St Louis in 12 innings as Curt Davis earned his eighth win. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 11-7 as Casey Stengel watched Johnny Babich exit early. Cleveland and Washington split a doubleheader, leaving both in a virtual tie for third place, with Hal Trosky homering for the Indians in a 3-0 win.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Harold Pie) Traynor Traynor George Gibson Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs New York Giants Boston Chicago Brooklyn New York Giants Carl Hubbell Hal Schumacher Cardinals Ed Brandt Randy Moore Braves Cubs Phillies Paul Dean Dean St. Louis Phils John Moore Dolph Camilli Curt Davis Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Casey Stengel Johnny Babich Cleveland Washington Senators Johnny Stone Heinie Manush Oral Hildebrand Indians Mel Harder Hal Trosky Monte Weaver Pie Traynor Buccaneers Boston Braves Moore Eeeep Tenes Critz Terry Ib Pe Deen Suhr Vaughan Lavagetto Jensen Hoyt Ryan Ott Terry E Lavagetto Hi Ryan Vaughan Suhr Jackson French Schumacher Pronch Hubbell Reardon Moran Prench Pfirman

Pine Bluff and Shreveport Open East Dixie Play

Baseball results from Pine Bluff and Shreveport open East Dixie League action with scores, errors, and key players listed for each game. El Dorado, Greenville, Weehbwese, Packoon, Clarksdale, and Boutwell are cited with contributing players in multiple matchups.

L. B. Jones O'Neal Margaino Mackey Billings Packoon Clarksdale Boutwell Jones McClung O'Flaherty Pine Bluff Rene Shreveport Eee Jackson

Ferriday All Stars Defeat Winnfield Tigers 2 to 1

Ferriday All Stars edged Winnfield Tigers 2 to 1 as Davis and Wilson pitched near perfect games. The locals scored in the second and seventh innings while Winnfield managed a lone run in the final frame. Next Sunday Ferriday hosts Lake Providence at the Fair Grounds park.

Ferriday All-Stars Winnfield Tigers Davis Wilson Lake Providence Fair Grounds Park Winnfield C.acs Tomkins Twymon Clark

Dunn Wallops Epps In Local Baseball Spree

Travis pitched tight for Dunn while Epps struggled with nine to four hits allowed. Dunn team widened lead with a hitting spree producing 15 runs in a high scoring contest in the third inning.

Dunn Wallops Epps Dunn Travis Inn

Baseball Results Roundup With Rain Delays

Yesterday New York defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 3 while Brooklyn fell to Cincinnati 11 to 7 and Boston beat Chicago 2 to 1. Philadelphia won 10 to 8 over St Louis in 12 innings. Upcoming matchups include Philadelphia at Cincinnati and New York at Chicago with several rain affected contests.

New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit Chicago Creastes Imi Teas Sebuiees Fame Brooklyn Eee

Unclear Score Summary of Southern City Matches

Athletic results show Atlanta 0 New Orleans 4 and Nashville 5 Birmingham 6 with 12 in Little Rock Chattanooga. Other noted scores include Memphis 2 3 Knoxville 1 1 and Little Rock 3 Chattanooga 2. Additional lines mention El Dorado 12 3 Greenville 7 6 Pine Bluff 4 5 Shreveport 5 1 Jackson 8 5 Clarksdale 5 8.

Southern Association Nashville Atlanta New Orleans Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga Er Birmingham Little Rock Chattanooga el Dorado Greenville Pine Bluff Shreveport Jackson Clarksdale

Texas League Scores Snapshot

Dallas loses 5 to 8 at Beaumont while Fort Worth falls 2 to 6 at Houston Oklahoma City 3 San Antonio 6 Fort Worth 6 Houston 2 Tulsa 13 Galveston 8 Dallas at Beaumont Fort Worth at Houston Oklahoma City at San Antonio Tulsa at Galveston.

Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Oklahoma City San Antonio Tulsa Galveston

West Dixie and Evangeline League Scores From Louisiana Games

Scores from Louisiana baseball action show Henderson 11 over Paris 5 and Jacksonsville 2 over Tyler 1. Longview 10 defeated Palestine 4. Evangeline League results include Rayne 8 over Alexandria 2 and Opelousas 4 over Lafayette 1 with Jeanerette 3 beating New Iberia 4.

Paris Henderson Tyler Jacksonville Longview Palestine Evangeline League Alexandria Rayne Lafayette Opelousas Jeanerette New Iberia

Memphis Upset Shocks Tennis Field In Country Club Event

Perry Eastman the New Orleans entrant and former Tulane netman upset the Memphis crowd by dispatching Cecil Metz in the third round after wins over John D. Martin Jr. and Metz. Eastman’s victory marks the major upset of the tournament so far as Beatrice Bryant and Jane Sharp advanced via byes and defaulted opponents. J Gilbert Hall of South Orange, seeded number one, moved into the third round when Jordan Barens defaulted.

Memphis Tenn Perry Eastman New Orleans Tulane University

Moore Sees Close Race for Track Laurels at Nationals

LSU coach Bernie Moore expects fierce national collegiate championships with only one sure winner Walter Marty of Fresno State high jump. He doubts any other athlete will be a cinch while predicting strong showings from Glenn Cunningham, Gordon Dunn and others, including Southern California and Alabama Poly contenders.

Paul Zimmerman Associated Press Los Angeles Bernie Moore Louisiana State Chicago Moore Louisiana Walter Marty Fresno State Fresno State High Jumper Who Has Been Consistently Over 6 Feet 7 Inches.” Moore Glenn Cunningham Kansas Princeton Marty Glenn Hardin Jack Torrance Torrance California Deacon Dunn Lyman Klopstock Stanford Bob Kiesel Dean Crowell L. S Wilbur Hutsell Alabama Poly South

Missions Aces Oklahoma City to Extend Vantage in Texas League

The San Antonio Missions defeated Oklahoma City 6 to 3 to widen their pennant lead to three and a half games over the Dallas Steers. Pid Purdy and players Morgan and Matuzak powered the victory as Hillin outpitched his foe, eight hits allowed by Oklahoma City.

Associated Press San Antonio Missions Oklahoma City Dallas Steers Beaumont Hillin Matuzak Missions Morgan Joe Vance Steers Houston Herman Rabb Fort Worth Cats Rabb Fort Worth George Payne Tulsa Oilers Galveston Buccaneers Oilers Tnes Guy Cantrell Jim Bivin Beau Bell Galveston Alex Hooks Tulsa

Baseball Roundup Highlights Yesterday's Standout Performances

Yesterday's stars included Ed Brand of the Braves who held the Cubs to four hits while fanning seven. Jim Bottomley drove in four for the Reds with a double and single against the Dodgers. Heinie Manush of the Senators and Mel Harder of the Indians each registered five hits in a doubleheader, with Harder tossing a seven hit shutout in the nightcap. Curt Davis of the Phillies limited the Cardinals to two hits in six innings of relief to win in the 12th, and Joe Moore of the Giants doubled twice against Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Ed Brand Braves Cubs Jim Bottomley Reds Dodgers Heinie Manush Senators Mel Harder Indians Manush Harder Curt Davis Phillies Joe Moore Giants Pittsburgh

Runaway Horse Ties Up Traffic on Riverside Drive

A runaway horse roped up traffic recently on Riverside Drive in New York City causing street delays and authorities to intervene to control the animal.

Riverside Drive New York

Howell Holds One Stroke Lead In Southern Tourney

Billy Howell of Richmond shot a par 71 in the first round of the Southern Amateur Championship 36 hole qualifying in New Orleans to take a one stroke lead. Julius Hughes Edwin McClure Jules Lazard trailed with 72s as Tulane star Rudolph Schultz and Lewis Johnson posted 73s.

New Orleans Billy Howell Richmond Howell Eanning Julius Hughes Atlanta Edwin McClure Shreveport Jules Lazard Hughes McClure Lazard Rudolph Schultz Tulane University Lewis Johnson Charleston George Bush Alvin Everett Rome Chasteen Harris Memphis Nelson Whitney Sam Perry Birmingham Reuben Bush Gene Vinson Meridian Miss Earl Stokes Louisville Thad Street Carolinas Jesse Rainwater Bob Anderson Baton Rouge Louisiana Freddie Haas

Boxing Results From Across The Nation In Briefs

Multiple small bout results listed by city include Jimmy Slattery defeating Eddie Kamin ski in Buffalo. Davey Day stopping Joey Kleko in Chicago. Howard Scott outpointing Battling Delgado in Fort Worth. Duke Tramel knocking out Jose Flores in Fort Worth. Ritchie Mack drawing with George Salvadore in Houston. Tracy Cox knocking out Joe Ruz in San Antonio.

Associated Press Buffalo N. Y Jimmy Slattery Eddie Kaminski Chicago Davey Day Joey Kleko Fort Worth Tex Howard Scott San Angelo Battling Delgado Mexico City Duke Tramel Jose Flores Houston Ritchie Mack Dallas George Salvadore Boston San Antonio Tracy Cox Indianapolis Joe Ruz

Traynor Named Pirates Pilot in HR Pirates History

Harold Pie Traynor, longtime Pirates third baseman and team captain, becomes manager replacing George Gibson. Beswanger announced after a meeting with Gibson and Watters as the Pirates slide from second to fifth in NL standings.

Tallulah Golf Finals Set for Sunday

Tallulah La June 20 Special The Tallulah golf club championship will finalize Sunday in a 36 hole final between the upper bracket winner Joe Halbach R L Bailey and the lower bracket winner Max Yerger Clarence Cutler. Yerger advanced with two one up wins and Cutler over two opponents in close matches on a redesigned course south of town featuring new greens tees and bunkers.

Tallulah Tallulah Golf Club Joe Halbach R. L. Bailey Max Yerger Clarence Cutler Halbach M. H. Hanna H. W. Lee Bailey W. Crawford E. E. Shamblin Yerger J. E. Neill R. C. Gaines Cutler R. Percy D. Gilbert Percy Winnie Cole Fred Knight Cole

Home Run Parade Highlights Top Sluggers Across Leagues

A condensed list of prominent home run hitters is presented with players from the Indians, Senators, Braves, Dodgers, Cardinals, Athletics, Cubs, White Sox, Yankees, Giants and more. The standings section notes American and National League totals and leaders, signaling a broad roundup of power hitters and league-wide performance.

Louisiana State to Play Manhattan in New York Grid Game

Louisiana State university will meet Manhattan College in New York on November 2, 1935. The game is set for Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, announced by Manhattan College officials. A separate item notes R. M. Ray joining the Santa Barbara Fire Department after gaining height through exercise.

Louisiana State Books New York Louisana State University Manhattan College Ebbetsfield Brooklyn R. M. Ray Santa Barbara, Cal

Garden and N Y commission clash over Fiermonte Rosenbloom bid

New York State Athletic Commission again clashes with Madison Square Garden over a possible Fiermonte Rosenbloom light heavyweight bout. The panel, led by Commissioner Bill Brown, questions Rosenbloom’s fighting style and asserts ultimate control over any match, which would be illegal without approval.

New York Madison Square Garden New York State Athletic Commission Enzo Fiermonte Maxey Rosenbloom Fiermonte John Jacob Astor Southampton Max Baer Primo Carnera Bill Brown John J. Phelan D. Walker Brown Sam McQuade Rosenbloom New York State Commission

Pelicans Defeat Atlanta 4-0 in Southern Association Game

After six scoreless innings, New Orleans Pelicans score three in seventh and one in eighth to beat Atlanta 4 to 0. Final line scores show Atlantic 000 000 000 and New Orleans 000 000 3 1x. Pitchers Elliott Hayes Palmisano Bryant and George are noted in the box.

New Orleans New Orleans Pelicans Atlanta Atlante Elliott Hayes Palmisano Bryant George

Memphis takes doubleheader over Knoxville in Tennessee

Memphis wins 2 to 1 in the first game and 3 to 1 in the nightcap. Allington misplayed Cuoto’s fly allowing Memphis to score the two runs in the second inning. Reese belted a seventh inning homer for Memphis sealing the second game victory.

Knoxville Tenn Memphis Allington Smoky Cuoto Billy Bayne Reese Kelly Blethen Head

Barons Tie Series With 12 Inning Win Over Nashville

Birmingham defeats Nashville 6 to 5 in 12 innings to even the series behind Clarence Griffin pitching. The lead changed hands from start to finish, Nashville taking a two run edge in the eighth before Birmingham answered to force extras and prevail in the twelfth.

Barons Birmingham Ala Nashville Clarence Griffin Gabler Brillheart and O'Malley Griffin Neisler

Little Rock Tops Lookouts On Nonnengamp Homer

Little Rock beat Chattanooga 3 to 2 as Nonnengamp belted a decisive homer in the sixth. Pebbles pitcher Clarence Struss left injured after being struck by a liner in the same frame. Struss earned the win while Willoughby and Whitney aided Cohen and Holbrook in the defeat.

Chattanooga Tenn Little Rock Lookouts Nonnengamp Clarence Struss Gill Struss Willoughby and Whitney Cohen and Holbrook

Wrestling Results From Three Rivers And Portland

Bibber Mc Coy from Cambridge defeated Boris Demetroff of Greece two falls to one in Three Rivers Quebec. In Portland Maine Red Bruno of New York defeated Billy Wallace of Buffalo in 29 minutes 36 seconds.

Associated Press Three Rivers Que Bibber McCoy Cambridge Mass Boris Demetroff Greece Portland Red Bruno New York Billy Wallace Buffalo

Twilight League results show leaders shaken but margins hold

St Matthew's slipped to 7 2 defeat by Methodists while maintaining lead by a one game margin as Baptists tied National Guard at 12 in darkness. Y's Men routed Lions 7 0. Bankers beat Druggists 9 7. Firemen move above .500 with 10 5 win over Gassers. Legion overwhelmed Publishers 16 7.

Baptists National Guard Bankers Y's Men Lions Legion Publishers St. Matthew's Methodists Rogers Garner Duncan Kemp The Gilliland Godwin Guards Tucker Thompson Jortes Kemeter Spatafora Mitchell Demarchi Cobb Berbigbee Medaries Russ St. Matthew's Weave National Guard Il Y's American Legion Bankers Lions Ccsvccsenes

Nats and Indians Split Two In Griffith Stadium Doubleheader

Washington and Cleveland split a doubleheader at Griffith Stadium. In the opener the Senators won 6 to 2 behind Oral Hildebrand who pitched the full game for Cleveland and gave up 14 hits. Johnny Stone and Heinie Manush hit first inning homers for Washington. In the nightcap Cleveland won 3 to 0 as First Baseman Trosky belted a long homer into right field.

Washington Griffith Stadium Cleveland Senators Johnny Stone Heinie Manush Oral Hildebrand Indians Trosky Leges Knickerbocker Hale Pytiak C .Ites Kamm Hildebrand Copppe DOVER Cvecuyscasicn Manur Vwosch Stewart Sewell Cronin Leeds Myer Holland Stone Manush Averill Knickerbocker Kuhel

Vidalia and Waterproof Tigers Set for Natchez Showdown

Vidalia Tigers and Waterproof Tigers of the Big Six meet in Natchez at Duncan Park Friday at 3 50 pm. Vidalia manager Mike Ohlsen expects a stronger club after back to back wins over Ferriday. Tensas parish’s Tigers are noted as one of the league’s best, promising a fast game for local and nearby fans.

Vidalia Vidalia Tigers Waterproof Tigers Natchez Duncan Park Mike Ohlsen Ferriday Tigers Tensas Parish

Natchez Indians win 14-inning thriller over Ramblers 2 1

Natchez Mississippi edged Clayton Louisiana 2 1 in 14 innings as W R Priester scored the winning run after a wild throw and Poole singled. Right handers Henry Gaude and Fred Hammett held the offenses to seven and nine hits respectively. Warren and Poole had two hits for Natchez while Bone and Payne led Clayton with two apiece.

Natchez, Miss W. R. Priester Natchez Indians Clayton Ramblers Priester Poole Henry Gaude Indians Fred Hammett Concordia Parish Gaude Hammett Warren Redskins Bone Payne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr Spencer Galeria Sueme Cook Caseani Valeria Edwards Krole Tewart Carr Simmons Currie Payton Tubbs and Bistros Ferriday All-Stars Winnsboro Oak Grove New York Sete Eee Enee Washington Reer E Weer Boston Aeee St. Louis Nent Dillon Graham Don Zimmerman Montgomery Zimmerman Files Crenshaw N. W. McClure George Hill, Jr Vincent d’Antoni Don Patrick Tupelo Jake Lebourgeois al Beuning L. L. Vann Fred Odom Dan Sage, Jr L. L. Bass James L. Ewing Frank de la Houssaye A. Legendre E. G. Legarde J. C. Powledge Harold “Pie” Traynor William Beswanger Beswanger Gibson Sam Watters Pie Pirate Halbach- Bailey and Verger- Cutler Prosky Crveewnreee Ratte Pels Bayne Scott Rocks Tribe Henie Manush Waterproof Go Cardinal Tex Carleton Red Bird Hurler Philadelphia Bartell Allen Sosesee J. Moore Camilli Cc. Davis Haslin Walters Grabowski Lohrman Eeberbe Hansen See Weer Holley Todd Ras Hansen Brhpore ST. Louis Ag Martin Secue Rothrock Frisch Medwick Feerenee Collins Ewesuee Vv. Davis Whee Mills Seeee Vee Orsatt Eer Keeeees Re Pallis Aeee Delancey Sauee Teneatee Durocher Carleton Pereeee Oaee Lindsey Tseee Moensy P Dean Speedeeetne Haines Crawford Lindsey St Louis Hendrick Frisch Bartell Camill Prisch Bartell Durocher C. Davis Rothreck Grabowsk Mooney Holley P. Dean Grabowst Dsey Haines Bal —Wilson
Search Courier

Search the Monroe News Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monroe News Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication