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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1927

Page

11

Zarynoff to meet Browning in Monroe wrestling clash

Promoter Bobby Manziel brings Count Ivan Zarynoff heavyweight champion of Russia to Monroe for a two out of three falls match against Jim Browning at Forsythe baseball park next Thursday. Browning earned the shot by defeating Tony Devetchi last week.

Bobby Manziel Forsythe Baseball Park Manziel Ivan Zarynoff Russia Jim Browning Tony Devetchi Ivan Memphis Zarynoff Zbyszko Dick Daviscourt Rudy Dusek Jim Landos Joe Stecher George Vassel Vassel America Mvorid Stecher Browning Devetchi Zarynoft Jim Jim Londos Londos Wise Frankie Littlefield Sugarfoot Williams Bobby Monroe

Riverside Country Club Sends Players to Shreveport Tourney

The Riverside Country Club will be well represented at the Broadmoor Tournament in Shreveport starting Thursday. At least six or seven Monroe players are likely to attend with Lawton Croon Jack Keith and E S Morey confirmed and Harold Woods Aaron Parker W I Niel and Billy Downing expected to join. The club aims for a strong showing as national level golfers compete for prizes. The course will be ready for play again in about two weeks with regular tournaments afterward. Morey will depart Wednesday night and the others Thursday morning.

Riverside Shreveport Monroe E. S. Morey Moorey Lawton Croon Jack Keith Harold Woods Aaron Parker W. I. Niel Billy Downing Morey Mr. Morey

Flyweight title at stake as Brody meets LaBarba in St Louis

Fidel LaBarba defends against Mike Brody of Peoria in a scheduled 10 round world flyweight title bout at St Louis University Athletic Field. Brody recent win over Jimmy Lucas boosts title chances while LaBarba shows confidence in retaining crown.

ST. Louis Brody Labarba Associated Press Fidel LaBarba Mike Brody Peoria Ill St. Louis University Athletic Field Jimmy Lucas la Barba

Rockne Defends Traditional Football Against Silk Stocking Trend

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne denounces proposed National rules changes he says would turn football into a silk stocking game. Speaking at a Dallas banquet honoring Rockne and Wisconsin coach Walter Meanwell, he warns the move risks destroying the rough, competitive nature of the sport. He cites east dominance and cites the minority of committee members from the Midwest and West as not representing the sport’s broader voice. He also notes the committee approved a lateral pass rule after considering coaches’ and spectators’ views.

Associated Press Dallas Texas National Football Rules Committee Arute Rockne Notre Dame Rockne Walter Meanwell University of Wisconsin Southern Methodist University Harvard Middle West Far West Southwest D. X. Bible Texas A. & M. College

Misplaced Heart Prompts damages in Atlantic City crash

Victor Thompson told the jury his heart had been misplaced in a crossing crash and was awarded 25 pounds in damages.

Atlantic City Victor Thompson

Pirates Tie Cubs 4 0 as Meadows Shines in Win

The Pirates beat the Cubs 4 to 0 to even the series behind Lee Meadows and Johnny Gooch's sixth inning homer with two on. Cubs star Hack Wilson fanned with three on base, while Grimm paced the Pirates with key hits as Carlson held Chicago to four hits.

Pirates Cubs Chicago Lee Meadows Paul Waner Harris Johnny Gooch Hack Wilson Stephenson Murderers Meadows Grimm Cub Carlson

Thistledown Race Meeting Postponed

The Thistledown summer meeting schedule in Cleveland has been postponed indefinitely. John H. McMillen, president, cited Sheriff Edward Hanratty's ruling against operating pari mutuel betting machines as the reason for the delay.

Cleveland Thistle Down John H. McMillen Edward Hanratty

Vicks Home Run Secures 1 0 Win for New Orleans

A solo homer by N O Vick in the first inning gave the New Orleans Pelicans a 1 0 victory over Nashville in a Southern Association game. Martina allowed three hits for New Orleans while Fuhr yielded four for Nashville. Gardner contributed an unassisted double play for the Pelicans as pitching dominated the contest.

New Orleans Nashville Pelicans Vick Martina Fuhr Gardner Pelican Atlanta Memphis Crackers Schwab Chicks

Weather shifts Drillers barbecue to Elks Club

Plans for a Monroe Drillers barbecue at the Elks club moved to the lower floor due to threatening weather. The 7 pm event, organized by Morris Haas, asks supporters to buy tickets at Wise's pool hall and attend as Manager Palmer and the team are recognized as first half Cotton States League champions.

Monroe Drillers Elks Club Morris Haas Wise’s DeSiard Street Haas Palmer

Paris Week of Grand Prix Delights and High Fashion

Paris opens Le Grande Semaine with the 400 000 franc Grand Steeplechase de Paris at Auteuil eight days of social events, fashion, and racing culminating in the Longchamp Grand Prix. The week features four major races, a Place de la Concorde drag parade, and the Bal du Grand Prix at the opera.

Associated Press Paris France Opera House Place de la Concorde

Major League Leaders Snapshot June 20

National league leaders include P Waner of the Pirates leading in runs hits and totals with 92 hits 54 runs and 18 triples. Meantime Meadows of the Pirates is 10 1 with a 1 point win loss. American leaders show Gehrig of the Yankees at .391 batting with Rath leading in runs 60 four and homers 22. Thomas of the Yankees and Stoner of the Tigers each hold six wins with one loss.

Harris Pirates P. Waner Stephenson Cubs Wilson Cube Friseh Cardinals Meadows Gehrig Yankees Rath Yankee Burns Indians Manush Tigens Stleen Gosin Senators Thomas Stoner Tigers

Western regalia at Coolidge camp prompts coin hunt

In Rapid City, reporters cover the Coolidge campaign as press at the camp adopt ranch attire. They display ten gallon hats and checked shirts while seeking out local tradesmen believing rare coins are overlooked in commerce.

Rapid City S. D Metropolitan Reporter Coolidge Camp

Vittorio Goes Into Journalism With Flight Piece

In Rome the Duce's son Vittorio treads in his father's footsteps by writing his first journalistic piece about an airplane flight. He admitted he closed his eyes during take-off.

Rome Vittorio

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