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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

10

Drillers Lose Close Battle to Vicksburg Club 6 to 5

In a tight game, Mississippi’s Vicksburg club edged Monroe 6 to 5 after a late throw from Abernathy nailed Granade at the plate. Monroe’s Monroe, Polvogt, Bagwell and Tilton sparked late rallies as Herman’s stellar infield defense kept Monroe in contention.

Icksburg Roach Sean Peepee Nese Shaw Abernath Teers Palmer Campbell Clark Meadows Oy Steed Vicksburg Monroe

Alexandria Defeats Jackson Senators 1 to 0 in Pitchers Duel

In Jackson, Alexandria edged the Senators 1 to 0 as Krenek and Greer combined for eight strikeouts each. Warwood and Mitchell doubled for the Reds’ lone run. senators honored Shortstop O Neill with arm bands as Conley filled in at short. Time 2:00 umpire Gaddy.

Jackson Miss Alexandria Jackson Senators Krenek Greer Warwood Mitchell Reds Senators Shortstop O'Neill Wisconsin Mannel Snipe Conley Ae Alexandria Calhoun Penintagaseed Fizer Minee Watwood Biggerstaff Mitchel Barne Crosier Graham Fansaateri AB H ‘ Jackson Morris Connaster Sigman Ed Doone Gibson Ib Porter Tf O Corley Watwood Parker Barnes Doncaster Conley

Dusek to Meet Kaplan in Monroe Grappling Bout

Rudy Dusek arrives in Monroe for Friday night clash with Abe Kaplan at the pavilion under Billy Avery. Kaplan, claiming the Jewish heavyweight title, will debut locally, with Barney Oakland refereeing. Tickets are on sale at the Virginia Hotel cigar stand.

Kaplan Pavilion Rudy Dusek Monroe Abe Kaplan Billy Avery Memphis Dusek Barney Oakland Rudy Avery Virginia Hotel

Crazy over horses fueling huge American betting

The piece notes Americans bet seven billion dollars yearly on horse racing with large sums wagered at New York tracks. It cites Maryland Kentucky Illinois wagering totals and claims up to three billion bet outside tracks, with high rollers like OBrien and Sinclair and a widespread bookie network.

Maryland Kentucky Illinois New York Empire State New York Ovals America Ohio Nebraska West Virginia Lauisiana States Canada Havana Tin Juss O’brien Avery Harry Sinclair Revey

Chicks Crack In Twelfth And Lose

Eddie Wells of Birmingham limited Atlanta to eight runs as Mobile won 6 to 1 in the twelfth. New Orleans surged to an 8 to 3 victory over Little Rock. Memphis and Nashville split a game with Nashville taking a 7 to 3 decision. Riehl of Nashville earned the win in a six man mound effort.

Glazner Keefe Memphis Chick Mobile New Orleans Little Rock Brown Danforth Nashville Chattanooga Vols Wooknuts Riehl Virginia

Darnell Nine Defeats Lake Village 10–9 for Seventh Straight Win

Darnell beat Lake Village 10 to 9 in Darnell Louisiana, extending their seven game winning streak. Weems pitched well but support in the fourth inning faltered as Lake Village scored six runs. Womack collected four hits in five at bats, with Duncan on the mound for Lake Village yielding eight runs in the final two frames. Darnell prepares to host an all-star collegian team from Vicksburg next Sunday.

Atlanta Eddie Wells Birmingham Southern Association Baron Ace Dudley Darnells Dune Darnell Lake Village Weems Duncan Womack Vicksburg

Mrs Tom Sullivan Wins First Flight Honors at Riverside

Mrs Tom Sullivan is champion of the first flight in the Riverside Country Club Ladies golf tournament after defeating Mrs Carl Mc Henry Wednesday. Alma Summers Potts and Mrs K J Jones set to meet for the second flight title this week. In the President's Cup, Oliver Thomas beat John Rogers 5 and 4 in a late match. Lawton Croom and E T Lamkin tipped to play off their second round soon.

Tom Sullivan Riverside Country Club Carl McHenry Alma Summers Potts K. J. Jones Oliver Thomas John Rogers Lawton Croom E. T. Lamkin

HATTIESBURG TOPS METROS 11 TO 6 IN BASEBALL

Rabieshure led Hattiesburg to an 11 6 victory over Meridian as Pinetoppers rallied from a four run deficit in the second inning. Abernathy’s perfect throw helped Vicksburg beat Monroe Drillers 5 2. Laurel edged Gulfport 5 4 with Chapmen striking out the last batter in a ninth inning rally.

Ated Press Rabieshure Pinetoppers Meridian Jackson Andria Krenek Greerek Senators Kre Greer Granado Bagwell Vicksburg Monroe Drillers Farris Clark Ater Chapman Laurel Gulfport Tarpons Larsen Chapmen Knaupp

Yale Harvard Regatta Set for Friday in New London

The 61st Yale Harvard regatta is in early stages in New London Connecticut. Thousands are expected to watch two undefeated varsity crews sweep four miles down the Thames at 6 45 PM daylight time Friday evening.

New London Conn Thames

M Larnin M Graw Bout At Moon Square Garden Tonight

Deby Fa Jimmy MelLarn, a sensation lightweight rising star, returns to the ring at Moon Square Garden tonight. He faces Sammy Mandel in a ten round bout scheduled to start at ten o clock as part of a road to a comeback following a previous setback.

New York Deby Jimmy MelLarn Sammy Mandeil Phil Growino Moon Square Garden

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