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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1938

Page

6

Record losses and one victory for Lou Fette

National League pitching notes show Boston Bees pitcher Lou Fette with a 1-8 record as Cincinnati defeats the Bees 3-1 in 13 innings. Reds rise in standings after Ford Frick ties a St Louis game for record purposes. Cubs fall to Brooklyn 5-1 as Bill Lee wins. Yankees move to second in the American League after beating Boston. Indians lead the pace.

Associated Press Lou Fette Boston Bees Lou Boston Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Ford Frick St. Louis Cardinal Frick Innall Ival ‘Goodman Johnny Lanning Fette Brooklyn Dodgers Bill Lee Yankees Boston Red Sox Lonnie Frey Debs Garris Goodman Bees Bob Reis Bob Kahle Wally Berger Buck McCormick Ira Hutchinson New York Giants Cleveland Yanks Indians

Collegiate boxing rulemakers meet at Annapolis

A nine member rules committee of the Intercollegiate Boxing Association begins a four day meeting at the U S Naval Academy to clarify regulations governing amateur status, weighing in for dual meets and tournaments, and discuss revisions and Olympic committee positions. Committee members include reps from Wisconsin Wisconsin and Army with Navy Commander C O Kessing presiding.

Annapolis U. S. Naval Academy Eves Collegiate Athletic Association C. O. Kessing Navy Eee Kessing W. H. Cowell University of Ire Carl Schott State EB. J. McGaw US. A. Weet Point George Little W. J. Bleckwenn Uniamen Wisconsin

Baseball matchups set for today across leagues

New York faces Cleveland with Ruffing vs Feller pitching. Boston meets Detroit as Wilson and Rogers oppose Bridges and Lawson. Washington takes on Chicago with Ferrell against Lee. Philadelphia plays St An Thomas as Hildebrand opposes.

Cincinnati New York Weaver Hubbell Chicago Philadelphia Epperly Passeau Pittsburgh Brooklyn Klinger Mungo St. Louis Boston McGee Turner Ween Enna Sete Eee Peteeenenere Detroit Petenetrees Tereveverens St. Louis Ce Cleveland Ruffing Feller Detroit Wilson Rogers Bridges Lawson Washington Ferrell Lee St. An Thomas Hildebrand

Yesterday's Results From Regional Baseball Slate

Yesterday results show Little Rock defeated Knoxville 5 1 Nashville beat Memphis 6 5 and Birmingham Chattanooga games were rained out. Today schedule lists New Orleans at Atlanta Memphis at Nashville Little Rock at Knoxville and Birmingham at Chattanooga with rain expected to affect some games.

Southern Association Little Little Rock Knoxville Nashville Memphis Birmingham-Chattanooga New Orleans Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga

Regional Baseball Scores Tie Ups and Matchups

The report lists game results with Sen Antonio 4 Tulsa 3 Oklahoma City 4 Beaumont 3 Fort Worth 3 Houston 1 Shreveport 8 Dallas 7. It also notes Fort Worth at Shreveport Tulsa at Beaumont Oklahoma City at Antonio Dallas at Houston for upcoming pairings.

Oklahoma City Beaumont San Antonio Sever Fort Worth Dallas Sen Antonio Tulsa Houston Shreveport Antonio

Southeastern League Scoreboard Comes In With Three Games

Pensacola beat Mobile 6 to 2 and Montgomery defeated Selma 9 to 3. Meridian Jackson game postponed due to rain. no other results listed.

Pensacola Mobile Montgomery Selma Meridian-Jackson

Local Sports Roundup: Adler Garage and More Scores

A fragmented card lists matchups including Adler Garage versus Bakers, Plum Street Matthew’s against City of Monroe, Barkdull Faulk United versus Gas, and Independents in a Southern Bell era context. Fans track results amid era-specific teams.

Saul Adier Garage Een Eennene Independents Pneseneann St. Matthew's City of Sosvncee & Guy's Eaeese Lste Vo Southern Bell Adler Garage Bakers Plum St. Matthew’s City of Monroe Barkdull Faulk United. Gas

Yankees Rout Browns Behind Homers In Eight to Four Win

Lou Gehrig Joe Gordon and Spurgeon Chandler homered for the New York Yankees as world champions defeated the St Louis Browns 8 to 4. All three homers came in the sixth inning accounting for five runs at St Louis on June 2.

ST. Louis Lou Gehrig Joe Gordon Spurgeon Spud) Chandler New York Yankees Browns Yankee

Golf title up for grabs at Louisville Intercollegiate

The 41st Intercollegiate Golf Championship draws 168 entries from 42 colleges and universities for June 27 to July 2 at Louisville Country Club. LSU leader Paul Leslie and Yale secretary-treasurer Paul Jamison, Jr. figure among top individuals. Princeton defends the team crown under captain Fumitaka Konoye. Participants include Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Michigan, Holy Cross, Tulane, Dartmouth, and others in a 36 hole qualifier then match play.

New York Acord Louisville Paul Leslie Louisiana State Association Paul B. Jamison, Jr Yale Oakmont Bill Barclay Michigan Turnesa Leslie Walter Hagen, Jr Notre Dame Amherst Cincinnati Dartmouth Fordham Georgetown Georgia Tech Loyola Chicago Michigan State Minnesota Northwestern Ohio State Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Southern California Stanford Texas Virginia Washington Sigan St. Louis Williams Are Beloit Bradley Tech Dayton Detroit Holy Cross Illinois Indiana Michigan Normal North Carolina Penn State Purdue San Francisco Southern Methodist Swarthmore Tulane Union Washington and Lee Wayne

Sports Mirror highlights past college and baseball feats

Sports Mirror recalls Yale winning the eastern intercollegiate title a year ago after beating Harvard 7 6 in 15 innings. It also notes Jesse Owens qualifying in a broad jump at 26 feet 13 8 inches to beat Hart Hubbard's mark, and Lou Gehrig's 17th homer helping the Yankees keep the American League lead.

Associated Press Yale de Harvard Jesse Owens de Hart Hubbard Lou Gehrig Yankees Browns

Schacht’s Legendary Rocket Trick At Jersey City Game

The article recounts Schacht the Jersey City Skeeters clown prince staging a 1910s prank against pitcher Rube Parnham. Using a ten cent baseball hollowed like a rocket he deceived Parnham and Lena Styles, then tossed the real ball. Parnham reacted wildly, was fined $25 and suspended for a week by the umpire.

Schacht Casino Park Helena Monroe International League Rube Parnham Parnham Jersey City Skeeter Satan Boley Mr. Parnham Mr. Schacht

Texas League Brief Mentions Players and Train Skip

A fragmented sports snippet notes Dal and several players Fenner Gick Combs Stephenson and SoRelle in a Texas League context. The second game was called to allow Dal to catch a train, with limited readable details about teams or outcomes.

Dally SoRelle Fenner Gick Combs Stephenson Dal

Bastrop Papermakers edge Downsville in tight 3-2 win

In Bastrop Louisiana on Sunday Ed Head pitched a two hitter with 14 strikeouts to lead Bastrop past Downsville 3-2. Herbert Branch allowed four hits and seven walks as Downsville battled back with two runs in the ninth before Bastrop secured the closest Big Six duel of the season.

Bastrop Ed Heed Papermakers Herbert Branch Downsville Star Head Branch Avant Goodnight Downsville A. Holland Watson

Chatham Triumphs 4-2 Behind Payne and Jones Homers

In Calhoun, O Z Payne and K Jones homered giving Chatham a 4 2 win over Calhoun. Jones also pitched a six strikeout stellar game allowing four Calhoun singles. Calhoun led 1 0 after six but Chatham erupted for three runs in the seventh to seal the victory.

Chatham Calhoun O. Z. Payne K. Jones Chatham Nine Jones Invaders Clark Brownlee

Reds Beat Bees In13th To Take Second Place

In a 3-1 13th inning win Cincinnati rallies past Boston. Goodman drives in two and Lombardi adds a two-base hit while Fette earns the win for Cincinnati after a strong relief effort. Lanning takes the loss as Davis fans appear. umpires Magerkurth Parker and Moran count the game with 2,205 in attendance.

OTA cc DiMaggio Moora Lanning Cincinnati Boston Goodman McCormick R. Reis Lombardi Myers Muher Prey Davis Fette Magerkurth Parker Moran

Cubs Pound Dodgers 11 Hits For 5 1 Victory Behind Lee

Brooklyn report says on June 21 the Chicago Cubs defeated the Dodgers 5 to 1 behind seven hit pitching by Bill Lee. The Cubs slugged 11 hits with Ripper Collins homering with a man aboard and Phil Cavarrette collecting three hits.

Brooklyn Bill Lee Chicago Cubs Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Cubs Ripper Collins Phil Cavarretta

Tidwell and Monroe Clash In League Play Night

Tidwell and Sunshine Cleaners battled to a 3 0 win for Tidwell marking their fourth straight shutout as Fain Richards dominated on the mound with one hit allowed. Willie Ricks Hamilton and Van each drove in Tidwell runs while Clark toed the rubber for the losers. Monroe Hardware exploded for 22 3 win over Presby terians thanks to Hood four extra base hits and heavy hitting by White Cohen Hart Gimler Morris and Gilliland. Sav Mor Grocers fell 3 2 to Calvary Baptists in a tight contest as Powell threw a one hitter and Travis Rhodes caught for the winners.

Tidwell and Sons Sunshine Cleaners Tidwell Fain Richards Richards Cleaners Willie Ricks Hamilton Van Tidwel Clark Poag Inzina Monroe Hardware Presbyterians Spatafora Hardware Hood White Cohen Hart Gimler Morris Gilliland Crow Atkinson and Wood Danna Calvary Baptists Travis Rhodes

New York Times Opposes Tokyo 1940 Olympic Participation

The New York Times editorialized against U S participation in the 1940 Tokyo Games. It argued peace and goodwill are not advanced by the Berlin 1936 or Tokyo preparations, noting Nazi propaganda and Japan's conduct in China. It urged moral judgment by declining to send athletes, if the Games occur in Tokyo.

New York The New York Times United States Tokyo Berlin China Germany Japan

Negro Fight Broadcast At Lamyville Grocery

The XYZ club will sponsor a broadcast of the Louis Schmeling fight at the Lamyville grocery store on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The event promotes the negro organization and centralizes community viewing at a local venue.

XYZ Club Louis Schmeling Lamyville

Samara Defeats Kilonis in Two Falls at Portland Match

In Portland last night, Seelee Samara of Algeria, weighing 205 pounds, defeated Mike Kilonis of Chicago, 183 pounds, two falls to none in a best two of three.

Associated Press Portlan Seelee Samara Algeria Mike Kilonis Chicago

Louis in ten rounds and boxing notes roundup

Roundup by Eddie Brietz touches on Joe Louis managing teams and prospects, Dempsey’s Belfast fan mail, Walter Stewart’s career move, and Braddock refereeing. It notes Lou Ambers training for a July 26 title fight with Henry Armstrong, Armstrong not risking his welter title, and varied boxing and sports tidbits including Schmeling, Farr, and an 1893 punch record.

Eddie Brietz New York Louis Porter Kite John Roxborough Julian Black Joe Louis Jack Dempsey Belfast Ireland Walter Stewart World-Telegram Memphis Collier's Jimmy *Braddock Lou Ambers Napanoch N. Y Schmeling Henry Armstrong Armstrong Tommy Farr Max Schmeling Max Tommy Hitler

Red Sox beat Monroe by two runs in first inning

By George Lofton takes advantage of Charle Pescod's wildness as the White Sox push ahead in the opening frame and later blank Monroe, securing a two run margin in a lively early game.

George ¥. Lofton Charle Pescod White Sox Blanke

Monroe White Sox to face Clarksdale in 8 o'clock doubleheader

Monroe's White Sox and Nemo Siebold's Clarksdale club prepare for a twin bill with games starting at 8. Doug Taitt will start Tex Nugent and Al Bronkhurst for Monroe while Liebold fields Carl Nikkle and George Schneidmuller for Clarksdale. Glenn Murray reported to Monroe but did not play last night. Officials announced plans for broadcasting the Schmeling Louis fight at the park tomorrow night.

Monroe White Sox Nemo Siebold Clarksdale Doug Taitt Tex Nugent al Bronkhurst Liebold Carl Nikkle George Schneidmuller Red Sox Glenn Murray Tallahassee Park

Red Sox defeat Clarksdale 2 0 on strong Yelovic pitching

The Red Sox won 2 0 behind John Yelovic who scattered five hits. Pete Medak opened the game with a looping double and Clarksdale left Huffman and Pescod blunted by wild first inning pitching. Monroe fielded well with Johan Conway and Bobby Schang starring in a neat two double play effort and Schang throwing out Gillespie at the plate.

Red Sox John Yelovic White Sox Pete Medak Nemo Liebold Clarksdale Yelovic Pescod Monroe Johan Conway Bobby Schang Monr Conway Alon Fran Hackney Schang Chuck Gillespie Dow

Reds edge Bees in 13 innings on Goodman triple

Ivan Goodman drove in the first run on an outfield sacrifice fly and produced the deciding run with a three bagger as Cincinnati Reds beat the Bees 3 to 1 in 13 innings. Bill Lee allowed seven hits and walked three in a 5-1 Cubs win over the Dodgers, improving to 8-1. Spanning the Yankees Gordon hit two singles and homer while Flash Gordon and Spud Chandler helped beat the Browns 8-4 with Chandler adding an eight inning win and a homer.

Boston Johnny Lanning Cincinnati Reds Bees Chicago Cubs Berger Reds Ival Goodman Frank McCormick Cincinnati Prey Corke Devewse Goodman Eeebeeaere McCormick Lombardi Craft Peeseedeent Ase Myers R. Davis Pette R. Reis Associated Press Ivan Goodman Bill Lee Cubs Dodgers Flash Gordon Spud Chandler Yankees Gordon Chandler Browns

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