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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1938

Page

7

34 Qualify for Tournament at Tallulah Club

Tallulah, June 21 Special Thirty four golfers qualified Monday for the Tallulah Invitational opening Saturday. Medalist leader J L Cason with 76. Many players from Louisiana Arkansas and Mississippi yet to qualify. Pro am entries include Jimmy Cole Buck White and more. Jimmie Fossick prepared a tougher course with new traps for the event.

Tallulah J. L. Cason Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Maxwell Yerger Mark Brown Sr Buddy Lee Billy Bray Harry Frazier Jordan Barton L. E. Gilbert Tobe Jordan Buddy Bray Jeff Elgin E. A. Buckner W. P. Crawford D. C. Johnson Ef, FE. Warrick L. J. Kathan Max Watson Mark Brown, Jr Curtis Agee Gus Irving R. W. Dickinson Rodney Naylor Tommy Bolt Shreveport Gene Vinson Meridian Miss Bolt Henry Castillo Castillo Jimmy Cole Baton Rouge Cole Winnie Cole Milo Mattinson Jean Shirah Monroe Jim McKenzie West Monroe Giddens Bryant Jackson Jimmie Fossick

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Associated Press lists National League leaders: Batting Medwick 3543 Philadelphia 3535 runs Ott 54 Goodman 47 RBIs Ott 56 Medwick 46 hits McCormick 79 Moore 76 doubles McCormick 19 Martin 18 triples Goodman Riggs Mize Suhr six home runs Ott 16 Goodman 15 steals Hack 1 Galan Kay six pitching Klinger 5 1 Pittsburgh Brown 9 2 American League unchanged.

Associated Press Medwick St. Louis Martin Philadelphia Ott New York Goodman Cincinnati McCormick Moore Riggs Mize Suhr Pittsburgh Hack Chicago Galan Kay Brooklyn Klinger Brown

Southern Rocks whip Smokies in Knoxville series opener

A six-safety performance by lefty Cotton Brazie and strong hitting by Little Rock set the tone as they defeated the Smokies 15 to 5 in the first game of a four game set in Knoxville. Brazie paired with Walters on the mound and led the offense with 15 runs on 15 hits in Monday action.

Knoxville Tenn Brazie Smokies Little Rock Howard Peckman Ralph Williams Walters Peckman Williams Schroeder Warren

Monroe White Sox Blank Red Sox in 2-0 Victory

Monroe White Sox pitcher Yelovic allowed only five hits while Pescod struggled with seven bases on balls but struck out six as Monroe defeated Clarksdale 2-0. Key plays included Medak’s two-base hit and a first inning rally setting Greenville three games ahead in the Evangeline league race.

Schang Pescod Yelovic Clarksdale Red Sox Monroe White Sox Johnny Conway Doyle Brannon Conway Beauford Rhea Medak Clarksdale Club Sparta Chiado Clarksdale AB Poae WMIE Cess Syee Gillespie CAUB Deis Gist Len Pavlic Ceeeses Tech Rael Sparta Dasckdoveres Murray Eeyeres Monroe AB RH Poae Brannon Rhea Oe Ee Et Medak Hackney Wilson Welsh Associated Press Greenville Hot Springs Bathers Bucks el Dorado Lions Gore Helena Dunkle Pine Bluff Greenwood Dodgers Cummings Skinner Dodgers Greenwood Patton Campbell

Boxing results roundup from multiple cities

Fights reported by Associated Press show a series of bouts across major cities. Notable results include Fritzie Zivic stopping Ercole Buratti in Pittsburgh and Mike Belloise outpointing Al Reid in New York. Others feature knockouts for Joey Parks in Houston and Jack Robinson’s knockout in Philadelphia, with several decisions and draws across Boston Chicago and more.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Fritzie Zivic Ercole Buratti Italy Boston Bob Pastor New York al McCoy Chicago Verne Patterson Harold Brown Houston Tex Joey Parks St. Louis Max Kayden Mike Belloise al Reid Bobby Pacho Los Angeles Mickey Paul Brooklyn al Davis Jack Sharkey Union City N. J Drew South Orange Red Burman Baltimore Butch Rogers Wallingford Conn Leiperville Charley Massera Steve Martin Camden Ellis Stewart Walter Padlo Philadelphia New Haven Johnny Bellus Snag ‘Trowbridge West Palm Beach Fla Roy Kelly Larry Lovett Holyoke Mass Leroy Flowers Atlanta Roland Lecuyer Jim Robinson Jack Downey Scranton Jesse Pierce Jack Manley

Ben Downing Jr Wins Spring Sportsmen Award for Low Scoring

Ben Downing Jr scored a birdie and an eagle at Lakeside Country Club earning the Spring Sportsmen’s award. The prize includes Duke of Dundee briar pipes in a case and a trophy-card noting the date and venue of the feat. George R. Wilson chairs the awards committee.

Lakeside Country Club Ben Downing, Jr George R. Wilson Duke of Dundee Spring

Crowds Gather for Title Bout in Heat Wave

New York June 21 crowds gather amid stifling heat for a title bout as fans debate the contenders. Alan Gould frames the scene as the sport’s fervent followers weigh the odds and the premium on a heavyweight clash rises in the crowded arena.

Alan Gould New York

World and News-Star stage Joe Louis Schmeling fight party

The World and News-Star will host a fight party for fans of northeast Louisiana Wednesday night as Joe Louis defends his heavyweight title against Max Schmeling. The bout starts around 8 o clock Monroe time with blow by blow reports from Yan kee stadium broadcast to listeners via Walters Radio sound service and AP wire from the arena. Fans are invited to gather in front of the World building on North Second street to listen.

the World and News-Star Northeast Louisiana Joe Louis Max Schmeling Monroe News Yankee Stadium Walters Radio and Sound Service Catalpa Street

Big Fight Looms as Louis Schmeling Clash Nears

Monday night crowds leaned toward the big town for the near million dollar spectacle in Yankee Stadium. Joe Louis and Max Schmeling prepare for a 15 round world heavyweight title bout with betting favoring Louis and promoter Jacobs hoping for a postwar record gate. Schmeling claims peak form while Louis trains in Pompton Lakes and Speculator camp. Jets of rumor swirl about a potential return to Germany with the title, but contract terms favor Louis defending this year.

Yankee Stadium Joe Louis Teutonic Max Schmeling Louis Jack Doyle Schmeling Joe Max Germany Jacobs Max Baer Mike Pompton Lakes N. J New York Speculator N. Y

Louis Picked To Win From The 'Other Bum' Tomorrow

New York June 21 After a long run of bold forecasts this observer predicts Joe Louis will win a 15 round decision over Maxie Schmeling in the Bronx barring rain or a nearby gold strike The column notes Louis would gain revenge while Schmeling may return to Germany with hopes of future defenses and faces a Bronx crowd likely to cheer Louis critics call the bout a repeat of the Louis Farr fight with cautious experts predicting a disputed outcome

New York Ethiopia Italy Napoleon Wellington Cornwallis Washington Drake Bronx Joe Louis Maxie Schmeling Louis Maxies Tony Galento Joe Max Tommy Farr Germany

Kennedy confronts unknown opponent before tenth round

In a Wednesday night bout, the crowd pressed around Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy who wondered who his opponent would be. Farr asked reporters what name would face him next as the event neared the tenth round.

Farr Joseph P. Kennedy

Budge dominates opening Wimbledon with quick win

At Wimbledon on June 21 1930 Don Budge the American ace defeated Kenneth Gandar Downer of England 6-2 6-3 6-3 in exactly one hour to open the All England championships. Eric Filby upset Bunny Austin before Budge and Mako led the way as seven seeds advanced. Helen Wills Moody not playing in women’s singles opening round.

Wimbledon Eng Don Budge Kenneth Gandar-Downer Englan California Budge Gandar- Downer Eric Filby H. W Bunny Austin Bunn Dimitri Mitic Yugoslavia Gene Mako D. J. Cook England D. Lawrence Nelson Los Angeles W. Musgrove South Africa William Robertson San Marino Calif B. Maneff Switzerland Mitic M. G Weston Australia Henner Henkel Germany Roderich Menzel Czechoslovakia Kho Sin Kie China Ladislaus Hecht Ferenc Puncec Helen Wills Moody Budge and Mako P. Geelhand L. Deborman

The Sun Outshines Moonlight Across One Second

The sun provides vastly more light than the moon in a single second, illustrating the immense difference in luminous output between the two celestial bodies.

Forecaster Louis and Dumb Dan Morgan Clash Teases

A quirky exchange has a weather forecaster named Louis prompted by a reporter to pick a fight. Louis replies and asks for time to consult Dumb Dan Morgan, who later is said to have approved Louis. The scene ends with a positive note about Dan’s approval.

Ruston Volunteers Rout Crossett in Ouachita Valley opener

Ruston, La June 21 Special The Ruston Volunteers first half champions walloped Crossett 13 to 3 in the second half opener. Letty Hinton earned his eighth win, scattering 10 Crossett hits while the Vols capitalized on miscues to plate four in the first inning and add three in the second and two in the seventh and eighth. Crossett starter Rome took the loss. Williamson came on late for Crossett. Local box score lists 13 hits for Ruston and 3 for Crossett with multiple players contributing in the scoring spree.

Ruston Ruston Volunteers Crossett Vols Millers Letty Hinton Southpaw Rome Williamson Miller Baylor University Crossett Abrhpoab Secriber Prayer Fagar Burt Wams Wil Madden Scriber Pan Hom Eagir Bs Williams Willett Eagar Kipeeeit Crossett Hi Borie Wwanton Hint Losng Rerie

Watch Found After Milling Wheat In Montana

Bridger Canyon rancher Ole Orman of Bozeman, Montana, remembered losing a watch last fall while shoveling wheat into a granary. He recently found the timepiece still intact after it went through the mill and grinding process in a curious turn of events.

Bozeman Mont Ole Orman Bridger Canyon

Falstaff beer praised for clarity aroma and body

The passage extols Falstaff beer highlighting its clear appearance described as noonday sun double filtered and aged slowly. It emphasizes a rich grain aroma free of sour notes and a full bodied taste, inviting readers to savor its thirst quenching qualities.

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