A's Win First Game Babe Delivers Second in Series
In a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium the Athletics won 11 to 1 in game one behind Bob Grove. Babe Ruth hit two homers in game two, lifting the Yankees to an 8 to 6 loss and widening the A's lead. Waite Hoyt pitched well for New York, while syndics and fielding errors shaped the decisive innings.
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Laurel Wins Doubleheader Over Lake Charles
Laurel defeated Lake Charles 15 to 4 and 6 to 4 in a two game set. Irby belted a homer and another long drive, Beasly sparked a late rally, and Laurel piled up runs aided by wild baserunning and strong hitting as Delaney held on in the finale.
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Harvard boat race thrills as Corsair missing in regatta
In Bath Maine the Harvard crew prepares for the regatta amid excitement over a new yacht. J P Morran’s Corsair, once part of the fleet, is reported missing from New London and a search follows. The Corsair had been used to inspect a boat after construction with Morran climbing staging to view it.
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Newndon
Solons Ready to End First Half
Jackson's Senators appear set to close the first act of the Cotton States league race with a safe lead over the Red Legs of Alexandria. The Reds lost to Monroe 11 to 10, while Jackson split a twin bill with Baton Rouge 7-1 and 3-2. Laurel beat Lake Charles 15-4 and 5-4, Ki Dorado topped Vicksburg 15-8.
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Supremacy Threatened by European Heavyweights
In a 1929 King Features Syndicate piece, Europe appears to threaten U S heavyweight dominance with contenders Schmeling Uzendun and Von Porat. The Milk Fund show at Yankee Stadium features Schmeling vs Uzendun in a 15 round main event.
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Pauline Uzendun
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Gene Tunney
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Playground and Recreation Association Aid Sought in Monroe
E L Neville superintendent of Monroe city schools calls for financial support for the Playground and Recreation Association of America. Letters request contributions ranging from $1 to $100 or more to back the national movement promoting locally funded recreation systems amid rising urban leisure needs.
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E. L. Neville
Monroe
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Monkey Family Grows at Harmon Farm With Newborn
A new birth expands Bob Harmon’s monkey collection on Columbia Road. The trio now includes the grandmother, four children, and a first grandchild. Mother and baby are reported well. Visitors often stop by to watch the antics. A prior incident led to the killing of the oldest monkey to protect the owner. Monkeys are tied during day and night to prevent mischief and car intrusions.
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Columbia Road
Mr. Harmon
Harmon Plantation
Edison shed moved to Ford museum in Michigan
A glass blowing shed 20 by 49 feet where Thomas Edison developed his electric lamp is to be removed to Henry Ford's museum in Dearborn Michigan. Thirty carloads of dirt have been shipped from the original shed site in Menlo Park New Jersey to the museum site.
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Lions Swamp Bills In Slugging Bee
Lions rout Bills 15 to 8 in slugging biweekend action. Wisrock Seeley Campbell Norris power two base hits while Harris Wisrock Harper Milazzo Campbell Seeley Ford Berry Lewis drive in runs. Adair Wisrock steal two bases. Ludwig and Lewis combine for runs and control.
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Youngster Starred for Kansas Team in Pitching Feats
A 14 year old Kansas player, Stephen G. O Rourke Jr, pitched two no hit no run games this spring. His father Steve O Rourke is athletic director at St Marys college and Red Sox scout. The teen will enter high school next fall and his family sent two 1929 St Marys players to organized baseball this year.
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Des Moines
Ouachita Fair Gains Popularity and Organization
Luncheon clubs of Monroe and West Monroe name committees for a proposed parish wide fair in Monroe this fall. A permanent organization and incorporated company will be formed after a meeting with city and parish officials next week. Dairying and agriculture will be featured, with Dr. T. L. Hood among enthusiastic supporters lending aid and business experience.
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T. L. Hood
Ki-Ro Li Scout Camp Honors Troop 20 With Top Points
Scout Troop No. 29 earned the most points at Ki-Ro Li camp, while Troop 20 was named best troop for the summer activities. A meeting opened with the scout oath led by Edwin Wallace, and A L Peters led the pledge. John Edwin Wallace will move from the city to Alexandria to continue scout work.
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Alexandria
Air yacht 125000 headed for Germany build
Gar Wood has gone to Germany to oversee the construction of a 125000 air yacht a sea plane that will sleep 12 including a full sized bed in a stateroom
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Germany
Rusie Reflects On Early Pitching Versus Sluggers
Seattle June 22 Amos Rusie once the king of strikeouts questions modern hurlers for walking sluggers. He recalls pitchers in his day aimed to make hitters swing or miss and notes the pitching box moved back to 60 feet due to his speed. He lists an all time roster of pitchers catchers and position players from the era.
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Boston Nation
Punishment Sought for Congressmen over Protege Jobs
From Rome, deputy Count Amides faces indefinite suspension for ignoring a warning that lawmakers must not press proteges for government posts. In Warwickshire England Studley college hosts 160 girls studying farming and often head to fields at dawn.
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