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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
8
Fight fans anticipate a heavyweight showdown as Joe Louis, the dominant champion, steps into the ring. The event promises a display of power and skill from Louis and his formidable challenger, drawing crowds eager for a decisive victory.
An amplifier from Walters Radio and Sound Service will host a fight party tonight. The event, in Monroe time, starts at about o clock with coverage from the newspapers' news room.
The heavyweight title showdown between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling at Madison Square Garden is set for 15 rounds with expected gate near 1 million dollars. Louis is the favorite, promoters hope the title stays in America, and officials will weigh in just before the bout.
Yesterday’s results show Monroe 9-11 Clarksdale 1-7 El Dorado 4-2 Helena 3-1 Greenville 7 Hot Springs. Today’s games feature Helena at Monroe Greenwood at Hot Springs Greenville at Pine Bluff Clarksdale at El Dorado plus Brown at Crossett Roston at Hodge. Cincinnati 6 New York 2 Boston 3 St Louis 1 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 9 Brooklyn 3.
Cleveland defeated New York 10 to 3 and Boston beat Detroit 8 to 4 while Detroit won 5 to 3 over St. Louis. Washington shut out Chicago 7 to 0 as Philadelphia edged St. Louis 2 to 5. New York visits Cleveland with Gomez and Pearson facing Allen and Harder.
Monroe. White Sox completed a sweep of the three game series by defeating Clarksdale, the second place club, in a double header last night. The locals capped...
Monroe's White Sox host the Helena Seaporters at Casino Park in a two game set. The evening features baseball comedian Al Schacht performing and a Schme ing-Louis fight broadcast blow by blow from World and News-Star editorial rooms. The fight ends, then the game begins about Monroe time. Red Andrews likely starts on the mound for Monroe.
Monroe’s team combined for 14 and 12 hits across two games as the White Sox won the opener 2–1 behind Big Al Bronkhurst and captured the nightcap 11–7. Clarksdale pushed a midgame rally, but the Sox answered with four runs in the fourth and a seven-run fifth to ice the second game.
New York June 22. Jack Dempsey cannot decide who will win the big fight between Louis and Schmeling. Ghost writers used his name to craft a magazine piece predicting Schmeling, while a reporter secured Dempsey's actual view. He told a sports editor he could not pick the other man. The confusion led to cancellations and headlines across the nation. Despite his uncertain picks, Dempsey’s restaurant buzzed as fans sought the real forecast.
In a slate of games, Bakers beat Saul Adler Garage 4 to 1 as Garner outpitched Boyce. United Gas edged Independents 5 to 4 in 9th inning. City of Monroe beat St Matthew's 4 to 1 lifting them in the standings while Southern Bell routed Guy's Bus Line 14 to 2.
Christman led the Bees with two hits as Canale and We see provided offense while Cascio faltered on the mound, eight hits recorded off the pitcher.
A summary of Major League Baseball leaders across batting, runs, and home runs. Lists include players such as Ott, Goodman, McCormick, and Klinger from teams including Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Also covers American League leaders Averill, Averill, Foxx, Fox, Travis, and Gehringer with key figures for batting averages runs RBIs and wins loss records.
Nat Love of the Abbeville Athletics tossed an eight hitter in a 5 2 victory over Jeanerette, claiming his 13th win. Abbeville then shutout 6 0 to stretch their lead to five and a half games. New Iberia and Lafayette also won while Lake Charles and others dropped games.
AP reports yesterday featured Jim Weaver and Bucky Walters combining on a four hit effort to beat the Giants 6-2. Jeff Heath led Cleveland past the Yankees 10-5 with a homer and a single while Jim Turner and Rees posted five hit pitching to beat the Cardinals 3-1. Pinky Higgins and Rudy York set a major league record by a 12 game hitting streak across a Red Sox Tigers doubleheader, with York homering in both games as Boston won 8-3 and Detroit 7-0. Charley Root stifled Phil Lies with two hits in four innings as the Cubs beat the Reds 4-3. Al Simmons homered and drove in four as the Nationals shut out the White Sox 7-0. Oral Hildebrand allowed five hits and seven strikeouts in Cleveland’s 5-2 victory over the Athletics. Russ Bauers’ Pirates beat the Dodgers 9-3 on seven inning relief.
In a tense Texas League contest, Shreveport hitters Dorsett Reid and Mackey led a 8 to 9 decision as Houston stranded runners. Dean Struss Fenner Winford Poland were credited with the mound work for Houston while Shreveport relied on a trio of bats to push runs across.
Cleveland tops New York 10 to 5 as Bob Feller struggles with nine walks but supports his pitching with 14 hits. Hale and Keltner drive six-run rally in seventh inning. Hemsley delivers the bases loaded hit. Gehrig and DiMaggio among Yankees’ contributors. Ruffing saddled with the loss after 14 hits allowed in 6 1 3 innings. Attendance 20,000.
Frank Higgins of the Boston Red Sox extended a 12 game hitting streak with his 7th straight hit in the day’s doubleheader split against Detroit. Higgins tied a major league record with eight hits on the day, while Rudy York hit two homers to tie for the AL lead with 19. The Sox won 8-3 in game one and Detroit took game two 5-4.
Brown's Trim A's overtake the Philadelphia Athletics in St. Louis as home defeat stuns the visitors. Combinued on Ninth Page.
Roundup notes contracts drawn for a September Baer vs Schmeling or Louis fight as Mike Jacobs and Ancil Hoffman finalize negotiations. Barney Ross remains retired, with managers stating he will not return to boxing. Other items mention Vander Meer, Ruth rumors, Seabiscuit pace, and local sports chatter across baseball and football circles.
Providence and Holly Ridge battled through five innings before rain halted play. D Senn pitched for Providence allowing two hits while Holly Ridge managed four off Newman. The teams scheduled to meet again Sunday at Lake Providence.
Cincinnati dominates New York 6 to 2 as King Carl Hubbell struggles after a strong start. Ival Goodman and Ernie Lombardi homer in the fourth to seize the lead, with a three-run rally in the seventh sealing the win. Weaver pitched a complete effort for the Reds while Hubbel took the loss.
Boston combines one solid hit with three errors to beat St Louis 3 1 as Jim Turner earns his seventh win. All Boston runs came in the third after Stu Martin misplayed Elbie Fletcher’s grounder, enabling Cooney and Garris to bunt for bases. Cuccinello drives in two, Medwick’s misplay allows a third unearned run.
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