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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1943

Page

7

Giants Trade Barna for Kendall Chase Sparks Giants Rally

Baseball report notes Babe Barna to Boston Red Sox in exchange for Betty Kendall Chase and describes Chase’s impact on the Giants. Mel Ott shines over six innings but bullpen collapses as Dodgers rally and win 9-1. St Louis Cardinals edge the Cubs 6-2 as pitching gaps open.

Giants Babe Barna Boxton Red Sox Betty Kendall Chase E ‘Rence Iskase la Wnsthpaw Brooken Jets Mel Ott Hir Pp Newsom Mx Gohe Kamched Dodgers le Louis Cardinals Festerus St. Louw

Girault Wins McGuire Park Club Championship In 38 Holes

E S Shep Girault defeats defending titlist Bill Jones 1 up in 38 holes to win the McGuire Park Club championship. The uphill duel featured three lead changes after the morning 18 and a late ebb in the extra holes, with Girault clinching the title in the final stretch.

E. S Shep” Girault Bill Jones McGuire Park Monroe Ben Downing Dickie Touchstone Jones Gireult Girauilt Jonas Ure Hale

New Orleans Crackers Fall 3-2 as Williams Seals Win

In New Orleans on Monday night WP Bob Williams pitched the Saints to a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Crackers. Jack Bolling delivered the decisive hit in the ninth after a misplay by the fielder, driving in Ankeamay from scoring position to complete the rally.

Pelicans & Crackers New Orleans Bob Williams New Orleans Unser Atlantas Crackers Jack Bolling Ankeamayne Dowbige Minlage Atlents Todd Leite Williams Cartele

Standings and Tonight's Baseball Schedule Recap

Yesterday results include Chattanooga defeating Birmingham 7 3 and Little Rock beating Nashville 6 5 in six innings. Today's slate features Pittsburgh at Chicago morning, New York at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at Boston, Washington at New York night, Chicago at St Louis, and Cleveland at Detroit twilight. International League and American Association scores update standings and postponed games.

Birmingham Ale Chellanooga Lookouts Een Garona Richfield Berons Lookouts Chattanooga Ato Uig Torres Lane Lapihuska Cai Richdie Brooklyn New York Muding Ft Louis Cincusneu Piteburgh Chicago Podgainy Wa Derringer Fischer Philadelphia Boston Salve Kraiss Washington Wynn Borony St. Louis Humphries Niggeling Hughson Christopher Cleveland Detroit Twilight Naymick Newhouser Little Rock Nashville Memphis Knoxville New Orleans Atlanta Pyat

Missions Lose 23 to 6 at Greenville

Greenville Flying School overwhelmed the Missions 23 to 6 at Greenville Sunday. A makeshift lineup and missing key players left Selman Field short of form as Othel Payne sat out and William Murry took the loss. The setback drops the Missions to .500 and sets up a road game against Camp Beauregard’s team after the Independence Day date with Lake Charles Army Airbase Bombers.

Selman Field Greenville Flying School Greenville Flyers Othel Payne William Murry Alee Minnons Leiman Buddy Blair Avey Camp Beauregard Alexandria Casino Park Lake Charles Army George Gill Dewoi Tigers Bambers Joostall Park

Boxing results from various locales across the night card

In a series of regional bouts, Beau Jack of Augusta stopped Max Starr in Edgewood Maryland. Julie Kogan of Hadford knocked out Alex Doyle in Garfield New Jersey. Bill McDowell of Paterson outpointed Private Gib Jones in Cincinnati. Maurice Lochance of Providence outpointed Larry Bolvin. Tony Galento of Jersey City knocked Sailor Fred Bemboene in St Louis. Buddy Walker of Columbus stopped Lee Oma in Baltimore.

Associated Press Washington Beau Jack Augusta Max Starr Edgewood Arsens New Haven Conn Julie Kogan Lil Hadford Alex Doyle Garfield N. J Newark Bill McDowell Paterson Gib Jones Cincinnati Providence R. J Maurice Lefty) Lochance

Bicycle to races London track adds parking lot

A bicycle parking lot is the latest addition to British tracks as Britons, unable to drive to racing meets, increasingly turn to two and three wheelers for attendance.

SELMAN SOFTBALL QUARTERMASTERS TOP GUARD SQUADRON 9 5

The Witch Quartermasters beat the 22nd Guard squadron 9 to 5 at Selman field with Wilson and Clark leading the 97th attack. Lenkites and Perry starred for the Guard. Boyce hit a homer for the Quartermasters. Novotorosky earned the win, Williams took the loss.

Witch Quartermasters Selman Field Wilson Clark Lenkites Perry Boyce Novotorosky Wiliams Evans Kilcoyne Keith Headquarters

Sports Mirror Recaps Notable Memoirs From Past Years

The column recalls Mel Hein retiring in 1943 to teach at Union College in Schenectady New York. It notes Southern California’s six straight national track titles, Ed Dugger of Tufts breaking the American high hurdles mark, and Al Bilozis of Georgetown improving the US shot put record. It also mentions Joe Louis knocking out Max Schmeling in 1938 at Yankee Stadium before 72,500 fans.

Mel Hein New York Football Giants Union College Schenectady N. Y Southern California Ed Dugger Tufts al Bilozis Georgetown United States Joe Louis Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium

Eastside Volunteers Top Red Shield 9-2 in Softball

The Eastside Volunteers defeated the Red Shield 9 to 2 on Neville High School diamond. A five run fourth inning broke the game open after three scoreless frames, with Parker Roach Daniels and Loviea starring for Eastside. Batteries were Daniels and Luffey for Eastside and Puggy McKay for Red Shield.

Eastside Red Shield Neville High School Vols Parker Roach Daniels Loviea Luffey Puggy McKay

Soldier tops three games at local bowling event

Oklahoma City bowling fans recall a Will Rogers Field private, John Hunze, who rolled 278 258 210 in three games. The report notes his alley agility amid crowds, while a stray line mentions Babe Ruth playing in 10 world series.

Oklahoma City Will Rogers John Hunze

Dodgers Beat Giants 7 1 in eight innings Twilight game

Brooklyn Dodgers rallied for six runs in the seventh to defeat the New York Giants 7 to 1 in a twilight eight inning affair. Lefty Ken Chase struggled early, but Dodgers hitters stalled Newsom and capitalized on a fumble and two singles to spark the rally. Medwick and Walker drove in multiple runs as Brooklyn seized the game and Newsom took a tough loss.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Ken Chase New York Giants Chase Giants Boston Red Sox Babe Barna Hig Babe Newsom Albie Glossop Billy Jurges Nick Witek Newsom New York Dodgers Mel Ott Dolph Camilli Camilli Arky Vaughan Mickey Owen Medwick Herman Dixie Walker van Mungo Joe Medwick York Vaughan Owen Imbeesas Vecvenc Brrmass Walker Hmines Newovan Totels Bravairn Mermen Doudie Giessap Merman Herman Jott Brooklzn Hita Munger Weld Pieh Newsom Chase Amipsies Barr Jords

Major League Leaders roundup in two leagues

Major League leaders listed by Associated Press across batting and pitching categories. Highlights include Dahlgren and Herman high batting averages, Vaughan and Musial leading runs, Herman and DiMaggio tied in RBIs, McCormick and Frey top in hits, Musial and Rus sell lead in triples, Ott, DiMaggio, Nicholson tied in home runs, Vaughan and Ott pace stolen bases, Sewell and Cooper lead pitchers with best records.

Associated Press Dahlgren Philadelphia Herman Brooklyn Vaughan Musial St. Louis Camills DiMaggio Pittsburgh McCormick Cincinnati Frey Russell New York Nicholson Chicago Sewell Cooper

Davis Calls For Track Rule Changes On Starting Blocks

Berkeley sprinter Ma Davis, holder of a 94 century world mark, argues for revised track rules citing his disqualified 100 record due to a starting block design that prevented his toes from touching the ground.

Berkeley Calif Ma Davis

Kallio Promises Big Crowd for Women Wrestling Night

Promoter Gus Kallio plans a large Monroe Wrestling arena crowd for a women’s main event between Miss Jean Robear of Montreal and Miss Celia Blevins of Tulsa after a draw in their prior match. Supporting bout features Jack Swenson of Kalamazoo versus Joe Kopecky of Kopecky Town in the 8:30 curtain raiser.

Celia Blevins Jean Robear Gus Kallio Monroe Wrestling Arena Montreal Tulsa Okla Miss Blevins Miss Rebear Jack Swenson Kalamazoo. Mich Joe Kubecky Kopecky Town Texas

Haegg Dominates In Mile Haunting Olympic Memories

Dartmouth runner Don Burnham, discussing Gunder Haegg, lauds his speed and technique as Haegg nears the A A U 5,000-meter race. Greg Rice notes Sweden's climate aids distance running and Haegg's world-record pace in Stockholm and Helsinki.

New York Don Burnham Dartmouth Gunder Haegg Hanover Haegg Gunder

Collegiate Net Tourney Opens With Wide-Open Draws

Evanston Illinois June 22 With top seed Francisco Segura of the University of Miami sidelined by a first round bye the NCAA team championships began quietly. Seeded players won their openers including Tom Brown Jr Earl Cochell and Robert Odmen while Ralph Hart upset Charles Samson. Doubles start Tuesday as the six day event proceeds with second round matchups set.

Evanston Francisco Segura University of Miami National Collegiate Athletic Association Tean Northwestern University Tom Brown, Jr Earl Cochell Southern California Nev Notre Dame Robert Faught Robert Odmen Washington James Gates Illinois Segura Horace Flier Depauw Earl Bartlet Tulane Jack Clatfelter Iwinow James Evert Marvin Ott Michigan State Ginnell Ralph Hart Charles Samson Ohio State Samson Bob Wasserman Wasserman Charles Hughes Denver Roger Downs Northwestern Roland Marston Depsuw

Haegg lays out race schedule for American tour

Gunder Haegg and Boston racer Gil Dodds visited the A A U outlining dates from July 2 in Chicago to August 14 in Washington for Haegg to chase world marks at 2 miles 3000 meters and 2000 meters among others. Haegg aims to lower his 2 mile and 1500 meter records while Rice and Dodds consider clashes when schedules permit.

Jack Lavelle Heoga A. A Gil Dodds Haegg Hangy Paavo Nurmi New York Gunder Haergz Sweden Gaevle America Greg Rice Amateur Athletic Union New Hampshire Dartmouth Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Cleveland Pittsbur Washington Boston Divinity Dodds Rice Merchant Marine Academy Long Island Notre Dame

Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press

Medwick hit a double and two singles driving in three runs as the Dodgers defeated the Giants. Howard Krist held the Reds to five hits to win a seven inning game. A strange line notes that every blink draws tears to moisten the eyeball.

Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds St Lous Aba Welker Accndiaeet Sercccocesy Se Merion D. Vivissec Matthail Oscsbaten Tipton Miler Mutiier Noesayrtesarmeel Cetversarsanee Innongs Cittesnaagu Taytanee Huns Patted Kiem H. Walker Musial Litwhijer Sanders McCormick Milwh Teo-beve Mieim Litwhiler Saunders Kurowski Krist Klein Laws Associated Medwick Dodgers Giants Howard Krist Cardinals Reds

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