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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1926

Page

4

Meadows twirls as Drillers fall by one sided score

Meadors pitched effectively for Jackson as the Drillers managed only six hits and three runs off his curve. Sid Hensick started strong for the Drillers, but Fort Worth mounted a late push before winning the first half of the series. Eddie Palmer praised his club’s fighting spirit as Taylor Phelps turned a key double play.

Meadows Eddie Palmer Taylor Phelps Hensick Albrecht Sid Hensick Slim” Munn Drillers Sims Gudat Munn Ferrell Fort Worth Tommy Morris Phelps

Box Score recap highlights and misc plays

Box score shows two base hits by Phelps Barbour Woodson Sizg and a sacrifice by Tatum. Woodson steals, a double play and a bunt play noted. Hen pitched six innings allowing three runs on six hits. Munn took the loss with six innings, seven hits and four runs. Meadows, Hensick and Sims credited with walks and wild pitches. Time two twenty Basil umpire.

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Pirates Triumph Amid Fragmented Baseball Notes

A fragmented Associated Press update records the Pirates securing a win over the Cardinals and Giants with unclear scoring details. Named players like Meadows and Cuyler appear amid the sparse summary, indicating a Pirates victory.

Associated Press Cuyler Pirates Des Cardinals Riseh Giants Right Ytomiey SaBess Meadows

Moroe to Host Record Boxing Night With Vasell vs Skimkus

Promoter Journee gears up for a high profile show in Moroe on Friday featuring George Vasell and Joe Skimkus. Skimkus claims confidence from his recent win over Hugh Nicholls and outlines a plan to outmaneuver Vasell. Vasell expected to arrive Thursday while Happy Johnson trains for a bout with Ed Dorsey of Ferriday. A growing pool of trainees works out daily after five.

Moroe Joe Skimkus Hugh Nicholls Vasell George Vasell George Vasel Journee Happy Johnson Ed Dorsey Ferriday Geo. Vassell ED. Dorsey

Sports Standings and Scores From Yesterday

Gulfport topped Meridian 7 to 1 while Hattiesburg beat Laurel 9 to 1. Alexandria defeated Vicksburg 3 to 1 and Monroe edged Jackson Washington 8 to 1. Philadelphia beat New York 6 to 2 in the rain second game. Chicago beat Cleveland 4 to 3. Detroit defeated St Louis 9 to 4. Cincinnati over Chicago 3 to 2. Pittsburgh beat St Louis 3 to 1. Bus waiting room 208 South Grand.

Washington New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh South Grand

Cotton Leaguers to Take Field in First Half Final

In New Orleans on June 23, six Cotton States League teams prepared for the last games of the first half. The second half opens tomorrow with each club starting with a clean slate. Today’s schedule includes Jackson at Monroe, Meridian at Gulfport, and Laurel at Hattiesburg. Alexandria-Vicksburg not scheduled.

Cotton States League Hattiesburgh Meridian Atiae Alexandria Gulfport Laure Jackson ATG Monroe Vicksburg Sane New Orleans A. P Monroe Laurel Hattiesburg Alexandria-Vickburg

Eddie Palmer Named Manager for Monroe Drillers

Eddie Palmer, former Fort Worth Panther second baseman and longtime right hand to Jakey Atz, has accepted the manager position for the Monroe Drillers in the Cotton States League. He will be released from his Fort Worth contract to take the post after leaving Fort Worth Sunday and meeting with Monroe owner.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Eddie Palmer Drillers Monroe Star-Telegram Panther Fort Worth Paul la Grave Palmer Port Worth Heard Linchmore Champion Cats Jakey Atz

Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Lead National League Battle

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati and Pittsburgh pull ahead in the National League race with a seven game gap over rivals. Cincinnati beat Chicago 3 2 while Pittsburgh edged St Louis 3 1 as Brooklyn Boston New York and Philadelphia rally for fourth. Ruth homers Washington splits doubleheader with New York as Lyons wins ten innings for White Sox and Taverner shines for Detroit. Alexander released by Chicago and traded to St Louis after suspension for training rule breach.

Cincinnatii Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Sem Chicago New York Boston Fond Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Jackie Mays Cubs Lee Meadows Wright Boston New York Giants Mohan Babe Ruth Washington Yankees Senators Lyons White Sox Cleveland Detroit Tigers Taverner Tigers Grover Cleveland Alexander Chicago Nationals Cardinals Joe McCarthy

Boxing Roundup of Welterweight Results Across Cities

Pinky Mitchell of Milwaukee lost on points to Tommy Freeman in Cleveland in ten rounds. Rapid Waters defeated Steve Adams in Cleveland at welterweight. Edouard Mascart European featherweight champion beat Johnny Curley in Paris. K. C. Leonard defeated Rosy Stoy Lancaster in Youngstown. Tommy Crawley outpointed Alvie Miller in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Cleveland Pinky Mitchell Milwaukee Tommy Freeman Rapid Waters Steve Adams Chicago Paris Edouard Mascart Europe Johnny Curley Youngstown K. C. Leonard Rosy Stoy Lancaster Tommy Crawley Pittsurgh Alvie Miller

Featherweight champ barred for low blows, heavyweight loss noted

In Indianapolis Leo Gates of New York defeated George Mulholland of Indianapolis in ten rounds. Johnny Simpson of San Antonio beat Al Wolgast of Cadillac in ten rounds.

Indianapolis Leo Gates New York George Mulholland Johnny Simpson San Antonio Texas al Wolgast Cadillac Mich

Four Americans Top Open Leaders at St Anne's

Four American golfers led the opening round of the British Open at St Anne's with Bill Melhorn shooting 70 to top the list. Bobby Jones, amateur champion and favorite, opened in 27 and finished 72, one stroke behind Al Watrous and Fred McLeod, the American pros.

ST. Anne's England A. P Bill Melhorn Bobby Jones al Watrous Fred McLeod

Cars Are Built to Use to Expand Our Opportunities

A speech extols automobiles as tools to save labor and free time for higher pursuits. It urges people to own and use cars to avoid decay, claiming vehicles broaden opportunities for individuals and the nation.

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