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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
8
Dr Robert Brennan reports Schmeling has fractures of the transverse processes of the third and fourth vertebrae with hemorrhage. Transverse processes are small knobs on each back bone. Treatment options vary from operation to allow bone to knit over weeks.
The crowd of 90,600 witnessed a dramatic comeback as the challenger surged to victory in the first title bout after a quick exchange. Dempsey earlier stunned Schmeling in a brisk two round exit, marking one of boxing history’s swift decisive moments.
Berlin reports the heavyweight comeback ended by knockout as Max Schmeling loses to a swift opponent. Hitler reportedly heard the news at his Bavarian retreat, Anny Ondra remained unaware until morning, and German fans faced a tomblike mood at the Sportsbar. K Metzner defended the eight count ruling as proper, promising a warm home reception.
Shep Girault, formerly of Lake, will lead the Lakeside meet as it begins next Monday, announced by club pro Winnie Cole. Other qualifying scores so far include Frazier 0, Hyle 101, Washburn 9, Keenan 8, Wallace 86, Woods 82, Braswell 77, with competitors needing to post scores by Sunday. Lakeside golfers also prepare to join the Tallulah invitational this weekend.
Monroe Hardware, leading by 1.5 games, was beaten 9 to 1 by Sav-Mor Grocers while Spatafora's Pharmacy fell 5 to 3 to Sunshine Cleaners. Tidwell and Sons lost and Calvary Baptists edged them 4 to 3 to end a long shutout streak. Presbyterian S. E. 1 beat S. E. No. 4 8 to 4 and Printers edged Eureka Grocery 4 to 3.
A Missouri tennis meet drew attention for unexpected upsets as local players delivered surprising wins. The event showcased rising talent amid fierce competition, with several matches turning on pivotal rallies and sharp serves.
Rayne and Lafayette won behind strong pitching and offense as the Evangeline league standings tighten. Rayne defeated New Iberia 9 to 1 with Eddleman tossing a three hit game. Lafayette beat Jeanerette 5 to 1 on Robertson three hitter. Alexandria topped Lake Charles 6 to 4 and Opelousas beat Abbeville 9 to 3. The Rice Birds and White Sox delivered decisive wins as top clubs rested.
Cleveland rode timely hitting and Johnny Allen four hits to defeat New York 3 1 in the opener and 7 1 in the nightcap. Lefty Gomez faltered early with a two run wild throw that sparked a Tribe rally as the Indians created a 3% games edge in the American League standings. Box scores.
In Annapolis on June 23 the National Collegiate Athletic Association boxing committee ruled ineligible any boxer who has competed in public matches. The rule, effective immediately, bans boxers with any public bout record except those limited to college tryouts or private exhibitions.
A tennis meet is slated at Mississippi State with play to be completed and entries to be filed with the USB BRA in.
Rayne defeated New Iberia 9 to 1 in a high scoring game while Opelousas routed Abbeville 3 to 0 in another district matchup.
Mobile defeats Montgomery 3 to 1 while Gadsden tops Meridian 9 to 2. Selma wins 7 to 5 over Pensacola and Jackson ships Anniston 15 to 7. Local standings reflect close contest milestones and notable batting streaks across the league.
Big Dale Alexander former savant of Nig Thanepees refused to join Texas Loop Club on Tuesday. The veteran slugger, traded to Dallas for First Baseman Phil Todt, will stay at the club until Todt reports, likely Thursday, and the trade remains unaffected per Engel.
New York flipped a 4-0 deficit with a five run burst in the seventh and eighth innings to beat Cincinnati 6 4 and level the NL series. Kampouris homered off Derringer, while Lombardi and Goodman also connected. Coffman earned the win, Walters took the loss in front of 10 371 at Cincinnati.
In Boston on June 22, Ducky Medwick and Lon Warneke led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the Boston Bees despite four fielding errors. Medwick drove in three runs with a triple and his ninth homer, while Warneke added the remaining run with a sacrifice.
National League batting leaders include Lombardi of Cincinnati at .365 and Martin of Philadelphia at .355 with Ott of New York leading in runs at 56 and Goodman of Cincinnati driving in 49. American League leaders show Averill of Cleveland at .390 and Foxx of Boston with 53 runs scored. Ohio reports over thirteen thousand automobile service stations, with six thousand five hundred owned by individuals.
In a New York ring Joe Louis blasted Max Schmeling, knocking him out early as crowds roared. Louis earned about 400000 dollars for under three minutes of work while Schmeling netted around 200000. The vivid report notes other figures and backstage happenings as fans marveled at Louis’s power.
Helena Seaporters pounded two Monroe pitchers for 16 hits to end the White Sox winning streak with a 14 to 0 victory. Seaporters pitcher held Sox to ten hits while Helena displayed strong offense led by multiple hitters.
The White Sox home stand continues tonight with the second game of a two game series against Helena at Casino park. It starts at 8 o clock. Doug Taitt named Kenneth Andrews to start for the Sox after allowing nine hits in his last two outings. Riggs Stephenson listed Jack Krause, a lefty newcomer, to start for Helena.
Budgeley held Monroe to two safeties as a capacity crowd watched Celey shut down the Sox. Schacht entertained before the game, while Curtis Sutherlin and Helena built a decisive lead with homers and timely hits. Howell lasted five and one third innings, with Nugent finishing. Helena piled up runs from the fourth through ninth, and Monroe errors aided the visitors.
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