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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
6
Monroe and Hot Springs split a doubleheader at Casino Park with the Bathers taking the opener 3 to 2 in a pitching duel while the White Sox won the second game 15 to 10 before a large crowd.
The third game at Ca sino Park tonight in the Hot Springs Monroe series will be free admission. Twin City Oil and Tire Co has purchased the game. White Sox have bought Charles Major Bowles and may start tonight. Bathers will start Eldon Lindsey.
In a nightcap that stretched two hours and five minutes a 15 10 victory followed a 2 1 game. Lou Reggino and Dutch McCall sparked the Bathers as Monroe held off the Sox with strong innings. Ernie Potocar drove in two for Hot Springs while Medak and Englehorn contributed three hits for Monroe.
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Fans praise Joe DiMaggio and Red Rolfe as the Yankees push streaks, with DiMaggio extending his hitting safety run to 35 games. Dodgers sweep Reds in two one run wins as Giants win on a late rally. Cardinals and White Sox stumble in split actions across the weekend.
Southern Association action shows Nashville trailing Atlanta as Birmingham shut out the Vols 2 0 and 4 0 in a twin bill. Ray Volpi and Willis Hudlin led Little Rock to double wins over Chattanooga. New Orleans split with Knoxville as Beazley starred for the Pelicans.
An ad promotes FASTEETH powder to secure upper and lower plates for a firmer fit. It claims no gummy taste and an alkaline formula that fights plate odor, promising greater comfort. Available as PASTEETH at drug stores.
Rip Fanning was released as manager of the Vicksburg Cotton States League team last night. Al Baker, veteran pitcher, was named to succeed him after a Sunday doubleheader victory over Clarksdale. Business Manager H. C. Decell cited the move as for the club's best interests and said it takes effect immediately.
Batting leaders include Williams and J DiMaggio with high averages and runs, while Heath and DiMaggio top hits. Pitching leaders feature Feller and Riddle with win totals, and fielding mentions include Dallessandro and Slaughter among key players across multiple teams.
The report lists multiple games with teams such as Anniston Jackson Gadsden Meridian Montgomery and Pensacola along with innings and run totals. Notable line shows the Atlantic Ocean’s deepest point north of Puerto Rico at 30 096 feet.
Detroit signed Wakefield failed to deter Indians. Morrie Arnovich heads home for draft exams. Mike Jacobs named star promoter of the week. Harry Craft shifts from football to baseball. Dan Desmond returns from injury. Horace Stoneham eyeing Giants farm clubs. Billy Conn reacts to Lou Nova signing. Andy Farkas preps for Redskins season. Jimmy Cagney diversifies to harness racing. Jarrin John Kimbrough sighting. Jerry Mitchell notes Senators buy Milwaukee. Frankie Parker credits flat forehand. Sammy Snead back treatment urged. Marquette seeks new nickname. Bronko Nagurski boosts Minneapolis burpers. Mike Jacobs blocks Washington promoter license. Eddie Arcaro warns Whirlaway.
AP notes anniversaries in sports history: Billy Jurges hit by a pitch during a Reds-Giants game with 53,657 watching. Joe Louis stopped Max Schmeling in 2 04 in the fastest heavyweight title defense. Washington's intercollegiate regatta victory at Poughkeepsie with California close behind.
Yesterday results show HOT SPRINGS 3-10 and MONROE 2-15 while Texarkana dominates 15-0 at El Dorado 7-1. Today matchups include HOT SPRINGS at MONROE and Texarkana at El Dorado with several city pairings and postponements due to rain.
Chicago defeated Reushs 14 to 0, Philadelphia fell 0 to 3, St. Louis won 5 to 12, Boston won 7 to 3, Detroit led 4 to 0, New York 5, Cleveland 6, and Washington 0 in a packed standings snapshot.
Limited schedule with games featuring Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta Knoxville New Orleans Nashville Birmingham and pairings New Orleans at Nashville Chattanooga at Memphis. Second game postponed by rain reflecting a sparse lineup with only scheduled matchups remaining.
Evangeline League results show Alexandria 3 3 and 0-0 ties, New Iberia 5 4, Port Arthur 5 5, Rayne 6 1, Natchez 1, Lafayette 2, Lake Charles 4, Opelousas 0. Indicates varied league standings across games in the region.
Shreveport beat Oklahoma City 3 to 1 in the first game with Hamner Bankhurst and Friar among hits. Klaerner touched touchstone for Oklahoma City in a 8 to 0 shutout loss. Beaumont defeated Tulsa 6 to 5 as Gann and Hinkle starred. San Antonio edged Fort Worth 9 to 1. Houston beat Dallas 14 to 0 with Pintar Narron and Cronin leading the offense.
Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan led the Inverness Invitational four ball, finishing three points ahead of Byron Nelson and Jimmy Thomson. Each won 1000 dollars after a weekend of strong play against top professionals, with Mangrum and Spaden placing third.
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