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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
6
Fat Freddie Fitzsimmons pitched effectively for Brooklyn to beat Pittsburgh 9 4 securing a key win that tightens the NL race and signals Fitzsimmons readiness for regular rotation. Joe Medwick Dolf Camilli and Pete Reiser sparked a 17 hit Dodgers attack while an eighth inning pinch homer by Herman Franks sealed the lead.
Bonura of New Orleans, famed banana dealer turned slugger, says army life feels like a normal training camp after June 19 induction at Camp Livingston Louisiana. He admits only vaccination shots troubled him, with typhoid and smallpox vaccines required before classification. He awaits orders as he endures the arm shot he disliked. Also, Ansley Trojans beat Minden Giants 13 to 5, Coleman's pitching and a 13-hit Ansley attack key the win.
In Pittsburgh on June 24 Freddie Fitzsimmons secured his 13th straight win over the Pirates as the Brooklyn Dodgers won 9 to 4 in a slugfest at Forbes Field. The Dodgers rallied in the eighth inning and Herman Franks delivered a pinch hit home run to cap the scoring. The Brooks added two runs in the ninth before Klinger was relieved.
Curtis Thomas headlines a wrestling card in a feature preview by Hugh Fullerton. The page also notes Lou Gehrig Memorial preparations, boxers training, and assorted sports anecdotes from baseball to racing, with multiple named figures and events referenced.
Promoter Mike Jacobs announced both heavyweights Buddy Baer and Abe Simon signed to fight 15 rounds at the Polo Grounds on August 24. Both fighters were knocked out by champion Joe Louis in their recent bouts.
Jack Curtis junior light heavy champion of the United States returns to Monroe arena in a non title main event against Soldier Thomas. Promoter Gus Kallio expects a top bout of the summer season with a 90 minute two falls to win. Aldin Martin resumes duties as referee with the curtain-raiser pitting Eddie Williams and Tony Velasco.
Earl Stewart of Louisiana State, just back from a broken collar bone, posted a 68 to lead the National Intercollegiate qualifier at Ohio State. The field features top college players, with 61 already at 77 or better at halfway, and a tight race for 64 match-play spots. Stanford leads the team scoring with 285, followed by LSU 294 and Ohio State 297.
A provocative comparison describes certain stars as so dense that a particle the size of a pinhead would crush a man's spine if it struck him. The vivid analogy highlights extreme stellar density and gravitational force.
Before an estimated 3,500 fans admitted free the Hot Springs Bathers dominated the White Sox 11 to 4 in the exhibition. The Bathers offense sparked early and held the lead throughout the game securing a decisive victory at home.
The Hot Springs Bathers and Monroe White Sox meet in a fourth game at Casino Park at 8 pm with kids under 15 admitted free. Left-hander Charrie Pescod starts for the Rathers, while Will Reeder goes for the Sox in his third start in three days amid pitching woes. Merchants Night Thursday will offer prizes to fans at the Sox versus Texarkana game.
Monroe White Sox fell 11 to 4 to Hot Springs Spns at Casino Park in game two of a four game series. Bowles started for Monroe, gave up five runs in two thirds, while Doug Taitt relieved and held Hot Springs scoreless rest of game. Reggino and McCall led Bathers with three hits each. Bowles homered in the sixth for Monroe.
Tom Drake pitched 8 2 3 innings for the Nashville Vols as they beat the New Orleans Pels 7 to 5 Monday night. New Orleans scored three in the eighth and one in the ninth to pull close, but Drake closed out the rally and preserved the victory for Nashville. Score by innings shows Nashville leading 5-1 after seven, then 7-5 final with Horn Warhol Seinsoth Kerr Darke Felderman Helf credited in the game.
Chattanooga pitcher Russell Evans claimed his eleventh straight victory Monday night, guiding the Lookouts to a 4-2 win over the Memphis Chicks. Evans and Lewis, Love, Willis and Guatreaux contributed in a tight game, with the visitors scoring early and holding on.
Los Angeles Coliseum Relays saw Les Steers of Oregon set a new world high jump mark by belly-rolling over 6 feet 10 7/8 inches, eclipsing his prior 6 feet 25/32 inches achieved in Seattle a month earlier.
Baseball and basketball style box scores show HOT SPRINGS over MONROE 11 to 4 and other results like Brooklyn 9 Pittsburgh 4 Dallas matches, with many scheduled games including Texarkana at El Dorado and Helena at Greenville. Multiple city matchups list results, pending rain notes and further evening contests.
Jersey City defeats Newark 3 to 1 while Rochester tops Buffalo 4 to 2 and Baltimore edges Syracuse 3 to 2 in recent league play.
Today a year ago Don McNeill won the national clay courts title defeating Bobby Riggs in four sets. Alice Marble won the women's title over Gracya Wheeler. Three years ago Harvard's crew swept Yale in the four mile race marking a Crimson regatta victory. Five years ago Joe DiMaggio homered twice in one inning as the Yankees routed the White Sox 18 to 11.
Unseeded Joe Davis of Vanderbilt and Marvin Kent of Lehigh delivered upsets in the opening round of the National Intercollegiate tennis tourney at Merion Cricket Club Haverford Pa Davis defeated Billy Reed of Southern California 6 3 6 2 Kent beat Ian Carver of North Carolina 3 6 6 4 6 1 The second round saw Davis edge Notre Danes Parks 5 7 6 2 while Kent defeated Lord of Grinnell 6 2 6 2 Other seeds faced delays and results in progress with favorites remaining in contention
Rogers Hornsby announced his resignation as manager of the Oklahoma City Indians of the Texas League, effective immediately. He cited slumping attendance and said he would return to his home in St Louis at once, with Homer Peel succeeding him.
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