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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1909

Page

5

Baseball scores from Arkansas and nearby games settle in

Jonesboro 10 Monroe 4 Hot Springs 2 Fort Smith 1 Texarkana 8 Helena 2 Nashville 902 112 000 793 Mobile 100 000 000 1 5 0 6 Batteries Case Seabaugh Bil trofft Raub. Little Rock June 24 Errors by Boucher Carey give Birmingham game. Milton allows scattered hits but errors decide. Score Little Rock 2 Birmingham 3. Batteries Milton Casey Flaherty Kane.

Nashville Mobile Case and Seabaugh Biltrofft and Raub Little Rock Boucher Carey Birmingham Milton Casey Flaherty Kane

Where They Play Today Monroe at Jonesboro

Local sports brief lists today’s matchups with Monroe visiting Jonesboro followed by Helena at Texarkana and Hot Springs traveling to Fort Smith for late afternoon games.

Monroe Jonesboro Helena Texarkana Hot Springs Fort Smith

Jonesboro tops Monroe in slugfest behind strong hitting

Jonesboro defeated Monroe in a high scoring game as Jonesboro hitters touched Sanders for seventeen hits. Henninger and Jolly added two and three base hits, while Deardorff and Henninger secured the win behind Sanders who worked the mound. Umpire Smith.

Jonesboro Monroe Sanders Henninger Jolly BC Jonesboro Deardorff Kitchens Smith

Locals edge Helena in eleven innings 3 to 2

Texarkana reports a dramatic eleven inning win over Helena 3 to 2 marked by late scoring and strong defense. Batteries Jones Bankhead Reece Berry Umpire Ryan. Kiot Springs defeats Fort Smith 2 to 1 as Hot Springs backs a first and fourth inning rally with errors by Jeffries.

Texarkana Helena Jones Bankhead Reece Berry Ryan

Monroe Players Suspended by Arkansas League President

President Rider announces indefinite suspensions for Outfielder Pedrotti First Baseman Ling and Pitcher Quick of Monroe for contract jumping. He denies rumors the league exists only to profit from July 4 and 5 receipts.

Helena Rider Arkansas League Pedrotti Ling Quick Monroe

Jonesboro Ball Club Replaces Manager After Disagreement

In Jonesboro on June 23 S W Rein ey was released as manager by the baseball association directors after a dispute with players. Harry Welch, longtime second baseman, is elected manager. A new first baseman has been signed and will join the team Friday.

Jonesboro S. W. Reiney The Baseball Association Harry Welch

Camden Opens Baseball Season With 2 1 Victory Over Waldo

Camden led Waldo 2 to 1 when rain halted play in the sixth inning. Perritt pitched six innings for Camden with ten strikeouts and only one scratch hit allowed. Batteries Camden Perritt and Golden Waldo McDonald and Riggs.

Camden Waldo Riggs Argenta Perritt Golden McDonald

Nashville Beats Mobile in Southern League Showdown

In Nashville on June 24 Nashville defeated Mobile 7 to 1. Siegle starred with two singles and two doubles in four at bats driving in four runs as Nashville built a commanding lead.

Nashville Mobile Siegle

Sunday baseball law tested in Carr case

Men sue Charles C. Carr manager of the Indianapolis baseball club charging him with breaking the Sabbath by playing baseball for pay. The suit provides the first real test of the new Sunday baseball law.

Charles C. Carr Indianapolis

Tallulah Prepares For West Monroe Sunday Matchup

The last Tallulah team travels to Forsythe Park for a Sunday game against the West Monroe boys on an off day for the league schedule. West Monroe showcases solid play and the crowd expects a well played contest.

Tallulah West Monroe West Monroe Boys Forsythe Park

Sports notes mix boxing and baseball legends of the era

Sam Langford is highlighted as a genuine black valentine born February 12, 1980. Abe Attell trains John Madden’s sons at Sheepshead Bay while various players including Hughey Jennings and Bud Sharpe are linked to teams. Chris Mathewson is hailed as baseball’s top pitcher by Manager McGraw. Contention, trades, and anecdotes weave through names like Billy Purter, Kid Elber, Nap Lajoie, George Moriarty, Cy Young, and others with playful quirks and outcomes for 1900s sport.

Abe Attell John Madden Sheepshead Bay Jimmy de Forrest Jim Stewart Hughey Jennings Bud Sharpe Newark Tigers McGraw Giants Christy Mathewson Mark Purtell Decatur Bloomington Billy Purter Chicago White Sox Evans Kid Elberfield Kid Rigler Freddie Welsh Boston Phil Brock Cleveland Harry Herrmann National Base Ball Commission Elks Los Angeles Garry Pittsburg Pirates Chicago Cubs Breezeville Detroit Naps Robbie Vaughn Princeton New York Yankees Jim Vaughn Bill Lange Chicago Garden Anson Cincinnati California Kid McCoy Paris Nap Lajoie George Moriarty Washington New York Philadelphia George Cy Young Lynn

Pittsburg Narrowly Defeats St Louis 3 2 in Protest

Pittsburg beat St Louis 3 to 2 in a tense game at home. Harmon was replaced by Phelps to bat, Sallee finished. Owner Robinson protested a third base play missed by umpire Cusack. Score by innings shows Pittsburg with a late rally and 12 hits to 4 for St Louis.

St. Louis Pittsburg Harmon Shreveport Phelps Sallee Robinson Cusack R. H. EB Harmon, Sallee Bresnahan Maddox Camnitz Gibson

Brooklyn Beats Philadelphia In Tight Baseball Tilt

Brooklyn wins third in a row over Philadelphia 6 to 3 after a strong home showing. In New York, the Giants take two from Boston 7 to 4 and 12 to 5, with a sharp first game and a high-scoring second game.

Washington and Boston clash as Altrock falters and Boston wins

In Washington on June 24 Altrock weakened in the eighth and Boston took the game 5 to 1. Donohue was escorted from the field by police after arguing a close second inning call with umpire O Loughlin. Batteries were Altrock Street for Washington and Ryan Arellanes Carrigan Spencer for Boston.

Washington Altrock Boston Donohue O’loughlin Devene Altropk Street Ryan Arellanes Carrigan Spencer

Detroit 2 St Louis 1 in baseball clash

Detroit beat St Louis 2 to 1 in a tight game with visitors failing to score on several line drives. Score by innings shows Detroit taking an early lead then holding on as St Louis offense sputtered. Batteries Mullin Schmidt for Detroit Dineen Criger for St Louis.

Detroit St. Louis Mullin Schmidt Dineen Criger

Philadelphia Defeats New York Despite Errors

Philadelphia won 9 to 8 on June 24 after costly errors by LaPorte and Elberfield. The game featured a 002 200 10 score for Philadelphia and 001 100 100 for New York, with Morgan and Thomas batting for Philadelphia and Manning Hughes and Blair for New York.

Philadelphia New York LaPorte Elberfield Morgan Thomas Manning Hughes Blair

Cleveland Crushes Chicago 8 1 in June Baseball Game

Cleveland defeated Chicago 8 to 1 as Young allowed only four Chicago men to reach base on hits and an error. Lajoie’s wrist sprain keeps him out likely a month, with the infield shuffled in his absence. Score by innings shows Cleveland taking early control and adding late runs.

Cleveland Chicago Scott Young Lajoie

Texas League results yesterday headline

In San Antonio, San Antonio beat Shreveport 2 to 1. Dallas downed Galveston 9 to 5. Oklahoma City edged Houston 3 to 0. Waco defeated Fort Worth 4 to 0.

San Antonio Shreveport Galveston Dallas Houston Oklahoma City Waco Fort Worth

Fights Tonight Set in Tamaqua and Kansas City

John Wille meets Jack Bonner in a 10 round bout at Tamaqua Pa. Phil Knight battles Harry Trendall in a 10 round contest at Kansas City.

John Wille Jack Bonner Tamaqua Phil Knight Harry Trendall Kansas City

Negroes Robe Store Robbery Leads to Arrests In Ward Two

A Ward Two store owned by D. D. Johnston was robbed Wednesday night and almost all items were recovered at William Sewell's home, a Black man. Arthur Ward was arrested for the robbery and Sewell is charged as an accessory, with Judge Schulze issuing search warrants and Sheriff Parker visiting the scene.

D. D. Johnston Ward

Ad Response Apathy Cited By Those Who Do Not Answer

The article notes people skip want ads citing it may be too late and a belief that effort is futile. It portrays a mindset labeled as the what’s the use creed affecting participation and timely replies.

Trial of Sunday Baseball Case

Indianapolis fans await Judge Pritchard's ruling on a suit to decide if Sunday baseball will be legal in the city. Frank McCrea leads a business committee in challenging current restrictions and the outcome hinges on this trial.

Indianapolis Hoosier Capital Pritchard Frank McCrea FOX Grocer Co., Ltd

Mississippi Referee System Retained Under Roosevelt Advisors

Jackson Mississippi June 25 The article states that President Taft will not alter the Federal patronage referee system in Mississippi with Moseley and Collins to continue as referees. It asserts no appointments will be made without their recommendation and notes personal ties between Hitchcock and Moseley support no change.

Mississippi Roosevelt Jackson Miss Taft South Washington Messrs. L. B. Moseley F. W. Collins Hitchcock Hon. L. B. Moseley

Row Over Tax Office Sparks New Trial Motions

Lake Charles Louisiana June 25 both sides in the tax collectorship controversy W N Curley and Collector Beardsley filed motions for new trial seeking relief from adverse rulings in the dispute over the tax office control.

Lake Charles W. N. Curley Beardsley

Beardsley Contests Council Seat Amid Ineligibility Claim

Attorney Edwards argues Beardsley is entitled to the office for two years due to Curley’s declared ineligibility, seeking nullification of the council election. He cites new evidence with potential impact. Jurors reportedly favored a verdict awarding Beardsley the next term office.

Edwards Beardsley Curley

Ship Subsidy Moves in Congress

Washington June 24 Representative Humphrey of Washington introduced in the House a new ocean mail subsidy bill. The measure follows the form of the last Congress proposal but adds features endorsed by the Merchant Marine League.

Washington Humphrey Merchant Marine League

Japs Cheer Their Warships Arrive in Honolulu

The training squadron of Admiral Ijichi, including the cruisers Aso and Soya, reached Honolulu today to an enthusiastic reception from hundreds of Japanese spectators.

Honolulu Admiral Ijichi Aso Soya

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