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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1928

Page

4

Drillers Rally Past Laurel Cards 8 5 in opener

Monroe defeats Laurel 8 to 5 as Clarence Speck drives in two and fields eight chances without an error. Meadows relieves Clark to seal the win and Phelps adds three hits. Next up the Drillers host Hat tiesburg Hubmen with Boho slated to pitch.

Speck Monroe Wernebee Herb Steed Granade Joe Oilers Douthit Blount Artigiani Larsen Tilton Drillers Phelps Penecost Irby Granado Dan Clark Cards Meadowe Jeff Morris Hattiesburg Hubmen Mississippi Town Boho Palmer Beaumont

Box Score January baseball duel highlights

Irby Granade and campbell spark offense with two base hits as Speck Clark Baker and Blount contribute. Bagwell homers and Tilton Granade steal three bases with Balk-Warnekee. Double plays Steed to Speck to Bagwell. Granade hit by Wernekee.

Speck Ty Clark Baker Blount Arts Irby Granade Campbell Kaiser Pepper Bagwell Tilton Penecost Morris Balk Warnekee Steed Wernekee Beck Laurel Morris Oy Douthit Ase Hunt Artigiant Lie Monroe Phelps Ag Peck Artigiani Ackerman Hl Monroe Brewsnen Bop Polvogt Phelps Reid Laure Ease Weerenae Asgreemen

Tarpons Beat Pinetoppers In Cotton States League Action

Gulfport, Monroe, Meridian and Vicksburg won yesterday while Hattiesburg, Laurel, Alexandria and Jackson lost. Gulfport topped Hattiesburg 7 3 as Adkins allowed 16 hits and Dewey Ford drove in three. Monroe beat Laurel, Meridian defeated Jackson, and Vicksburg won 7 4 at Jackson with Lefty Farris strong on the mound.

Associated Press Gulfport Monroe Meridian Vicksburg Hattiesburg Laurel Alexandria Jackson Gulfport Tarpons Adkins Pinetoppers Pradat Dewey Ford Tarpon

Speck Sparks Monroe Wins With Key Hits

Clarence Speck, Monroe’s pocket-size second baseman, has found his stride in the closing games of the first half and opening of the second half. He contributed a double and a single and starred in three victories over Laurel with sensational fielding and timely hitting.

Clarence Speck Monroe Speck Laurel Aggregation

Barons Triumph as Dixie League Flags Sparked by Homers

Birmingham Barons beat Chattanooga 7 to 3 as Vaught allowed 12 bases on balls but saw five runs rally in the eighth. Memphis edged Nashville 7 to 5 with late scoring after Walker shut them down. Mobile swept New Orleans 8 to 5 and 6 to 3 to move into third place with clutch baserunning and Eichrodt homering in the opener.

Atlanta Southern Association Birmingham Memphis Vaught Barons Chattanooga Carlyle Yaryan Nashville Vols Walker Chick Hurler Keefe Mobile New Orleans Bears Eichrodt

Dusek Mondt to Clash in Monroe Promoter Moves Show

Monroe fans will see Rudy Dusek vs Joe Mondt in a finished bout under Police Gazette rules. Promoter Billy Avery secured the match after months of effort with Julius Sigel. About 25 reservations already exist as tickets go on sale Wednesday, with potential move to Forsythe park if crowd grows. Reservations may be made by calling 2300 or at the Virginia Hotel cigar stand.

Monroe Rudy Dusek Joe “Toots” Mondt Colorado Cowboy Police Gazette Billy Avery Dusex Mondt Monroe Sport Avery Julius Sigel Shreveport Dusek Tulsa Rudy Joe Ruston Rayville Mandt Park Forsythe Park Virginia Hotel

Paris chef Vatel commits suicide after fish spoils

In Pont de l’Arche France chef Vatel killed himself after the king's fish was spoiled. The head gardener at Chateau de Bonpart also died by suicide when frost killed the begonias.

Pont DE L'Arche France Vatel Chateau de Bonpart

Hoosier Baby Parade Set for July 21 in South Bend

South Bend plans its second annual baby parade patterned after Asbury Park New Jersey event. The parade, described as a noble regional affair, will take place on July 21 with participation from local families and youngsters.

South Bend Ind Asbury Park N. J

Harold Young Opens World’s Largest Livery Canoe House

In Newton Massachusetts Harold Young of Auburndale claims the largest livery canoe house on the Charles River. He operates 400 canoes for rent and his sheds hold 250 private croft.

Newton Mass Harold Young Auburndale Charles River

Hornsby Reclaims Top NL Batting Place in Busy Standings

Cincinnati outfielder Marty Callahan’s slump lets Rog ers Hornsby regain lead in NL batting with .413 average over 51 games. The Reds’ fielding and Pirates’ strong hitting push tight race with Bottomley and Douthit leading home runs and hits. Pitchers Benton and Lucas vie for wins as clubs jostle atop team batting and fielding tables.

Associated Fress NEW York Reds Marty Callahan Cincinnati Rogers Hornsby Rajah Boston Jim Bottomley St. Louis del Bissonette Brooklyn Hack Wilson Ott Hornsby Grantham Pittsburgh Douthi Callaghan Waner Roettger Bressler Bottomley Douthit Curt Walker del Riccanalla Frisch Larry Benton Benton Ned Lucas Lucas Cincinnati Red Sheriff Blake Chicago Carl Mays Blake Rhem Pirates Cardinals Giants Cubs

Lynx Shot Near Minneapolis by 17-Year-Old

A wildcat resembling a Canadian lynx wandered into Minneapolis outskirts and was shot by Subert Barker, aged 17. The animal measured 57 inches long and 23 inches tall.

Minneapolis Subert Barker

Junior League Scores and Pet Wake Brothers Result

In a junior league report, Wake Brothers lost by a narrow margin to Twin City Hardware amid a packed scoreline. The event included a 9 to 1,000 stretch and showcased local teams competing for early season standings.

Wake Bros City

Acetylene Welding Opens New Shop on DeSiard Street

Acetylene Welding announces a new shop in the 2600 block of DeSiard Street ready to serve customers. The facility offers welding supplies and services for local tradespeople and hobbyists.

America DeSiard Street

Mets Triumph Over Alexandria Reds to Open Second Half

Perkins scattered seven hits to blank the Alexandria Reds 0 0 Sunday in the opening game of the second half. Meridian beat Alexandria 6 0 as McLarr and Leslie drove in runs while Krenek gave up three earned runs in nine innings. Umpire Beck worked the game in 1 02.

Perkins METS Alexandria Alexandria Reds Reds Krenek Meridian Clancy Camp McNair McLarry Glass Leslie If Payne Edgar Sabe PO ‘Calhoun Fizer Watwood Cf Riggerstafft Iy Mitchell Barnes Crozier Sbbanbag Gonad Meridian Choun Leslie

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