Drillers to Host Baton Rouge Under Night Lights
Monroe readers will see the Drillers start an 11 game home stand at Forsythe Park tomorrow night at 7 45 p m under electric lights as Baton Rouge Highlanders visit for the first after dark game in town. The project costs 8000 dollars and aims to boost minor league attendance with moonlight baseball.
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Barons Rise to Third as They Beat Mobile 10 to 2
Associated Press reports the Birmingham Barons moved into third place in the Southern Association by defeating Mobile 10 to 2. Nashville fell to fourth after losing to Little Rock 8 to 4, while Memphis and Chattanooga could not play due to rain. The Barons pounded out 11 hits, five in the ninth inning highlighted by Sturdy’s three run homer.
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Dr Bendel Reaches Final Rounds In Miniature Golf Match
Dr W L Bendel advanced to the final rounds of the Little Links tournament at Rosyth Park last night defeating E S Lucky Royster in the semi final. Bendel will meet Tilden Austin in the 86 hole final for the Iver trophy. The runner up earns free games. both finalists survived tough matches to reach the title showdown.
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First Fist Fight for Gate Receipts Big Hit in 1824
The 1824 Worcester bout between Tom Spring and Jack Langan drew 26,000 fans. Promoters collected 29,000 dollars purse, with 20,000 from hat donations and 5,000 from seat sales. Spring defeated Langan in the 77th round to claim the prize.
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Minors Seek To Be Independent In Baseball Transfer Dispute
Milwaukee American Association club moves to court over a player transfer with Kenesaw Mountain Landis signaling a plan for an independent Class AA minors league. A meeting of Class AA minors including the American Association, Pacific and International leagues was planned to discuss the move.
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Cagle Opposition Written to Block Mississippi A and M Coach
Jackson Miss June 25 Opposition to the confirmation of Christian Keener Cagle as assistant coach at Mississippi A M Starkville must be put in writing before June 27 or the board of trustees will likely disregard it President Elect Hugh G Critz announced today The board will meet Friday to discuss the appointment He said he had written Dr S J McCallie of Chattanooga asking him to show cause why Cagle should not be appointed Dr McCallie is said to have written various association members in opposition to Cagles appointment
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Mooney Defends Dixie Net Crown in Cotton States Tourney
At Anniston Alabama the Cotton States tennis tourney narrows to a Mooney versus Hines final potential with Mooney, defending champion, advancing 6-2 6-3 over Robert Lake and Hines beating Ed Newell 6-3 6-4. Second round results include J C Miller over Hank Saks 4-0 6-2 and Knox Ide over Tartt Bell 7-5 2-6 6-4.
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Milwaukee Revolt Signals Draft Agreement Clash
Milwaukee tensions rise over the draft accord as outfielder Fred Bennett becomes central to the dispute with Commissioner Landis. Phil Ball, owner of the St. Louis Browns and part owner of Milwaukee, sent Bennett to an American Association club on a two year option, prompting Landis to demand Bennett’s return waivers or outright release.
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Manteris Vigeriado Scrap Ends In Draw In New Orleans
Two fighters staged a late rally as Natchez champion Kid Harry Manteris battled Spug Vigeriado to a draw in New Orleans. Vigeriado withstood early power in a tight bout before Manteris surged in the final frames but could not finish. Runt Ledberry stopped Kid Gander in the second round in the televised semi final.
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Southern Advance Defeats Winnfield In Close Game
The Southern Advance Red Sox of Hodge defeated Winnfield here in a standout game this season. Caldwell pitched well but took the loss despite eight hits by his teammates. Donald led Winnfield with scattered hits as the visitors lost 2 to 0.
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Harper Sets New Mark With Lighter Golf Ball
Municipal golf pro Harper tied the course record at 34 two under par using the new lighter larger ball. He praised its performance on greens and its smoother roll over nicks. Teammates Frank Mathis and H F E Logan joined him for the round at the Municipal course.
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Slattery Fights Yorker Tonight For 15 Round Title Bout
Buffalo speedster Jimmy Slattery, current light heavyweight champion per the New York state athletic commission, faces Maxie Rosenbloom of Harlem in a 15 round titular bout at Bison Park. Rosenbloom, the favorite, relies on a constant milling attack to wear down opponents, while Slattery is a quick and clever fighter whose prospects hinge on matching Rosenbloom’s relentless pace.
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Peck Wolfe Fight Postponed After Illness
In Little Rock on June 25 United Press reports Joe Peck of Little Rock cannot meet Eddie Wolfe of Memphis due to malaria fever. The long sought light weight bout has been deferred after Peck cited illness, while Wolfe had briefly canceled a prior match for an injured hand. Spug Myers and Tommy Cello from Idaho and California drew earlier.
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Predict Big Things For High Foot After Washington Park Win
Railbirds predicted more success for High Foot, the Valley Lake stable three year old, after he won the Hibbard handicap at Washington Park. He tied the mile record of 1:37 2-5 and showed improved form since his Kentucky derby disappointment.
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Campolo Proves He Has Big Punch In KO Win
Vittorio Campolo defeated Salvatore Ruggi rello by knockout in the third round at Braves Field in Boston. The 229 pound challenger showed a terrific punch, dropping Ruggi rello three times in the second round before finishing him at 2:10 of the third.
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College Golf Qualifying Round Sees 100 Players at Oakmont
Nearly 100 golfers from 30 colleges tee off in the second qualifying round of the intercollegiate championship at Oakmont. The 6,965 yard layout punished opening day scores while top scorer Sam Parks of Pittsburgh led 74. Other notable ties include Notre Dame’s Larry Moller and Yale’s Marshall W. Forrest at 76.
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Stagg Ordered to Quit National Prep Tournaments
Reports say the University of Chicago board of athletic control ordered Amos Alonzo Stagg to discontinue his national prep basketball and track tournaments. Critics argued the events kept high school athletes from classes and aided recruiting. Stagg denied the recruiting charge and said the tournaments offered education beyond the classroom.
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Indians Exhilarate Home Fans With Ups and Downs
Cleveland fans witnessed a roller coaster season as the Indians surged during a home stand, then slid with losses to the Senators and Yankees. Wes Ferrell and key hitters kept the club competitive, while Joe Bradley Evans Peckinpaugh’s system supported a strong push for the pennant.
Trapshooting at Osceola Opens with High Scores
Osceola Arkansas hosts the Arkansas trapshooters meet second day with singles and doubles championships. W. P. Smead leads as high gun with 193 of 200, while Capt. B. E. Cooper tops the singles race with 97 of 100 in the first half.
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Texas League Recap Wichita Falls Houston Games
Wichita Falls and Houston split two games with low scoring totals and pitching notes. Second game featured Hillin Bradbury Reinhart Funk pitching and fielding notes from the Texas League clash. Dallas traveled to Waco for a night game while Shreveport and Beaumont faced weather impacts and scheduling notes.
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Olympics bid prediction from Berlin oracle Dan Ferris
Dan Ferris, hailed as the A A U oracle from Berlin, predicts the 1986 Olympics will be awarded to a German host and bets on Germany winning. The note recalls Germany being awarded the 1916 Games but the outbreak of war prevented them from being held and the Teutons were not readmitted until 1928 in Amsterdam.
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