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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1939

Page

7

Americans Dominate Early at Wimbledon Championship

Bobby Riggs Don McNeill Elwood Cooke lead an American surge as six of six win matches while J Dhamija Challenges. Cooke battles Boussus as Austin struggles with serving and Asbeth power through. Queen Mary watches as 12 000 fill center court amid royal box atmosphere.

Scotty Reston II England Bobby Riggs Don McNeill Elwood Cooke Bill Robertson California Smith Berkeley Calif Anderson Los Angeles Cooke Riggs Kagoan J. Dhamija Queen Mary Hoare Christian Boussus Boussus Young Cooke Oregonian Bousgus M. E. Lackae Great Britain Ith Ed Andrews New Zealand Robertson Otto Singeli Hungary America H. W Bunny) Austin Joseph Asbeth Bunny Asbeth Austin

Wrestling Last Night in Camden Card Draws

Bibber McCoy 225 and Jimmy Jones 220 faced Borton in Camden New Jersey in a one hour match with one fall each as the event produced a draw. Five thousand goats were moved from Hawaii National Park over the past year to protect natural vegetation.

Associated Press Camden N. J Bibber McCoy Borton Jimmy Jones Butte Mont Drew Hawaii National Park

Guernsey Leads Negro Baseball College Golfers Contest Tonight

Frank Guernsey of Rice Institute leads into the fourth round of the National Intercollegiate tennis championships as 66 players are pruned to 16. Top seeds Kamrath Harman Lewis advance. others like Bobbett Fish remain in contention for the title.

Guernsey Haverford Frank Guernsey Rice Institute Warren Christener Texas Marion Shane Kalamazoo Mich Bob Kamrath Kamrath Texas University Bobby Low Stanford Low Robert Harman California Morey Lewis Kenyon Harman George MacColl Bucknell Joe Vanderbilt Lewis Jim Seaver Don Wheaton Dartmouth Russell Bobbett Georgia Tech Jack Bushman Louisiana State Irving Blumenfeld Wayne University Joseph Fish Memphis Red Sox Chicago Giants Casino Park Memphis Chicago Kansas City Monarchs Giants Sug Cornelius Slim Trent Pepper” Bassett Alex Radcliffe Billy Horne Young Red Sox Radcliffe Porter Moss Willie Jefferson Eugene Bremer Lefty Wilson Satchel Forest Samuel Burris Larry Brown Jerry Taylor Lloyd Davenport Nat Rodgers Hyde Neil Robinson Marlin Carter T. J. Brown Fred Bankhead Robinson

Tigers Crush Indians as Bridges Wins Tenth

Detroit roared past Cleveland 11 to 2 on June 27 to rise to third place behind the Tribe. Tommy Bridges earned his 10th victory as Earl Averill delivered three hits against his former team in his first game back.

Cleveland Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Tribe Tommy Bridges Tigers Mel Harder Earl Averill Detroit HPOA McCosky Siepucene Averil Cullenbine Gehringer Kress Higgins Eaves Greenberg Roeell Aveevesseuny Tebbetts Bridges Hemsley Campbell Chapman Trosky Heath Bronca Webb Zuber Ee Detrot Clivei Tee Beetee Averill Fox Higeins Greenbere Trosky Heath Averill Gehringer MeCosky Kress McCorky Bridges Roge Gehringer Greenberg Greenberg Roger Campbe Hemsley Hemsley Banes Bates Harder Hite Harder Bass Rue Geisel

Nugget Found Worth 550 Dollars in Nevada Stream

In Battle Mountain Nevada Fred Madsen unearthed a placer nugget valued at about 550 dollars after probing a streambed. The find highlights a rare sizable gold discovery in a remote mining area.

Battle Mountain Nev Fred Madsen

City League softball results highlight crowded schedule

Francis Beauty School beat Guarantee Shoe 9 to 4 as Kennedy earned his third straight win. United Electric overwhelmed Cooperative Dairy 15 to 5 led by Butler and Johnson who also homered. Seven-Up Bottlers defeated Hart's Candy Kids 7 to 4 while Hunt and Whitaker edged Thom McAn 8 to 7 in a slugfest. Kitchen's Grocery battled Crawford's Service to a 5 all nine inning draw stopped by darkness.

Francis Beauty School Guarantee Shoes Hunt and Whitaker Thom McAnn Hart's Candy Kids United Electric Cooperative Daily Kitchen's Grocery Crawford's Service Kitchen’s Grocery Crawford Kennedy Beauticians Guarantee Shoe Store Tonore Ginger Bubb Blanchard Nicholson Beauiticians Buddy Bubb Guarantee Butler Johnson Cooperative Dairy Alpha and Richards Mahaffey Hart Norris White Panich Carrie Riggin J White Ladart Savana Hunt Whitaker Thom McAn McAn Lawrence Gleason Kalil DeCorte Peddy Mahr Pet Ais Aeee Hart's Candy Kids

Fights Last Night Roundup From Cities Across the Nation

Associated Press reports boxing results from Chicago New Haven Des Moines Louisville Los Angeles New Orleans San Antonio San Francisco New York Newark Buffalo. Winners include Milt Aron Natie Mann Sammy Angott Jack Roper Maxie Rosenbloom Pancho Villa Davy Paul Henry Cooper Freddie Cochrane Harris Blake and others with points stoppages and a few disqualifications.

Associated Press Chicago Milt Aron Jackie Kid) Berg England New Haven Conn Natie Mann Hamden al McCoy Boston Des Moines Maurice Strickland New Zealand Johnny J. Paychek Louisville Sammy Angott Howard Scott Washington Los Angeles Jack Roper Gunnar Barlund Finland Glen Lee Nebraska Bruno Ashlberg Maxie Rosenbloom al Ettore Philadelphia New Orleans Jimmy Perrin Everette Rightmire Sioux City Sean San Antonio Tex Pancho Villa Mexico Henry Hook Indianapolis San Francisco Davy Paul Toronto Vern Bybee New York Henry Cooper Brooklyn Italo Colonello Italy George Zengaras Maurice Arnault France Drew

Gly-Cas Delivers Relief For Chronic Indigestion Sufferer

In Lake Charles Mrs Hilda Dealy reports years of severe indigestion gas and bloating eased by Gly-Cas. She notes improved sleep digestion and energy after using the medicine sold by Phoenix Drug Co and local druggists.

Hilda Dealy Ann Street Lake Charles Phoenix Drug Co DeSiard Street Adv

Parker wins National Clay Courts singles and doubles titles

Frank Parker of Pasadena California defeats Gardner Mulloy of Miami to take the singles crown at the National Clay Courts Tennis championships and teams with Gene Mako of Los Angeles to win the doubles title over Wayne Sabin and Johnny Doeg in four sets.

Chicago Frank Parker Pasadena Calif California Gardner Mulloy Miami Fla Parker Gene Mako Los Angeles Wayne Sabin Portland Ore Johnny Doeg Newark N. J Mulloy Bobby Riggs England Doeg Sabin Mako

Stars Yesterday Highlight Yardstick Performances Across Leagues

Lefty Grove and Ted Williams starred for the Red Sox with seven hit avoidance and four plate appearances respectively while Tommy Bridges beat the Indians for the Tigers and Earl Averill collected three hits in four tries against his old mates. Henry Pippen hurled four hits and Red Tipton sacrifced home winning run as the Athletics edged the Yankees 3-2 in a night game.

Washington Lefty Grove Boston Joe Haynes Walter Masterson Haynes Sox Joe Cronin Ted Williams Louis Derger Joe Vosmik Jimmy Foxx Williams Boston AB Cremer Civeeveers Weemik Ostyereevens Degautels Vccsiavices Cscscsee Aiscorecses Scien Wevawie Cas Resavenns Oseens Masterton Siageee VSB Masterson Mosiga Associated Press Red Sox Tommy Bridges Earl Averill Tigers Tommy Indians Earl Henry Pippen Red Tipton Athletics Pippen Tipton Duke A's Yanks

Paris Fashion Week sees Chanel and Paquin line up

Paris runways present summer lingerie blouses in crisp white organdie and embroidered models. Chanel showcases a black alpaca suit with a frill-fronted design Paquin offers a formal tailleur in heavy black faille highlighting tailored elegance.

Paris

Louis Galento Louis Louis Fight Hype and Finances

Roundup on the Paris night bout notes hype for the Galento Louis fight in Pompton Lakes New Jersey. Mentions bets on Louis hitting the deck, pay scales for sparring partners and the promoters plans for a London bout. Highlights Jacobs coaching angle and Galento’s earnings and past purses.

Pompton Lakes N. J Galento Louis London Critchley Nate Lewis Chicago Joe Joe Jacobs Tony Abe Feldman Miami

Crossett Millers Triumph Over Shaw In Exhibition

In Crossett Arkansas on June 27 the Crossett Millers beat Shaw 7 to 0 in an exhibition game. Crossett pitchers Robertson and Rorie limited Shaw to three hits while their batters fanned 14 Shaw players.

Crossett, Ark Crossett Millers Shaw Crossett Robertson Rorie

Baltimore bout ends in decision for Taylor over Burns

Bucky Taylor of Baltimore won a points decision over Charley Burns of Johnstown Pennsylvania by 140 to 138 in a clean boxing match. The bout featured Taylor mounting early pressure and Burns rallying in the late rounds.

Baltimore Bucky Taylor Charley Burns Johnstown

Southeastern Servisets and Miscellaneous Bids Noted

Fragmentary OCR lists several names and numbers across sections including McClure Vetterel Pittman Kracher Pavlige Doyle McNair Bronk hurst Bradshaw Adamski with various codes and measurements, suggesting a table of bids or team entries. The readable portion names multiple individuals and firms but lacks clear context or complete sentences.

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