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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

21

Monroe Drillers win thriller 1 0 over Jackson Senators

In a 13 inning pitchers battle Monroe edged Jackson 1 to 0. Geppert reached on Morris error, then scored on Hensick’s clutch double for the winning run.

Monroe Drillers Jackson Lot Senators Morris Geppert Hensick Hattiesburg Lumberjacks Bradley Lovich Bobomen Montgomery Bobo Gulfport Meridian Berry Haines Mets Kelly Alexandris Reds Vicksburg Bills Petrie Jackson Miss Tommy Morris Bounder Monroe Graham Syd Hensick Jackson Senators Solons Olive Colored Missourian

Dempsey Sharkey Bout Sparks Optimism in BoxingFans

The article rails at sports writers optimism about Jack Dempsey facing the Terrible Sharkey man. It notes past champions like Jeffries and Johnson drew public interest, discusses Tunney’s sidelined status, and opines on George (Tex) Rickard building toward a 1928 heavyweight clash while London housing issues are mentioned.

Jack Dempsey Sharkey Mr Dempsey Mr. Dempsey Dempser Pugilistica Hasbeenville John L. Sullivan New Orleans James J. Jeffries Reno John Arthur Johnson Havena Jess Willard Toledo Dempsey Jeffries Mickey Finn Hife Atlantic City Sharkey Man Edward James Maloney Mr. Tunney New York State George Tex) Rickard Rickard Paolino Tunney

Southern college golf grows into strength in national scene

Intercollegiate golf in the South, once late to start, now features strong entrants from Georgia Tech and other schools. Watts Gunn of Tech won the Southern Conference title and navigated a competitive field including Alabama’s Bobby Baugh and Georgia’s Billy Oliver, with players like Vance Norfleet and Leslie Williams drawing notice as top conference talents. The tournament began June 2 at Garden City New York.

Atlanta South Fred Lamprecht Tulane Garden City N. Y Georgia Tech Watts Gunn Alabama University of Georgia Sewanee Vanderbilt Washington and Lee Athens Gunn Johnny Thames Bobby Baugh Birmingham Billy Oliver Lamprecht Oliver Thames Vance Norfleet Memphis Leslie Williams

Hav-A-Tampas Set for Sunday Game With Ruston Team

Hav a Tampas manager Red Clark announced the semi pro club will play Ruston Louisiana Tech stars Sunday at Forsythe Park at 2 30 pm. The Ruston squad coached by Coach Fox shows strong college form and Hav a Tampas boast an improved lineup after full team gathering.

Red Clark Hav-a- Tampa Forsythe Park Ruston Louisiana Tech Stars Fox Louisiana Tech Clark Baldwin el- Hotter Marks Miller Percy Parker Reynolds Gill Tucker

Henie Groh Returns to Majors in Mogridge Deal

Syracuse June 29 Henie Groth long time NL figure with Cincinnati and New York heads back to the majors with the Boston Braves in a Rochester Rochester International League swap. George Mogridge former Detroit star joins Rochester as manager and Boston receives an option on another Rochester player to be delivered at season end.

Associated Press Syracuse N. Y Henie Groth Cincinnati New York Boston Braves Rochester

First London-born royals to share throne?

King George and Queen Mary are believed to be the first pair of London born individuals to share the British throne. The note highlights their royal linkage and birthplace as a historic distinction in succession.

King George Queen Mary

Return match set for Zarynoff vs Browning July 4 double main

A record crowd is expected at Forsythe baseball park for the July 4 Zarynoff versus Browning wrestling bout at 8 30 p m with Barney Oakland as the referee. Browning earned the last fall after a one hour 26 minute match and will receive 500 plus expenses. Zarynoff seeks revenge in Monroe.

Zarynoff Jim Browning Forsythe Baseball Park Barney Oakland Bobby Manziel Browning Monroe Joplin Zarynoffor Jim Count Zarynoff Russia Ivan Jim Londos St. Louis Zargniff Londos Paul Nolan Firpo Howze Whem West Monroe

Charles Love No-Hits For Poplar Bluff In 9-3 Victory

Poplar Bluff Hornets pitcher Charles Love threw a no-hit game against Reyno Arkansas, walking one and striking out ten. Poplar Bluff prevailed 9 to 3 as Reyno scored on three errors.

Charles Love Poplar, Bluff Poplar Bluff Hornets Reyno Ark Poplar Bluff

Lake Chad Among Africa's Largest Lakes

Lake Chad in Africa ranks as one of the world’s largest lakes, spanning about 50 000 square miles during the wet season. The size fluctuates with rainfall and seasonal water levels.

Lake Chad Africa

Luque Seeks Reds Team Match in Havana Home Town

Adolfo Luque star pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and Havana native desires Cincinnati to tour Cuba after the NL season. He notes Havana’s passion for baseball and cites government built diamonds in a park as proof. Luque also manages a Havana semi pro club in winter.

Cincinnati Adolfo Luque Cincinnati Reds Havana Cuba Luque

Ye men Coffee Reserved for Shah of Persia

A report notes that the choicest coffee grown in Ye men is reserved for the exclusive use of the Shah of Persia. This scarce emblem reflects royal preference in distant trade customs.

Yemen Persia

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