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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1933

Page

17

Sharkey and Carnera Fight Tonight For Championship

Ex sailor Sharkey defends heavyweight title against Primo Carnera in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Large crowd expected with substantial receipts, as Carnera's size and improving skill challenge the champion. Local broadcast plans and official weigh in cited, with New York AP report.

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Sharkey Favored In Tonight's Pro Fight Says Editorial

Henry McLemore reports Ed Wynn offered $100 for our pick but our group, led by Madison Square Garden matchmaker James Joy Johnston, selects Sharkey by data and history. Predictions include 53767 customers, $229000.37 gate, main bout at 9 47 p m with Sailor Jack pictured at Johnston's right during signings.

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Bastrop Kraftmen Edge Indians 2 1 In Tight Duel

Airtight pitching by P. Spencer held Tallulah to two hits as Bastrop Kraftmen beat the Indians 2 to 1. LeBlanc matched Spencer on the mound in a pitching duel before Bastrop tallied the winning run in the ninth inning to secure the victory.

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Big Welcome for L S U Trackmen

Baton Rouge plans to honor Louisiana State University national champion track team when they return July 5. Alumni from Louisiana and nearby states will join a parade and banquet at the university cafeteria. Letters will be awarded to this year’s varsity team at the event. Tickets available from J H McLaughlin or Ray Mobley. sales end July 4 noon.

Baton Rouge Lousiana Louisiana State University Louisiana Ray Mobley Mobiey H. T. Landi Standard Refinery Band J. H. McLaughlin Chamber of Commerce

Texans Reach Quarterfinals in College Tennis Tourney

In the national intercollegiate championship at Haverford Texas players Kamrath and Buxley won hard fought matches to reach the quarterfinals. Kamrath defeated Reese 7-5, 7-5 and Buxley beat Roll 6-2, 6-2 while Surface and Williams fell to tougher opposition as the Texas quartet advances amid strong field.

Haverford University of Texas Tennis Anghorn Karl Kamrath Martin Buxby Hal Surface Sterling Williams Kamrath Buxley Jack Tidball University of California At Los Angeles Dick Murphy F. Hamilton al Horton Williams C. Elliott Coughlin Navy Joe Coughlin Stanford Wilmer Hines North Carolina Bill Reese Georgia Tech Fred Roll Sutter and Cram Tulane and Mann

Senators wallop Cleveland 15 to 2 in Bronx game

Washington Senators shell Cleveland Indians 15 to 2 as Heinie Manush leads with a homer and multiple hits. Cronin’s lineup plates nine runs in the first inning and maintains a big lead through the game at Cleveland.

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Ruth Sends Yankees Past Tigers With Late Rally

In Detroit on June 29 Babe Ruth hit his 17th homer to spark the New York Yankees from behind, scoring eight runs over the last two innings to beat the Detroit Tigers 10 to 7. Ruth tied for second in homers with Lou Gehrig, reaching 455 feet for the longest Navin field shot. Gehrig, Chapman and Hayworth drove in runs as New York overcame an early deficit to seal the victory.

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White Sox edge Athletics 9 8 in Chicago thriller

The White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 9 to 8 as Philadelphia rallied with three runs in the ninth and had the tying run on third. Chicago piled up 13 hits off three A's pitchers while the A's collected 12 against the Sox. Jimmy Foxx hit his 14th homer of the season.

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Standings and Results From Local Sports Day

Yesterday Tallulah lost to Bastrop by two while Oak Grove defeated Monroe on forfeit. Today Bastrop visits Oak Grove in the sole game as Pittsburgh faces Philadelphia and Cincinnati meets Boston with Chicago at Brooklyn and St Louis hosting New York.

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Giants Pirates Split Two Games In Doubleheader

New York Giants take one win and one loss in a Wednesday doubleheader with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hughe Critz and Gus Mancuso homered for the Giants. Mancuso also delivered a key late RBI while Steve Swetonic started the nightcap win for Brooklyn.

Giants Pirates Iilome Critz Mancuso New York Hughe Critz Gus Mancuso New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Cardinals Boston

Local scores show varied results across Texas cities

Houston defeated Beaumont, San Antonio edged Galveston, and Fort Worth fell to Tulsa while Dallas blanked Oklahoma City. Remaining matchups include Dallas at Oklahoma City and Beaumont at San Antonio.

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Dixie League Scores Mix as Longview Tops Henderson

Longview defeated Henderson 8 to 5 while Shreveport beat Tyler 9 to 1 in two night games. The results summarize the Dixie League action across the pair of outings.

Longview Henderson Tyler Shreveport

Albany shuts out Jersey City in league clash

A single night game sees Albany blank Jersey City 4 0 while Newark edges Baltimore 5 3 and Toronto defeats Rochester 4 0. Results reflect International League action with decisive wins.

Albany Jersey City Newark Baltimore Toronto Rochester

Pacific Coast League Scores Narrowly Split Doubleheader

In a Pacific Coast League action San Francisco fell to Los Angeles 6 to 5 in ten innings while Hollywood edged the Missions 5 to 4. The long game featured extra frames before the Angels prevailed.

San Francisco Angeles Hollywood Missions

Washington Hurler Fined For Striking Spectator

Cleveland June 29 Bill McAfee relief pitcher for the Washington Senators was fined 250 by American League president Will Harridge for striking a spectator after Tuesday's Indians Senators game. Harridge notified both clubs. Cleveland officials said McAfee, still in uniform, struck Percy Deaven who taunted him from the stands.

Cleveland Bill McAfee Senators Will Harridge American League Indians Harridge McAfee Percy Dehaven

Jeanes Relieved by Dallas Steers for Second Time

Dallas Texas June 26 Tex Jeanes outfielder was released Wednesday by the Dallas Steers. It marked the second release he drew from the Texas league club this season. Manager Fred Brainard said the move was to meet the 16 player limit. Larry Fischer, batting .300, will replace Jeanes.

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Braves Sweep Card Series with Doubleheader Wins

In Boston on June 29 the Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in both ends of a doubleheader. Wild Bill Hallahan and Dazzy Vance were beaten as Boston won 4-3 and 3-0 to tighten the pennant race. Box scores follow.

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Field events to steal show at AAU championships

Chicago June meet at Soldier Field features top shot put high jump discus and hammer competitors as ratings rise. Notables include Jack Torrance Stanford John Lyman Olympic Club and Walter Marty Fresno State among others in events leading to finals Friday through Saturday under floodlights with decathlon relays and gymnastics also on tap.

Chicago Soldier Field Jack Torrance State University John Lyman Stanford Harold Osbounne Illinois A. C George Spitz New York A. C John Anderson Cornell la Borde Patrick O'Callaghan Ireland Pete Zaremba Grant McDougl New York A. C Louisiana State

Pirates Beat West Monroe In Recreation League Match

The Pirates defeated West Monroe 19 to 0 as Cribbs pitched a one hitter while Bowles led the offense with four hits. Sherrard, Hudson, and Brown contributed for the Pirates in the game.

Pirates West Monroe Cribbs Bowles Pirate Sherrard Hudson Brown

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