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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1938

Page

9

Two in Tie for Medalist Honor at Louisville

Eastern and southern contenders share medalist status after 36 holes at the National Intercollegiate golf championship in Louisville. Willie Turnesa posts 69 while Lew Ochmig finishes with 72 to tie at 145. Stanely Holditch and Billie Lee Craig sit close as 16 matches begin.

Louisville Willie Turnesa Elmsford N. Y Holy Cross Lew W. Ochmig Chattanooga Tenn University of Virginia Turness Oakmont Louisville Country Club Oehrig Virginia Tennessee Paul Leslie Louisiana State Edward J. Flowers Michigan State Turnesa Stanley Holditch Georgia Tech Billie Lee Craig Oklahoma Rufus King Southern Methodist Holditch Jack Wallace Stanford John P. Burke Georgetown Joseph Zotkiewiccz University of Dayton Sid Richardson Northwestern S. Sterfore Michigan Vincent D'Antoni Tulane Robert Palmer D’antoni Palmer Robert N. Babbish University of Detroit Jack Robinson Renny Kely Southern California Wilson Flohr Dartmouth Tom Gable Charles Evans Ohio State Henry Castillo D'Antoni Jamie Gough Walter Benson Texas Leslie Dillon See Shackleford Burt McDowell Dupont Kirven, Jr University of North Carolina Stanley Holdugh Spence Kerkow Washington and Lee Ee Adams Williams E. Shannahan

Southeastern rejects split season plan in league meeting

Southeastern league directors voted 5 to 2 against a split season, approving a Shaughnessy playoff among the top four teams at season end. Anniston was not represented. All-Star game set for Pensacola on July 16 with a selected club from seven others facing Pensacola Fliers.

Montgomery Ala Southeastern League Shaughnessy Anniston Pensacola Selma Jackson Pensacola Fliers

Boxing results from fights in four cities

In Pittsburgh Sammy Angott outpointed Tommy Speiga. In Houston Wishy Jones outpointed Wesley Ramey. In Los Angeles Chuck Crowell stopped Eddie Hogan. In New York Irving Eldridge outpointed Johnny Bonito.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Sammy Angott Louisville Tommy Speiga Uniontown Houston Tex Wishy Jones Wesley Ramey Grand Rapids Mich Los Angeles Chuck Crowell Eddie Hogan New York Irving Eldridge Johnny Bonito

Ruth Escapes Injury When Auto Is Struck

Ruth Ruth escaped uninjured after his car swung 30 feet across the road and turned on its side against a stone wall in Ridgewood New Jersey. He was alone in the car and stepped out unharmed while the other vehicle driven by Miss Rose Beck was only slightly damaged. The crash occurred on Ruths return trip to New York from a visit near Ridgewood.

Ridgewood N. J Babe Ruth Ruth Rose Beck New York

Baseball Roundup: Vander Meer Reds Beat Pirates 5-2

Associated Press reports Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer earned his ninth straight victory, six strikeouts, two walks, six hits allowed as Cincinnati defeated the Pirates 5-2. Rip Radcliff and Mary Owen starred for the White Sox in a 10-9 comeback over the Browns with Radcliff homering in the ninth and Owen stealing home. Pepper Martin and Lonnie Warneke fueled the Cardinals in a 9-3 win over the Cubs, while Hal Trosky and the Indians beat the Tigers 5-4 on a big inning featuring Trosky's homer with two on.

Associated Press Johnny Vander Meer Reds Pirates Rip Radcliff Mary Owen White Sox Radcliff Owen Sox Browns Pepper Martin Lonnie Warneke Cardinals Martin Warneke Cubs Hal Trosky Indians Cleveland Tigers Chicago St. Louis Cardinals Len Warneke Chicago Cubs Tex Carleton Charlie Root al Epperly

Real Estate Transfers In Ouachita Parish Two parcels recorded at clerk’s office

Two land deeds were entered yesterday in Ouachita Parish. Jay Blakeney transfers 10 acres in the west half of the west half of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter in section 12, township 15 north, range 2 east for 50 dollars. A. A. Rogers conveys lot 2 of the Jonesboro Road subdivision in section 29, township 17 north, range 3 east for 500 dollars.

Ouachita Parish Jay Blakeney Fannie Hendrix A. A. Rogers William S. Pierce Jonesboro Road

Girl Talks Again After Operation

San Jose Calif June 2 The 20 year old Josephine Campagna who had been speechless since October spoke today after a tonsillectomy released throat muscles tightened by hysteria She said she would celebrate the Fourth of July by singing and making noise The shock followed her father Anthony Campagna falling from a tree triggering her hysteria

San Jose Calif Josephine Campagna

Roundup of boxing and sports notes from New York

June 29 round up reports Max Baer and Joe Louis trade barbs over a rematch while DiMaggio and Vander Meer feature in slump and streak. Hubbell’s Giants era, Cincinnati all star ticket woes, and promoter activity frame a busy season with Arm strong and Jacobs negotiations.

Vander Meer Delivers For Pirates But Reds Win 5 2

Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh 5 2 as Johnny Vander Meer pitched a six hit one run effort over the last six innings for his tenth win and ninth in a row. The victory cuts the New York Giants NL lead to a game and a half while widening the gap on Chicago to a full game. Vander Meer also struck out six and walked two in a terse, steady showing at Forbes Field.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Johnny Vander Meer Johnny Pirates New York Giants Cubs Forbes Field Vander Meer

Lookouts Rally Past Smokies in Knoxville Tilt

Southern Knoxville Tenn June 23 Rogers Hornsby Lookouts struck for 14 hits off three Knoxville pitchers to hand the Smokies a fifth straight defeat, 6 to 5. Knoxville rallied in the ninth, scoring three runs before Dallas Warren hit into a game ending double play with two on and two out. Chattanooga 103 000 200 6 14 0 Knoxville 000 002 003 5 11 1 Hayes Lanahan Lane Maltzberger Williams Peckman Warren.

Birmingham Ala Barons Little Rock Pebbles Rich Kerkmeck Coble George Higbe Yorke McDougal Memphis Tenn Hugh Casey Memphis Chicks New Orleans Andy Reese Frank Dossack Lou Bush Cohen Dobson Casey Bottarini Knoxville Rogers Hornsby Chattanooga Lookouts Smokies Dallas Warren Dick Lanahan Chattanooga Hayes Lanahan Lane Maltzberger Williams Peckman Warren

Seabiscuit May Not Start Today In Boston Handicap

Boston June 2 Seabiscuit and War Admiral among ten horses entered for Wednesdays 530000 Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs but start hinges on weather. Owner Howard says they remain on the fence as rain mud worsens conditions. decision likely by tomorrow forenoon. Officials expect record attendance with 51000 plus spectators.

Boston War Admiral Seabiscuit Massachusetts Suffolk Downs New England Howard Hollywood World of Sports

Brown Club to Clash With Hodge Nine at Brown Park

A 4 PM matchup at Brown Park pits the Brown club against the Hodge nine in a spirited clash. If the Safety Firsts win they tie the league leaders Wa Ha's. Manager Herb Steed will finalize hurlers at game time with Truman Mayes or Leroy Elliott set to start and Bruce Hedrick catching. The Hodge club plans Lefty Butler on the mound. Hodge has been undefeated since the pennant race's second half. The Safety Firsts are one win and one loss.

Brown Club Hodge Brown Park Wa-Ha Herb Steed Truman Mayes Leroy Elliott Bruce Hedrick Steed Lefty Butler

Texas League game summary with mixed scorers

The Texas League matchup shows Seeeeelan and Beaumont facing San Antonio and Fort Worth. In the rear, Detling and Baker contributed for Beaumont, while Graven Reid and Mackie led Shreveport as the game ended with late scoring and substitutions.

Fort Worth San Antonio Graven, Reid and Mackie Trotter Muncrief Payton

Roston Black Volunteers Triumph In Hodge Baseball Battle

In Hodge Louisiana on Sunday the Roston Black Volunteers beat the Hodge Black Sports 9 to 6. Powerhouse Reed, the third baseman, hit a ninth inning home run with two on to seal the victory.

Hodge Roston Black Volunteers Hodge Black Sports Powerhouse Reed Volunteers

Wrestling results last night two fall wins

In San Francisco Bronko Nagurski of Minnesota defeated Sandor Szabo of Hungary two falls to one. In Modesto Ivan Rasputin of Russia defeated Hank Metheny of St. Louis two straight falls.

Associated Press San Francisco Bronko Nagurski Minnesota Sandor Szabo Hungary Modesto Calif Ivan Rasputin Russia Hank Metheny St. Louis

Red Sox Tie Monroe In Cotton States Action

Red Sox and Sea Porters pull even in standings after 4-3 and 3-5 wins over Monroe and Helena. Harris shines for Clarksdale with six hits allowed and offense supports him. El Dorado drops from second to fourth after Helena defeat. Greeneville, Pine Bluff, Hot Springs and Greenwood also post notable scores in the league race.

Associated Press el Dorado Cotton States Helena Clarksdale Monroe Red Sox Seaporters Lions Schuessler Harris Pine Bluff Greenville Dunkle Autry Besse Powell

Ping Pong Tournament At Recreation Center Tonight

The Monroe Recreation department will host a ping pong tournament at the center shortly after 7 p.m. Registration is open today for boys and girls until 7 pm with a small entry fee. A trophy awaits the winner. The tennis tournament has been postponed until next Tuesday.

Monroe Recreation Department

Monroe and Shreveport Swim Meet At Swayzenata Park

A Friday 8 p.m. swimming meet between Monroe and Shreveport at Swayzenata will feature multiple races and diving events. The text notes an unrelated estimate of about 3,000 factories in greater London, with numbers rising yearly.

Monroe Shreveport Swayzenatatoriarm Greater London

Dunkelberger Wins Dieppe Amateur Golf Final

Bobby Dunkelberger of Greensboro North Carolina defeated Arnold Bently of England three and two in the 36 hole final to capture the French Amateur championship in Dieppe France on Tuesday. The article also notes that over 38 years mortality figures compiled by the census bureau show the death rate has fallen about three percent.

Louisville Arthur Conaty Hartsdale N. Y Fordham Conaty Dieppe France Bobby Dunkelberger Greensboro N. C Arnold Bently England Census Bureau

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