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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1926

Page

4

Hattiesburg at Forsythe Park in three game set

Hattiesburg visits Forsythe Park for a three game series with the Alexandria Reds including a Fourth of July program. The opening game starts at 10 30 a m tomorrow with a 3 30 p m afternoon game and a military display planned for the holiday. Roster features Kinnard Austin Ketchum Clark and Reed among others with Reed set for left field debut.

C.C. Dawkins, JR Hattiesburg Alexandria Reds Forsythe Park National Guard Kinnard Austin Guy Ketchum Maurice Clark Anderson Gudat Dale Adams Eddie Sims Eddie Palmer Geppert Taylor Phelps C. O. Reed Jack Holloway George Ferrell Harvey Albrecht Reed Monroe Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Alexandria

Meridian Leads Cotton States League Race After Laurel Victory

Meridian's baseball team shows continued form in the Cotton States League, moving into first place after beating Laurel. Hattiesburg remains close, with four wins and one loss, while Meridian holds four wins and one loss and sits atop the standings.

New Orleans A. P Meridian Laurel Hattiesburg

Thinks a Piece of Me Brings Cratic Friction

Odd OCR fragment hints at a personal reflection with fragmented phrases and unclear subjects. The readable portion references self and cryptic letters, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable names to anchor a news item. The text appears damaged and lacks cohesive narrative.

Latzo Defends Welter Title By Stop Against Harmon

Pete Latzo of Scranton Pa defended his welterweight title with a fifth round stoppage over Willie Harmon of New York in Newark New Jersey. Harmon, a rugged challenger, was put down by a solid right to the jaw after seeking toe to toe exchange, ending his bid. Harmony rose earlier in the first round but failed to mount sustained offense.

Newark N. J A. P Pete Latzo Scranton Willie Harmon New York Mine Boy Harmon

Red Sox Travel Fast In National Race

Baseball notes from the National League show the Reds and Braves pushing for top spots as Joe Mayes beat the Pirates 9 to 3 and Curtis and Walker extended hitting streaks. Ruth homered for the Yankees as Gehrig and Shaute contributed in Cleveland’s 4 to 2 win, while St Louis pounded Detroit 11 to 3 and Hingle Miller posted three hits.

Associated Press Curtis Walker New York Giants Boston Braves Babe Ruth Philadelphia Yankees Athletics Babe Lou Gehrig Joe Shaute Cleveland Chicago Bryan Harris Connie Mack Washington St. Louis Detroit Hingle Miller

Dividend Checks Issued To The Peoples' Homestead and Savings Assoc Stockholders

Notice to stockholders that on July 1st or soon after checks will be mailed for all dividends on fully paid stock. Stockholders may apply dividends toward additional stock if desired. Signed W. L. Stevens, Secretary.

Peoples’ Homestead and Savings Association

Bobby Jones to Receive Triumphant Welcome on Return

New York, June 30. A. P. reports Bobby Jones will enter America after winning the British Open, becoming Emperor of Golf. Mayor Walker will greet him at City Hall with a 100 member committee and large crowds expected. Jones returns with a foreign trophy and will share honors with Jess Sweetser, wife of the golfer, who came to New York to witness the victory.

New York A. P Jones America Broadway Robby Jones Tim Walker Great Britain Jess Sweetser Bobby Festerday

Latzo Halts Harmon In Five Rounds In Newark Clash

welterweight champion Pete Latzo stopped Willie Harmon of New York in the fifth round in Newark. Rosenbloom of New York decision over Dave Shade of California in New York. Goldstein of Pittsburgh defeated Willie Siegel of New York in four. Alte of Indianapolis beat Joey Kline of Milwaukee in ten in Indianapolis. Bud Taylor of Terre Haute won a decision over Young Nationalist of Los Angeles in Seattle in six.

New York Maxie Rosenbloom Dave Shade California Phil Goldstein Pittsburg Willie Siegel Indianapolis Merle Alte Joey Kline Milwaukee Seattle Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind Young Nationalist Los Angeles

Birmingham Keeps Hold on Second Place in Sou

Luther Roy the Southern Association ace pitched New Orleans to a 5 2 win over the Bears for his 13th win in a row and 16th of the season. Birmingham defeated Atlanta 4 3 to stay in second place as Chattagnooga toppled Little Rock 12 2 and Memphis edged Nashville 6 5 in 10 innings.

Associated Press Luther Roy Southern Association New Orleans Pelicans Bears Roy Birmingham Aggree “E&tion Atlanta Hadley Chattanoora Little Rock Robinson McBee Memphis Nashville Vols Chickasaws Brillheart Bonnelly

Children Need Moral Training Urged At Education Meet

At the 64th annual National Education Association convention in Philadelphia Jun H. Newton, Denver schools superintendent, urged the council to emphasize moral education as a key response to a major problem facing teachers. He outlined committee findings and stressed duty of schools to remedy deficiencies in character formation.

Philadelphia A. P Children of America National Education Association Ain Committee On ‘Committees Jun H. Newton Denver Colo National Council of Education Dhe National Education Associaday

Dempsey Set to Fight Tunney Despite Commission Objections

Tex Rickard informed the New York State Boxing Commission that Gene Tunney will be the next opponent for Jack Dempsey, despite the commission’s objections.

Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard New York State Boxing Commission Commission

Suzanne Lenglen Out For Months In Injury Update

London June 30 A P dispatch reports Suzanne Lenglen will be unable to play for months due to a severe attack of neuralgia. A party member said she will not be able to compete for an extended period.

London A. P .Suzanne Lenglen Titis Go

Baseball Major League Leaders Summary

National League leaders include Bressels with a .376 batting average and Blades with 58 runs for the Cardinals. Cuyler of the Pirates has 93 hits and 15 stolen bases, Frisch of the Giants 21 doubles, Wright of the Pirates 12 triples, Bottomley of the Cardinals 10 homers, and Rhem of the Cardinals 11 wins and 1 loss. American League features Ruth of the Yankees with a .392 average and 74 runs, Burns of the Indians with 103 hits and 30 doubles, Gehrig of the Yankees 13 triples, Ruth with 26 homers, Meusel of the Yankees 14 steals, and Schautey of the Indians with two decisions.

Associated Press Bressels Reds Blades Cardinals Cuyler Pirates Frisch Giants Wright Bottomley Rhem Ruth Yankees Burns Indians Gehrig Meusel Shautey

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Laurel C. Gulfport Vicksburg Jackson Boston Brooklyn Cotton States League Meridianese Ar Nee Gulfport Jackson Sesen Cincinnati Pittsburgh Lirsoklyn Metros Hub City Warriors Laurelcc Greer Kliindworth Statham Lory Nemitz Deal Adkins Bruson Lorbeer Barrett Strelecki Morris Wooley State of Louisiana Parish of Ouach Fourth District Court Coale’s Homestead and Savings Aviations Barron Dempsey Pennsylvania RED Sox Vigoro Millsaps & Co West Monroe W. L. Stevens Sec’y Chichesters W. C. Salley General Dixie Roofing Co Union Carpenters H. L. Waldroup, Sec’y Bobby Jones Gotham Birmingham Sou Hern Suzanne Monroe Salt Water Natatorium Pavilion Sharp Rogacki Vasell Tony Bernardi Mike Polis Wise & Feazel Billiard Parlor Monroe's Manhattan Universal
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