Drillers Drop Final Cotton States League Game
Jackson defeats Monroe 3 to 2 as four straight singles spark a two run second inning. A 19 minute rain delay in the sixth inning precedes Jackson's late scoring on Riddle's double and Dickie's single.
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Jackson
Miss
Monroe
Graham
Riddle
Dickie
Jaime Meadows
Keck
Poa Williams
Barbare
Sleinantneaney
Lamter
Semernieeninersemnetn
Cox
Nnenern-N-Neenese
Monroe Soeeee
Morris Stol- Holman
Williams
Geppert
Steed
Ows
Lamaster
By Mead
Meadows
Hal- Palmer
Clemmons
Leslie
Man
Craig
Morris
Middleton
Godsey
Drillers drop to second as Senators defeat them twice
The Monroe Drillers fall from first place after two losses to the Jackson Senators. Manager Palmer returns home for a three day rest before facing league leading Alexandria Reds in a Sunday doubleheader. Hensick earned a 13 inning shutout in the lone victory over Brannon, the other game ending 2 to 0. The Reds improve with Pete Ritchie guiding pitchers as locals prep for golf and tennis events in Shreveport and Monroe hopes for a strong 1927 season despite grass setbacks at Riverside course.
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Monroe Drillers
Jackson Senators
Palmer
Alexandria Reds
Mississippi Capital
Hensick
Bran
Keefe
Monroe
Shreveport
Lawton Croon
Riverside Club
Croon
Rivalry to Draw 20,000 Sailors in Los Angeles Bout
Indirect talk of an indoor sport event pairs ex-boxers James Tunney and Sharkey with Marine and Navy crowds. The proposed purse nears 750000 dollars, amid confidence Los Angeles citizens will resist funding such a high-stakes match.
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Mr. Tunney
Sharkey
O’connor
Charkey
Los Angeles
West Coast Activist Demands Lindbergh Spotlight
Hap OConnor urges California publicity and questions East bias as he reviews Roaring Forties charity efforts for Turkey Mike Donlin in Los Angeles. He notes a $10,000 plus fundraiser led by Jack Barrymore and other stars, plus plans for a non stop San Francisco to Honolulu flight with a $25,000 goal.
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West Coast
Hap O'Connor
California
Lindy
San Diego
Mr. O’connor
Roaring Forties
Mike
Donlin
National League
Los Angeles
Agyernea
Lindiit
Torvey
Jack Barrymore
Civie
Cinemaland
Charley Murray
Douglas Fairbanks
Reginald Denny
Tom Mix
John Barrymore
Jack Mulhall
Monte Blue
Douglas McLean
Kenneth Harlan
Buster Keaton
Julian Eltinge
Dick Ferris
the Biltmore
Wild Will Lyons
The
Biltmore
Ses
Jim Woods
Charley Band
San Francisco
Honolulu
Herry Pollok
Screen Stars Gather for Unseen Payroll Estimate
A collector of quotes notes an extraordinary turnout of screen stars, claiming the group could cover an entire monthly payroll of a large studio. The remark underscores the star power and payroll scale in Hollywood.
Sports crowd, venues in Long Beach sports scene
Mr O Connor notes boxing and wrestling events in Long Beach with strong public interest. He cites Hollywood arena packed while Olympic Club sees only fair business and mentions Lou Dare expanding wrestling shows. Reformers in Long Beach halt The Race, signaling local changes.
Toronto swims and boxing talk stir coastal sports chatter
The piece notes teen Toronto ace George Young training in Santa Monica for a July Lake Ontario marathon swim with a $50 000 purse and a Summers Young duel to watch in Toronto. It mentions promoter O Byrne and a possible Tunney Sharkey Dempsey bout as Los Angeles spark.
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George Young
Toronto
Mr. Wrigley
Broadway
Young
Santa Monica
Glen Island
Canada
Lake Ontario
Byron Summers
Alameda
Cal
Catalina
Summers
O'Byrne
Mr. Tusney
Prince Albert Tobacco Promoted for Home-made Cigarettes and Pipes
The ad touts Prince Albert as the best tobacco for home-made cigarettes and pipes. It promises a make-and-take program, claims experts agree no other tobacco matches P A, and urges buyers to start smoking it today in any preferred form.
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P.A
Prince Albert
Jimmy Pipers
Scouts Eye Alexandria Reds Prospects In Texas Loop
Alexandria June 30 Lefty Walsh rookie southpaw star for the Alexandria Reds draws scouts from the Texas and Southern leagues after a four hit shutout against Vicksburg. Yeorgin Mitchell Petrie Wainwright Pratt and Biggerstaff also praised as the club promotes its seven prospects each in first pro seasons.
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Alexandria
Lefty Walsh
Alexandria Reds
Vicksburg
Yeorgin
Mitchell
Petrie
Wainwright
Cotton States
Krenek
Pratt
Biggerstaff
Walsh
Biggerstown
Crackers Rally To Beat Barons 7 6 In Extra Innings
Atlanta Crackers reverse the skid over league leading Birmingham Barons with a 7 6 win in extra innings as Haas and Schwab drive the decisive runs. Bigelow stars for Barons with a homer and three triples in a standout day. Little Rock tops New Orleans 3 2 on strong pitching. TK blanks Mobile 6 0 in a clean sweep.
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Haas
Schwab
Cunningham
Bigelow
Baron
Little Rock
New Orleans
Travelers
Vick
Pelican
Mobile
Miss Ryan Eliminated by Spanish Champion in Wimbledon Semis
Elizabeth Ryan of California was eliminated from the Wimbledon women’s singles by Spanish champion Senorita de Valarez. Valarez won 2-6 6-0 6-4 in the semifinal match played in Wimbledon, England.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
England
Elizabeth Ryan
Califo
Senorita de
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