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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1925

Page

8

Drillers Rally Behind Cook In Comeback Win

Drillers break slump as Cook dominates mound despite a sore arm. He drives the winning run in the seventh while Goodwin and Gansser star in the field and Lehrman and Cahrlie make key plays. Neibe, Bracken, and McDowell contribute as Bracken and Dehrman spark the offense.

Miller Hollingsworth Cook Drillers Dancy Lehrman Charlie Vick Cahrlie Goodwin Keystone Gansser Neibe Cagle Neibert Jane Caton McDowell Albrecht Dehrman Bracken Truckers Bectoe Aierr Monroe Abrhpore Goodwin Hamilton Moore Arasoeres Watts Brookhaven A

Senators and Athletics Vie for AL Lead in Washington

After idle day in both leagues the American League pennant race centers on Washington where the Senators and Athletics duel for first with a half game separating them. A victory by Mack's Athletics would put them atop the standings for the first time in years pending rest of the series.

New York A. P Senators Athletics Washington Mack Warriors Phila Yankees

Southern Association standings unchanged after May 1 games

New Orleans led the Southern Association after a lopsided win over the Atlanta Crackers. Nashville and Memphis trailed in second and third, with Birmingham tied for fourth alongside New Orleans, while Little Rock and Chattanooga held fifth and sixth place and Mobile sat at the bottom.

Atlanta Southern Association du New Orlean Atlanta Crackers Nash Memphis New Orleans Birmingham Barons Little Rock Chattanooga Mobile Jackson Meridian Nea

Hollocher Abandons Cubs Return This Season

St Louis star shortstop Charley Hollocher will not attempt a Cubs comeback this season due to persistent health problems. He has been sidelined by illness and will focus on recovery rather than rejoining the team.

Hollocher ST. Louie Charley Hollocher Chiis Cubs

Gun Family Tragedy Over Oil Stock Divides Three Sons

An old man plans to divide his Urania oil stock among three sons before Baton Rouge trip. Frank plans to join a gun club, John to boost drillers, and Jake to buy golf gear. He shoots Jake dead then signs off as father.

Baton Rouge Frank Topper West Monroe John Papa Jake

Former British champ Bourdier Wells KOed by Jack Stanley

Former British heavyweight champion Bourdier Wells was knocked out in the third round by Jack Stanley in London. The bout ended early as Stanley delivered a decisive finish and claimed victory.

London Bourdier Wells Jack Stanley

Jockey Earl Sande Wins Coaxing His Mother Back to Racing

Jamaica track opening day sees Earl Sande ride Worthmore to a nose victory in the Paumonok handicap as his mother Mrs. Sande, longtime horse wary, cheers from the stands. She had feared horses but forgave her son’s fame after his Saratoga fall recovery.

New York Earl Sande Groton S. D Earl Sande Saratoga Jamaica Worthmore

Lumberjacks edge Hava Tampas in City League clash

In Vicksburg Mississippi on May 1 the Lumberjacks defeated the Hava Tampas 5 to 4 after a late strategic move by Manager Propst. The match featured pitching changes by Vicksburg, and a decisive two-bagger by McElreath in the fifth. Meridian beat Alexandria 7 to 3 elsewhere. Hattiesburg topped Jackson 6 to 2 in the opener.

Vicksburg Miss Laurel Propst Pace Marv Wright Shelvers Gibson Bendyke Stewart McElreath Meridian Alexandria Mannigan Monroe Brookhaven Cook Dancy Hattiesburg Jackson Hamilton Senators

Fresno Auto Race Winner Peter De Paolo Takes 150-Mile Event

Peter De Paolo won the 150 mile race at Fresno speedway with Tommy Milton finishing second and Leon Duray third, as reported from Fresno California.

Fresno Calif Peter de Paolo Fresno Speedway Tommy Milton Leon Duray

LSU Track Squad Heads to Starkville for Meet

Louisiana State University track team of 18 left Baton Rouge for Starkville to face Mississippi A&M in a dual meet. Star weight man Spencer Day is sidelined and captain Warner is not yet ready, but the Tigers otherwise look sharp for the contest.

Baton Rouge Tad Gormerly Tiger Starkville Miss Louisiana State Mississippi Aggies Spencer Day Day Warner Statter Aggies

Six balloons to take air today from St. Joseph for national distance contest

Six airmen launch in the National Elimination Balloon race from St. Joseph as officials predict a new American distance record of 1 148 miles. Major Maurice Smith adds a seventh balloon. radio weather data from 82 stations will aid crews during the long flight.

ST. Joseph Carl H. Welfley National Aeronautic Association Maurice Smith Kansas City J. Flood Haynie McCormack Goodyear III W. T. van Orman K. Woolam Raymond F. O'Neill Guy R. Osman H. E. Honeywell H. F. Preston Detroit Herbert Thaden W. C. Napier Canada WEAR Cleveland

Bus Waiting Room 208 So. Grand Telephone 772

Bus waiting area at 208 South Grand is equipped with a telephone line labeled 772. Passengers report limited seating and a quiet environment for waiting. The facility appears to serve regional routes with basic amenities and signage.

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