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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1925
Page
8
Monroe defeats Alexandria 5 to 3 as Bracken the shortstop drives in two runs and Carroll shuts down the Reds after a rough fourth inning. Bracken's double caps a late comeback while Bortles and Albrecht contribute solid defense and timely hits for the Drillers.
Two base hits by Bracken and Morris three base hits and multiple sacrifices propel a game where Hamilton and Manni gan steal bases. Bottles and Abrahams involved in dp sequences, Mannigan hit by Carroll, Monroe leads off. Bordes lasts 5 2 3 innings with five runs, Davidson 3 1 3, time 1 hour 85 minutes, umpire Geddy.
McDowell and Kinnear collect two base hits while Neibert adds key contact. McDowell and Carpenter steal bases, Hamilton provides a sacrifice, and Monroe left on base. Anderson fans ten, Williamson one, with Caton to Carpenter turning a double play. Time 1 hour 40 minutes. Umpire Gaddy. Seorer Hollingsworth.
W. T. Van Orman aboard Goodyear III won the national elimination balloon race at St. Joseph. He will again represent the United States in the Gordon Bennett International race if the NAA contest committee approves. After 2 days aloft he landed near Reform, Alabama, at 7:55 A.M., about 530 miles.
New Orleans completed a four game sweep of Atlanta by winning 2 to 1 in New Orleans. The Crackers open a home series with Little Rock while leading the league by a half game over the Nashville Volunteers. A Mobile game featured stellar defense and circus catches as Nashville mis pitches and errors helped Little Rock beat the Vols 7 to 5. Cunningham of Chattanooga held Memphis to four hits as the Chickasaws won 6 to 0 in a game called after seven innings to catch a train.
Hava Tampa won 22 to 6 over Huttig in Forsythe Park as Mike Smith pitched five frames allowing only two hits. Fifteen runs came in two innings while Hava Tampa showcased strong base work and two double plays. Five outside semi pro clubs seek games as the league eyeing summer schedules.
In Alexandria, La, May 4, the Reds lost 6 to 3 to Monroe. Bracken, just released to Monroe, hit a two run double to spark the verdict. Donovan drove in all Alexandria runs but fumbled in the sixth allowing Wise to score. Meridian beat Vicksburg 10 to 3 with Matter and Holden among the standouts.
An advertisement promotes dinner sets from Home Furniture Co offering units for one dollar down and one dollar per week. The notice notes the product will please spouses and enhance home dinners.
A fragment notes centa scedt for ads may sell theusence of dollars worth of property. The readable line hints at small classified listings and potential value from selling items. No clear names or dates are readable.
Senator William E. Borah says the German election of Field Marshal von Hindenburg as president shows no disturbing monarchic trend. James W. Gerard warns the world of the choice being a challenge. Major General James G. Harbord is mentioned as a possible Weeks successor as Weeks recovers. Cardinal Hayes blasts irreligion in a radio charity plea.
New York May 4 The Senators defeated Boston Red Sox 7 2 to move back atop the standings while Detroit tied with Cleveland at six. In the NL Brooklyn shutout until late, Philadelphia lost 2 1, Pittsburgh rallied to beat Cincinnati 5 4, and St Louis beat Chicago 8 7 as Rogers Hornsby hit two homers and a double. In the AL Sam Gray shut out Shocker and the Yankees 1 0 for the Athletics.
Charley Robertson loses 3 to 2 to Wingard of the Browns after a passed ball and a wild pitch. Sisler singles in the first to extend his hitting streak to eighteen games.
Train timetable lists westbound and eastbound departures and arrivals for multiple lines including Missouri Pacific Main Line and Branch services. It shows local and fast trains with times across morning, afternoon, and evening, alongside Northbound and Southbound connections and branch details.
Walter Hagen, British Open and American champion, shot 69 on a par 72 Woodward course to defeat Dan Goss six and five. The British star carded six birdies to beat par by three strokes in Birmingham on May 4.
Department of the Interior announces a public sale for Lot 2 Section 1 T 16N R 3E Louisiana Meridian containing 19.28 acres. McCain holding Serial 010474 must bid at least 3.70 per acre with payment due immediately to the Receiver. Claims or objections must be filed by sale day June 8 1925.
The list shows yesterday results Vicksburg 3 Meridian 10 Alexandria 3 Monroe 5 and Saturday results Meridian 5 Alexandria 0 Monroe 1 Brookhaven 4 Jackson 4 Hattiesburg 11 Laurel 7 Vicksburg 4 St Louis 8 Chicago 7 Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 1 Three games scheduled St Louis 3 Chicago 2 Washington 7 Boston 2 Philadelphia 1 New York 0 Cleveland 6 Detroit 6 The note mentions catching a train after the games.
Under act 172 of the 1916 Louisiana General Assembly the Missouri Pacific railway offers for sale at Monroe station on May 16 1925 unclaimed freight not delivered to consignee and not called for within sixty days. Items include 1 2 barrel vinegar 2 kegs non alcoholic phosphos 1 box samples shipped from Louisville Kentucky to J Battaglia Monroe LA. A F Stovall agent.
The day saw seven homers, three in the American League and four in the National. Hornsby and Bottomley homered for St. Louis with Fournier delivering for Brooklyn. Sisler of the Browns nears 42 straight games with a hit, while Ruether sparked Washington’s win over Boston. Combs, Meusel, and Ward added offense for New York as Gray silenced the Yankees.
Advertises kitchenware sets with pricing terms offering $1.00 down and $1.00 per week at The Home Furniture Co. Includes a brief notice style line with shop details and installment plan.
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