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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
8
Vicksburg and Monroe tied 7-7 after nine innings in the opening game at Vicksburg, darkness ending the contest. Wright relieved to finish the tenth as extra innings began. Tomorrow’s game will feature Adkins and Ranval for Vicksburg against Covington and Moore for Monroe.
In a baseball contest, Vicksburg edges Wright 7 to 5 after a late rally. Lauzon and Bracken produced two base hits each, Moore and Bracken delivered three base hits, while Marr and Jones stole bases. Pitching saw Ollis, Cook, and Thompson active with multiple innings and runs allowed, as Stewart, Roe, and others contributed on the mound.
Charles H. Ebbets former president of the Brooklyn National League club left his equity in the team to his widow, his son, and three daughters in his will.
Rain and cold in Columbus forced the postponement of the scheduled 12 round middleweight title bout between Harry Greb and Billy Britton.
A 2500 B C maxim advises remaining still when faced with an angry opponent. It notes that the calm person holds the advantage and is judged superior by observers and sages. The saying underscores restraint, impassivity, and measured response in conflict.
City marshal Seizure and sale notice for Monroe Louisiana May 16 1925 at City Hall. Boiler serial 18261 to satisfy court ordered seizure and sale terms cash with no appraisal. Highest bidder wins under jurisdiction of City Court Ouachita Parish. May 5 1925.
Taxpayers are notified under Act 281 of 1920 that the Ouachita Parish Board of Education will meet at the office in Venice Louisiana on Monday May gh 1095 to hear complaints about assessed property. Session limited to 29 Gaither days. April de 035. Ouachita Parish Board of Education.
Stock Law is in effect for several wards and warns owners to keep their livestock. The notice specifies Ward numbers and urges handlers to comply under local authority. Public officials including the clerk and the police jury president endorse the directive.
Milton Coverdale sheriff announces sale under a writ of fi fa in Monroe Louisiana. On May 16 1925 at the court house front door the sheriff will offer for sale a long list of household supplies and business goods including meat refrigerator Lifebuoy soap ramen items and a Ford truck to satisfy the writ and costs with cash terms and appraisal for the highest bidder.
Milt Coverdale sheriff of Monroe Louisiana announces seizure of a Ford touring car from Ford Motor Company holdings under a writ of seizure and sale issued by the Fourth Judicial District Court. The vehicle, with motor number 8988350, will be offered for cash sale at the courthouse front steps in Monroe during legal hours.
Benny Leonard plans a May 17 exhibition in New York for the Jewish Theatrical Guild of America. Eddie Kane eyes Atlantic City as camp site for Tom Gibbons ahead of a Tunney bout in New York June 5. Ruth signs for June 29 ten round with Babe Herman at Queensboro A C. Nurmi Ritola racing Finns in Chicago May 21 Olympic event.
New York May 5 Madison Square Garden will stage its final show tonight after a 12 round bout between Johnny Dundee and Sid Terris. The arena is to be razed Wednesday ending a historic era of boxing rings carnivals circuses and six day bicycle races with longtime night watchman John Sullivan recalling famed Maher Ruhlin clash as the bloodiest bout he witnessed.
By virtue of a writ of seizure in the Fourth District Court Mrs Marcus Kaliski is named as plaintiff in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. The property to be sold at the courthouse front door in Monroe on May 23 1925 between legal hours is Lot in Jot 12 square 2 Millageville beginning 60 feet from H C and N right of way and fronting 50 feet on the south side Orange street with depth 143 feet.
The Philadelphia Athletics rallied past New York 8 to 7 to reach a tie for the American League lead as Bishop and Miller delivered key shots. Washington and Cleveland watched rain halt play, while Detroit dropped to another loss. George Sisler fueled a St Louis win over Detroit with two safeties including a two run homer. The Giants scored 12 against the Phillies as Travis Jackson belted two homers. Bancroft sparked a late Robins rally to edge the Braves 6 to 5 on a crucial ninth inning.
Undivided two thirds in lots 1 and 2 square C Lovers Lane Addition fronting Gordon avenue 105 feet by 150 feet. Jona Vinson one fifth in east half of S W quarter section 21, township 19 north range 5 east. Personal property includes eight wall cases eight floor cases five typewriters one iron safe one clock one flat top desk one roll top desk plus books and accounts payable to Marcus Kaliski. Writ of fi fa with costs. Highest bidder. Monroe Louisiana. April 21 1925. Apr 21 28 May 6 12 19.
Nashville raced into the Southern Association lead after rain halted play for the Atlanta Crackers and Little Rock Travelers. New Orleans faltered as a collision in the second inning allowed the winning run, while Birmingham beat the Chickasaws 4 to 3 and Chattanooga defeated Mobile 6 to 1.
Nine home runs were hit in four major league games yesterday with four NL players and five AL players contributing. Jackson of the Giants hit two homers, Bancroft and Frisch each added one, while Sister Ward Simmons Bishop and Bing Miller also contributed one apiece. Simmons then collected four hits in five at bats, including a four-base hit and a two-base hit.
Danny Kramer of Philadelphia knocked out Mickey Travers of New Haven in eight rounds to stay undefeated.
Meridian concentrated its offense in the first three innings to defeat Hattiesburg 5 to 1 in the Mississippi game. Austin relieved at the end of the third and was nearly unhittable through the rest of the contest as the Metros totaled three hits. Monroe and Vicksburg played 12 innings to a 7 7 tie when darkness halted play. The Jackson Senators won 7 4 over Alexandria behind Baumgartner who limited Reds to three hits until the seventh. Flowers hit a homer as Alexandria's outfield misplayed a fly ball. Laurel and Brookhaven were rained out.
St Paul boxer Tom Gibbons will depart for New Orleans to finish training for his light heavyweight title bout with Gene Tunney at the Polo Grounds on June 5. He delayed departure due to his wife’s illness.
City of Monroe invites sealed bids for two piece very light weight policeman summer uniforms. Bids due on or before May 15. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. Arnold Bernstein, Mayor. May 31.
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