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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1925

Page

8

Hillmen fall in extra frames as Vicksburg wins tense second game

In Forsythe park a 2 2 tie lasted to the tenth before Vicksburg edged Monroe 3 2. Lefty Roe and Covington matched zeroes until Leedy’s sacrifice fly plated the winning run. Leedy and Adkins made sharp plays, while a loud bencheside dispute over a ten-spot call stirred the crowd.

Dame Fortune Leedy Adkins Forsythe Vicksburg Lefty Roe Bob Covington Goodwin Monroe Albrecht Moore Hill Billies Wise Forsythe Park Tex Moore Roe Gephert Newman Drillers Bracken Covington Levy Hillmen Gaddy Tenemacker Wise Crew Jackson Alexandria

Ten Framer Summary From Baseball Game

Two base hits Brac ken Mikes Roe. Left on base Vicks burg Monroe. Sacrifice hits Kinnear Albrecht Louzon Leedy. Double plays Leedy to Geppert to Louzon Geppert to Louzon Leedy to Louzon Roe to Louzon to Jonés. Base on balls Roe Covington. Struck out Roe Covington. Time 1 hour 20 minutes. Umpire Geddy.

Bracken Mikes Roe Vicksburg Monroe Kinnear Albrecht Louzon Leedy Geppert Jonés Covington Geddy

Terris and Taylor Win In Queensboro Bouts

Sid Terris of New York defeated Lew Paluso of Salt Lake City in a ten round lightweight bout. Bud Taylor overwhelmed former bantamweight champion Abe Goldstein, staggering him twice. Both bouts went the distance and went to decisions.

New York A. P Terre Haute Taylor Goldstein

Prince Kojo Loses Tooth in Chicago Loop Case

Prince Kojo Tovalou Houonou, editor and president of the Universal League for Defense of the Black Race, arrived in Chicago to lecture on peace. An argument at a downtown hotel grill led to a fight, a tooth loss, and police involvement. charges were dismissed after explanation.

Chicago A. P Kojo Tovalou-Houonou Dahomey Prince Kojo Universal League For Defense of Women's International League For Peace and Freedom Ace Companions Gold Coast

Waiting Room Opens on 20 Se Grand Street

A new waiting room facility was announced for 20 Se Grand Street with telephone access and 772 4-251 contact.

Standings and scores from yesterday games

Brookhaven defeated Meridian 4 0 while Monroe fell to Vicksburg 2 3 and Jackson beat Alexandria 6 4. Hattiesburg crushed Laurel 17 3, New York lost 2 6 to Oston, St Louis won 8 5 over Cleveland who tied 4 4 with Chicago. Detroit routed Washington 8 1 and Philadelphia won 11 2 against an unnamed opponent.

New York Oston St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Detroit Washington Philadelphia Southern Association New Orleans Atlanta Nashvill Pete Birm Memphis al Mobile Hattanooga Little Rock Nashville Mobile Chattanooga Brooklyn A Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Louisian Saerese St Louis Anne

Nurmi Loses Farewell Race In New Orleans

Paavo Nurmi sailed home tomorrow as his farewell U S race at Yankee Stadium ended with his ten yard defeat by Alan Helffrich. Johnny Barnes finished third. The event featured Meredith’s 10 mile mark breaking and Stenroos besting ten Americans in a one hour test.

New Orleans A. P Paavo Nurmi Ted Meredith Yankee Stadium Alan Helffrich Pennsylvania Johnny Barnes New York Meredith Abin Stenroos Steinver

Hubmen Rout Lumberjacks in 17 to 3 Victory at Hattiesburg

In Hattiesburg Mississippi on May 27 Hubmen overwhelmed the Lumberjacks 17 to 3 with a barrage of base hits and runs. Laurel managed little offense as Hubmen pitcher Bobo delivered a ninth homer and Hubmen totaled seven two base hits. In other games Alexandria beat Jackson 5 to 4 in eight innings as Senators errors helped. Vicksburg edged Monroe 3 to 2 in ten. Meridian lost 4 to 0 at Brookhaven as Truckers shut them out. The report also notes Frank Snyder born in San Antonio on this date. A Louisiana foreclosure sale notice lists property in Ouachita Parish to be sold May 30 1925 under a writ of fi fa.

Hattiesburg Miss A. P Laurel Bobo Hattisburg Alexandria Jackson Senators Reds Vicksburg Monroe Roe Covington Fleet Base Meridian Metros Brookhaven Truckers Bishop Burris Withrow Deal State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Ban of Delhi Louisiana Wholesale Grocery Company Inc Fourth Judicial District Court Louisiana Calhoun Walnut Lane Road Choudrant Creek Fife Milton Coverdale

Giants Humble Boston in Double Bill

After twelve victories and three defeats the Giants were swept by Boston in a split double header 5 to 2 and 5 to 4. Ruth of the Yankees eyed the action as New York divided with Boston 3–2 and 6–1. he may miss play for a week. Ty Cobb notched his one thousandth extra base hit as Detroit beat Chicago 8–1. Athletics return home highly praised after a 15–6 showing on a 21 game road trek led by Gray Rommel and Harris with Gray going 8–0.

New York A. P Giants Boston Brooklyn Vance Grimes Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cubs Cardinals August Herrmann Cincinnati Ty Cobb Honus Wagner Tigers Chicago Babe Ruth Yankees Red Sox Athletics Connie Mack Washington Gray Rommel Harris Shining Light Sammy Gray

Manna Wins Derby Classic At Epsom Downs

Manna won the Derby at Epsom Downs by eight lengths with Zionist second and The Sirdar third. Jockey Steve Donoghue rode Manna for owner H. E. Morris, time 2 minutes 40 seconds 35. The Aga Khan owns Zionist, A. K. Macomber owns The Sirdar. 27 runners started.

Epsom Downs A. P Manna Zionist Sirdar H. E. Morris Phalaris Waffles Aga Kahn Spearmint Judea A. K. Macomber McKinley Gibbs Steve Donoghue Britain King George Down Empire

Eastern Qualifying Matches Open Today

Leading U S golfers gathered at Lido Beach for the eastern qualifying for the national open at Worcester. Final practice suggested low scores would be needed to earn the 58 spots, as Kirkwood Kerrigan and McLean posted 71 while Jones Brady McLeod Hagen carded 72.

New York A. P United States Lido Worcester Joe Kirkwood Tommy Kerrigan George McLean Bobby Jones Mike Brady Freddie McLeod Walter Hagen

Judge rules ring, not court, decides wrestling title

Chicago May 27 A P Judge Hugo Friend refused to issue an injunction blocking ads for Ed Strangler Lewis versus Wayne Munn title bout at Michigan City saying the championship must be settled in the ring. Zbyszko had claimed title from Munn and from Lewis and fears of court intervention cited. He is also announced to wrestle Joe Stecher in St Louis for the title.

Chicago A. P Hugo Friend Stanislaus Zbyszko Ed Strangler Lewis Wayne Big” Munn Michigan City Zbyszko Munn Lewis Joe Stecher St. Louis

Golfers Play Eighteen Openings in Chi Tourney

Star golfers of the middle west played the first 18 holes of the elimination round for the national open championship in Chicago. 139 entrants will complete 18 more holes tomorrow to determine the 27 qualifiers who join five Pacific coast players and about 58 from the east for the 72 hole championship at Worcester next month.

Chicago A. P Middle-West Worcester Mass

Pelicans Top Chattanooga to Reach Southern Association Lead

The New Orleans Pelicans beat Chattanooga 8 to 6 in ten innings to climb to the top of the Southern Association standings, after ousting Atlanta who fell to Little Rock 3 to 2. Three runs in the tenth carried New Orleans past Chattanooga as they held on for the win.

Atlanta A. P New Orleans Pelicans Chattanooga Little Rock Pelicans Nashville Mobile Eichrodt Kelly Birmingham Barons Memphis Barons

Life Saving Lessons From Commodore Longfellow

Commodore W. E. Longfellow delivers life saving instruction through the American National Red Cross urging true swimmers to master several strokes, test endurance, and stay calm in rough waters. He warns diving should follow swimming proficiency and stresses controlled breathing and gradual progression from low to high boards.

Commodore W. E. Longfellow American National Red Cross

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