Laurel Lumberjacks Split Pair With Monroe Drillers
Laurel and Monroe split a doubleheader as the Lumberjacks won the opener 7 2 and lost the seven inning nightcap 7 2. McGrew shut down the Drillers in game one while Townsend matched him in game two, with both teams relying on a slow ball. Statham took his second loss in sixteen decisions amid ragged defense.
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News-Star
Laurel
Miss
Monroe
McGrew
Townsend
Statham
Standings and results from yesterday's baseball games
Yesterday's scores show Laurel over Monroe 7-2, Brookhaven defeated Jackson 8-5, Hattiesburg beat Alexandria 1-0, Birmingham over Little Rock 6-5, New Orleans 15 Chattanooga 0, Pittsburgh 10 Philadelphia 3, Boston 5 Chicago 3. Wall and Vick had two base hits, McGrew and Hunt three base hits.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Anniversaries recalling Lopez and other historical events
A dated recap lists notable anniversaries from 1851 to 1925 including Gen. Narciso Lopez death in Havana, -Venezuelan birth in 1799, 1858 Staten Island quarantine hospital destruction, 1870 Franco Prussian Sedan fights, 1875 Molly Maguires killings, 1888 Alabama State Agricultural Department founding and Owego ship record, 1891 Denver Rio Grande train robbery, plus a 1923 Japan earthquake and a broad automobile accident note with injuries and an ad for sheet metal work and a school board bid notice in Monroe and Ouachita Parish.
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Narciso Lopez
Havana
Caracas
Venezula
Staten Island
N. Y
Sedan
Molly Maguires
Raven Run
State Agricultural Department of Alabama
Chicago
Buffalo
Rio Grande
Colorado
Japan
Second Game Totals Show Monroe Victory Over Laurel
Monroe defeated Laurel with totals by innings 202 000 3 to 7 while Laurel managed 200 000 0 to 2. Key plays included three base hits by Hunt Craig and McDonald, a McDonald home run, Murray sacrifice hits, and a double play from Albrecht to Murray to Hamilton. Townsend struck out once and Statham six times. Craig was hit by Statham in a 1 05 time frame with Umpire Clark.
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Wall
Vick
McGrew
Hunt McDonald
Montgomery Perreta
Hunt
Thomas
Craight
Clark
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Laurel
Ase
Parker
Craig
Albrecht
Hamilton
Townsend
Statham
Negro in Stolen Auto Fled after Threat of Death
Leon Richardson claimed a black man threatened to kill him, prompting a flight from Vicksburg in a car not his. He was arrested by Police Sergeant E. B. Clower and faces Motor Theft Act charges as he is sent back to Vicksburg. A public sale notice from Tensas Basin Levee District lists property in Monroe Louisiana with terms and dates.
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Leon Richardson
Vicksburg
E. B. Clower
Sheriff's Sale Board of Commissioners
Tensas Basin Levee District
State of Louisiana
Fourth District Court
Parish of Ouachita
Board of Commissioners
Monroe
Sectin 14
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Ouaachita
Louisiana
State of
Milton Coverdale
Emmy Shrd-S-Ioasno
Gowdy to Leave Majors Move to Columbus as Manager
Hank Gowdy of the Giants will leave the major leagues at season end and take a managerial post in Columbus, Ohio. He is praised for integrity, baseball knowledge, and late 1914 World Series heroics, including a pivotal home run that helped the Braves win the series. Gowdy’s career is viewed as a noble exit with potential for a return to the majors.
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New York
Hank Gowdy
Giants
Gowdy
Columbus
American Association
Boston Braves
Athletics
Braves
Philadelphia
Eddie Murphy
Johnny Evers
Joe Bush
Truckers Rally for Wins Across Mississippi
Laurel and Monroe split victories in a doubleheader, Laurel taking 7 2 in seven innings as Monroe won in seven, Brookhaven topped the Senators 8 5 with Ford delivering the key blows, and Hattiesburg edged Alexandria 1 0 in a tight pitchers’ duel. Vicksburg and Meridian had no games.
Bell's Sheet Metal Works Ad Promotes Damaged Auto Body Repair
An old advertisement urges owners of fine fenders and automobile bodies to bring wrecked parts to J. G Bell's Sheet Metal Works at 410 Walnut Street. It promises no charge for estimates and repairs finished to near new condition. Also promotes Velvet Ice Cream by Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co. at 11-25.
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Alexandria
J. G. Bell Sheet Metal Works
Walnut Stree
J. G Bell’s
Walnut Street
Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co., Inc
Mackmen Cohorts Open Last Stand in Philadelphia
Connie Mack brings the Philadelphia Athletics from the west to face the Washington Senators in a critical two game series to rescue the league lead. The Senators hold a three and a half game edge as Philadelphia seeks pace in August and September.
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New York
A. P
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
West
Washington
Senators
Capital
Athletics
Bucky Harris
Pirates
Phillies
Boston Braves
Cubs
Open Day Sparks Drama at Oakmont Amateur Golf
Oakmont Pa September 1 The national amateur championship opened with a strong field as leaders from the United States and Canada vie for 16 match play spots. Notables including Ouimet Cochran Johnston and Jones posted solid scores while Gardner Knepper and Cummins faced tough odds after day one. Rol McKenzie 18-year-old schoolboy posted the only subpar round at par or better while Bobby Jones led practice rounds but posted 75 in competition.
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Oakmont
A. P
Oakmont Country Club
United States
Canada
Bob Gardner
Evans
Dexter Cummins
Buddy Knepper
Francis Ouimet
Boston
D. Clark Cochran
Philadelphia
Harrison
Jimmy) Johnston
St. Paul
Gardner
Knepper
Cummins
Roland McKenzie
Washington
McKenzie
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Sturday
Jesse Guilford
Sweetser
New York
George Vol Elm
Los Angeles
Wm . Fownes, Jr
Pittsburgh
W . M. Reekie
Mont Clair
Watts Gunn
Keefe Cartier
Oklahoma City
Fred W. Knight
James‘ Manion
St. Louis
Arthur’ Wi Yates
Rochester
N. Y
Larth Uphon
el Paso
Texas
R. L. Wintringer
Steubenville
Ohio
Eddie Held
Ellsworth
Augustus
Cleveland
Pelicans Rally From Loss with 15 8 Victory Over Chattanooga
New Orleans Pelicans revive confidence after a 15 to 8 win over Chattanooga. Eight hits helped by Hoffman’s solo homer, and all batters reached once. Little Rock and Birmingham split a doubleheader, Barons winning 6 5 in the opener. Hartford’s Baron shortstop hit two homers in the first game. Only two league clubs played yesterday.
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Atlanta
A. P
Chattanooga
Pelicans
Atlanta Crackers
Felbasaeed
New Orleans
Little Rock Travelers
Bimingham
Barons
Little Rock
Hartford
Baron
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Grand
Parlor City Lumber Co., Inc
South Grand Street
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I. Samelson & CO
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