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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

8

Complete Review of All Sports Events Sikes and Guard Win Softball Tilts

The Sikes Hardware softball team beat 75 Million 11 to 5 as Henry Bennett hit a four bagger and Sikes struck early with runs in the second and third innings. The Kiwanis Club fell to the National Guard 21 to 8 with a steady scoring pace in every inning led by W Kirby E Martin and Sherry. Bennett, Mize, and Green starred for the Shoe unit while Fitzgerald Norman and Keasler anchored the Guards.

Sikes Hardware International Shoe Factory Kiwanis National Guard Lee Page Rogers D. H. Page Henry Bennett Sexton Sikes Bandy Mahew Beard Greer Stacy Kindred van Arsdale J. Bowman Bennett Mize Green Ryan R. Williams W. Kirby E. Martin Sherry Reed Fitzgerald Keasler Norman Atkinson T. Lancaster Tanner V. Kirby Campbell Huggins

Wrestling School to Be Started Here in Sikeston

Mike Meroney a local wrestling promoter and P D Malone wrestling instructor at the State College in Cape Girardeau will conduct a wrestling school in Sikeston starting soon A complete course in Japanese and American wrestling will be offered All weights and classes will be represented and a general physical education program is being planned leading up to an amateur wrestling tournament

Mike Meroney P. D. Malone State College Cape Girardeau Sikeston

Sikeston Golfers Cup Second League Victory

Sikeston golfers clinched their second league win as the local circuit continued with strong play and tight finishes. Key performances from top scorers fueled the victory, keeping Sikeston atop the standings.

Sikeston Golfers Cup

James Bandy’s junior league team routs East Prairie 20 to 6

James Bandy led a 20 to 6 victory for his junior league nine over East Prairie on their field Sunday. Bandy, Lambert, Heath, Lefty, Jackson, Wyatt, Leech, Golloday, and Matthews filled key positions, with Golloday and Bandy each hitting a homer and multiple players scoring as East Prairie’s Busby and Mitchell pitched and caught.

James Bandy East Prairie Clouters Sikeston Bandy Lambert Heath Lefty Jackson Wyatt Leech Galladay Matthews Busby Mitchell Brown Williams Lucas Adkison East Prairie Golloday

Sikeston Knothole Gang Triumph In 12 2 Baseball Victory

Sikeston juvenile team known as the Sikeston Knothole Gang under manager Charles Beaird won 12-2 over Matthews on their home diamond. Whitesides Beaird and Greenlee each had two runs, with Maxey Hale Lambert Woods Collins and Davis adding one run apiece. Beaird’s squad resumes play Sunday versus Bertrand.

Sikeston Sikeston Knothole Gang Charles Beaird Matthews Whitesides Beaird Greenlee Maxey Hale Lambert Woods Collins Davis Ball Kirk Knotholers Bertrand

Cardinals to Have 25 Games at Home

St Louis will host a 25 game home stand at Sportsman's Park from May 23 to June 14 under manager Frankie Frisch. The set includes 3 double headers with Pirates, Reds, Giants and Dodgers, with Ladies Day on May 23 and games starting 2:30 on weekends and 3:00 on weekdays.

ST. Louis Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Sportsman’s Park Chicago Cubs Cubs Red Birds Cardinals Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia

Sikeston sports roundup recalls local and regional games

The week highlights Sikeston and area teams. Buckner Ragsdale beat National Guard 19 8 and Highway defeated Lions Club 30 4 in contest recall. Simpson Oilers beat Potashnick 11 7 while Morehouse edged Truckers 4 3. Sikeston youth and golf events featured top performers like Kiah Smith Jr George W Kirk and Duree Medley as tennis and softball leagues plan summer schedules.

Sikeston Charleston Kiah Smith Jr George W. Kirk H. Hequembourg Lyman Bowman F. Hequembourg Pr. T. ©. McClure Lanier Byrd GC. Scott Wade Murray Phillips W. Downs W. E. Mahew Pete Golightly Billy Keith Ogilvie Jynn Stallcup Dick Dunnod Harold Trowbridge Kiah Smith Sr Paul Taubert Dr. Love Lee Bowman Jesse Downs Fe Barney Forrester Courtway Dp. L. Fisher C. McDowell M. Robbins Farmer Herman Henry Art Wallhausen Buckner-Ragsdale National Guard Lions Club Caruthersville Orville Lumsden Simpson Oilers Potashnick Morehouse Truckers Kirby’s Case Simpson Oil Jackson Vitality Friedman-Shelby Peters Bowman A. Bloomfield Belden Payne Crain Bloomfield Weekley Doudy Malone Sloan Sikeston Mine Bloomer Girls Belleville St. Louis Browns New Madrid Smith Duree Medley

Schedule Completed In Shoe League

The International Shoe Factory softball league completed its schedule for four teams of twelve players each. Teams Roberts Johnson and Rand Friedman Shelby Vitality Peters. Managers are Connor Ray Barker and Schnaare. Recent results include Roberts Johnson and Rand edging Peters 9 8.

International Shoe Factory Roberts Johnson Rand Vitality Peters Friedman - Shelby Connor Ray Barker Schnaare R. Durham A. Hayden Lewis A. Miller A. B. Moll Givens Lambert Bennett Feverston J. Watson J. Thrower McElroy G. Bennett J. W. Willis Rister Palmer

Postponed Friday Night Softball Contests Update

Games scheduled for Monday night between the Lions and the Legion and the WPA and Lancaster were postponed and moved to tomorrow night. Odd Fellows meet the International shoe team tonight as Highway and Agoga Class also clash. Next Monday Sikes faces Lancaster and Lions play Kiwanis. Wednesday next week Odd Fellows meet Legion while Highway battles WPA.

Lions The Legion WPA Lancaster’s Odd Fellows International Shoe Sikes Kiwanis Ten

Local families return from visits in Kentucky and Missouri

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Matthews III and children Dot and Charles came home Friday from Arlington Kentucky where they had visited Mrs Matthews mother Mrs Robt Lillard the past week. Mr and Mrs Chris Francis returned last Thursday from North and Central Missouri after visiting relatives for several days.

C. D. Matthews Dot and Charles Arlington

Linder S. Diemund Announces Republican Congressional Bid

The Herald reports Linder S. Diemund is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Tenth District, subject to the primary on August 4, 1936.

Linder S. Diemund Congress

William Oliver Seeks Democratic Nomination for Assessor

William Oliver announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Scott County subject to the primary on August 4 1936. Oliver emphasizes local governance and tax assessment duties as he files for the race.

Scott County

Mrs John Walker Attends Funeral in Marion Ky

Mrs John Walker travels to Marion Kentucky on Monday to attend the funeral of a relative.

John Walker Marion

Lost on Sikeston streets pencil with gold top

Want Ads note a green Eversharp pencil with gold top lost on Sikeston streets last Friday. Reward offered for return to Her ald. Also listing seed corn for sale Midland Yellow Dent $2.50 White St. Charles $1.50 per bushel hand picked nubbed tipped shelled graded Alvin Gasser Route 1 Sikeston Mo and room and board at 318 Ruth street with home privileges and cooking garage.

Sikeston Herald St. Charles Alvin Gasser Ruth Street

Chicago visitor arrives for Campbell stay

Mrs. Ira M. Price of Chicago arrived yesterday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gaston and expects to return Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Francis visited with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Davis in Campbell, Missouri, on Wednesday as the Davises spend a few weeks there while Davis works on a road project.

Ira M. Price Chicago, IL Samuel Gaston

Wildcats vs Marston Game Cancelled by Weather

Alphonso Swaim notes the Wildcats were idle this week as Sundays game scheduled at home against Marston did not take place because Marston failed to show due to bad weather conditions. The Herald-Phone requests news items via telephone.

Alphonso Swaim Wildcats Marston the Herald

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Guard Shoe East Prairie Club C. B. Bidewell Moore Greer Jr Ben Bowman Paul Bowman Edward Matthews Bobby Dover Charles Tanner Bob Matthews Dempsey Gardner H. C. Bennett First Ditch St John’s Bayou Junior Chamber of Commerce Merlin Taylor Elberta Bowers Wm. E. Mahen Clint H. Denman Jr Tommy Marshall Internation! Shoe Factory Albany Union City Cape Girardeau Country Club Missouri Cape County Cape Hillcrest Linksmen E. F. Schorle A&p Yukon Club Sunnyfield Standard Brands G& G Hire’'S Root Beer California Iceberg Baker's Cocoanut Sanka Maxwell Rees Ra Es Tei A Pe Mason Certo Domino Navy White House Peg Creamery Armour’s Star Paullus Dairy Products Lvenon Des Wester R-J-R F-S F-L William Oliver John Hobbs
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