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MINUS MFFT I « V • I* *• W ft I ^ t I I *M lt;W« *Final of Two-Game Series io Be Played at Casino Park This AfternoonThe final game of the two-game exhibition series between the PittsburghCrawfords, champions of the negroEastern league, and the Monroe Monarchy Dixie champions, will be played this afternoon at Casino park, starting at 3 o’clock.The first game of the series was played Friday afternoon and the Pittsburgh aggregation had little trouble downing the iocs! entry.Manager Johnson of the Monarch* £5id last night that he will use his entire squad today, if necessary to stop the Crawfords. The local skipper said he has warned all pitchers incamp to be ready for duty if theEastern champions begin to bombard the starter as they did Friday. In the first game, a number of local rookies were used but the Mon arch s' strongest lineup will be sent against Pittsburgh this afternoon. Johnson said.“Jted'J Murray, hurler recently purchased from the negro New York Yankees, arrived here late yesterdayand may be used in today's game. Johnson said. Murray is a southpaw and according to advance information, is one of the best in the business. However, Murray may not be readv for action.Paige, speed ball artist of the Pittsburgh team, will be used for the invaders this afternoon, Manager Charleston of the Crawfords announced. Paige is said to throw thefastest ball in negro base ball and that should be plenty fan judging by the hurlers who have performed here Inthe past.Reserved, seats for white patron? will again he set aside and the negro orchestra and jug band win be on nand to provide musical entertainment for the. fans.
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Monroe Morning World
Monroe, Louisiana, US
Sun, Mar 27, 1932
Page 5
Full Page
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Michael W.
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