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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
6
Braves win their first Little League game of the season beating the Dodgers 7-5 on Friday night. Robert Pomroy and Lee Baker hit home runs. Larry Denson doubled twice for the Dodgers. Michael Johnson earned the win. Roy Lane took the loss.
Boy Scout Troop 178 sponsored by the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will depart Sunday afternoon for Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch near Fort Davis. Scouts and other boys interested in attending camp should contact Scoutmaster B D James at 908 South Allen.
Two native Texans Bill Lillard and Mrs. Jeri Price appear in a Shamrock Lanes exhibition in Midland on June 22 and 23. They will play exhibition matches against Midlanders at 7 p.m. each evening and 2 p.m. Saturday with Midlanders chosen through recent sweeper events.
A shop window displays a warning engraved with flaws in grammar about what burglars might miss after hours. The sign claims owners leave nothing valuable behind and even the cat vacates, urging thieves to spare time and energy.
Flint Michigan Buick road test chief A E McManama outlines safety rules for summer trips. Rest well each night and limit driving to ten hours daily. Emphasizes obeying road signs and avoiding dusk and dawn driving for safer travel.
The Grandfalls Cowboys fell 16 to 6 to the Sports of Monahans on Thursday. Wayne McPeak earned the win as Hair of Grandfalls took the loss in a routine game with no notable homers or standout moments.
David Mills delivered the lone Red Sox hit as Detroit snagged a 4 0 win. Winning pitcher Joe Rapp and loser Simon Acosta held the mound. Tigers batters Sam Ivey and Dennis Sledge doubled.
Bill Mitchell delivered the game winning home run to lift the Oilers 13 to 12 over Teenage League Field opponents in a late inning drama. Emilio Anaya pitched the decisive win while Calvin Witt took the loss in a thriller throughout.
The Giants defeated the Cardinals 12 to 4 in a scoring spree at Little League Park. Armando Sabia earned the win while Aston Ridley took the loss. Both teams collected five hits, with Subia delivering the only extra-base hit, a two-bagger in the second inning.
The report lists Louis Richter oil results in Ward County plus planned wells. No. 2-A Tootle Dry Goods near Royalty, No. 840 G. W. O'Brien near Wickett, and No. 1 A Janelle Edwards near Monahans are described with depths and offsets. Spice with thyme note appears as a non sequitur.
Tom and Autry Pence won first place in the Scotch Foursome on Wednesday. Second place tied between Ducky Clements with Carter Barron and Frank Barron with Hazel Norman. Bill Sanders named handicap chairman as new system takes effect immediately.
Sandhills Teenage League schedules 16 to 18 year old games at Perry Nunley Field. Teams Mona hans Wink Kermit and Andrews clash from June 18 through July 23 with dates, locations, and matchups listed in sequence.
A farewell coffee at Mrs. R H Rohr’s home on May 31 honored Mrs. James Nuckles and Mrs. Bernard Farrell with cake cookies tea and coffee. A Pink and Blue Shower at Mrs. Bobby Farris’ home featured a pink umbrella and stork centerpiece along with cookies punch and nuts for guests. New family on base A/10 Mrs. Leo Hayes and son Chris moved from Monahans after six months, previously at Dobins AFB Georgia. Airman Hayes and wife Mary hail from Tappahannock Virginia. New arrival A/10 and Mrs George D. continues on page seven.
The Yankees defeated the White Sox 8-5 behind Calvin Boren on the mound. Roy Fulmer took the loss as several White Sox hitters including Fulmer Chambers Bader and Bellamy contributed two-base hits. Bernard and Boren led the Yankees with key hits.
Fred Chaney led the Teenage League Eagles to a 4-2 win over the Wickett Lions. He struck out four without a walk while teammate Ronnie Calhoun fanned three with no walks. Lions starter Paul Edgerton took the loss, allowing six hits and nine strikeouts with two walks.
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