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Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1957

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Local church joined by teams in community duel on May nine

The report notes a planned community event with multiple church groups and teams preparing for a dueling schedule. Participants include Linville First Baptist Emman ity Baptist St Baptist Gor dist LTL Chap 1s First Chris ist Victor Bapt ist Col ist and West. Officials say the department plans a May 13 outcome after a May 9 gathering.

Linville Roe Emmanity Baptist St. Baptist Gordist LTL Victor Bapt Baptist Colist West Tment Ich Ymroe Lions

McGonagill and Pilney Reach Amateur Finals in Louisiana

In New Orleans on April 27 defending champion Jim McGonagill of Shreveport and Tulane coach Andy Pilney advanced to the 36 hole state amateur golf final at Colonial Country Club. McGonagill beat Lawrence Larcade 3 and 2 in the semifinals, while Pitney defeated Geoffrey McCallum 4 and 3.

New Orleans Jim MccGonagill Shreveport Tulane Andy Pilney McGonagill Pitney Colonial Country Club Lawrence Larcade Opelousas Geoffrey McCallum Luca Barbato Lafayette Larcade Jim Guthrie John Bird Centenary McCallum Joe Marino

Morrow Wins Drake 100 as Sime Ties Relays Record

Olympic sprint champion Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian matched the Drake Relays 100 yard dash record of :09.4 to reclaim the title from Dave Sime after last year’s loss in rain. Sime set the mark last year at Drake. Ira Murchison was runner up, with Willie Stevens breaking the opening event high hurdles record at :13.8 for Tennessee A&I. Kansas, Missouri, and Abilene Christian also posted top relay times and records at Drake Relays. Wilt Chamberlain tied for high jump, clearing 6 feet 6 1 4 inches, while Don Stewart joined him at that height.

Des Moines Towa Bobby Morrow Abilene Christian Drake Dave Sime Morrow Ira Murchison Western Michigan Sime Murchison Willie Stevens Tennessee A&i Stevens Harrison Dillard Baldwin Wallace Charles Batch Missouri Dillard Gene O'Connor Kansas State Kansas Jayhawks Texas John McIntyre Karl Englund Henry Weibe Abilene Christian Wilt

Wildlife meet to feature Clement and award ceremony

Ouachita Unit of the Wild Life Federation hosts Clement of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission at 7 30 p m at the Virginia Hotel. Col V K Smith of the Louisiana Forestry Commission joins with a program plus the Floyd Martin Memorial award and a duck blind demonstration for hunters.

Clement Wildlife Meet S. Lamar Clement Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission Ouachita The Wild Life Federation A. S Bud) Tidwell Virginia Col. V. K. Smith Louisiana Forestry Commission Louisiana Wildlife Activities Tidwell Louisiana Floyd Martin Hilton Hazell Monroe Hazell Jack Rushing Rushing Hog Bayou Bayou DeSiard John Zufall National Rifleman’s Associa Tion Wildlife

Florida Sweeps 3-Game Series With Tennessee

Florida wins a three game series against Tennessee at Gainesville by taking a 5-1 win in the first game and a 7-6 victory in the second. Schlegel and Simpson lead Florida while Williams and Ellenburg drive Tennessee.

Florida Tennessee Gainesville Fla University of Florida Schlegel Simpson Buck Williams Ellenburg Bob Williams Touchberry Rawlings

Bowling This Week in Local Leagues and Standings

This Week's results show Louisville Grill 3 Ward No. 1 2, Slade 4 Team No. 2 0, Adair 3 Team No. 1 2. Leaders include Slavent 214-490 and Parker 65-441 with Ward No. 1 and No. 9 top marks. final standings list Southern Belhoo and Southern Equipment among others, with season leaders across team series and individual games.

Louisville Grill Ward Slade Adair Tidwell Slavent Grills Parker Flinn Moore Mattox Tewell Game Kaufman Johnston Turner Leonard Danna Scott Glas Aaa Belhoo Bucyrus Erie Phlei Southern Falstaff Beer Foremost Dairy Rucyrus Firie Foremost Ford Bacon Pioneer League Schlitz Beer Henderson Curb Spatafora Jax Sherrause Insur News-Star R. ‘McKenzie Sports Shop Scighstashaa Ieee Uae Roi-Tan Henderson Sherrouse McKenzie Team Spatafe Fowling Center Schlitz News Star Td Vrai NEL Slade On

Sauer Homers Lead Giants To 10-2 Win

Hank Sauer hit two homers driving in five as the New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 at Philadelphia. Robin Roberts suffered his third loss of the season. Mays, Schoendienst, Virgil and Sauer provided the key hits in a game dominated by Giants offense and Phillies fielding miscues.

Philadelphia Hank Sauer New York Giants Phillies Robin Roberts New York Abrhcr Schoendienst F Mueller Mays Mays, Choo Oy Sauer Foo Cess Ee Morehead Pigekek Eas P Leesaccveseness e-Hammer Lee Rodgers Rogovin New York Lopata Bowman Ashburn Bouchee Jones Virgil Sauer Hemus Muller Gorbous Repulski Westrum Fernandez Houchee Gomes Rodgers Harris BB Roberts Hogovin Sogomez Hamner Hogomez Roberts Rjer. Gomez Roberts Cwestrum Gomez le Roberts A. Garman Dixon, Burkhart Boggess

Orioles Top Nationals 4–0 Behind Four-Hit Fornieles

Baltimore pitcher Pi-Mike Fornieles tossed a four hitter to earn a 4-0 win over the Washington Senators. Nieman and Miranda drove in two runs, Gardner added a two-base hit, and the Orioles improved their record as Stobbs took the loss. Attendance was 7,743.

Baltimore Mike Fornieles Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Lice Tettelbach Chrisley Ieee Sievers Wegllls Courtney Byerly Steie Robinson Boyd Ginsberg Miranda Fornteles Luttrell Stubbs Pettlebach Washington Tettlebach Yost Rbinieman Gardner Pawis Nieman Fornieles Stobbs

Bears Co captains sign 1957 contracts

Chicago April 27 George Halas announced the signing of 1956 co captains Kline Gilbert and Wayne Hansen for the 1957 season. Gilbert enters his fifth season as offensive unit field leader while Hansen begins his eighth season as defensive unit leader.

Chicago Chicago Bears Kline Gilbert Wayne Hansen George Halas Bears Gilbert Hansen

Pirates to Play Columbus Jets in Exhibition Game

In Columbus, Ohio, on April 27, the Pittsburgh Pirates announce an exhibition game against the Columbus Jets of the International League scheduled for May 27 at home. The story also references solunar tables by John Alden Knight for planning fishing and hunting periods with minor and major daily windows.

John Alden Knight Pirates Columbus Ohio Pittsburgh Pirates Columbus Jets

George Curtis Seeks Louisiana Heavyweight Title Triumph

George Curtis aims to follow his brother Jack as Louisiana state heavyweight champion facing Prince ShXmir at Kallioys Arcana Monday night. Title status remains unsettled with belt held by Dave Silverstein after a prior mix up. Emir, replacing Antone Leone, claims he was the rightful champ and vows to win again. The bout features a 90 minute limit with two falls needed. Also on card are Jack O’Brian versus Joe McCarthy in a 60 minute duel and Bill Barney versus Phil Brummett in a 43 minute bout. Regular admission and new fans promise comfort for the capacity crowd.

George Curtis Jack Louisiana Kallioys Arcana Prince ShXmir Dave Silverstein Antone Leone Emir Silverstein Fimir Curtis George Iemir Demon Jack O.brian Gil Kallio

Loyola Takes Double Header From Southern

Loyola beats Mississippi Southern 3-2 and 7-2 in a twin bill. Freshman pitcher Lee Ray Mire won both ends, driving in the decisive run in the opener on an infield error. Loyola builds a 4-0 lead in the nightcap.

New Orleans Lee Ray Mire Loyola Mississippi Southern Gene Faust

Southern Miss taps Fred B Lewis as new basketball coach

Athletic Director Reed Green awarded Fred B Lewis head basketball coach at Mississippi Southern College replacing Charles Finley who resigns May 31. Lewis is a former player coach with pro leagues and has coached at Hawaii and Amityville High School with strong win records. He earned Rookie of the Year in 146 47 with the Sheboygan Redskins.

Hattiesburg Miss Reed Green Fred B. Lewis Southern Hingis University Mississippi Southern College Lewis Charles Finley Eastern Kentucky State Long Island University Birmingham Entry Basketball League of America Ile University of Hawaii Amityville No OY Sheboygan Redskins National Basketball League

Jackson Injured In Baseline Collision In Pittsburgh Game

Dodgers third baseman Randy Jackson misses 7 to 10 days after a knee injury suffered in a baseline collision during Friday’s Pittsburgh Brooklyn game.

Fullmer Robinson Middleweight Title Fight Set for Chicago

Gene Fullmer of West Jordan Utah defends world middleweight crown against Sugar Ray Robinson of New York at Chicago Stadium. The 15 round bout airs on ABC with radio. gates expected around 327000 dollars, attendance about 12400 to 15000, seat prices 25 15 5 dollars.

Chicago Gene Fullmer Sugar Ray Robinson Chicago Stadium West Jordan Utah Chaslenger New York ABC

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