Monroe Nips Thibodaux On Klinesmith Four-Hitter
Monroe Sports edge Thibodaux Senators 4 3 in a game highlighted by Keith Mitchell’s eighth inning solo homer and a seven inning one hit stretch by Dick Klinesmith. Mantle, Mitchell, and Johnston drove runs while Thibodaux rallied in the ninth contest. The teams meet again today at Legion Memorial Stadium with a busy road schedule ahead.
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Keith Mitchell
Aolo
Monroe
Thibodaux Senators
Dick Klinesmith
Thibodaux
Klinesmith
Senators
Joe Valmas
Mitchell
Jim Johnston
Evangeline Legion
Legion Memorial Stadium
Crowley
Baton Rouge
Roy Mantle
Don Pierce
Morrie Miller
Mantle
Joe Miller
Johnston
Lick
Hugh Glaze
Jerry Pierce
Marty Delaune
Glaze
Pierce
Homer
John Oldenburg
Tennesseans Rudolph and Parnell Reach Western Amateur Final
Mason Rudolph of Clarksville and Jack Parnell of Nashville advanced to the Western Amateur final in Nashville. Rudolph defeated Rex Baxter 1 up after morning rounds, while Parnell, 20, beat Morey 1 up after coming from behind. both will play 36 holes for the title. Eddie Merrins of Meridian previously held the crown.
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Nashville, Tenn
Mason Rudolph
Clarksville
Jack Parnell
Nashville
Rudolph
Rex Baxter
Amarillo
Tex
Parnell
Memphis State
Oklahoma A&m
Morey
Indianapolis
Belle Meade Country Club
Baxter
Eddie Merrins
Meridian
Miss
Hillman Robbins Jr
Memphis
Air Force
McGonagill Ramsel Face Off In State Amateur Finals
In Shreveport the state amateur golf final pits Jimmy McGonagill a seven-time champion against Lee Ramsel who edge past David Rheams to reach the final. McGonagill defeated Luca Barbato 3 and 2 in the semifinals while Ramsel won 5 and 4.
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Shreveport
Jimmy McGonagill
Lee Ramsel
McGonagill
Luca Barbato
Ramsel
David Rheams
Shreveport Country Club
Bill Ramsey
Ramsey
Oran Whittington
Barbato
Indians Run Over Senators 15-0 in Washington
Cleveland blasted Washington 15-0 as Erle Score struck out 13 and allowed three hits. Vic Wertz Rocky Colavito and Sam Mele homered for the Indians while Jim Megan hit a bases loaded homer. It was Washingtons first shutout of the season.
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Min Erle
Jim Megan
Cleveland
Vic Wertz
Rocky Colavito
Sam Mele
Indians
Senators
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Carrasquel
Aviles
Mote
Smith
Strickland
Werts
Ward
Busby
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Hegan
Beeen
Yost
Runnels
Cleveland Oreodere Seeegess
Sievers
Avila
BB Stone
Nevenger
Grob
Stone
Clevenger
Ho—Stone
C ”Enger
Reds open Babe Ruth League season with 9 7 win over Cubs
The Reds beat the Cubs 9-7 to start the 1956 Babe Ruth League schedule. Webb earned the pitching victory as both teams totaled eleven hits. Haddad Young and Howard each went 2 for 3 for Cincinnati while Rambin led the Cubs with three hits, including two doubles.
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Cubs
Webb
Haddad
Young
Howard
Cromwell
Rambin
Renwick
Dowdey
Chisox Visit Prison After Rainout in Baltimore
Chicago White Sox players Jim Rivera Billy Pierce and Walt Dropo toured the Maryland Penitentiary after a rainout in Baltimore. They met inmates answered questions and shared coffee with warden Vernon Pepersack during an impromptu interview. The game was rescheduled for Monday night.
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Chicago White Sox
Jim Rivera
Billy Pierce
Walt Dropo
Maryland
Vernon Pepersack
Chicago
Baltimore
Cubs Sign Carl Reynolds Junior To Des Moines Affiliate
Chicago Cubs sign Carl Reynolds Jr. age 21, son of former Cub outfielder Carl Reynolds, to the Western League Des Moines club. He graduates from Rice Institute and reports in after training. Reynolds, 6 feet 1 inch, 180 pounds, bats and throws left handed. Scout Roy Johnson calls him the outstanding college player in the Southwest. Carl Reynolds Sr. played for the Cubs 1937-1939 and later for the White Sox and Browns.
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Chicago
Carl Reynolds
Chicago Cubs
Des Mouines
Reynolds
Rice Institute
Des Moines
Roy Johnson
Southwest
Carl
Cubs
White Sox
Washington
St. Louis Browns
Red
Pirates Narrow Gap With Braves After Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates moved within eight percentage points of first place Atlanta by defeating Milwaukee 4-2. Rookie Lee Walls drove in two runs and scored once as Pittsburgh built a 4-2 win on a day in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Pittsburgh Pirates
Braves
Lee Walls
Pittsburgh
Coo
Munger
Kline
Foiles
Conley
Sleater
Jolly
Nurff
Rice
Roselli
W—Munger
L—Conley
British Establish Moore Favorite In Pompey Scrap
Arch ie Moore favorite at 2 to 1 to defend his world light heavyweight crown against Holande Pompey in London. Moore aims for 175 pounds at Tuesday weigh in after three weeks of training while Pompey, a heavy middleweight, weights above 169 pounds. Harringay Arena seating sold out with a gate over $100,000. British rules bar television of this title bout.
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London
Archie Moore
Holande Pompey
West Indies
Moore
Pompey
Jack Solomons
Harringay Arena
Britain
Royal Castle
Windsor
Minor League Three Leagues to Open in Monroe This Week
Little League directors operate three minor leagues for boys of Little League age not drafted for Little League. Northside League games start Wednesday with Friendly Finance vs Medica at 5 p.m. and Lieber Company vs Spatafora Drugs at 6 30. Southside A League Saturday features M G M vs Monroe Glass at 1 p.m. and Dew Music vs Monroe Lions at 2 30. Southside B League Saturday includes Hunt and Whitaker vs The Best V 8 at 4 p.m. and Clay OU and Gasva Red Sox at 5 30.
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Northside
Friendly Finance
Medica
Lieber Company
Spatafora Drugs
Southside
M.G.M
Monroe Glass
Dew Music
Monroe Lions
Hunt
Whitaker
The
Clay OU
Gasva
Red Sox
Ramblers blank Red Birds behind grand slam by Simpson
Ira Simpson powered the Roston Ramblers to a 9-0 win over Minden Red Birds with a seven run third inning capped by a grand slam while Milford Andrews pitched a one hit game into the ninth where Cecil Hoggard doubled.
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Minden
Ira Simpson
Roston Ramblers
Minden Red Birds
Milford Andrews
Andrews
Cecil Hoggard
Kingmaker Wins Kent Stakes In Rain shortened Delaware Park race
Kingmaker owner Happy Hill Farm, ridden by Eldon Nelson, overcome a photo finish to win the $32,500 Kent Stakes at Delaware Park in 1:45 2-5 on a sloppy track. Head Man, favored by C. V. Whitney, was a head back for second with Lucius Beebe third. Nelson was injured when thrown at the start but taken for X-rays and treatment.
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Countermand
Kingmaker
Headman
Eldon Nelson
Ricci Tavi
Kent
Woodlawn Belle
Delaware Hospital
Wilmington
Lavandin Likely Favorite in 177th English Derby
Lavandin a 6 to 1 favorite for the 177th English Derby at Epsom Downs next Wednesday. Thirty seven entrants include six French-bred colts and two Irish entries in a wide open field. Ralph Strassberger owns Montaval among the Irish and French-bred contenders amid global interest.
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London
Lavandin
Pierre Wertheimer
Epsom Downs
Montaval
Ralph Strassberger
Strassberger
Norristown
Paris
Texas League Game Ends In San Antonio Shutout Loss
San Antonio and Oklahoma City played a late season Texas League game with San Antonio held scoreless as Oklahoma City posted a 4 to 0 win. Birrer and Tabacheck combined for the San Antonio pitching effort while Grace, Aldridge, and Cash contributed for Oklahoma City.
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Austin Wee Ae
Shreveport Weeves Anes
San Antonio Meee
Ewan Nee
Oklahoma City Sereeerese
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Birrer
Tabacheck
Grace
Aldridge
Cash
Calumet Fillies sweep Black Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico
Princess Turia led from the backstretch and won the Black Eyed Susan Stakes by four and a half lengths over Beyond at Pimlico Race Course. The Calumet stable also claimed second as Beyond took the place prize. track was sloppy and rain limited attendance.
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Baltimore
Calumet Farm
Princess Turia
Pimlico
Maryland Jockey Club Track
Princess Turla
Willie Hartack
Heliopolis
Blue Delight
Beyond
Hadareward
Charles P. Sanborn
Colonnade Farm
Marie Dee
Joan Ellenstable
Alan T. Clarke
Gene Markey
Doubledogdare
Bernice Lions Flatten Homer Oilers 5-1 In Local Battle
Bernice Lions shut out Homer Oilers 5 to 1 at Bernice. Three Bernice batters hit home runs as Tubbs Drummons and Halley connected off losing pitcher Solomons. Tubbs led the Lions with a 2 for 3 night while Solemnos Rogers Halley and Penagraph contributed offensively.
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Homer Oilers
Bernice
Tubbs
Drummons
Halley
Solomons
Lions
Homer
Solemnos
Rogers
Penagraph
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