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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1948

Page

4

Indians Top A L Standings With 7 to 3 Victory Over Athletics

Cleveland pounded Philadelphia starter Joe Coleman for a 7 to 3 win to move a half game ahead of the Athletics in the American League. Bearden earned the victory while Coleman took the defeat as the Indians built a late lead.

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City League Basketball Schedule Highlights Evening Games

Tomorrow features eight games across three venues. Cooperative Dairies faces Sears at Rec field while Monroe Red Sox meet Progressive Men at Sherrouse. Spatafora battles Gay Clothing at Missouri Pacific and Cook and Preddy take on Square Deal at Barkdull Faulk. Thursday repeats with six more matchups including Perkins Ice against Cooperative Dairies and Sears versus Spatafora. The column also urges gardeners to boost harvest for canning.

Perkins Ice Cooperative Dairies Barkdull Faulk Cook Preddy Red Sox Missouri Pacific Sears Spatafora Rec” Field Square Deal Gay Clothing Sherrouse Spatafora’s Pharmacy Monroe Red Sox Sears, Roebuck ‘Cooperative Dairies Cock and Preddy Raw Square Deal Motors Perkins

Aging athletes Barrett and Fox boost hopes for senior stars

Tacoma report highlights Kewpie Barrett and Tiger Jack Fox both in their 40s thriving in sport. Barrett pitched a seven inning no hitter for the Seattle Rainiers and Fox, born 1907, remains a top boxing draw with upcoming bouts. End note mentions vast land material dumped into oceans.

Elliott Metcalfe Tacoma NEA Kewpie Barrett Tiger Jack Fox Kewpie Fox Barrett Seattle Obee Rainiers Sacramento Solons Dick Barrett Sacs al White Sacramento

Red Hose Rally Secures 8-4 Win Over Sky Raiders

Winnsboro Red Sox jumped to a six-run first two innings and held on for an 8-4 victory over the Barksdale Field Sky Raiders in Winnsboro Louisiana. Dub Stewart homered with two on, as Carey led Barksdale with four hits.

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Senior League Schedule Mixed Across Multiple Venues

Tuesday games feature Exchange versus L. T. I. at 6 p.m. and Red Shield against W. O. W. at 7 30 p.m. at Sherrouse. Friday schedule lists LT lve WOW fom and multiple matches at Barkdull Faulk, West Monroe, Missouri Pacific, and Memorial Methodist with teams including Red Shield, Quachita Plumbing, Coleman Construction, Joe F. Smith, L. T. IL, and Studebaker among others.

Sherrouse Red Shield Lve Wow Quachita Plumbing Missouri Pacific Coleman Construction Joe F. Smith West Monroe Rec L. T. IL Terminix Memorial Methodist Junior Optimist

Ladies Day At McGuire Park Golf Club Featured

In West Monroe McGuire Park Golf Club launched Ladies Day events twice weekly after Collins Gaines Jr moved in April 1. The feature photos show Mrs J E Wheeler and others across a turnout with Pro Games offering free park access and instruction each Tuesday and Thursday.

Collins Gaines, Jr McGuire Park Golf Club West Monroe Twin Cities McGuire J. E. Wheeler George Weaks, Jr Henry Hinkle J. E. Brown Arthur Miller Elliott Thompson C. B. Flinn Clay Albright John Duchkar C. C. Loche C. P. Gray, Jr Warren Taylor Briscoe Trousdale, Jr Tom Munholland Charles Garretson William Jones Allen Turpin Mike John, Jr William Todd Pro Gaines J. W. Schonlau Walter W. Kellogg George Weaks Leon Noland, Jr News-Star—World

Harrell and Zimba Test Return in Tuesday Pro Wrestling Card

Promoter Gus Kallio brings back Henry Harrell and Tazan Zimba for a return encounter after their rough bout last week. Jack Curtis meets Johnny Carlin in a head wrestling showcase as the other main event. Both matches set for Tuesday night with 75 minute time limits and two falls to win.

Gus Kallio Henry Harrell Tazan” Zimba Jack Curtis Johnny Carlin Harrell-Zimba Kallio Curtis Carlin Kallie Walnut Street Arena Zimba Harrell Barney

Sports Mirror: Historic Baseball and Golf Headlines

Today a Year Ago Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 3 to 0 and led the National League. Three Years Ago Gil Dodds announced retirement to devote time to ministry. Five Years Ago Count Fleet crushed Fairy Manhurst to sweep Belmont triple crown. Ten Years Ago Britain won Walker Cup 7 matches to 4 against the United States.

Associated Press Brooklyn Pittsburgh Gil Dodds Count Fleet Fairy Manhurst United States

Cinderella's Face Grambling Tigers at Casino Park

The revamped Cinderella Sports of Monroe hosts the Grambling City Tigers this afternoon at 3 at Casino Park. Pitching duties likely for Grambling fall to Mack Speedball Hall while Napoleon or Carter may start for the locals. New additions bolster Cinderella’s threat. special seats are reserved for white fans.

Monroe Grambling City Tigers Casino Park Mack Hall Grambling Howard Napoleon Carter

Polish Miners Still Earn Far Less Than Americans

Polish coal miners have received wage boosts but their average monthly pay remains well below American levels. Observers note ten to twelve thousand zlotys monthly, about 25 to 39 dollars, highlighting the gap.

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