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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1960
Page
10
The annual Gale Kraft Tournament begins at Bastrop on July 2 with a full slate of rounds through Monday. Tournament chairman E F Madison announced the schedule and expected strong participation from Louisiana and Monroe pros and amateurs.
Rawls seeks to defend his title at the Western Open weekend at Beverly Hills. The field includes Anne Gunderson, 1959 champion, and Jo ter Aime Miss F ior her Aa We. Notable amateurs include Meriam Bailey and Sorenon, current Wisconsin state champion, among others as the event unfolds.
The Pittsburg Pirates announced the signing of three infielders and one pitcher. The players were assigned to Kingsport Tenn farm club in the Appalachian Rookie League. Infielders Shenny W. Smith Jimmie Price and Ralph Howard Mabry are 18 and hailed from Nashville Hershey and Hiwassee respectively. The pitcher is Raven Lee Simpkins 9 a right hander from Snowville Va.
The piece recounts Jake LaMotta's fall from boxing stardom to memory loss and institutionalization. It notes his career record of 37 wins in 64 fights and earnings beyond a quarter million dollars, with witnesses detailing his deteriorated recall and current patient status.
Amber Morn wins a Bowling Green event in a meet featuring amateur bowlers. The competition drew a large crowd as runners challenged for top placements and prize money.
Hank Iba will headline a McNeese Clinic in Lake Charles Louisiana with lectures set for Thursday morning. Football instruction Friday and Saturday feature Mike Campbell of Texas and George Puckett of Auburn along with La Grange and McNeese coaches.
No clear facts readable. OCR fragment mentions phrases and names but lacks coherent events or date context. The readable items include Floyd Heoava and scattered words, no verifiable incident, outcome, or place to summarize into a proper news item.
A fragmented report notes a double no hit ace leading minor league figures. Mentions Palatka Florida State League pitcher Mike Mattiave with ten no hit innings and outfielder Duke Ducote of San Antonio Texas League. Several scattered names and teams appear in garbled OCR style with limited readable context.
Races at Shreveport next Sunday will feature drivers from Mississippi Texas and Louisiana. Notable entrants include Grady Wricht Texarkana winner last year and Bil Corley who placed third. Additional competitors are from Memphis Rodlington and Jerry Harrow among others.
In four years the National League strikeout record has been tied or broken six times with Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers repeatedly involved. In 1959 he had games with 18, 16 and 13 strikeouts, and last August 31 he fanned 13 as part of the 25 strikeout record.
The San Francisco Giants dismissed manager Bill Rigney and named Tom Sheehan interim skipper, aiming to restore NL contention after a rough stretch against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Owner Horace Stoneham indicated the appointment could extend beyond the season if successful.
An archived sports column recalls Jerry Coleman among players drafted into the Marine Air Corps, noting his New York Yankees position and comparing him with peers Ted Williams and other outfielders. The piece reflects on past rosters and broadcaster recollections from CBS Sunday broadcasts.
Official batting averages show Billy Green of the Monterey Kings leading the Ferriday Dixie League with 13 hits in 25 at bats. Chris Rhodes is runner up at 12 hits in 24 at bats with a .500 average. James Walker of the Braves is third with 10 hits in 21 tries and a .476 mark.
Shreveport was selected to join a Southern Davis Cup junior squad with two juniors and two boys under fifteen. Andy Lloyd of Shreveport and Mickey Schad of Louisville named as initial juniors and boys respectively. McGill to coach, Kalamazoo set for national meet, sites for the 16th association tournament to be decided in December in Chattanooga.
London report notes John Gully achieved the title as Kifian’s 22nd heavyweight champion in 1800 and mentions Tater’s service as a member of Parliament.
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