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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1954
Page
3
Charles A. Stratford handwriting expert from Monroe Louisiana examined the questioned document for the Strong Motor Co at 6932 Uptown Parking and evaluated general handwriting characteristics for identification and vocational service.
The Monroe Sports defeated the Hot Springs Bathers 11 to 8 in Hot Springs Arkansas. Monroe hit four home runs led by Frank Marinkovich who blasted two homers in consecutive at bats as part of a 12 hit attack to stay ahead most of the game.
Dick Marshall, a left handed pitcher recently returned from Korea, joined Twin Cities Sports on the road tour under manager Ed Head after coming from Binghampton New York Yankee farm. Yankee scout Lee MacPhail says he will definitely help. The club’s offense featured Flores and Norden homers, while Hot Springs rallied before Monroe reclaimed the lead in the eighth.
Syracuse June 19 Navy's magnificent varsity crew won its third straight intercollegiate rowing title and 29th consecutive crew victory. Cornell and Washington raced neck and neck with Cornell edging Washington for second by inches, a final 12 lengths behind Navy.
Pat Cronin and Danny Dusek will face Indian Chief Apache and Jackie Fargo in a rematch at Gus Kallio's Arena after a disputed finish last week. Referee Bill Barney's lack of attention tied Cronin to a foul that kept the purse from prizes as Commissioner Dave Silverstein delayed action. The card opens at 8:15 with two preliminaries leading to a one fall main event.
The readable text shows references to LITTLE A LEAGUE and NORTHSIDE LEAGUE with no clear context, dates, or outcomes. No further facts are available to determine a full headline or summary.
The notice lists Esso vs. Gay at 5 p.m. and United Gas vs. Reed's at 6 30 p.m. Details show two upcoming matches with venue and times.
Meridian wins 9 to 1 over Pine Bluff while El Doredo defeats Greenville 6 to 4. Twin Cities J1 loses to Hot Springs 8 to 0 in the same listings.
Pine Bluff at Meridian open frame features TE Dorado and Greenville as teams scheduled in a regional matchup sequence with twin cities noted in the card.
Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 7 to 6 while Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1. Brooklyn won 6 to 2 against Chicago and New York edged St. Louis 5 to 2.
The card lists planned early season games featuring pitchers Klippstein Jeffcoat Nuxhall Baczewski Raschi Gomez Surkont Friend and Wehmeir among others. Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Milwaukee Cincinnati at Philadelphia St Louis at New York with multiple two man lineups and scheduled duels.
Thursday's games include Gavi ove and Reed's at 6 ppm with United Gas against hsso at 6 20.
The Ouachita unit of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation will hold its annual fish fry next Saturday at 8 p.m. at Bernstein Park. The program includes a film Thrills of Fishing and a comedy by J. B. Thoman, with awards to top new members announced by Bob Fuller. Reservations are taken by Bud Tidwell and Thoman.
In New York Hoot Evers pinch hit a three run homer with two aboard and one out in the ninth to lift the New York Giants past the St. Louis Cardinals 5 to 2. Wes Westrum had driven in the tying run with a first inning single.
Red Shield faces Delta Sigma at Missouri Pacific at 6 p.m. Phi Kappa meets Willett at Missouri Pacific at 7 30. Haddad's plays L T J at 6 p.m. with campus audiences watching three varied games.
Readable fragments indicate a listing referencing Eros Breland at Farmerville Neal's at Swartz and the West Monroe trade school as part of the community notices.
The Memphis Red Sox beat the Birmingham Black Barons 8-6 Friday night in a Negro American League game. They will host the Louisville Clippers at Legion Memorial Stadium Wednesday night at 8 o clock. The Clippers are a new league addition and will play here for the first time.
Kirby Sales and Service announces a new location at 407 Travis Street with phone number 2-4446 for customer services and inquiries. The move signals expanded service capacity and easier access for customers in the area.
In a sole game of the schedule Temple Baptist travels to meet Monroe Baptist at Missouri Pacific at 8 p.m. The standings show Sterlington Bapt. leading the A League with 8 wins and 0 losses, Central Baptist 5-3, Monroe Baptist 2-6, and Temple Baptist 1-7.
Friday night at Fairbanks stadium the Sterlington Panthers visit Central for an 8 p.m. game. The matchup pits two local teams in a key district clash with kickoff set for eight.
The schedule lists KLIC against Olcott at 5 p.m. and Lennon facing Palace at 6 0.pm with two local clubs set to compete.
Washington defeated Baltimore 5 to 2 while Boston beat Cleveland 6 to 3. Chicago trounced New York 3 to 0. Philadelphia prevailed over Detroit 5 to 4.
A basketball card lists Lennon facing KRLIC at 5 p.m. followed by Qicott vs Palace at 6 30 p.m. The brief entry notes two games with times to guide attendance.
Detected entries show multiple small credit figures and payments including Colert's Hardware and First National Bank along with Horan's Grocery and J C Steele lumber. The fragment lists several amounts and vendor initials, indicating a partial ledger or receipt summary.
In a tight showdown, First National Bank overcame Hogan's by seven to six to secure a narrow victory as Colbert's delivered an eight to two win in another pairing against Steele Lumber.
In a regional matchup Hogan's faces Colbert's at a neutral gym as Steele Lumber competes with First National in a parallel card. Jank is noted as a participant or official on site amid the evening's sports lineup.
The card lists Boston at Cleveland with Kiely and Nixon facing Feller and foutteman, New York at Chicago featuring Reynolds Ford against Kee gan and Fornieles, Philadelphia at Detroit pitting Trice and Lima versus Gomek and Garver, and Washington visiting Baltimore with McDermott and Stobbs opposing Pillette and Chakales.
A trio of church teams schedules games tonight at 8 p m. Trinity faces Gordon Avenue in College Place, while College Place hosts Memorial Methodist and West Monroe Methodist meets Peni el at West Monroe.
The notice lists 600 people involved in a loan at Pulp and Paper Union in West Monroe with amounts tied to Louisiana Power and Light and Bancroft Paper. It records 3600 and 4200 figures tied to loans or counts, indicating a financial or labor arrangement.
Mobile plays Chattanooga Birmingham visits Little Rock Avlanta clashes with Memphis New Orleans faces Nashville in scheduled matchups across the region.
Temple faces Red Shield at Missouri Pacific at 6 p.m. College Place meets St Matthew's at Sherrouse at 6 p.m.
Bancroft defeats Pulp and Paper 28 to 12 while Louisiana Power edges People's Loan 11 to 30 in a separate matchup.
In West Monroe, three teams sit tied for first after recent games. Bancroft Paper beat Pulp and Paper Makers Union 28-12 for its first win led by Dave Norris 4-for-5. Louisiana Power and Light outlasted People's Loan 11-10 with Kyle 4-for-4 and Weber 3-for-3 driving a 20-hit attack. In the South League Colbert's Hardware and First National Bank lead Hogan's Grocery by half a game after Colbert's beat J C Steele Lumber 8-2 and Bankers edged Hogan's 7-6. Fox had two hits including a triple for First National, Roark caught. Sta }
Shreveport defeated Fort Worth 7 to 0 and Oklahoma City beat Houston 2 to 1. Tulsa overwhelmed San Antonio 6 to 4 while Dallas posted a 3 to 1 win and Beaumont triumphed 4 to 1.
Beaumont plays Oklahoma City and Houston visits Dallas in two game pairings. San Antonio at Fort Worth and Shreveport at Tulsa complete a quartet of matchups.
Lafayette defeated New Iberia 4 to 2. Crowley outscored Thibodaux 7 to 5. Port Arthur beat Lake Charles 3 to 2. Baton Rouge won against Alexandria 5 to 3.
The sports roundup lists matchups: Alexandria at Baton Rouge, Lafayette at New Iberia, Lake Charles at Port Arthur, Crowley at Thibodaux. No scores provided.
Meridian falls 15 to 9 in the extra frame after a tight Cotton States matchup. Key players Koeningsmark O'Melka Fister and Giordanengo contribute for Pine Bluff to secure the victory.
Memorial Methodist faces Red Shield in a 6 p.m. game at Sherrouse Gym with Temple at L.T.1 also scheduled for 6 p.m. Local fans expect a competitive byplay as both teams seek an early-season win.
M. G. M. defeated Monroe 18 to 5 while Brick beat Family Shoe 8 to 3 in yesterday's sports results. World posted a 3 to 0 scoreline.
In the Little W League, Family Shoe Store defeated Morning World 83 to remain unbeaten. Winning battery C Fallin and Lee, with Haddad and Turner on defense for Morning World. M G M Insurance beat Monroe Brick 18 to 5, McHenry leading the winners with two hits.
Instructions to clean bacon rind and reserve it for use in soups and vegetables. Emphasizes saving rind to add smoky or pork flavor to future dishes and reduce waste.
Team No 3 led by W Bell with a 198 game and 497 series defeated Team No 6 to stay first. McWilliams top scored for No 6 with 180 and 515. Team 9 Frenchie's Cafe and Team 7 swept two games each from No 10, No 1 and LaCara Grocery. Team 4 swept all four points on forfeit from No 5.
Classified personals notice advertising cemetery lots for sale in Memorial Park Cemetery within the Masonic Lodge section. Phone numbers listed as 7308 and 32217 for contact.
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