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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1961

Page

12

Nicklaus Podolski Reach All Ohio State NCAA Final

Nicklaus and Podolski, both of Columbus Ohio, won in the National Collegiate Golf Championship to set up an all Ohio State final. Nicklaus trailed Hunt by four holes at lunch but won 2 and 1. Podolski rallied from 3 down to defeat Smith 1 up after a strong afternoon run.

Lafayette Ind Jack Nicklaus Mike Podolski Columbus Ohio Bob Kepler Nicklaus Gene Hunt Michigan State Podolski Steve Smith Stanford Rallieg Hunt Smith Wisconsin

Veterans reach finals in Southern Amateur golf semifinals

Two veteran players Billy Joe Patton and Sonny Ellis advanced to the 36 hole championship match at Holston Hills in Knoxville. Patton defeated Bob Womack Jr. 3 and 2 then won a late par to beat Womack 1-up. Ellis edged Sammy Marsh 1-up after beating Dudley Wyson Jr. 2 and 1.

Knoxville Patton Ellis Georgia Capitol Bob Woofdin Jr Alabama Selma Ala Silly Womac Florence S.C Womack Dudley Wysong Jr McKinney Tex Sammy Marsh Greenville Holston Hills

Recreation Softball Roundup: Close Civic League Battles Highlight Night

In Civic League play Pro gressive Mens Club edged National Guard 13 12 as LaPietra Sylversti and Demers led with three hits each and Bivens belted a grand slam. College Town toppled McClendon 17 14 behind Portman and Bryan. Surratt shined in Civic League 3 0 win over Monroe Jaycees.

Progressive Mens Club National Guard LaPietra Sylversti Jruscata LaPietta Tommy Knight Thronton Odom Cook Surratt Monroe Jaycees Optomist McCandlish Sheppard Ussery Maggio Eischman

United States to face Australia in London finals at Queens Club

US players McKinley and Richey advanced to London Tennis Championships finals at Queens Club with Australian opponents. McKinley beat Mark 6-4 6-4 in the men semis, while Richey defeated Christine Truman 6-3 5-7 6-0 to reach the final. Bruins Lead Again in NCAA Tennis

London United States Queens Club Charles Chuck) McKinley St. Louis Bob Mark Australia Trim Nancy Richey San Angelo Tex U.S Britain Christine Truman Bruins

Owens Returns to Phillies After Spring Departure

Jim Owens the right hander who quit the Phillies in spring training rejoined the team Friday night saying he is ready to work anytime they give him the ball. Catcher Jim Coker recalled from Buffalo also reported and played behind the plate in the game against the Pirates. Joseph Green linked to the college basketball scandal was brought back to New York from Seattle where he was arrested on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Smoky Burgess Pittsburgh Pirates Joseph Finegold Albert Furgeson Jr Jim Owens Philadelphia Phillies Jim Coker Buffalo Phils Greene Gotham New York Joseph Green Seattle Wash District Attorney’s Office

Mele to Replace Lavagetto as Twins Manager

Minnesota Twins fire manager Harry Lavagetto and name Sam Mele to take over for the start of the New York Yankees series at Metropolitan Stadium. Mele vows no drastic changes but will rest injured Lenny Green and assess personnel with owner Cal Griffith.

Mele Metropolitan Stadium Washington Senators Yankees Minnesota Detroit Twins Fost Senators Griffith Lenny Green

Top Contenders Vie For National AAU Track Honors

In New York at Downing Stadium 535 leading athletes compete for 20 titles in the National AAU Track and Field Championships. Cyrol Burleson and Jim Beatty headline a strong field as finalists earn spots on the team to face Russia West Germany England and Poland next month. The event airs on ABC with finals and trials across Saturday and Sunday.

New York Cyrol Burleson Jim Beatty Downing Stadium Randalls Island Russia West Germany England Poland American Broadcasting Co

Little League Scores Roundup From Northside District

In Little League action H Mickel Wholesale defeated North Monroe Lions 14 to 6 as Holmes went 2 for 3. Shelton Thurman duo on the winning battery while Hicks Ernst took the loss. KLIC edged North Monroe 3 to 2 behind Tommy Antee with Pat Stewart the losing pitcher. Monroe Brick beat Van Trow 5 to 4 with Moses two hits. Carafest Liles on the winning battery. Saget Peat on the losing. Sun Lighting routed Rodriguez Farr 20 to 2 as Bright pitched a 3 for 3 night with Allen the loser and Perry the lone hit for Rodriguez Farr. Dew Music overwhelmed Jack Armstrong 18 to 10 as McGee Ford had two hits. McGee won on the mound while Walker took the loss.

H. Mickel Wholesale North Monroe Lions Holmes Shelton Thurman Hicks Ernst Klic North Monroe Tommy Antee Pat Stewart Monroe Brick van Trow Northside Moses Carafest Liles Saget Peat Sun Lighting Rodriguez Farr Bright Allen Perry Dew Music Jack Armstrong McGee Ford Walkers

Lavagetto Out as Twins Manager Amid Mele Pick

Cookie Lavagetto learns Sami Mele will replace him as Minnesota Twins manager after a radio report and phone call from Cal Griffith. Lavagetto packs his bags at the park while Harmon Killebrew and Jim Lemon offer mixed sentiments and well wishes.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Cookie Lavagetto Sami Mele Lavagetto Ball Park Cal Griffith Griffith Forme Twins Harmon Killebrew Cookie Lemon

Local Little Boys League results shown across three games

Louisiana Power and Light beat Sinclair 7 to 3 as Rob Smith and Terry Kincaid teamed for the win. Randall Walker and Terry Kincaid each had two hits for the winners. Randall Cloyd homered for Sinclair with two hits from Mark Crews and Danny Rhodes. Corbetts Hardware prevailed 5 to 3 led by Peck and Rush with two hits each while Mitillo added two. Shell Oil Co. toppled Central Savings 13 to 4 as Roy Hendrix and Taylor produced key hits. Lambert took the loss. Pulp & Paper defeated Firestone 7 to 2 behind Jordan and Raymond with Steve Clark homering. Dennis Sconyers had two hits for the losers. Seasons was .268. best year 1947 at .302 with 12 homers and 73 RBIs.

Louisiana Power and Light Sinclair Rob Smith Terry Kincaid Randal Walker Randal Cloyd Mark Crews Danny Rhodes Corbetts Hardware Ouachita National Bank Peck Rushing Mitillo Lawis and Lenard Shell Oil Co Central Savings South Side Roy Hendrix Taylor Lambert Central Saving Robert Spillers Clint Jordan Pulp & Paper Firestone Jordan Raymond Steve Clark Robert Holloway Dennis Sconyers

Winnsboro Tops Newellton On No Hit Pitching

Winnsboro remains on top of the Pelican League by defeating Newellton 2-0 behind James McElmore’s no hit effort. Final score shows Winnsboro 2 Newellton 0 as McElmore and Nee Kifer combine for the win with solid defense and timely hitting.

Winnsboro Newellton James McElmore Kifer McElmore Ein

Krausse Brothers Eye Major League Careers

Lew Krausse Jr. made a major league debut with a 3 hit shutout for the Athletics, earning a $125000 bonus after high school graduation in Chester PA. His 15 year old brother David, a pitcher who has thrown five no hitters in youth leagues, watches hoping to join him as a catcher or battery mate. Their father Lew Sr. scouts for Oakland while mother reflects on baseball fame and fan fickleness.

Kansas City Lew Krausse Chester Lew Krausse Jr Kansas City Athletics Krausse Los Angeles Angels David Boston Red Sox Lew Father Lew Sr Philadelphia Athletics A’s Lew Sr

Banks Votes Future Ahead Of Present

Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks benched himself for at least four days to protect a pinched left knee. The 30-year-old sat after his 717th consecutive game, sacrificing a shot at the NL consecutive games record and risking no longer playing through pain.

Chicago Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Banks Germany Stan Man) Musial St. Louis Cardinals Lou Gehrig New York Yankees

Hoetmer Triumphs In Rainy Women’s Golf Tourney

Judy Hoetmer of Washington staged a late comeback at the 17th annual Women’s Collegiate Golf Tourney on the par 77 Michigan course. She tied Karen Schull of Kansas three times on the back nine after a 1‑down halfway, then forged ahead on 17 and halved the 18th for victory.

Ann Arbor Mich Pacific Northwest University of Washington Judy Hoetmer Seattle John Hoetmer Karen Schull University of Kansas Miss Schull University of Michigan

Solunar Periods Guide for Fishing and Hunting

The schedule from John Alden Knight's Solunar Tables outlines daily minor and major periods for today and tomorrow. Plan activities to catch peak sport times, starting as shown and lasting about one and a half to two hours.

John Alden Knight

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