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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1949

Page

9

Tigers top Yankees 9 3 as Newhouser shines in six hit win

Hal Newhouser walked few men but allowed six hits while Detroit beat New York 9 to 3 in a game where the Tigers rose to the top of the league. The box score shows Detroit offense backing Newhouser with timely hits and a strong bullpen effort. The Yankees dropped to a tough defeat as Detroit claimed the first game of a series.

New York Hal Newhouser Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Noah J Campbell Wert FE Lake Wakefield Sanford Passarella Boyer and Rommel Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Detroit Chicago Huloa Lane Des Phillet Kress Metkovich Michaels Winkowski Goml Contsarvandens Acces Ck Niisea Chapman Majeski Vale Fox Guerra Fowler Pineyee Papilaacipoia Conveey Fo Joost Phillies dJuason Metkovich Baker Yansowak Judson Fain Chapmen Velo Moses Yankowski Majer Vaio S. Michaels Surkont Maingstone Gettel Winter A. Jones Hurley McGowan McKinney

House Approves Duck Stamp Price Increase

A house fisheries and wildlife subcommittee approved a senate passed bill to raise the annual duck stamp price from $1 to $2. The measure would allow limited public hunting on federal waterfowl refuges and cap open shooting to at most 25 percent of any refuge acquired henceforth by the Fish and Wildlife Service.

Washington House Fisheries and Wildlife Subcom Fish and Wildlife Service

Rolfe Revives Tigers With Sharp Coaching Strategy

New York telegram reports Red Rolfe has transformed the Detroit Tigers by instilling running game and pressure on opponents. Pitching staff has excelled, though first base hitting remains a concern. Virgil Trucks credits Rolfe for adjustments in delivery and focus, while Rolfe’s Yale coaching background and Detroit farm system work drew Briggs and Evans’ notice.

Harry Grayson New York NEA Red Rolfe Tigers Detroit Americans Boston Red Sox Virgil Trucks Rolfe Joe McCarthy McCarthy Yankees Yale Detroit Walter J. Briggs Billy Evans

Harville Wins Tech Plaque For Sports, Scholarship, Leadership

J B Harville of Plain Dealing receives the gold plated plaque from Louisiana Tech for combined excellence in sports scholarship and leadership. Harville, a physical education major, was manager of the Outlaws the intramural champions at Tech awarded by the T club lettermen’s organization.

J. B. Harville Louisiana Tech Tech Harville Outlaws

Fans know their major league All Stars in voting

AP News features report that fans correctly identify top performers across both leagues. In the American League, Ed Robinson may be the first baseman and Cass Michaels likely at second, with Eddie Joost at short and George Kell at third. The outfield boasts Ted Williams, Dom DiMaggio, and Tommy Henrich. Yogi Berra and Birdie Tebbetts are expected to catch, while Raschi, Parnell, Brissie, Newhouser, and Lemon head the pitching fray.

AP News New York Brooklyn Ebbets Field Ed Robinson Senators Cass Michaels White Sox Joe Gordon Eddie Joost Athletics Yankees Yogi Berra Red Sox Birdie Tebbetts Berra Vic Raschi Mel Parnell Lou Brissie A's Hal Newhouser Tigers Bob Lemon Indians Lou Boudreau

Are Stars Worth All That Dough

AP Newsfeatures Sports Editor reviews major league salaries, noting nine top players total about 500000, with stars like Ted Williams earning 90000 and Stan Musial 50000. The piece highlights aging performances, injuries, and questionable value as several stars struggle early in the season.

AP Newsfeatures New York Ted Williams Stan Musial Williams Red Sox Musial Rogers Hornsby Cardinal Joe DiMaggio Babe Ruth Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Indians Ike Boone

Locals Nip Rayville In Gridiron Playoff Duel

In Rayville La June 25 special a pitchers duel opened the West League semi final with Monroe West Monroe Juniors beating Rayville Juniors 1 to 0 as Campbell doubled DuPriest home in the first. Whetstone limited Rayville to five hits while Carroll allowed four. DuPriest led Monroe West Monroe with two singles. The second game set for Monday at Cloyd's Park West Monroe.

Rayville Sam Campbell Guy DuPriest Cloyd’s Park West Monroe DuPriest Twin City Monroe Iss Rayouille Ares Johns Pahal Alexander RBI Campbell Choate Foster Lees Rayvile Poster Carter Whetston Whetstone Carroll Towers Farmerville Roston American Legion Jake Lewis T. Head Edwards Ruston Fraser's Field Boston Jones Smith and Price Manning Ruggs and Elkins

Civic Club League Tuesday's Games in Missouri Pacific

Monroe Kiwanis vs Exchange and Optimist versus West Monroe Kiwanis at Field West Monroe Lions face Jaycees Friday's schedule shows Jaycees meeting Exchange at Sherrouse. Barant Rolfe praises patience and effort from players, urging best performance. Tigers can be guided toward success if the team gives their full effort. Four world series have used a five out of nine game format.

Monroe Kiwanis Exchange Missouri Pacific Optimist West Monroe Kiwanis Ree Field West Monroe Lions Jaycees Barant, Rolfe Tigers Red Rolfe

Last rites held for A. Ober prominent Morehouse sports backer

A. Ober longtime Morehouse parish sports leader and business figure died of a heart attack during a game between his Louisiana Arkansas White Sox and the Winnsboro Red Sox in Jones. Funeral services were held at his home with ministers from Bonita officiating. Survivors include his wife Mary Haynes a son Billy Ober brothers and sisters. Don Mayer Northeast Louisiana League president called Ober a fine gentleman and true sportsman, noting his impact on the league and community.

White Sox Winnsboro Red Sox Ragsdale Bonita Howard Hudson Riverview Jones Morehouse Parish Tenth Ward Sports Association Northeast Louisiana Baseball League Louisiana Delta League Louisiana-Arkansas White Sox Mary Haynes Billy Ober G. R. Ober Monroe Mary Ober I. L. Causey E. Walker Greenville Miss Winnsboro Don Mayer Northeast Louisiana League W. A. Ober North Louisiana

Lake Worth Wins Women Division at Southern Beach Meet

Lake Worth Florida captured the women's division honors with 41 points at the two day Southern Beach Swimming meet in Lagrange Georgia. Louisville YMCA led men with 43 points. Bill Dudley of New Orleans Athletic Club topped men with 12 points. Bob Caffrey of Coral Gables had 11. Atlanta Swimming Association finished with 27 and Kenosha Youth Foundation with 24.

Kenosha, Wis Youth Foundation

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