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Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1958

Page

16

Massey and Curtis Set for Local Arena Showdown

At Kallio's Arena Massey and George Curtis clash in a main event aiming for a shot at state champ Jerry Christy. Curtis seeks redemption after Christy’s prior loss was ruled a no contest by district commissioner Silverstein.

al Massey Kallio’s Jerry Christy George Curtis Massey Christy Dave Silverstein George King Albert Hollywood Monroe Charley Laye Jack Curtis Bill Strong Curtis Strong Gus Kal Lio Louisiana Frank Hurley

Indians Rally Past Orioles 6-5 Behind Late Chunks

Vic Power doubled and J W Porter singled home the winning run in the ninth as the Cleveland Indians beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5. New manager Joe Gordon saw pinch hitters drive in three runs and power the comeback from a 5-2 deficit with a two-run sixth and two more in the eighth and ninth. Don Messier earned the relief win as Cleveland improved to 2-0 under Gordon.

Cleveland Vic Power J. W. Porter Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Tribe Joe Gordon Gordon Indians Cit Don Messi Orioles Billy Lees Lenny Green Minnie Minoso Porter Baltimore al Pilarcik Jim Grant Billy Gardner Bob Boyd Held Larry Doby Russ Nixon Bob Lemon George Zaverink Power Minoso Boyd Avila Pilarcik Vernon Woodling Robinson Will Hunter Grant Nixon Wilhelm Moran Lemon Gardner Loes Erbbso Zaverink Grant Wilhelm Mossi Fy Loes Colavito Rommel Stevens Napp Rice

Weekend and Weekday City Softball Schedule

The schedule lists multiple games across Wednesday through Tuesday featuring teams such as Hornets Booker T Foster New Town Southside HRA Trojans Cardinals Giants Drillers Red Sox Braves West Monroe Shoe Shiners Richwood Sports Cubs H&A Jre Copacabana Carver and others with start times from 2 00 to 8 40.

Hornets Booker T Foster New Town Southside HRA Trojans Red Sox Freeman's Braves Drillers Cardinals Giants West Monroe Shoe Shiners Lions Trojans Oak Street H&a Sterlington Hornets Foster Homes John's Trading Cardinals Freeman Service Aces Glatson’s Booker T. Giants Pioneer League Richwood Ore Southside Sportman’s

Huskie Crew Meets Russian Oars At Henley Regatta

The University of Washington crew opens at Henley against Trud Club of Leningrad. If Washington wins its first heat it faces London Rowing Club in a semifinal. Harvard, Thames clubs, and other entries fill the day’s draws with multiple Heat races.

Henley ON Thames Ens University of Washington Trud Labor Leningrad Washington Regatte London Rowing Club Leichhardt Rowing Club Australia Thames Rowing Club London Harvard University Twickenham Rowing Club Kent School of Kent Conn Trinity Boat Club Cambridge Washington-Lee High School Arlington Virginians Garda Siochana Boat Club Dublin Emmanuel College of Cambridge Thomas McDonough Philadeley M. E. Gayard Britain Imperial College Boat Club

Bravado of a Sort During Milwaukee Robbery

A Milwaukee gunman robbed filling station operator Leslie Simpson of 104 dollars and tossed him a dime as he fled shouting call police. The incident highlights the brazen display as Simpson was left to report the crime.

Milwaukee Leslie Simpson Simpson

Teener Won Lest Fret and Local Prep Basketball Schedule

A schedule mentions Sterlington Lions facing Monroe Candy and a La Ark team against Missouri Pacific at Legion Stadium. Games listed include Sterlington Lions vs Monroe Candy, La Ark vs Missouri Pacific, with 5:00 and 7:00 starts and a 1,600 team equipment note.

La.-Ark Monroe Canty College Missouri Pacific Lions Sterlington Monroe Candy la Ark Missouri Pacific Legion Stadium

Oldtimers Day reunion of Red Sox and Tigers in Detroit

Detroit hosts Oldtimers Day as Hall of Famers Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford join Red Sox and Tigers greats. The 1-1 exhibition tied as Joe White hit Grove’s offering for a memorable moment. Cobb declines a uniform, joking about age and bones.

Briggs Stadium Mickey Cochran Ty Cobb Detroit Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox Detroit Tiger Navin Field Red Sox Tiger Hall of Fame Diamond Tigers Joe Cronin Jimmie Foxx Joe White White Grove

Solunar Schedule Guides Weekend Sports and Hunting Times

The page lists Solunar periods from John Alden Knight’s tables with today and tomorrow entries. It notes minor and major fishing or hunting windows and then shows civic league sports events: P.M.C. versus Monroe Jaycees at 4 30, Barkdull Lions versus W.M. Jaycees at 8 00 in West Monroe.

John Alden Knight

Red God Triumphs in Roseben Handicap at Belmont Park

Cain Hoy Stable's Red God won the Roseben Handicap at Belmont Park in 1 22 3-5, after a foul claim by Cohoes was resolved. Nahodah finished third, Tick Tock fourth, in a six-horse field. Red God paid 30.90 to win, tracking from fourth before taking the lead. Guggenheim's Red God boosts Cain Hoy earnings with $17,705 purse.

New York Cain Hoy Stable Red God Belmont Park Harry F. Guggenheim Greentree Stable Cohoes England Conn McCreary McCreary Nasrullah Bold Ruler Montpelier Nahodah Howell FE Jackson Bunny Babe Crack Richmond Guggenheim Sands Point L. I Cain Hoy

Recreation Softball Schedule Mixes Teams and Times

A dense list of softball pairings and kickoff times across venues such as Barkdull Faulk and Mis souri Pacific. Matches include First Christian vs W M Methodist at 4:00 and Edgewood vs St Josephs at 8:00, with many other pairings and 6:30 and 7:30 starts noted.

First Christian W. M- Methodist Barkdull Faulk Edgewood St. Joseph's Missouri Pacific College Place W.M. Baptist Sherrouse L.T Va. Monroe Baptist L.T.I W. M. Baptist Barkdull Gordon Avenue St. Paschal’s Barkdull Faulk Trinity Cheniere First Methodist Good Hope Sherrouse Temple St. Paschal's Trinity Va West Monroe

Deep Oil Wells Probed Across Mississippi Fields

In Mississippi many wells push depths toward the deep oil horizon. California Co tests the Mallalieu field in Lincoln County reaching 16 604 feet with production casing to 16 242 feet. Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp probes Womack No 1 in Smith County near Magee with top Houston sand potential. Dorris Ballew reports 535 barrels daily at Little Creek in Lincoln County. Sinclair logs oil in Jeffreys No 1 in Lincoln County.

Jackson, Miss California Co Mississippi Board of Supervisors Mallalieu Lincoln County Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp Smith County Magee Houston Raleigh Martinville Sligo Texas Co Boykin Church Larco Drilling Co Jones County Wildcat Whittington No Jett Drilling Co Rankin County Clarke County Langsdale Thurber Kennington Miller Dorris Ballew Covington No Little Creek Sinclair Oil and Gas Co Jeffreys No. 1

Stock market advances in first half of 1958

New York stocks rose about 60 percent of prior losses in the first half of 1958 despite a recession. The AP average stood near 174.3 as 1958 highs were reached, while confidence waned and short selling reached a record 5,795,105 shares amid earnings cuts and dividend omissions.

New York New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange Associated Press Wall Street Exchange

Cotton Futures End Higher After Turbulent Week

Cotton futures from the New York Cotton Exchange closed with gains across all deliveries as July strengthened on short covering and expectations of higher support for the 1958 crop. Parity declined to 38.55 cents, with farmers averaging 29.09 cents in mid June, and analysts anticipate the July 8 acreage report showing about 12.25 million acres in cultivation. Exports this week totaled 105,000 bales, with season-to-date around 5.27 million bales.

NEW York New York Cotton Exchange U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate House Agriculture Committee U.S. Agriculture Department U.S New York Cotton Exchange Service Bureau

Wheat Prices Rise Slightly Amid Harvest in Chicago

Chicago AP reports wheat futures nudged higher for the week despite a record winter wheat harvest. Corn and oats gained modestly while rye dipped. Soybeans fluctuated around unchanged to slightly lower with July futures noted. Prices closed with small weekly advances across most grains.

Corporate And Gov t Bonds Decline Amid 1958 Rise

New York AP reports corporate and U S government bonds fell this week while both markets enjoyed a solid rise in the first half of 1958. Factors include Fed easing of credit curbs, low rates, and recession. Government bonds surged in spring, attracting stock investors. long bonds slipped from April highs in June.

New York U.S Federal Reserve Treasury Bond

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