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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1956

Page

1

Southern Golfer Dominates First Round At North and South

Douglas Sanders, 22, from Cedartown, Ga., shot six under par to win his opening match in the 56th North and South Amateur at Pinehurst. He nearly broke Ben Hogan's course record of 65, finishing 5 and 4 over Keely Grice Jr. of Charlotte. defending champ Don Bisplinghoff fell to William Williamson 3 and 2 while Frank Strafaci and Hillman Robbins also advanced easily.

Pinehurst N. C Douglas Sanders Cedartown Sanders Ben Hogan Keely Grice Jr Charlotte N.C Grice Hogan Don Bisplinghoff Orlando Fla William H. Williamson Bisplinghoff Atlanta Frank Strafaci Garden City N.Y Clifford A. Taylor Spring Lake Mich Hillman Robbins Memphis

Major Bowling League tightens as leaders battle for final week

Roy al Feed and Seed holds a half point edge over KMLB with Continental Laboratories 3 back in third as four-point shifts occur. Gay's Clothing sees Billy Bailey 203, Larry Cage 514 series. Bob Pace 211 509 for Gay's. Cloverleaf Guernsey tops Neon Sign Service 3-pt. Whitfield 250. Continental leads with 2,950 team series.

Royal Feed Seed KMLB Continental Laboratories Continental Gay Billy Bailey Larry Cage Bob Pace Gay's Twin City J. R. Hood al Knipping Cloverleaf Louis Whitfield Hood Joe Marsala Bryan Longview Red Holley Theo Finkbeiner Finkbeiner Cecil Moore Royal Nichols Ford Rayville E. B. Peddy Ralph Rockett Nichols Twin City Tire Cloverleaf Guernsey Royal Feed and Seed Eeeene Wyrg Continental Laboratories Eetacess Longview Equipment Eee Eenes Twin City Welding Beens Fee Vee Gay's Clothing Company Cloverleaf Guernsey Farm Twin City Tire Company Neon Sigh Nichols Ford Tree

South Sea Slugger Lave Knocks Out Cockell in Two Rounds

South Sea islander Kit Lave, 22, floored British champion Don Cockell five times and stopped him at 2 minutes 17 seconds of the second round in Earls Court. Lave weighed 200 pounds, Cockell 211 3/4. Gardner lost early to Joe Bygraves, derailing plans for a Cockell Gardner title bout.

London Kit Lave South Sea Islands Tonga Don Cockell Lave Cockell Rocky Marciano Earls Court Jack Solomon Jack Gardner Gardner Joe Bygraves Jamaica

Ouachita Wins On Walks Over St Matthew’s Irish

The Ouachita Parish Lions handed St Matthew’s High School their first defeat of the season 84 in a game plagued by fielding miscues. Irish starter Jackie Norman allowed five hits but walked four in a sixth inning rally that produced the decisive runs as Ouachita broke the tie after a 4-4 deadlock.

Ouachita Parish Lions St. Matthew’s High School Ouachita Jackie Norman Jeff Spence Thomas Dickie Crowe O.P.H.S Norman Breard St. Matthew’s. Ouachita Abrhoa Ward Roach Seeteeees Rfl Crowe Fees Ore Spence Pata St. Matthew's Pedede

Crowville Claims South Zone Title Over Winnsboro in Baseball

Crowville High School Bulldogs beat Winnsboro Wildcats 5 to 4 to capture the South Zone title in district Class A baseball and earn a shot at the district championship against the North Zone winner, likely Rayville or Tallulah. Miller Watson hurled five hits for Crowville, overcoming a late Winnsboro rally as Red Henry pitched all nine for Winnsboro.

Winnsboro Crowville Red’ Henry Peoples Pirtle Henry Bert McDuff Vernon Guy Billy Franklin Jerry Jones Watson Franklin Jones

Rebels Stomp Chatham as West Monroe Wins 6-1

West Monroe Rebels coast to a 6-1 victory over Chatham High behind L. C. Crawford three hitters and 11 strikeouts. Robert Perkins led an eight hit attack with two singles and a double, scoring three runs as Lavelle Browder added two hits.

Chatham L. C. Crawford Chatham High West Monroe Rebels Robert Perkins Rebels Lavelle Browder Perkins Crawford Cooper Boys Malone West Monroe Abrhoa Hunt Watson Grubbs Browder Smith Aulds Seteveeevessereeend O Marzula Seseee Lolley Weer Ford Eeee Ee Pye Weronra

Noren Placed on Disabled List by Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder Irv Noren was put on the disabled list, reducing the roster to 31 players. He cannot run due to knee injuries from surgery last November to remove damaged cartilage and must stay idle for at least 30 days.

New York New York Yankees Irv Noren Noren

Second Rebel Coach Plans Retirement At Term's End

West Monroe High School baseball coach Bobby C. Wilson submitted his resignation as Rebel coach while seeking a teaching post. He will stay on to lead a 15–2 season and remains a strong district contender. Howard Barker also seeks to relinquish athletic duties amid ongoing controversy over ineligible players.

Bobby C. Wilson West Monroe High School Wilson W. W. Ward Ouachita Parish Howard Barker Barker Ward

Yankees Push For Helmet Rule Vote Delay

The New York Yankees lost their plea for an American League rule requiring batting helmets. Six clubs backed it, two abstained, and Will Harridge left the issue to individual teams with plans to revisit at a future league meeting to sway the remaining clubs.

New York New York Yankees Bombers Will Harridge George Weiss Yankee Harridge

Curtis and Larson clash in fierce arena wrestling match

Jack Curtis and Herb Larson faced off in a head on clash at Kallie's Arena during the final fall of a main event tag bout. Curtis threw Larson out of the ring then bull rushed the Canadian to try to win for his brother George, who used a back drop to even the score in the second fall. The Curtises showed rough grappling against Larson and Charlie Laye.

Jack Curtis Herb Larson Kallie's Arena Curtis Larson Hamilton Ont Jack George Curtises Villians Charlie Laye Young George

Blue Star Ointment Offers First Jar Money Back Guarantee

Agonizing itching from eczema rash and related skin conditions is claimed to be relieved by one application of Blue Star Ointment. Repeats as needed for healing and satisfaction guaranteed with a money back offer if the first jar fails.

Ranger defenseman joins NHL All Star list in 14 years

The text notes Bill Gadsby becoming the first New York Ranger in 14 years to make the National Hockey League all star team. It also mentions Laye defeating Larson in a preliminary bout and a draw between Laye and the elder Jack in the semi final.

Larson Laye Jack Bill Gadsby New York Ranger

Hobson Quits Yale Basketball Coach Post

Howard Hobson resigned Monday night as Yale's basketball coach to take a newly created job as athletic consultant with the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation in Washington, D.C.

New Haven Conn Howard Hobson Yele American Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation Washington, D.C

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