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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1963

Page

7

Association May Act Predict Return Bout Pacts Killed

Promoter Harry Markson of Madison Square Garden predicted that the Liston Patterson return bouts would vanish after the World Boxing Association and World Boxing Council Miami Beach convention. He cited resolutions outlawing return contracts and said enforcement teeth will be provided. Markson outlined the organizations' powers to withdraw recognition or disciplinary actions and noted his long career promoting boxing.

New York UPI Harry Markson Madison Square Garden Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Big Sonny Patterson Chicago Sonny Floyd Las Vegas Nev the Garden Markson Liston-Patterson Harry WBA World Boxing Council Miami Beach Counsell

Ole Miss Still Tough Rebels Counting Blue Chips Again

Mississippi's 1963 football outlook remains strong with coach John Vaught leading a fast, powerful lineup. Freshmen slated for varsity include Dave Jennings and Mike Dennis vying for tailback, while Perry Lee Dunn leads a sharpened offense with Weatherly and Heidel backing him. Veterans like Buck Randall and Kinard anchor a deep backfield as Ole Miss prepares to open vs Memphis State in a near sold out stadium.

Oxford. Miss Mississippi Rebels John Howard Vaught Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson Vaught Louis Guy Chuck Morris Dave Jennings Tennessee Jennings Mike Dennis Dennis Bill Clay Johnny Richardson Stan Hindman Ole Miss Little Tampa Tulane Vanderbilt Memphes State Memphis State Ole Mw Tigers Perry Lee Dunn Dunn Glynn Griffing Griffing Jimmy Weatherly Jimmy Heidel Dennis Batte Larry Smith Larry Johnson Clay Buck Randall Freddie Roberts Frank i Bruiser Kinard Jr

No Deadline Fixed On End To Racial Imbalance

New York education commissioner James E Allen Jr said no deadline exists to end racial imbalance in public schools. Harlem schools approach 100 percent Black. Brooklyn hospital site pickets chained themselves to block trucks. 20 arrested as overtime costs reach over 200000 dollars for police.

New York James E Allen Jr Allen Brooklyn Hospital Michael J. Murphy

Baton Rouge Bags Ruston In 9th Frame

Baton Rouge rallied for two ninth inning runs to beat Ruston 3-2 in game one of the Louisiana American Legion championship series. Eddie Schmidt and Dick Loftin scored on a Ruston error after Craig Clement’s center field single. Pitcher Jack Vaughan improved to 12-0 with a five hit effort, while George Stone went the distance for Ruston. Second game set for Baton Rouge Wednesday with a potential third game Thursday if needed.

Ruston Baton Rouge Louisiana American Legion Craig Clement Eddie Schmidt Dick Loftim Jack Vaughan Vaughn Ruston South Paw George Stone Baron Reeves Grandry Marrus Achord Bailey Loftin Ross Cockhm Martin Schmitt Stone Grandeury Sac Thigpen Lotten-Achard Cowart-Schmidt

North Monroe Lions win 22-1 in Little League action

North Monroe Lions routed KLIC 22 to 1 as Bates and Canal starred with strong hitting. The Palace edged Twin City Printing 4 to 3 while Texaco beat Green Brothers 3 to 2 with Jones homering. Monroe Brick downed Texaco 6 to 4 and La Machinery topped Friendly Finance 7 to 2 in city playoffs.

Rendel Stadium Texaco Monroe Police Green Brothers Dairy Lions Field Friendly Finance Purity KLIC the Palace Eastside Field C. Music Monroe Fire Department Louisiana Machinery North Monroe N. M. Lions Bates Canal Newcomer Palace Twin City Printing Lee Trudnak Erwin Green Brothers Jones Murphy Liner Keith Mullis Rosenbergh Hr—Jones Monroe Brick Causey Haas Shelton Clay Mul Southside Northside Hathorn Turner W. Vaughn

England advances to inter zone finals in Davis Cup

Britain defeats Sweden 3 2 in the European Zone final to reach the inter zone finals for the first time since 1933. Mike Sangster saved Britain with a marathon win over Ulf Schmidt 7 5 6 2 9 11 3 6 3 as the United States and Mexico prepare to meet for the right to challenge England later this month.

Wimbledon England U.s.mexico Mike Sangster Britain Ulf Schmidt Sweden United States Mexico

Talk of the Town Detroit Expects Wholesale Bartering Of Tiger Talent

The Detroit Tigers face a potential wholesale housecleaning after a poor season with attendance down 319,403. Top veterans such as Rocky Colavito Jim Bunning Hank Aguirre Norm Cash and others may be traded to the National League as manager Charlie Dressen and GM Jim Campbell seek to shake up the roster. Colavito could go for a third baseman like Ken Boyer or Eddie Mathews may be sought in Milwaukee trade talks with NL clubs eyeing Tigers players underperforming.

Rocky Colavito Jim Bunning Hank Aguirre Norm Cash Billy Bruton Gus Triandos Don Mossi Tigers al Kaline Frank Lary Charlie Dressen Dressen Tiger Tiger Stadium Colavito Cash Bunning Aguirre Ken Boyer St. Louis Boyer Cardinals Milwaukee Eddie Mathews

Dixie Boys World Series second round matches set

HATTIESBURG MISS AP Four games mark the Dixie Boys World Series second round with Danville Virginia facing West Monroe Louisiana and Hattiesburg meeting Rossville Tennessee in day games. Night games pair Lawrenceville Georgia with Myrtle Grove Florida and Hueytown Alabama versus Columbus. Hueytown beat Hattiesburg 3-2 and Columbus edged Rossville 5-4 while Lawrenceville beat Danville 8-5 and Myrtle Grove defeated West Monroe 7-2. Hueytown’s winning run came in the fifth on a bases loaded walk to David Roper. Columbus beat Rossville in 9th after a 4-4 regulation tie. Carl Benson homered for the win. Lawrenceville’s Jack Childress and Johnny Hudspeth homered. Myrtle Grove’s Gary James had two homers. The 13-14 year old tourney ends Friday.

Hattiesburg, Miss Danville West Monroe Hattiesburg Rossville Tenn Lawrenceville Myrtle Grove Fla Hueytown Ala Columbus Huttytown David Roper Carl Benson Jack Childress Johnny Hudsow Gary James

Burnett testifies in Butts Bryant libel case

Insurance man George Burnett resumes testimony in Wally Butts versus the Saturday Evening Post. He testified overhearing Georgia coach Wally Butts allegedly discuss football plays with Bear Bryant before a game, denying any fixed or rigged outcome. The trial, before Judge Lewis R. Morgan, is expected to last about two weeks with a 12 juror panel.

Atlanta UPI George Burnett Saturday Evening Post Wally Butts Burnett Georgia Butts Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant Gerald Schroder Schrader Lewis R. Morgan Bryant Post

Tri-Parishers Win In Dixie Senior Baseball Opener

Bossier City, Jefferson Parish, Franklinton and the Tri-Parish All Stars opened with victories in the Louisiana State Dixie Senior tournament. Bossier City beat DeRidder 6-2. Jefferson Parish toppled the Northeast League stars 8-5. Franklinton downed Plaquemines Parish 6-2. Tri-Parish won 5-4 in nine innings over Vernon Parish.

Bossier City Jefferson Parish Franklinton Tri-Parish All Stars DeRidder Jefferson Plaquemines Parish Tri-Parish Vernon Parish Stars Vernon Plaquemines Northeast

All-Star Senior Teams Meet in West Monroe

Dixie Senior baseball clubs of Monroe and West Monroe hosting the Dixie Senior World Series meet tonight at Confederate Park West Monroe in a 6 pm practice exhibition. West Monroe program includes trophy presentation and league record awards followed by another game Wednesday at Legion Memorial Stadium with 50 and 25 cent admissions to fund the senior program.

Dixie Monroe West Monroe Confederate Park Legion Memorial Stadium

Yankees Second Baseman Bobby Richardson Sets Double Play Pace

Yankees second baseman Bobby Richardson marked 116 double plays last season, showcasing his defensive range and reliability in the middle infield.

Bobby Richardson Yankees

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