Americans Shine In Japan's Pro Baseball Scene
The piece notes 25 foreign players in Japan this season, including five Japanese-Americans, earning salaries higher than in the U.S. It highlights the strong fan base across Japan, the two six-team leagues Central and Pacific, and profiles Americans like Jim Marshall and Jack Bloomfield. It discusses the appeal for players and clubs, with figures from last season and ongoing All-Star selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Central and
Pacific
Kent Hadley
New York Yankee
Jim Marshall
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jack Bloomfield
Carl Petersen
Petersen
Nankai Hawks
Marshall
States
Bob Nieman
San Francisco Giants
William Klaus
Philadelphia Phillies
Marshal
Chunichi Dragons
Nagoya
Taiyo Whales
Jim McNamus
University of Southern California
Whales
Marcelino Agenoill
Hanshin Tigers
Frank Jaciuk
Gene Bacque
Kokutetsu Swallows
Andy Miyamoto
Bill Nishida
Hawaii
Hiroshima Corps
Saishi
Hirayama
Los Angeles
Joe Stanka
Chicago White Sox
Nishitetsu Lions
Anthony Roig
Jim Baumer
George Wilson
Daimai Orions
Richard Desa
Edwin Palmquist
Toei Flyers
Jack Ladra
Hankyu Braves
Fred Rick
Robert Barbon
Kintetsu Buffaloes
Glenn Mickens
Osamu Mihara
Wena
Monroe Dixie Senior World Series Hosts With West Monroe
Monroe Dixie Senior All Stars and West Monroe hosts prepare for the Dixie Senior World Series next week. Notable players include Neville all state shortstop Joe Canal batting .368 and four Monroe stars above .300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Canal
Neville
Monroe
West Monroe
Canal
Monroe Little League Tuesday fixtures and results
The county Little League card lists games at Bence Stadium North Mon and Eastside Field with teams Texaco Monroe Brick and Eastgage among others. A&C Music beat Eastgage 5-3 with Gilbert and Payne winning. Optimist toppled La Machinery 14-3 led by Worley Merriman Vaughn and Hicks. Green Brothers defeated News Star 20-9 as May Greenlee Ros Brandon starred. Van-Trow lost to Monroe Brick 9-5 with Gill Lewis and Scruggs leading the winners’ battery. Friendly Finance edged North Monroe Lions 9-8 as Ken Johnson and Wayne Landrum won. Peters and Russell Bates homered for the losers. Purity Ice Cream beat Palace 7-6 with Marrus and Johnson winning. Foster and Causey losing. The roster for Monroe All-Stars is listed with names, batting averages, and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bence
Van-Trow Olds
Clothing
Texaco
Monroe
Lions Field Friendly Finance
Twin City Printing
North Monee Lions
Tae Palace
Eastside
Joe Fire Department
East Merchants
Louisiana Machinery
the News Star
Green Bros
Greenlee
Ros
Brandon Van-Trow
Gill
Lewis
Scruggs
Laudehiemer
Bartlet
Rric Van-Trow
Friendly Finance
North Monroe Lions
Ken Johnson
Wayne Landrum
Tom Peters
Glenn Stamper
Peters
Russell Bates
Johnson
Landrum
Stamper
Purity
Palace
Marrus
Foster
Causey
Anthony
Woosley
Johnsen
Tough Opponents For Wilson Fox In Nassau Bowl
In Nassau Bowl tennis third round, top seeds Bobby Wilson and Allen Fox face menacing tasks. Wilson meets India's Premjit Lall, while Fox battles Paul Cranis of New York. Wilson beat Bailey Brown 6 3 6 1. Fox previously defeated Hugh Sweeney 6 4 6 4. Other high rounds pair Gene Scott vs Jim Beste and Tom Edlefsen vs Sid Schwartz with Taylor set to play Lex Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cove
N.Y
England
Bobby Wilson
Los Angeles
Allen Fox
Wilson
Bailey Brown
Bronsville
Fox
U.S
Hugh Sweeney
Houston
Gene Scott
St. James
Jim Beste
Baton Rouge
Tom Edlefsen
Berkeley
Calif
Sid Schwartz
Brooklyn
Taylor
South Africa
Lex Wood
Giants' Ace Sanford Loses Tight One To Colts
A year after a dominant run, San Francisco ace Jack Sanford loses a 1-0 decision to the Colts in Houston. The right-hander yields just three hits, with Al Spangler Sacrifice and John Bateman delivering the decisive fourth inning run. Meanwhile Dodgers gain on first division rivals as Maury Wills drives in the 11th inning winner off Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Colts
Jack Sanford
San Francisco Giants
Husky
Houston
al Spangler
John Bateman
New York Yankees
Sanford
Washington
Chicago
Koufax
Dick Ellsworth
Dodgers
Ellsworth
Maury Wills
Marv Breeding
Cubs
Leo Burke
Ellis Burton
Hickman hits for cycle as Mets top Cards 7 3
Jim Hickman became the first New York Met to hit for the cycle driving in a 7 3 victory over St Louis. Duke Snider added three singles in the Mets 11 hit attack as Ernie Broglio took the loss. Tracy Stallard earned his fifth win while six Cards mustered just six hits. In another game Frank Funk allowed a run on a wild pitch with bases loaded as Bob Bailey scored on Mazeroski runner to lift the Pirates 5 4 over Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hickman
New York
Duke Snider
Mets
Ernie Broglio
Tracy Stallard
Pirates
Phils
Frank Funk
Bill Mazeroski
Bob Bailey
Legion Contest Tonight in Baton Rouge Rescheduled
The Louisiana championship American Legion Junior baseball series between Ruston and Baton Rouge, rained out Wednesday, will be played tonight at 7 30. Welch's Funeral Home of Baton Rouge holds a 1 0 lead after a 3 2 win over James Contractors in Ruston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
American Legion
Ruston
Welch
James Contractors
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Yankee Stadium
Chavez Ravine
Wrigley Field
Tokyo
Pittsburgh
Don Sawato
United States
Dixie
Little League
A&c Music
Eastgage
Gilbert
Payne
Southwell
Balsamo
A& C
Bal
Samo
Optimist
la. Machinery
Worley
Merriman
Vaughn Pee Hicks
Vaughn
Hicks
Green Brothers
News Star
May
Brandon
Gene Galligan
Don Corbin
Ouachita Parish
Johnny Elmendorf
Ouachita
Elmendorf
Darrel Barnes
Kenny Cupples
Skeeter Ritter
St. Matthew's
Ritter
Richard Wilkerson
Louisiana
Legion Stadium
St. Matthew
Lynn Accardo
Gary Breland
Roy Holloway
Larry Sheffield
Tommy Reach
Pete Cernigliaro
Jay Eppinette
Wally Rugg
Nassau Bowl
Murray Rose
Associated Press
Dick Farrell
Hal Woodeshick
Orlando Cepeda
Matty Alou
Farrell
Wood
Harvey Kuenn
Los Angeles Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Tommy Davis
New York Mets
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Cleveland
Baltimore
Detroit
Boston
Minnesota
Davis
Lindy McDaniel
Ron Perranosk
Sandy Koufax
Sandy
Fanning
Christy Mathewson
Sears
Allstate
Roebuck
Alstate
Louisville Ave
Mon
Fki
FAM
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