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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1963

Page

9

Pott Takes 36 Hole Lead In Firestone Classic

Johnny Pott shot 32 36 68 to lead the $50,000 American Golf Classic at Firestone CC with a 135 two round total five under par. Bobby Nichols sits two behind after a 33 34 67. Boros Barber and Nicklaus trail by one or two strokes as the field nears the weekend.

Akron, Ohio Johnny Pott Firestone Country Club Pott Bobby Nichols Nichols Julius Boros Miller Barber Barber Boros Bruce Crampton Dave Hill Crampton Hill Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Dave Marr Gay Brewer Jr Palmer Arnie Mike Souchak Billy Maxwell Ross Coon Doug Ford Mason Rudolph Sam Carmichael

Welts Upsets Gunderson. Conley Advances In Women’s Amateur

Anne Welts defeated JoAnne Gunderson 3 and 2 in the semifinals of the Women's National Amateur Golf Championship at Taconic. Peggy Conley, 16, beat Carol Sorenson 1 up to reach the final against Welts. Conley shot 36 37 73 on the par 72 layout and became the youngest finalist since 1900.

Williamstown Mass JoAnne Gunerson Anne Quast Welts Peggy Conley Carol Sorenson Mrs. Wells Mt. Vernon Wash Miss Gunderson Miss Conley Spokane Sorenson Peggy Taconic Golf Club Seattle Providence Miss Sorenson Janesville Wis Arizona State UW Wells

Spahn Shuts Dodgers in 6-1 Braves Victory

Warren Spahn earned his 16th win for Milwaukee as Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron led a 6-1 victory over Los Angeles. Mathews hit his 19th homer and Aaron drove in two. Spahn added a sacrifice fly and scored. Dodgers' Calmus took the loss in his first start, while St Louis moved closer in the pennant chase after beating Houston.

LOS Angeles Warren Spahn Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Milwaukee Ledgers Dodgers Mathews Aaron Spahn St Louis Cardinals Houston Braves Dick Calmus Dodger Calmus Maye Ct Aaron Rf Davis Howard Cline Torre Ferrera Oliver Menke Roseporo McMillan Rowe aMcMullen Sherry

Most Expensive Horses To Run in New Mexico

RUIDOSO DOWNS New Mexico AP description of 44 top two year old quarter horses entering five trials for the 285000 All American Futurity with the race set for September 2.

New Mexico Ruidoso Downs N.M

Pennel Poised to Break Pole Vault and 100 Yard Dash Marks

Miami athlete John Pennel aims to clear 17 feet in the pole vault to surpass his 16 feet 10 3 4 inch world record set August 5 in London during a United States Britain meet. Bob Hayes seeks to break his 9 1 10 second 100 yard dash world mark from the AAU meet in St Louis on June 22.

Miami Fla John Pennel United States- Britain London Bob Hayes Florida A&m St. Louis

Eureka Victor Over Joliet in National Tourney Thriller

Eureka California edged Joliet Illinois 3-2 in a non pro baseball tournament. Tom Dedin relieved for Joliet and issued a bases loaded walk to Don Lauters in the ninth, sending Eureka to the third round with a 1-1 record. Edinburg Texas beat Greensboro North Carolina 43 as Buddy Bavender was tagged out at home in the ninth.

Wichita, Kan Tom Dedin Joliet III Don Lauters Eureka Calif Dedin Dale Johnson Illinois Edinburg Tex Greensboro N.C Buddy Bavender Enos

Cardinals Whip Colts With 4 1st Inning Runs

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Colts 4-1 behind Bob Gibson's five-hitter. Flood and White sparked a first inning rally after a wild throw, Altman doubled in two, Javier added an RBI single. Cardinals move within 5 1/2 of the Dodgers as Gibson improves to 14-7.

Houston St. Louis Cardinals Houston Colts Bob Gibson Los Angeles Milwaukee Cardinals Dodgers Gibson Curt Flood Bill White Flood White John Bateman Ken Boyer George Altman Julian Javier Altman Dick Farrell Louis Houston Spangler Maxvill Farrell Ath St. Louis Javier Runnels Staub Runnals Hous Wynn James

Lee Junior High Opens Football Drills for Fall

Lee Junior High will start summer drills for football on Monday August 25 at 9 a.m. All seventh and eighth grade students entering the school this fall who want to try out for the team are urged to attend the first meeting in the junior high gym. Birth certificates should be brought on the first day.

Lee Junior High

Haller And Mays Lead Giant Win With Home Runs

In San Francisco, Tom Haller and Chuck Hiller homered while Willie Mays added a double and triple as the Giants crushed Cincinnati 11-3. Willie McCovey drove in three, aiding Bob Bolin who earned the win as Maloney faltered early.

SAN Francisco Tom Haller Chuck Hiller Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Willie McCovey Giants Jim Maloney Maloney Jack Sanford Bob Bolin Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles St Louis Bi Rose Kuenn Harper Rf Hiller Pinson McCovey Robinson Bowman Coleman Mays Edwards c Cepeda Cardenas Haller Kasko Alou Maloney Pe Pagan Coates Sanford Skinner Bolin Ose May

Desiad Championship Tourney Opens At Club This Weekend

Bayou De Siard Country Club golfers start the 1963 Club championship with six groups, 36 holes over today and Sunday. Junior champion defense by Henry Cole amid veteran challengers Jack Rivers and Ed Shaver, plus Clayton Cole and Speed Bancroft among early starters. Pairings and starting times listed for today.

Bayou DeSiard Country Club Winnie Cole Henry Cole Jack Rivers Ed Shaver C. J. Turpin Speed Bancroft Clayton Cole Clayton Greenville, Miss Bayou DeSiard Ricky Hyland Henry Hinkle Jr Mark Womack H. D. Touchstone O. L. McCleary H. C. Menuet W. E. Dorrah van Veekhoven C. C. Minard C. J. Nichols G. F. Wallace L. G High L. D. Ritter Joe Thomas Frank Eastman Richard Guerriero Richard Burgoyne al Gallagher

Baseball Calendar highlights global scorecard from Saturday play

The roundup lists multiple MLB results and pitchers across scheduled games. Boston beat Cleveland 3-2 in night action while Los Angeles crushed Washington 17-0 and Chicago beat New York 7-2. Saturday slate includes Burly matchups like Detroit 17-6 over Kansas City, Baltimore 14-6 over Minnesota, and Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 2.

Boston Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Minnesota Los Angeles Washington New York Chicago Herbert Ford Drabowsky Deterit Lolich Boston Turley Donovan Newman Rudolph Twilight Minnesota Stange Baltimore Hall Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Houston Milwaukee Cininnati San Francisco Willey Koonce Cincinnati Tsitouris San Wit Pd

Gulf States tennis tourney sees Karp advance amid rain halt

Second seed Tom Karp of Los Angeles won over Phil Adams of New Orleans 6-1 6-3 as action paused by rain. Earlier, top seed Frank Lamothe fell to Rob Hubbard, and Upton Giles defeated Joe Hubbard. In doubles and women’s singles, Patsy Trice and Patty Lowden posted victories in Baton Rouge events.

Baton Rouge Tom Karp Los Angeles Karp Phil Adams New Orleans Frank Lamothe Robert Hubbard Upton Giles Covington Joe Hubbard Gordon Hebert Houston Tex Bob Morton Patsy Trice Ruth Shoptaugh

Amateurs Test Dixie Seniors at Legion Field in Monroe

The Dixie Seniors, Dixie World Series champions, meet American Legion Amateur League All-Stars at 7:30 pm. Notable players include Dixie star Joe Canal and Gene Galligan plus Amateurs leaders Bob Lockwood and Glen Johnson, with rosters totaling 21. Gate proceeds support the Amateur League and trophies for Dixie Seniors.

Monroe Dixie Monroe Legion Field Dixie Joe Canal Neville Gene Galligan Ouachita Don Corbin Johnny Elmendorf Elmendorf Darrell Barnes Kenny Cupples Skeeter Ritter Ritter Richard Wilkerson Wilkerson Bob Lockwood Glen Johnson Rotary Parker Haile Sterlington Lynn Causey Northeast Carroll George Causey Swartz Bob Saterfield Johnny Emendorf Lynn Accardo Gary Breland Roy Holloway Larry Sheffield Tommy Beach Pete Cernigliaro Jay Eppinette Wally Rugg

Maury Wills Linked to Washington Birth and Residence

Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills was born in Washington city and currently resides in Washington state, highlighting his regional ties.

Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Washington State of

Clinton's Homer Sends Red Sox Past Indians in 13th

Clinton belted a 13th inning homer to cap a 3-2 Boston win over Cleveland. Ramos struck out 14 in a tough line. Yastrzemski and Ed Bressoud had earlier homers to force extra innings as Radatz earned the decision.

Cleveland Lu_ Clinton Pedro Ramos Boston Red Sox Indians Ramos Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Ed Bressaud Dick Radatz Earl Wilson Bolton Abrhbi Clinton Francona If Schilling Kirkland Radatz Whitfield Nixon Alvis Malzone Azcue Wilson Stuart DelaHoz Tasby Geiger Cf Kindall bRomano E—Nixon Stuarts Ramos de la Hor Ramos L Umont Valentine Hurley Flaherty

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