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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1960

Page

13

Dodgers Open Door as AL Accepts Los Angeles Franchise

The American League moves toward adding a 10th Los Angeles club next year after Walter O Mally relaxes opposition. Bob Reynolds and Gene Autry push for flexible terms, offering one year at Wrigley Field with Chavez Ravine readiness in 1962, while retaining TV income dispute relief. Commissioner Frick to preside. decision hinges on merger of venues and lease terms.

O'Malley The Angels Wrigley Field Chavez Ravine Dodgers O’malley Los Angeles Reynolds Autry Ford Rick Coliseum Stanford University Boston Fred Haney Milwaukee Pittsburgh Haney Red Schoendienst del Rice Tthey Casey Stengel Frick

Michigan and Miami Players Added to North South Rosters

Three Michigan players and two from Miami were added to the North South all star football game roster for December 26 in the Orange Bowl. Michigan coach Bump Elliott will help coach and bring center and captain Jerry Smith, tackle Bill Stine, and end Keith Cowan. Miami adds Charles Linning tackle from Jacksonville and Reuben Mills center from Homestead.

Miami Fla Michigan University of Miami Chalmers Bump) Elliot Jerry Smith Bill Stine Keith Cowan Charles Linning Jacksonville Reuben Mills Homestead

Neville Falls as Rams edge Neville Tigers 55 54 on last second shot

Bastrop, La special report. George Madison hit a ten foot jumper at the end to lift Bastrop Rams past Neville Tigers Monroe 55 54 in a back and forth game. Madison led Bastrop with 14 points while Truett Nolan led Neville with 14. Four Neville players hit double figures. Neville improves to 3 4.

Bastrop Rams Neville Tigers Monroe George Madison Madison Neville George Davis Neville Boys Floyd Murry Truett Nolan Frank Keith Sam Baker Butch Cerniglia Neville Bastrop PETE Burch Smith

Redskins Polish For Lamar Tech In Home Debut

Lamar Tech Cardinals face Northeast State Indians in remodeled Tribal gym tomorrow night. Coach Lenny Fant praises his team as they seek first home win and a strong season start. Lanny Johnson leads scoring with about 21 points per game. Robert Cook and Dave Harkins pace rebounding. Game set for 7:30 p.m. as the Tribe aims for its third victory and to build a new home era.

Lamar Tech Cardinals Northeast State Indians Lenny Fant Fant Cardinals Mie Eye Tribe Vicwry Lanny Johnson Quachita Parish Johnson Robert Cook Dave Harkins Indians

Dyer coach dyes hair to honor teams 10th straight wins

DYER Tenn AP They laughed when Dyer High School Coach J W Russell promised to dye his hair in school colors after both the boys and girls basketball teams each won 10 straight games. On Saturday both teams notched their 10th consecutive victory, and Tuesday a professional beautician dyed Russell's hair blue with a white stripe as 700 students and visitors cheered at an assembly.

Dyer, Tenn Dyer High School J. W. Russell Russell

Sicily Island High Lays Out Basketball Tourney Schedule

Sicily Island La special report outlines the high school basketball tournament starting Thursday Dec 8 with 5 15 pm matchups Baskin vs Central of Book boys Sicily Island vs Central of Book girls and Sicily Island vs Gilbert boys Friday 9 45 am Jena Monterey girls semifinal games Saturday 4 pm consolations 7 pm girls final Favorites note Jonesville Harrisonburg Grayson and Jena in boys division Sicily Island eyed as dark horse Monterey placed Harrisonburg second Jonesville first Sicily Island third ticket price 1 50 adults 75c students.

Sicily Island Baskin Central Book Boys Book Girls Gilbert Jena Monterey Jena Harrisonburg Jonesville Monterey Grayson

Zoline Named Executive Director Of Arlington And Washington Parks

CHICAGO AP Joseph T Zoline a Chicago attorney was named executive director of Arlington and Washington parks on Tuesday He is 48 and succeeds the late Ben Lindheimer indicating leadership change in Chicago area park governance and major racing interests.

Chicago Joseph T. Zolline Tuesday Arlington Washington Parks Zoline Ben Lindheimer

Sweating Floor Forces Delay of St Matthew’s West Monroe Game

The West Monroe St Matthew’s basketball game was postponed to Saturday due to a slippery court. Junior varsity Rebels led 32 29 after three quarters before the postponement as Gene Boney led the Red juniors with 21 points and St Matthew’s players Clements and Zarrow added 12 and 10. Tickets from last night’s game will be valid Saturday, and St Matthew’s will not appear in the Town Talk Tournament in Alexandria as new sponsor Menard High School did not invite them.

West Monroe Gene Boney Joe Clements Zeke Zarro St. Matthew’s St. Matthew's Alexandria Jim Mahoney Town Talk Menard High School Trishan

Citadel halts Bonnies 44 game win streak in key upset

The Citadel upset Bonnies 83-80 ending a 44 game home winning streak. West Virginia lost its home string with All-American Jerry West sidelined, while St Bonaventure extended its 94th home win and Cincinnati edged Miami (Ohio) 72-60. Ohio State and North Carolina posted wins as college basketball action rolled across the nation.

Jack Clary Associated Press West Virginia Jerry West Citadel George King King Fred Schaus Los Angeles Lakers West St. Bonaventure Armory Olean N. Y Little Villa Madonna Tom Stith Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Miami Ohio North Carolina Virginia Jim Speaks North Carolina State Clemson Oklahoma State Arkansas Illinois Butler Michigan Pitt Maryland George Washington California San Jose Mountaineers Jerry Buchanan Stith Villa Madonna Tom Thacker Bob Wiesenhahn Bear Leats Thacker Dave Zeller Doug Moe Vic

Celts Hawks Seen Favored In Likely Playoff Matchup

The Associated Press reports Boston Celtics and St. Louis Hawks look headed for a championship playoff if the Philadelphia Warriors fail to close the gap. Boston leads the Eastern Division with idle status, while St. Louis holds a 15 game edge over the Lakers after a 146-110 win. Cincinnati beat New York 117-112 in the Garden twinbill.

Associated Press National Basketball Association Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks Philadelphia Warriors Warriors Boston Syracuse Nationals Syracuse Celtics Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Detroit Pistons St. Louis NBA Cincinnati Royals New York Knickerbockers New York Cincinnati

Edmonton Flyers Winger Diahuk to report to Red Wings

The Edmonton Flyers winger Ed Diahuk will report to the Detroit Red Wings for a National League tryout in exchange for Brian Smith, the Flyers said Tuesday.

Edmonton Ed Diahuk Edmonton Flyers Western Hockey League Detroit Red Wings Brian Smith Flyers

Epps Tourney Attracts 26 Contenders

EPPS Louisiana Special reports a large North Louisiana basketball meet opening with 26 teams 12 girls 14 boys. Boys entries include Kilbourne Oak Grove Forest Pioneer Epps Lake Providence Monticello Delhi Holly Ridge Mangham Rayville Central and Bastrop. Girls include Kilbourne Oak Grove Forest Pioneer Epps Lake Providence Monticello Delhi Mangham Central Ogden and Bastrop. Finals Saturday night after four days of play with 3:30 start Thursday noon Friday and 8:30 Saturday.

Epps

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