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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1957

Page

8

Lookouts Use Home Run Tactics To Beat Atlanta

Chattanooga Lookouts defeat Atlanta 11 to 5 behind three run homers by Bob Allison and Waldo Gonzales and a ninth inning homer by Harmon Killebrew. Hal Griggs limited the Crackers to two other hits as Chattanooga builds on their drive for the third division berth.

United Press Chattanooga Lookouts Atlanta Chattanooga Memphis Little Rock Nashville Birmingham Barons Vols Kim Sprankle New Orleans Pets Mobile Lookouts Bob Allison Waldo Gonzales Harmon Killebrew Buck Riddle Dick Phillips Hal Griggs Gene Host Chicks

Week End Sports Summary highlights wide weekend action

Gallant Man wins the Peter Pan Handicap at Belmont Park as a heavy favorite. Reid Jack of Scotland defeats Harold Ridgely to claim the British Amateur golf title. Milwaukee Braves land Robert Taylor on a historic rookie bonus deal. Cincinnati Reds crush Chicago Cubs 22 to 2 with seven homers and five doubles setting a club scoring record. Don Bowden breaks four minute mile barrier in 3 58.7. Darlene Hard and Shirley Bloomer win French International doubles. Sam Snead wins Palm Beach Round Robin for fifth time. Johnny Thomson sets 100 mile dirt oval speed record at Langhorne. Fay Crocker leads Tri Angle Round Robin with 41 points.

New Rochelle N.Y Sam Snead Doug Ford Palm Beach

Two six hitters pace twin bill as Hobbie and Byrd excel

Memphis ace Glenn Hobbie tossed a six hitter to win the nightcap. Birmingham’s Harry Byrd won the opener with a six hitter but Sprankle matched him in the second game. Ken Walters’ triple ruined Sprankle’s no hit bid in the nightcap. Ronnie Lee limited Tennessee to six hits, but Stan Palys homered for two runs.

Memphis Glenn Hobbie Birmingham Harry Byrd Nashville Sprankle Ken Walters Ronnie Lee Vols Stan Palys

Holley and Taylor Share Bowling Honors in Tight Match

Red Holley posted a 25 single game while Mack Taylor compiled a 787 series to lead Team No. 10. Other top marks included Ed Villa 214 and 715 for Terzien Lumber, Cecil Moore 206 and 742 for Friendly Finance, and Walter Cash 742 across four games. Team No. 6 moved to first with a 4-1 win as No. 10 beat Henderson Curb Market 3-2.

Red Holley Mack Taylor Holley Taylor Taylors Terzien Lumber Co Associates Lefty Ed Villa Lumber Boys Tommy Higgins Discount Boys Friendly Finance al Huffman Gene Roswell Cecil Moore Tom Spatatfora George Lucas Archie Parker Lucas Boys Sonny Durham Grocery Boys Walter Cash Lyn Morrow Henderson Curb Market Durham Hendersons Sam Carrero No. 10

Ouachita Security Leads Scratch League Race Friday

In Friday night action Ouachita Security Life Insurance narrowed the gap to a first place tie with Team No. Six after a four point win over Medical Arts Pharmacy. Elaine Garland topped with a 200 656 for Ouachita while Totsie Shoemaker led Medical Arts with a 182 580.

Ouachita Security Life Insurance Elaine Garland Medical Arts Pharmacy Totsie Shoemaker Medical Arts Vera Painich Pearl McNico Sun Lighting Seidenburg Insurance Company Dee Fleming Ethel Lancaster McKenzie Sport Shop Daisy Creighton Ora Lee Johnston McKenzie Fe Os Vos Ae Ceh Ouachita Security Life Rromocecoure Os Eseiece Seidenburg Ins. Co Megied Atte Siecebers

Cotonaip Laxative Promises Overnight Colon Toning

An ad touts Cotonaip as a gentle, safe laxative for all, even pregnant women, claiming it relieves constipation overnight. It claims superiority to bulk and salt laxatives, does not affect vitamin absorption, and offers a 60 tablet package at under 2 cents per tablet.

Colonato

Giants climb from cellar with 4-2 win over Crowley

The Evangeline League saw Baton Rouge fall to last after rain postponed two games. Lake Charles beat Crowley 4-2 in seven innings as Dean Busboom and Bob White scored unearned runs. Don Gorrondona struck out 10 over a full game.

Associated Press Evangeline League Flake Charles Giants Crowley Millers Alexandria Baton Rouge Baton

Don Bowden Breaks Four Minute Mile In San Jose

Bowden, 20, becomes the first American to run a sub four minute mile with a 3:58.7 at a San Jose meet. He aims to break John Landy’s world record and redeem his 1956 Olympic performance. He plans to pursue the 1959 Rome Olympic Games while shifting focus to the miler’s next year.

San Jose Calif Don Bowden John Landy California

Recreation Softball Scores Spotlight Single Evening Game

Today's games include L D. S. versus Christian at 7 30 under Missouri Pacific. Only game scheduled.

D. S Christian Missouri Pacific

Babe Ruth League Opens Season With Two Opener Games

The Babe Ruth League of Monroe begins its baseball season tonight with two games. Moose Lodge meets the Optimist Club at 5 o'clock at Legion Field to start the slate.

Babe Ruth League Monroe Moose Lodge Legion

Neville Diamond Hosts Reed's Refrigeration vs Quality Food Plan

Memorial Stadium sets the scene as Reed's Refrigeration faces Quality Food Plan on the Neville diamond in a twin bill.

Reed Neville

Louisiana Manufacturers Directory Ready for Order Now

Complete listing of all Louisiana manufacturers with company names products key executives and pertinent data. Accurate and easy to use guide for salesmen and businesspeople seeking planning leads and reliable contacts.

Louisiana

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