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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1975

Page

7

Evert and Ramirez Seek Italian Open Clean Sweep Title

Chris Evert of the United States aims to repeat last year's double by winning singles and doubles at the Italian Open. She has already captured the singles crown by thrashing Martina Navratilova 6 1 6 0 and teams with Navratilova to face Coles and Barker in doubles. Raul Ramirez of Mexico, who took the men’s singles title, teams with Brian Gottfried for the doubles final against Nastase and Connors after a semifinal victory.

Rome Chris Evert United States Raul Ramirez Mexico Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Martina Navratilova Czechoslovakia Glynis Coles Sue Barker Miss Evert Olga Morozova Soviet Union Miss Everet Miss Navratilova Pam Teeguarden Los Angeles Renata Tomanova Janet Newberry la Jolla Calif Sharon Walsh San Rafael Cal Dallas Bob Hewitt Frew McMillan South Africa the Nastase Romania Jimmy. Connors Bellville Ill Ramirez Manuel Orantes Gottfried Karl Meiler West Germany Patricio Dominguez France Connors Nastase Spain Orantes Juan Gilbert

Financial Adviser Sued By Athletes

Former NFL player John Wooten, now a financial adviser to pro athletes, is sued for 4.5 million dollars by Ralph Simpson, Mike Green, and Otis Armstrong of the Nuggets and Broncos. The suit in Denver alleges tax understatements and unregistered securities offerings tied to Pro Sports Advisors Inc and related real estate investments.

Denver John Wooten Cleveland Browns U.S Ralph Simpson Mike Green American Basketball Association Denver Nuggets Otis Armstrong Denver Broncos Wooten Pro’ Sports Advisors Inc Cleveland P.S.A Salt Lake City Cleveland Public Accounting Cleveland Bank Gary Myers Alexandria Pro Sports Advisors Inc P.S.A. P.S.A American Western Manivest, Inc Butcher, Safford and McDonald and Associates John McDonald Northern Ohio Bank of Cleveland Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Northern Ohio Bank

Am-Pro and others dominate city softball leagues

Ronnie Perkins pitched a three hitter as Am-Pro defeated George's Gulf 9-2 in City A. Ouachita National Bank crushed DH J 14-3 in City B. City of Monroe beat State Farm 11-1 with Syble Lefebvre one hitter. Other leagues featured multiple players with homers and several blowout scores across First Baptist Monroe, Ridge Avenue, and North Monroe Baptist forfeit win.

Walker Exxon Ronnie Perkins George's Gulf Ouachita

Giants Seek Replacement for Matthews After Thumb Injury

The San Francisco Giants explored a trade for a right handed hitting outfielder to replace left fielder Gary Matthews who broke a thumb Sunday in a pregame scuffle with Derrel Thomas in Montreal.

Chicago San Francisco Giants Gary Matthews Montreal Derrel Thomas

Prefontaine Laid To Rest After Spectacular Running Career

Thousands attend the funeral in Coos Bay for Steve Prefontaine 24 died in a one car crash in Eugene days after running the second fastest 5900 meters by an American. Bill Bowerman praised Prefontaine for pushing for amateur rights and international competition while Prefontaine himself stayed amateur to aid the sport. Finnish runners came to the U S thanks to his efforts and a Finnish flag floral tribute was presented to his family. 93 new players were on 12 National League rosters at the 1975 baseball season start.

Montreal Bill Bowerman Prefontaine University of Oregon Finland United States

Durrett Stars With Pair of Homers in Legion Action

Tommy Durrett delivered a pair of solo shots boosting his team in an American Legion game. Errors aided the rally as the squad posted a 15 to 4 victory.

Tommy Durrett Armature T. S American Legion

Ruston Rays Past Armature in North League Faceoff

Ricky Howlett pitched a one hitter with nine strikeouts as Ruston defeated Armature 9-4. Tim Harrison drove in four with two doubles, while Ricky Canaday's two run double sparked a five run second inning. The win improves Ruston to 3-1. Armature suffers first loss in district play. The Broncos have 41 NFL touchdowns through eight seasons.

Ruston Ricky Canaday Armature Tim Harrison Harrison Tim Hardin Monroe Bastrop Jonesboro Denver Broncos

Little League Scores Highlight Pitching and Power

No-hitter by Scott Futch sparks First Federal 10 0 win over Knights of Columbus. Joe Danna belts two inside the park homers. Chuckle Laird lifts C C Horton with a two run homer in 65 win over Purity. Several minor league and little league games feature key hits and wins across Eastside and Northside divisions.

Monroe Southside Scott Futch Joe Danna Federal Knights of Columbus Chuckle Laird C.C. Horton Purity David Anthony Tim Dozier Northside Scott Insurance Merriman Adverticers David Hen Trey & Nichols Gay’s Clothing Gay's Trey Nichols Alain Gwain Scott Ronnie Gross Mike Cage Mark Dillingham Eastside Critema First National Bank Kevin Hathaway Had- Ara Hardware Carr Supply Haddad San $1943 Care Supply Leo Brown Kevin O'Pry Kevin Adams Don Barton Astf

Bah friends Bowl League Highs and Top Teams

In the Monday Night Scratch League at Western Lanes top performances include John Payne with a 277 high game and 847 series for Hener Rett Men, Al Hollister posting a 892 series, Kenny Massey 900 series and 2747-900-18234 series scores. Blondes lead first place with Peggy Whitlock posting 215 high game and 317 high series. Choppers lead team games with 537 and Mish Team No 4 holds 1496 series.

John Payne al Hollister Pensi Cola Hener Rett al. Hollister Qea-Davdvie Kenny Massey Jerry Miles Ray Bullock Western Lanes Blondes Peggy Whitlock Choppers

Southern Dixie Stars Lead In 7-6 Win Over First Fidelity

Jimmy Knolaht shined with three hits two home runs for Louisiana Industries as they edged First Fidelity 7-6. Mike Winter homered for the winners while Cecil Slaughter connected for the losers. Ouachita Bank beat Monroe Concrete 7-? with Fincher and Travis contributing in a murky box of names though the scoreline hints at a closer finish.

Keith Austin First Baptist Church Edgewood Baptist Bob Smith Marvin Smith Bonnie Sanders Ridge Avenue Jimmy Wallace College Place Myron McCormick Marsh Garlington Vern McCoy Kim Benton First Baptist Monroe Central Baptist Jim Johnson Tom Futch Church C News-Star — World American Bank Rocky Tharpe News-Star Jim Braswell Our Lady of Fatima Emmanuel Baptist North Monroe Baptist Calvary Church of God St. Mark's Industrial Mike Lee Tom Jones Willie Buffington Police Central Bank John Hurley Jones Monk Howard Brothers Scott Truck and Tractor Danny Wallace Ivory Long Utilities Commission Freeman Long Homer Southern Dixie Jimmy Knolaht Louisiana Industries First Fidelity Mike Winter Cecil Slaughter Neasbries Long Johnston Reece Guir- Lande Addie Nugent George Steve Fincher Ouachita Bank Monroe Monres Steve Fincher Jane Travis Mark Vayler John Nel

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