Mobile's Carl Thomas Blanked Birmingham 1 0
Mobile pitcher Carl Thomas threw a four-hit shutout over Birmingham, fending off several threats with clutch pitching. Don Minnick of Chattanooga limited Little Rock to one run as Memphis dominated Nashville 9 2 to extend its lead, with Gip Dickins belting two home runs.
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Mobile
Carl Thomas
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Don Minnick
Little Rock
Memphis
Nashville
Gip Dickins
Chicks
Thomas
Jerry Davie
Bears
Stan Pawlaskis
Crawford Davidson
al Weygandt
Minnick
Ben Downs
Little Ernie Cravett
Lookouts
Dickins
Bill Henry
Latter-day Saints win in Church C Softball league action
The Latter-day Saints beat First Christian 20 to 10 as Hudnall earned the win and joined two others with 2 for 3. Burnett led the losers with 2 hits while Bay lor took the loss. In Junior League play Assembly of God routed Brownville Methodist 21 0 and other games saw L T J and College Place win by forfeit.
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Latter-day Saints
First Christian
Hudnall
Rugg
Scholes
Burnett
Baylor
Assembly of God
Brownville Methodist
L.T.J
Trinity
College Place
West Monroe Baptist
Tommy Brown
David Peske
Wilbanks
Rabin
Dennis
Wheat
L.T.I
Bateman
Perkins
Pulp and Papermakers Move to Lead Northside League
In Northside action the Pulp and Papermakers Union defeated Bancroft Industries 13-1 to climb into first place. J C Steele Lumber won 6-5 in extras over Colbert’s Sports, with Allen credited the win and Dowdy the loss. Duncan pitched a 3-hitter for the winners and Aulds collected three hits.
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Pulp, Papermakers Union
People’s Loan Ag
Bancroft Industries
Louisiana Power, Light
First National Bank
J. C. Steele Lumber
Colbert's Sports
Ose
Eee
Phudissieetteds OM Pulp and Papermakers Union
Colbert’s Sports
Duncan
Pulp and Papermakers
Crawley
Aulds
Steele
Babe Ruth League Openers: Moose Lodge and Reed's Win
Babe Ruth Moose Lodge defeated Op timist Club 2-0 as Joe McGinn pitched a four hitter with Peters catching. Reed's Refrigerator beat Quality Food 7-2 with Ronnie Sims throwing a no hitter, supported by catcher Mickey Cox and backstop Frank Keith for Quality Foods.
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Moose Lodge
Optimist Club
Reed
Joe McGinn
Moose
Peters
Ronnie Sims
Joe Cage
Mickey Cox
Sims
Frank Keith
Fort Worth Honors Houston win in six four score
Houston won in six frames at Fort Worth, with Muffett Mumm Clark Burbrink Mayer and Bottler contributing key hits and runs. The matchup highlighted strong performances from Houston players in a tight contest.
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Houston
Fort Worth
Muffett, Mumm
Clark
Burbrink, Mayer and Bottler
LaSalle Announces 9 Game Football Schedule for 1957
La Salle High School Olla releases a nine game 1957 grid slate for district 1-A champion Tigers. Openers include Sept 6 vs Columbia and Nov 8 vs Many. Open dates on Nov 1 and Nov 15 possible home or away games. Five road games occur on successive weekends after Sept 6.
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Olla
J. C. Lancaster
LaSalle High School
Tigers
Columbia
LaSalle
LaSalle High
Phil White
Fred Foster
Blue and Gold Warriors
Jena
Bunkie
Ronnie Knox Signs with Chicago Bears
Ronnie Knox former UCLA quarterback who played for Hamilton in Canada's Big Four league last year signed Monday with the Chicago Bears.
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Chicago
Ronnie Knox
UCLA
Hamilton
Canada
Chicago Bears
Yan kees fined for nightclub brawl and other sports items
The Associated Press reports Hank Bauer Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Billy Martin and Whitey Ford each fined $1000 for a nightclub brawl on May 13 with Johnny Bucks fined $500. Sammy Snead and Jimmy Demaret qualified for the National Open at Inverness Toledo. Bayou won the Acorn Stakes Belmont Park, Mr Marcey won Lexington Purse at Suffolk Downs, Sticks captured the Alsab Purse at Washington Park. Emil Nelson, 68, discusses hot rod racing with his 1934 Ford, noting a hobby since 1917.
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New York
Dan Topping
New York Yankees
Hank Bauer
Mickey Mantle
Yogi Berra
Billy Martin
Whitey Ford
Johnny Bucks
Sammy Snead
Jimmy Demaret
Inverness Club
Toledo
Ohio
Boston
Mass
Mr. Marcey
Suffolk Downs
Chicago
Ill
Sticks
Washington Park
Portland
Emil Nelson
Lake Charles Drops In Batons Rouge Climbs Out Of Evangeline
Lake Charles sinks deeper in the Evangeline League cellar as Crowley dominates with six runs in the first inning. Baton Rouge escapes the basement by sweeping Alexandria in the opener then loses the nightcap as the Aces rally late. Crowley’s Gorrie stars with two homers and four RBIs, while Balcom and Horn contribute key hits. Al Mendoza and Phil Mudrock shine on the mound.
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Associated Press
Crowley
Alexandria
Evangeline League
Lake Charles
al Mendoza
Phil Mudrock
Giants
Baton Rouge
Benny McArdle
Aces
Lafayette
Thibodaux
Dave Gorrie
Gorrie
Bill Balcom
Claude Horn
Jack Fuller
Hal Simpson
McArdle
Allexandria
Rebels
Jim Smith
Final Decree Likely On IBC Monopoly Case
Judge Sylvester Ryan plans a final decree by June 24 after two weeks of hearings, convicting the International Boxing Club of monopoly charges. IBC President James Norris defends the organization, citing need for big promotion and stadiums, while facing potential dissolution of IBC New York and Illinois operations. Norris hints at choosing between Madison Square Garden and Chicago Stadium, and criticizes government measures against SBC in Miami.
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New York
International Boxing Club
IBC
James Norris
Sylvester J. Ryan
Ryan
IBC of
Illinois
Norris
Arthur Wirtz
Wirtz
Madison Square Garden
Chicago Stadium
Miami
SBC
Baseball All-Stars Push Home Runs Upward
Players from the National and American Leagues post high hitting totals. Aaron and Musial pace the National League with powerful performances as Redlegs and Dodgers contributors boost their teams. Mantle and Sievers lead the American League in RBIs and runs, while Jensen and Bolling contribute solid numbers for their clubs.
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Aaron
Braves
Moon
Cards
Snider
Dodgers
Musial
Crowe
Redlegs
Bailey
Robinson
Williams
Red Sox
Mantle
Yanks
Sievers
Senators
Zernial
Athletics
Skizas
Bolling Tigers
Jensen
Ams
Furillo
Hoak
Minoso
White Sox
Lollar
Wertz
Indians
United Press
National League
Abrh Pet. Fondy
Pitts
Musial St. I
Cin Groat
Cimoli
Bkyn
Williams Ben Fox
Chicago
Mantle LY
Bertoia
Det
Mauch
Bsn
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Rita Cortez
Monroe Arena
John Fogleman
Church ‘Co
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Good Hope Baptist
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Memorial Methodist
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Winnfield
Farmerville
Coushatta
Mansfield
Sicily Island
Hiram Walkers
Hiram Walker & Sons Inc
Peoria
Ilunois
Civic League
Jaycees
Holsum Baker
Hn Highway Department
West Monroe Lions
Holsum
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Barkdull Faulk
Motor Securities
Walnut St
Monroe
THE
Associated Press Baseball
Belmont Park
Evangeline
Cap
Photios Anthony
Boxing
Mike Jacobs
20Th Century Sporting Club
Jini
FLEAS
FOG Service, Inc
Phillips Petroleum Company
Phillips 66
Monroe 66 Oil Company
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