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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1955
Page
5
In a tight game, Hearn struggled as bullpen decisions cost the team. The late inning collapse allowed the opposition to pull away, with key relievers failing to prevent the decisive runs.
Brooklyn cardinals salvage a 10-6 win in the second game after a Sunday doubleheader with the Dodgers. Stan Musial homered and Don Zimmered two runs, while Kirk Gibson-like heroics came from the Dodgers in a late rally.
In Pittsburgh on June 6, the Pirates tied the first game late before a 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Redlegs. Cincinnati then rallied to win the nightcap behind a nine hit effort from Jackie Collum.
Louisiana Tech stars extend to pro leagues with five signed and others drafted last year. Dickie Hinton, Ruston shortstop, joined Detroit Tigers after Gulf States Conference selection. Gordon Brown, Ruston end, linked with Calgary Stampeders. Other Tech players, including George Berry, Joe Farrar, and James Oliver, are noted in pro circles. Bustertum awaits military service and Bears drafting.
Eddie Mathews hits two home runs off Robin Roberts to power the Milwaukee Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies 4 0 in the opener. The second game was postponed by rain and called in the 7th inning due to a curfew.
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A damaged line of OCR text describes a Negro softball event with garbled player and location data. The readable fragments reference a game score or roster entries but lack coherent names, dates, or places to form a complete summary.
A chaotic account from New Orleans describes a disputed boxing match between Troy and Willie Pastrano amid crowd turmoil. Reported confusion and penalties followed as authorities examined the event but found no legal obstruction to the bout.
El Dorado beat Pine Bluff 9 to 4 as Serko fame 3m Belorada's Oilers led with 16 hits. Jim Davenport hit a homer, a double and two singles. Nd Bandy added a double and two singles. Jota Spreen contributed a double and two singles. Dick Alatbauer pitched, walking four before leaving after the seventh. Merril Smith and Samick added key drives for Pine Bluff.
BUSTON June 6 special A 23 game basketball schedule for Louisiana Tech 1955 56 includes teams from five states The Bulldogs face 12 home and 11 road games with St Louis University and Eastern New Mexico University joining The schedule features the Louisiana Invitational Tournament in Shreveport and a December 28 event The slate lists opponents such as Arkansas Tech East Texas State Centenary College Northwestern Louisiana and Southwestern Louisiana with games in Ruston Shreveport Monroe and other sites
Greenville Bucks powered by six hits across two big innings topped Hot Springs Bathers 9-2 in a Cotton States League affair. Maurice Kelly earned the win as Hot Springs used 17 players in pinch hitting. Pete Viteretto delivered a run producing single and George Berry drove in two with a two run double.
Thirteen local golfers at Bayou DeSiard Country Club plus players from Monroe Municipal and McGuire Park beat Ed Furcol on National Golf Day. A H Smith posted 78 7 71 and Jim Simmons 82 12 70. Two women beat Patty Berg's 77. Mrs Ed Harper 96 25 71 and Mrs L N Copes 98 with 22 handicap for 76.
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