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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1967

Page

12

Downsville Simsboro Land Players On All-State Squad

Louisiana Class B All-State baseball selections include Downsville and Simsboro stars such as Dupont, Lagroisse, and Atkins. Melville’s Tommy Stafford named Coach of the Year as Dupont leads pitchers with a 9-1 mark and key playoff wins. Other honorees include Stokes, Thompson, Woolf, Parsons, Wilfong, and Stewart across Pitkin, Doyline, Brusly, Ringgold, and Dayline.

Downsville Simsboro Louisiana Sports Writers Association Larry Lagroisse Ridgewood Rep Land Dupont Mele Tommy Stafford Melville LaBroisse Monroe Thompson Pitkin Elam Stokes Oak Hill Jeff Woolf Brusly Brian Parsons Wayne Wilfong Dayline Dupont Larry Atkins Jimmy Stewart Charles Mistrie Paul Martin Bob Wilkie Ringgold Brent Senette East Beaure Gard Club Doyline Stafford Lagrossee Laruels John Posey Thompson Montgomery Dubach Ridgewood Monroe Stokes Woolf Atkins Gerald Cobb Larry Wilfong Swift Doyline Stewart Jimmy Pace Panthers Patterson Herbert Farmer Layer Pos Jam Stokes Monroe Thompson Pitkin Roland Dupont Melville Jeff Woolf Brusly Charles Mistriene SS Brusly Cc Melville Ridgewood Prep Garry Patterson

McLain Confident After 6th Win Of Season

Detroit pitcher Denny McLain, 23, improved to 6-6 with an 11 inning 3-2 victory over Kansas City. He praised his slider as a weapon and credited pitching coach Johnny Sain for its development.

Kansas City Detroit Denny McLain Johnny Sain Tiger McLain Dick Green Athletics Dick McAuliffe Green al Kaline Chicago

Celtics Won’t Use Agents In Player Contracts Says Auerbach

Boston Celtics General Manager Red Auerbach reiterated he will negotiate directly with players and will not deal through agents. He said agents will not sit in on contract talks and noted the team’s draft pick Mal Graham was a low pick with no superstars on the board.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Red Auerbach Auerbach Murray Kramer Iton Record-American Far East Bill Russell Celtics Mal Graham Graham New York University Ltle

Taylor Missing From Lombardi's Lineup Selection

Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi did not name Jim Taylor in the probable 1967 starting lineup. Fullback options include Jim Grabowski and Elijah Pitts with rookie Jim Mankins possible. Lombardi expects 36 to 37 veterans to return and starts training July 12 at De Pere Wisconsin.

Green Bay Wis Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Jim Taylor Lombardi Packer Jim Grabowski Elijah Pitts Jim Mankins Taylor Packers

Little League results highlight mixed no-hitters and tight games

Ouachita Gravel crushed Haneline's 4-1 with a no-hitter by Horn and a doubled RBI by Roberts. News-Star beat Texaco 7-5 as Moore doubled, Riley collected two hits. Hernandez pitched a no-hitter for MCM in a 14-0 Southside win over Kelley Lumber. North Monroe Lions defeated Palace 8-5 with Willis and Perry delivering key hits.

Ouachita Haneline Roberts Wevere Roark LB Holloway Plan News-Star Texaco Moore Riley News Star Armstrong Spooner Plitt Hernandez Kelley Lumber Austin We- Index Megginson Smith Pendleton Monroe Lions Palace Willis Perry North Bradford Rowe Presnall

Lakeshore Lions no hits in win over Dixie Senior Riddie

Lakeshore Lions pitchers threw a no hit game as they defeated Dixie Senior Riddie 7 to 0 on Monday. Riddle and Rogers led the offense for Lakeshore in a game that featured strong defense and timely hitting.

Riddie Lakeshore Lions Dixie Hill Lumber Lakeshore Lions WN Riddle Rogers Coomuluis Stamper

Epstein Borrows Bryant Line After Homer

New York UPI report says Mike Epstein borrowed a line from Bear Bryant after hitting a homer. The remark follows Epstein embracing Bryant style during the game and drew notice from readers.

Epstein Bear Bryant Homer New York UPI Mike Epstein

Epstein Leads Senators In Opening Debut As Yankees Win

The home opener at Yankee Stadium featured Ron Epstein, the rookie from the Bronx, going two for four with a two run homer for Washington. Manager Gil Hodges praised his calm despite the heavy attention as American League GMs watched the debut before the draft.

Washington Epstein Moses Gil Hodges Kenny ‘Harrelson Baltimore Senators Oriole Mickey Mantle Hodges Mike Yankees Thad Tillotson Shank Tom Tresh Mantle Ball Park Bronx

Hodge to defend wrestling crown this week

Danny Hodge will defend his junior heavyweight title at Roll Arena against Juan Sebastian of Spain. Akbar faces Tarzen Baxter in the semi main. A tag team girls match features Princess Little Cloud and Donna Christantello against Bouche and Rose. Admission rises by 25 cents with ringside $2.00 and general admission $1.50.

Danny Hodge the Roll Arena Juan Sebastian Spain Scandal Akbar Bear Hug Tarzen Baxter Princess Little Cloud Donna Christantello Betty Bouche Toni Rose

Hudson Returns To Hawks in NBA Comeback Bid

Lou Hudson rejoined the St. Louis Hawks for the 1967 68 season amid the NBA ABA player shuffle. He cited a desire to play in the NBA after talking with friends in Greensboro North Carolina and with Hawks owner Kerner. The Hawks had previously sued Hudson for damages over his ABA contract with the Minnesota Hawks.

Ben Brown ST. Louis Lou Hudson National Basketball Association St. Louis Hawks NBA American Basketball Association Greensboro N.C Hudson Kerner Monay Hawks Minnesota Hawks Minnesota

Hawks’ Hudson Re-Signs With Hawks After ABA Split

NBA veteran Hudson announced returning to the St. Louis Hawks amid a legal move by Minnesota ABA club. Owner Ben Kerner praised the decision while Hudson cited better pay as the primary factor. contract terms were not disclosed.

ABA St. Louis Hudson Ben Kerner Hawks NBA Marty Blake Kerner Michael Aubuchon Minnesota A. E. Holman Associated Press Holman Richie Guerin

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