Cubs Lose Sixth In Row In Braves 9 5 Defeat
Jim Russell starred for Boston with two home runs and four extra base hits as the Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 9 to 5. Russell drove in five runs and scored once, while Eddie Stanky and Red Barrett contributed key moments. Box score details show Boston crosses seven hits to five for Chicago in a rough early season loss.
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Barksdale Semi-Pro Champions Meet Monroe All Stars at Casino Park
Barksdale Field Sky Raiders, defending state semi pro champions, visit Monroe for an 8 p.m. game at Casino Park. The All-Stars, backed by local businesses, offer a strong lineup with kids admitted free tonight under 14 with an adult. Admission for adults reduced to 79 cents. бр
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Jonesville Legion Juniors edge Ferriday 9 8 in 10 innings
Jonesville Louisiana June 8 The Jonesville American Legion Juniors edged Ferriday 9-8 in a 10 inning Southern League game on the Black High diamond Clarence Wurster lined a game deciding hit driving in Bordeion as Jonesville grabbed second place Dudley Walker pitched for Jonesville and Roark for Ferriday Ferriday slipped to four losses no wins with the defeat
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Twin City Legion Juniors Await Invasion Of Ruston Team Today
The Ruston American Legion Junior baseball club visits Monroe to face Monroe West Monroe in a West League battle at 4 oclock. Ruston, after three wins in four battles last week, aims to knock their rivals from the league lead while Farmerville and Monroes other results shape the standings. Pitcher Louis Pipes may open for Ruston, with a deep lineup including Price, Gray, and Shaw, while Monroe West Monroe counters with Jimmy George on the mound and Jarrell Matkins backing him up.
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Cotton States League concludes with El Dorado loss in slugfest
A fragmented score summary shows El Dorado and Hot Springs games with early deficits and late rallies. Greenwood battles Helena in a pitching duel as Richardson Solis and Landini along with Moore Kelly and Siringhaus plate runs. Final tallies indicate a dominant El Dorado effort followed by a close Helena contest, reflecting the league’s uneven results.
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Belmont Contenders Face Favorite Citation This Week
roundup reviews Belmont stakes as a test for three year olds to beat Citation with betting at 1 to 10. Calumet Stable seeks win for $80,000 plus while Belmont winners have earned $1,619,706 across careers. other notes include Dan Partner NCAA sanctions, Dodger shifts, Bob Spears switching to Yale, Piggy Lambert joining Yankees scouting, Alabama NCAA bid, and a Cen tral Valley golf purchase by Billy Cavanagh and peers.
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Undergraduates barred from all star game hit at lacrosse set
The eastern college athletic conference rule against undergraduates playing in all star games hits the North South LaCrosse match. Only seniors can participate this year. Chicago White Sox acquired Pat Seery and gave him uniform number five. Seery jokes about needing to hit like other No 5s Joe DiMaggio and Lou Boudreau.
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Olla Urania Juniors Win Second League Contest
Olla Urania American Legion juniors beat Jena 27 to 5 on June 8 led by Don Finley with four hits. Bert Law allowed steady pitching as the team logged 15 hits. Next week they face Andress Abbot of Alexandria twice, Tuesday and Friday, in Alexandria and Urania.
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Browns End six-game Slide with 5-3 Win Over Yankees
Rookie Ned Garver led the St. Louis Browns to a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees to halt a six game skid. Lindell Rizzuto and DiMaggio homered or hit safely while Garver allowed 11 hits but kept the club in the game as Browns hitters collected 12 singles including multiple by Les Moss.
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Wham Alligators Take Early W O W League Lead
Wham Alligators vaulted atop the W O W Baseball League standings by routing White's Ferry 20 to 7 after previously defeating Sterlington 15 to 9 in a makeup game. S P O of West Monroe toppled Sterlington 14 to 9 as Bruce homerided for Sterlington. Red Shield fell 5 to 4 to Lapine amid protest over an ineligible player. West Monroe Woodmen beat West Monroe Wildcats 11 to 2 behind Wilson with two doubles.
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Coleman Construction Keeps Unbeaten in Junior Softball League
Coleman Construction Company sparked a string of long hits to beat Louisiana Training Institute 10 to 8, maintaining an undefeated pace. Bassett homered, Coker Fuller and Doss added triples, and Coaker doubled as Hrlan Poindexter led LTI with three hits. Batteries: Coleman Scroggins Blanchro and Loper Bassett Fuller.
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Delta Six Softball League Opens Today
Delta Six League convenes in Ferriday with one representative per team forming the executive committee. Members include Lon Kelly Ferriday Bob Fife Waterproof Jim Rife Boosters Robert J Lancaster St Joseph E D Callahan Newellton Rev John Patrick Quinn general secretary. Opening day schedule lists three games with leagues starting June 8 and 10 15 17 set as future matchups.
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Forte Signs with Green Bay Packers
Bob Forte, former Arkansas halfback and leader in pass interceptions for the Packers last season, signed a 1948 contract with Green Bay. Coach Curly Lambeau said Forte is the sixth Packer to renew terms, entering his third season with the squad.
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