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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1960

Page

10

NFL Accuses AFL Clubs Of Pirating Players

Dallas Texans and other American League teams are accused by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle of signing players under option to NFL clubs. He cites Jimmy Harris and Gene Babb as cases, saying Harris remains property of the Los Angeles Rams and Babb was signed by the Oilers despite being traded to the Cowboys. Rozelle notes about a dozen similar situations and criticizes the American League commissioner for not stopping the practice.

Dallas, Tex National Football League Pete Rozelle Dallas Texans American League Wina Cane Versity Oklahoma Lamar Hunt Texans Los Angeles Rams Gene Babb Austin College Dallas Cowboys NFL San Francisco 49Ers Houston Oilers Rozelle Joe Foss Harris Babb Rams 49Ers Dom Rossi Rossi

Holman Ready To End Long Cage Career

Nat Holman of New York’s College of the City of New York announces retirement after a 40 year coaching career. The famed player and coach reflects on the grand slam year 1950 and the subsequent scandals that affected CCC’s big time basketball. He discusses his coaching style and future plans to teach basketball abroad in Israel or Korea.

NEW York Nat Holman Lower East Side College of the City of Holman New York Celtics City College City Israel Korea

Northwestern Florida series to start with Florida in 1965

Gainesville Florida Northwestern will engage in a two game home and home football series beginning in 1965. Northwestern will visit Florida for a game on September 18 1963 and host the Southerners at Evans ton Illinois on September 17 1966.

Gainesville, Fla UPI University of Florida Northwestern Florida Southerners Evanston Ill

Southern Keeps Rolling Defeats Sam Houston in NAIA Tourney

Southern University of Louisiana rallied for eight runs in the eighth to beat Sam Houston State 10-8 in the NAIA baseball championship second round. Sam Houston's first loss in double elimination, with Southern remaining undefeated. Earlier, Southern Illinois and Morningside were eliminated. Omaha beat Morningside again and Indiana State toppled Southern Illinois 2-1.

Sioux City Iowa Southern University of Louisiana Sam Houston State Sam Houston Southern Southern Illinois Morningside Omaha Indiana State Pa

Ouachita Bank tops Central 7 to 2 in Dixie League

Ouachita Bank defeats Central Bank 7 to 2 as Steve Ruggs stars with a homer and solid pitching. Skeeter Ritter and Steve Balsamo are the losing battery for Central, with Joe Cernignaro going 2 for 4. Tommy Sparks also homers for his team in a complete game victory.

Ouachita Bank Central Bank First Fidelity Knoe Steve Ruggs Ouachita Central Skeeter Ritter Steve Balsamo Joe Cernignaro Tommy Sparks Muggs Joe Canal Ronnie Factor Larry Sheffield Johnny Elmandorff

Little Boys Baseball Doubleheader in West Monroe

In West Monroe the Little Boys Baseball doubleheader opens with Pulp and Paper Makers vs Sinclair at 6 pm, followed by First National Bank vs Pan-Am at 8 pm. Ouachita Bank edged Farmer Heard 3-2 and Louisiana Power and Light defeated People’s Loan 6-5 in extras. Ouachita’s LeJeune went 3-3, and Power and Light’s Younse had three safeties.

Pulp and Paper Makers Sinclair West Monroe First National Bank Pan-Am Ouachita Bank Louisiana Power and Light Ouachita Farmer Heard Power and Light People’s Loan Brakefield LeJeune Myers Ouachita Battery Jim Hunt Preddy Wallace

Injured Fighter Tommy Pacheco in Critical Condition

In New York a 21 year old lightweight boxer Tommy Pacheco remained in critical condition early today after a knockout at St Nicholas Arena. Benny Gordon stopped him 11 seconds before the end of a scheduled 10 rounds and Pacheco has not regained consciousness.

New York Tommy Pacheco St. Nicholas Arena Benny Gordon Pacheco

Lookouts Rally For 10-6 Beat Of Atlanta Crackers

Chattanooga exploded for eight eighth inning runs to topple Atlanta 10-6, snapping the Lookouts 10-game skid as Birmingham slipped in Mobile and Nashville, Memphis, and Little Rock jockeyed for position in the tight Southern race.

Birmingham Crackers Chattanooga Lookouts Nashville Atlanta Memphis Mobile Atanta Little Rock Shreveport Tennessee City Barons Vols Chick

Monroe and Ruston vie for district lead in Legion play

Monroe faces Ruston at Legion Stadium while Bastrop visits West Monroe in a 3:30 PM clash. A Monroe win and Bastrop loss could leave Monroe undefeated atop the Fifth District. Bastrop and Ruston winning both games would create a two way deadlock. Previous titles show Ruston, Monroe success in prior seasons as district and state crowns.

Monroe American Legion West Monroe Ruston Legion Stadium Bastrop Farmerville Rayville Jack Moreland Farmer WIPTH Rastreo

Lloyd Wins Second Round in Southern Junior Tennis

Top seeds advance in Davidson NC as Andy Lloyd of Shreveport LA, No. 1 in junior boys 15-18, defeats Morrow Chamberlain of Johnson City TN 6-2 6-2. Other second round results include Kantrow over Hamilton 6-3 6-3 and Evans over Terrill 6-0 6-1.

Davidson N. C Andy Lloyd Shreveport Morrow Chamberlain Johnson City Tenn Lee Kantrow Baton Rouge Gene Hamilton Asheville Jackie Cooper Louisville Randy Jones Alexandria Jim Beste Alan Neeley Atlanta John Evans Eddie Terrill Richard Carter Chip Sadow Lookout Mountain George Dickinson

Openers Highlight Monroe and West Monroe Pitching Matchups

In season openers Monroe and West Monroe clash with Lynn Causey likely to start for Monroe. McGinn is out due to an auto accident, with Gary Fetch stepping in. West Monroe may start Wayne Hardwick or Bubba Jones. Farmerville and Rayville both enter 0-1 after losses to Monroe and Bastrop respectively.

Hardwick McClure Jones Farmerville Rayville Monroe Bastrop

Titans Sign Trio From Everett for 1960 AFL Roster

New York Titans announce 1960 contracts for linemen Bob Marques and Paul Mangan and back George Caiazzo. All three hail from Everett, Massachusetts, and were signed by Titan line coach John Dell Isola.

NEW York UPI Bob Marques Paul Mangan Boston University George Caiazzo Tennessee New York Titans Everett Mass Titan John Dell Isola

Recreation Softball night shows local leagues in action

The Jaycees beat Optimists, YMCA tops Progressive Men's Club 7-3, with Fishman Maggio and Ussery batting for the Jaycees and Webb Walker Whitfield and Jones leading at the plate. Larry Taylor hit a homer for the Optimists, Bubba Kutz homered for YMCA, and Bud Wilhite added a 2-2. Central Baptist edged Ridge Avenue 10-9, Van homered and tripled for the winners. Parkview fell to Fair Park 12-2 as Peterson pitched a three-hitter. Trinity outslugged LTI 22-17 with McBroom homer and Whittington 3-4.

Jaycees Optimists YMCA Fishman Maggio Ussery Webb Walker Whitfield Jones Surratt and Robertson Larry Taylor Bubba Kutz Bud Wilhite E. L. Smith Bill Stewart Pitt Terry Reeves Parkview Stanley Passman Southside Methodist Faith Medak Coker Schuler Adams Fuller Solomon Beats Bloomer First Methodist Latter Day Saints Billy Abrough Buddy Toady Doug Hudson Bob McGough Ray Rugg Saints Hubbar College Place Fellowship Bob Killingham Whittington Tucker Farr Hines Earl Trinity Sterlington Cougars L.T.I Ronnie Perk Larry Conrad Bryant D. Seffins Jewel McBroom Hendrix Ward Freddy

Haddad and Loftin Triumph in Junior Circuit Match

Haddad and Loftin defeated Nelson Emery and Sam Rabin in a junior circuit contest. L.T. stopped College Place 1. with Dale Perkins and Donald Wolsey besting Letterman and Siler. Wilburn Smith earned 2-3 for L.T.I.

Haddad Loftin Nelson Emery Sam Rabin L.T Dale Perkins Donald Woolsey Letterman Siler Wilburn Smith L.T.I

Doan's Pills for Fast Backache and Pain Relief

Advertises Doan's Pills as fast relief for nagging backache headaches and muscular pains from exertion. Claims soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic action to improve kidney function. Promotes better sleep and over 60 years of trusted relief with a new large size.

Dean Doan

Colonarp: New laxative aids overweight constipation

Medical studies link overweight to constipation as excess weight weakens colon muscles causing dry hard stool. A new laxative Colonarp promises overnight relief for overweight patients with bowel blockage symptoms.

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