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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1948

Page

10

Curtis Harrell Win Mat Scraps In Rough Double Main

Former world light heavyweight kingpin Jack Curtis and Henry Harrell won their bouts on a double main event wrestling card. Curtis defeated Johnny Carlin after a brutal exchange ending with a headstrike against the ring post, while Harrell beat Kali Pasha in straight falls despite Carlin’s rough in-ring tactics and a chaotic post bout scene.

Jack Curtis Henry Harrell Johnny Carlin Kafi Pasha Chicago Harrell Tarzan” Zimba Zimba Kali Pasha Memphis Tenn Curtis Carlin Bill Barney Barney

Graziano Zale Rematch Brings Knockout Hype and History

In New York, June 9, a sport round up notes the Rocky Graziano Tony Zale middleweight title rematches promise another knockout or decisive outcome. It traces boxing’s lineage from 1854 to present, recounting Dempsey Lablanche Fitzsimmons Ketchel Papke and Greb Walker eras, and recalls the famed Zale Graziano clashes that sparked ongoing controversy and high drama. The piece links past epic slugfests to the current bout, underscoring the enduring pull of the middleweight crown.

New York Rocky Graziano Tony Zale Jack Dempsey George Fulljames Jack Johnny Reagan Dempsey George LaBlanche LaBlanche George Ben Fitzsimmons Ruby Robert Tommy Ryan Stanley Ketchel Montana Stan Billy Papke Johnny Wilson Cleveland Boxing Commission Harry Greb Mickey Walker Walker Zale Rocky

Graziano Favorited to Defeat Zale in Third Match

In Newark on June 9 the youth and a sharp right hand boost Rocky Graziano as a strong favorite over Tony Zale in their 15 round middleweight title clash at Ruppert Stadium. Zale, 34, faces potential retirement after this bid to reclaim the crown he held from 1940 to 1947, with past payouts totaling $231,860 from two prior bouts.

Newark N. J Rocky Graziano Tony Zale Ruppert Stadium Zale Graziano Chicago

Recreation Leagues Schedule Highlights

Louisiana Machinery faces Slagle Johnson at 6 p.m. on Missouri Pacific. Welch's plays Nash Insurance at 5:30 p.m. on Missouri Pacific. L. T. 1 competes against Studebaker at 6 p.m. on L. the.

Louisiana Machinery Slagle- Johnson Missouri Pacific Welch's Nash Insurance Studebaker L. the Cereas Nash Insurance Eensay SAO Slagle-Johnson Machinery

Trautman to Attend Evangeline Loop Meet

Shreveport La June 9 George H Trautman president of the National League meeting at Alexandria La June 13 will attend the Evangeline Loop Meet at the Bentley Hotel Sunday noon There plans will be discussed for the All Star game July 8 This marks another stop in the minors boss westward tour Wednesday he will address Texas League heads in Dallas.

Shreveport George H. Trautman National League Alexandria Bentley Hotel Dallas

Southeastern Vicksburg Relays Result Summary

Southeastern Vicksburg meet results show team scores and individual marks. Midkiff and Isert contributed strong performances alongside Scherzer and Cash in a tight scoring sequence.

Vicksburg Midkiff Isert Scherzer

Texas League batting leaders and season notes

A compact AP summary lists batting averages and leaders across Texas League teams with player totals for hits runs and RBIs. Notable figures include Noren Tatum Burns and Corona, with throws and pitching stats highlighting Perkowski Bryant and others.

Associated Press Svavie Tae Lac Lewis Mouse Rhederian Sommers Sia Si Baceae Ward D.C Haney Noren F.W Tatum White Creel Dunlap O.C Sweeney Boyer Garcia Perkowski Alexander Bryant Austin

Delhi Edges Oak Grove 5 4 in Score Sprint

Delhi defeated Oak Grove 5 to 4 in a competitive matchup with Mangham scoring 10 and Archibald 5 as Lake Providence blanked Bonita 0. The tight scoreline reflected a balanced effort from both sides.

SUL Bonita Te Delhi Seeave Wee Lake Providence Eee Beouf River Ovens Eee Oak Grove Atone Seaee Archibald Aera Archibald

Oilers Top Oak Grove In High-Scoring Delta League Game

Oak Grove hosted Delhi in a Delta League clash as Delhi Oak Grove 5 to 4. Five homers fueled the action with P. R. Thaxton Ruddick and Meyers homering for Oak Grove while Burks and Ware cleared the bases for Delhi.

Oak Grove Delhi Oilers P. R. Thaxton Ruddick Meyers Burks Ware Delhi Towers Darling Tae D. Long Coats Walpole J. Thaxton Settee

Winnsboro Legion Defeats Jonesville in South League

Winnsboro American Legion Junior Baseball Club remained undefeated in South League play, beating Jonesville 12 to 2 to run the fifth straight win under Coach John Nicosia. Don Brocato, a standout pitcher, rested this game after a no-hit no-run effort last week.

Winnsboro American Legion Junior Baseball Club Jonesville John Nicosia Tarver Crick Guice Humble Walker Hoot Don Brocato Shreveport Sports Texas League Columbia Winnsboro Legion Jonesville Pee- Wees Nicosia Legion Surrounning

Cotton States League Scorecard Snapshot

Pine Bluff beat Greenville 17 to 11 with early lead and late rally. Clarksdale topped El Dorado 5 to 2 as Upton and Bullman performed on mound.

Pine Bluff Greenville Rupp Butcalis Nelson George Childress Martin Clarksdale el Dorado Upton and

Unclear Driver Tells Wary Tale of Old Boss and Checks

Woody Thompson of the USTTA relays a tale about a trotting horse driver and a former boss who annoys with frequent unreadable messages. The driver says, I could hardly read his writing, but I sure could cash his checks.

Woody Thompson U. S. Trotting Association

Cleaning The Cuff Or Not The Cuff The Show Hits The City

A British boxing pair Billy Thompson and Eric Boon were seen on Eighth Ave seeking directions to Stillman’s gym shortly after disembarking the Queen Mary. Michigan star Jack Weisenburger is negotiating with the Chicago White Sox. Detroit Lions guard Walt Wezmar, a 235 pound tap dancer, may have to perform taps for the other team.

Billy Thompson Eric Boon Queen Mary Eighth Ave Stillman Jack Weisenburger Michigan Chicago White Sox Walt Wezmar Detroit Lions

North Central League Schedule With One Game Tomorrow

Clarks meets Urania for the only game in the North Central League tomorrow. Columbia travels to Jonesville and Olla visits Jena, all scheduled as the lone matchups for the day.

Clarks Urania Columbia Jonesville Olla Jena Clarks Steers Sheen Tees Saddensoesesae Cies

Recreation Girls Standings at Sherrouse with two games

The schedule shows Woman's Shop versus Rd Shield at 7 p m and Southern Bell against Lovers' Lane at 8 30 p m at Sherrouse. The brief program lists two competitive matchups in the recreation league standings.

Woman's Shop Rd Shield Sherrouse Southern Bell Lovers’ Lane Lovers’ Lane Pharmacy Southern Bell Eee Ewe

Junior Optimist meets Red Shield at Barkdull Faulk arena

At Barkdull Faulk arena the Junior Optimist host Red Shield at 6 p.m. Terminix faces Guerriero at 8 30 p.m. at Barkdull Faulk arena with both matchups listed for the program.

Guerriero Insurance Eee Terminix ‘ Peropece Red Shield Club Oil Memorial Methodist Junior Optimist Red Shield Barkdull Faulk Terminix Guerriero

Exchange Club Greenies Defeat LTI In Senior Softball

The Exchange Club Greenies beat Louisiana Training Institute 9 to 3 to break a four way tie for first in the Senior Softball League. Danny Jim Sullivan pitched five hit balls as Webb and Sullivan led with three hits each. Webb caught for Sullivan while LaGrange was LT I catcher.

Greenies Louisiana Training Institute Danny Jim Sullivan Scroggins L. T. I. Hurler Spider Webb Sullivan Webb LaGrange

Chicks Beat Crackers In Low-Scoring Southern Tilt

Southern Memphis Tennessee June 9. Memphis fell to Atlanta 9 to 5 tonight though the Chicks outbatted the Crackers 16 to 9. Score by innings lists Atlanta 031 020 030 and Memphis 100 020 101. Katz, Mathis, Briggs, Brunswick and Astroth contributed for the teams.

Memphis Tenn Atlanta Chicks Crackers Arie Ihe Katz Mathis Briggs Brunswick Astroth

Workman Hits Two Three-Run Homers In Nashville Win

Charlie Workman drilled two three-run homers to power Nashville past Mobile 12 to 2 in Nashville. Oppliger, Whitaker and Stamples contributed for the Bears, while Wade and Burgess handled the Nashville defense.

Nashville Tenn Charlie Workman Mobile Bears Daodhe Circussite KHO Oppliger Whitaker Stamples Wade Burgess

Pelicans blank Lookouts as Howard fires one hitter

Lee Howard, a lefthanded Pelicans prospect, spans a 12-0 win over the Lookouts on Tuesday night. He allowed only one hit while walking three as New Orleans scored in every inning except the second. Rays, McKinney, Garcia, Murray, and Valdes contributed across the lineup.

Chattanooga Tenn Lee Howard New Orleans Pelicans Lookouts New Orleans Howard St. Claire Toones McKinney Garcia Murray Valdes

Ferriday Purges Voting List Ahead of June 15 City Election

Ferriday Louisiana special session of the mayor and board of aldermen purged the voting list for the upcoming municipal election set for June 15 and outlined plans for election of city officials.

Ferriday Board of Aldermen

Roma Wine Cooler Recipe Teases Heat Relief Punch

A vintage style note promotes ROMA California Claret for a punch recipe. It instructs mixing three cups wine with pineapple juice two cups sparkling water and ice, then adding lemon juice and sugar to taste. Garnish with lemon slices and serve six to eight guests. The ad claims ROMA wines are from top wine reserves and offers a free recipe via ROMA Wine Co., 911 Hobart Building San Francisco California.

Life Magazine Roma Wine Co Hobart Building San Francisco California

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Curtis, Harrell Delta League Trautman Evangeline Loop Meet Meridian Anniston Drizmalla McNair Baczewski Scott Sierotko Pensacola Gadsden Taylor and Szuch Rhodes Ford Jackson Montgomery Thiel Linden Coull Kerce Sosh Beauf River Bonita Winnsboro Legion Downs Cotton States League North Central League Three Feathers Distributors, Inc Bly Pet Exchange Seen Ewes O. W Red Shields Li. T L. T Pels Wallop West Monroe Westside Presbyterian Kiwanis Calvert's Drug Westside Flower Calvert's Adam Krausse Central Service Station Central Super Sievers
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