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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1969
Page
6
Mickey Lolich fanned 16 as Detroit’s ace and his teammates celebrated the birth of his second daughter Joyce but Seattle still won the game. The Pilots spoiled the celebration with strong offense and late leads in a 1970s era matchup.
Mickey Lolich in his first start after being struck by a line drive pitched a 16th strikeout tying a team record but Seattle Pilots beat Detroit 3-2 in 10 innings. He said he wanted one more strikeout for his newborn daughter’s birthday.
Arizona State and Southern Illinois University entered the 23rd College World Series as co favorites with strong draft clout. Texas led by 33 4 with Tulsa as a dark horse, while draft totals highlighted ASU Salukis and others, signaling a competitive field and high expectations in Omaha.
Recap of City A and Industrial League action with multiple winners and key players. Brooks leads Kahn Insurance by TPT with two hits as Munyon wins on the mound. Celte Vision blanks Larrys Gulf 2 0. Flanagan loses. Central Bank tops State Farm 16 6 as McDonald goes 3 4 with 21 homers Crowe also homered. Jaycees fall to City of Monroe 11 6. Fair Park beats Parkview 100 0 in Church C. Mariners tie details missing. Major league action includes Seattle 3 2 Detroit in 10 innings with Lolich 16 strikeouts. Yanks top Royals, Cubs beat Reds, and Cleveland over White Sox.
Rico Petrocelli once ate a half gallon of ice cream every two days. Now he has cut back and is focusing on improved fitness as Boston's shortstop.
Nelson Stokley and Barry Wilson, LSU alums from the 1965 to 1967 era, are named as freshmen tutors by Head Coach Charles McClendon. Stokley will coach offensive and defensive backs while Wilson works with the defensive lines and is praised for leadership and competitiveness. Both players previously starred for LSU and will start their duties immediately.
Central Bank powered past American Bank 17 3 as Surrat Armstrong each had three hits and Gunn doubled for American Bank. In a separate Northside tilt Standard Lumber beat Southern Equipment 11 5 with Roberts and Nelson adding multiple hits. The piece also notes Petrocelli’s home run chase and reduced ice cream intake amid a Red Sox season highlight.
West Monroe game saw Alice Hance go five for five while John Ann Anderson and Morothy Vargo added four hits each to power First Baptist to a 15 run victory over Orkin in the West Monroe Ladies League Monday night. May hit a bases loaded double for Orkin as Zegler and Martin teamed for the win while Howard and Anding took the loss. Bethel Baptist won by forfeit over First Baptist Red in a Boys League game.
Cleveland pitchers dominated Chicago as Steve Hargan earned his first win of the season before being relieved in the seventh. Juan Pizarro sealed the win, retiring the final seven batters. Max Alvis provided key offense with a two run single and a solo homer in the eighth. Dark praised Pizarro and noted lineup depth powering another Indians victory.
Harrell Bond announced West Monroe will host the 1969 Dixie Senior State Tournament for the second year. Eight Louisiana teams will compete July 26 to 31 at Confederate Park, including co-host Monroe and host West Monroe. Ads for the tournament program are being sold by board members and can be purchased by calling the listed numbers.
Seattle Pilots owner Dewey Soriano paid 165000 dollars for the first year's rent at Sicks Stadium nine days late and pledged a surety bond to cover stadium use. He cited city delays in remodeling to American League standards while blaming unqualified city personnel for the delays.
Donovan with Jerry Brown back seeks revenge against Tarzan Baxter and Tom Jones at the Civic Center Arena tonight after last week’s defeat with a temporary partner. The card also features Sonny the bear versus Nikita Malkovich and a man and girl tag match with Karbo and Noble against Wiki Wiki and Rogers. Action starts 8:15 PM. reservations at 322-3619.
Kahn Insurance loses a heartbreaker 3-1 in the Vicksburg Invitational Fast Pitch Tournament final as McComb scores three runs in the seventh inning. Angelo Danna carried a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the seventh before errors and a key hit changed the outcome. The Monroe club previously defeated LeTourneau 11-0 and Greenville 2-1 to reach the final.
The Oakland Oaks signed 6 foot 5 forward George Tinsley from Kentucky Wesleyan. Tinsley, drafted by the Oaks in the ABA and a sixth round pick of the Chicago Bulls, played four years at Wesleyan with a 17 point per game career average and 22.4 ppg as a senior.
The Louisiana Open Bass Tournament starts Thursday at Toledo Bend Lake near Many with Ouachita Bass Club handling late entries. Entry fee four dollars goes to Ouachita Bass Club P O Box 501 Monroe LA 71201. Johnny Diamond announced Pendleton Bridge Marina as headquarters and sets qualifying days Thursday Friday or Saturday for Sunday finals with top 40 percent advancing. Contestants must stamp ticket stubs and weigh in by 2:30 p.m. and be in the weigh-in line by then.
Starting times and pairings for the first two rounds of the U S Open in Houston list players from Roy Beattie to Mike Souchak with start windows from 6:30 a m to 7:43 a m and extended afternoon blocks. The schedule includes noted amateurs and a large roster of professional golfers across staggered groups.
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