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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1957

Page

10

Tight NL pennant race hits three game spread

In a tight National League race the Dodgers and Braves tied for third as Pittsburgh and Vern Law beat Cincinnati and the Redlegs 5-2. Ruhl limited Brooklyn to a four-hitter in a 3-1 win that kept Cincinnati atop the NL standings. In the American League the White Sox extended their lead over the Yankees after Detroit downed New York 9-4 and Boston routed Kansas City 11-4 led by Dick Gernert's six RBIs.

ED Wilks Associated Press Milwaukee Bob Buhl Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Joe Nuxhall Ruhl Dodgers Brooklyn Braves Pittsburgh Vern Law Redlegs Law Philadelphia Phillies Tigers Chisox Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Detroit Boston Red Sox Dick Gernert Kansas City Buhl Gil Hodges Ed Mathews Don Newcombe Nuxhall Pirates Frank Thomas Wally Post

Kutyna Shines as Richmond Tops Buffalo in IL Action

Marion Kutyna, a recent Omaha acquisition, earned his second straight win for the Richmond Virginians as they defeated Buffalo 4-2. Relievers staved off a late Bison rally. Also in action Toronto edged Miami 8-7 in 12 innings while Columbus beat Rochester 7-3 and Havana held off Montreal 6-5 with late homers by Roseboro and Lajoie.

Marion Kutyna Omaha Eddie Lopat Richmond Virginians Buffalo Kutyna Bisons Toronto Miami Jack Crimian Leafs Marlins Cheryl Naranjo Columbus Rochester Naranjo Gary Geiger Tom Burgess Johnny Powers Jets Havana Montreal Johnny Roseboro Bill Lajoie Royals

Bernice Nips Farmer ville 15 7 In Buddy League

Bernice defeats Farmerville 15 to 7 in a Buddy League game here yesterday. Winning pitcher Redden allows the loss to Smith. Al Birtton Hancock and Hudson each collect a hit to lead Bernice’s offense.

Bernice Farmerville Redden Smith Albirtton Hancock Hudson

Ruth League tightens race as Moose Lodge tops Reed's

In Babe Ruth League play Moose Lodge defeated Reed's 5-3 while Quality Food beat Optimist 10-4. Patton and Peters powered a late four run rally for Moose, Sims took the loss. Nappier led Moose with three hits and Cox had two for Reed's.

Optimists Moose Lodge Reed's Quality Food Optimist Patton Peters Moose Sims Nappier Cox Reed

Quillian and MacKay Set For Southern Tennis Action

Top seed Bill Quillian of Seattle opens against Elija Brown of Atlanta while second seed Barry MacKay of Dayton faces B Rotert of Loyola New Orleans in the 72nd Southern championships. Seeds Willett and Grant advance in the opening round with decisive wins.

New Orleans Bill Quillian Seattle Wash Barry MacKay Dayton Ohio Quillian MacKay Montgomery Ala Elija Brown Atlanta B. Rotert Loyola Frank Willett E. Tullis Bryan (Bitsy) Grant Manuel Garcia Mexico

Monday Fight Results From The Associated Press

In New York Alex Miteff 102, Argentina, outpointed Willie Besmanoff 1902, Germany across ten rounds. In Johannesburg Mike Holt 164, South Africa, outpointed Jim Martinez 16142, Glendale California. In New Orleans Willie Vaughn 160, Los Angeles, outpointed Al Williams 15544, New Orleans.

Associated Press Miteff-Besmanoff New York Alex Miteff Argentina Willie Besmanoff Germany Holt-Martinez Johannesburg Mike Holt South Africa Jimmy Martinez Glendale Calif Vaughn-Williams New Orleans Willie Vaughn Los Angeles al Williams

Record of U S Vehicle Production Since 1900

The United States has produced and purchased over 130 million motor vehicles since 1900, two million more than the entire rest of the world combined.

U.S

Dallas Eagles Boost Hurlers Lead Texas League Standings

Dallas Eagles showcase a strong pitching core with two eight win hurlers and one nine win ace Mur ray Wall. Wall pitched a four hitter to halt Dallas’s slide as they defeated Oklahoma City 7-1 despite a late homer by Keith Littles. Paul Rambone sparked Austin’s 6-4 win over Houston to close the gap. San Antonio walloped Shreveport 12-2 as Hank Moreno and Joe Durham homered. Tulsa edged Fort Worth 4-2 after 10 innings.

Associated Press Dallas Murray Wall Eagles Oklahoma City Wall Keith Little Houston Austin Paul Rambone Senator San Antonio Shreveport Joe Durham Hank Moreno Tulsa Fort Worth Austin Weer

Flam Shea Reach Third Round at Kent Lawn Tennis Championships

Flam and Shea advance to the Kent Lawn Tennis Championships third round in Beckenham. Flam from Beverly Hills defeated A Jamar of Belgium 6 0 6 4 while Shea from Los Angeles beat Howard Walton of England 7 5 6 2.

Flam Shea Beckenham England Herb Flam Gil Shea California U. S Beverly Hills Calif A. Jamar Belgium Los Angeles Howard Walton Mike Franks John Cranston

Montag’s Homer Helps Atlanta Top Memphis in Crackers Win

Montag homered for the Crackers driving Atlanta to an 11-4 win over the league leading Memphis Chicks. Sammy Taylor also went yard as Atlanta stayed near the top while New Orleans defeated Nashville and Birmingham moved into the first division. Jack O’Donnell earned the victory.

Pittsburgh Pirates Montag Atlanta Memphis Chicks New Orleans Nashville Birmingham Frank White Barons Little Rock Travelers Mobile Chattanooga Sammy Taylor Crackers George Shuba Jerry Davis Baron Ken Walters Jack O'Donnell Chicks

Local Dixie League scores and bridge tragedy reported

KUZN tops Civitans 11 0 at Legion Stadium to cement first place in the West Monroe Dixie League. Newton led with 4 for 4 including a triple and a double as Fisher pitched. Friday games list Equipment versus Ouachita Bank and MOP Eagles versus Central Bank at 7 00. Bagby 60 of Sacramento died after two failed attempts to jump from the Golden Gate Bridge. body recovered on the north shore.

Ouachita Bank Vi. M.O.P. Eagles Central Bank Legion Stadium KUZN Civitans Fisher West Monroe Newton Butler Broom San Francisco Lewis B. Bagby Sacramento Golden Gate Bridge Coast Guard Golden Gate

Baseball Leaders In the American and National Leagues

Williams of Boston led AL batting with .362 and Mantle of New York topped AL home runs with 15. Sievers drove in most runs for Washington with 40, while Wertz of Cleveland had 39 RBIs and Minoso of Chicago 35. Trucks of Kansas City went 5-0 as top pitcher. In the NL Hodges led with .371, Musial drove in 45, Aaron 41 RBIs, and Sanford tamed at 7-1.

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Winnsboro Boys Sponsor Radio Jamboree at High School

The Winnsboro Little Boys Baseball League will sponsor KMAR’s Jamboree at Winnsboro High School auditorium on Friday June 14 with doors at 7 pm and show at 8 pm. Performers include Billy Folger Ed Rayborn Ray Richmond Jacke Peart Shirley Hodges and the Carter Family. Proceeds support the Winnsboro Little Boys Baseball program. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Denmark hosted 433016 foreigners last year up 2.2 percent from 1955.

Winnsboro Billy Folger Ed Rayborn Ray Richmond Jacke Peart Shirley Hodges Si Willing Garry Moore Jerry Wyatt Dixie Thornton Sunshine Melody Boys Southern Hillbillys Little Club Play Boys Carter Family Winnsboro Little Boys

Thailand buys dredger for Bangkok harbor deepening project

In a maritime trade news brief Thailand has purchased a steam trailing suction hopper dredger from the Netherlands to deepen Bangkok harbor. The move aims to improve docking, cargo handling, and port efficiency amid growing shipping traffic.

Thailand Holland Bangkok

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