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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1958
Page
8
Chicago trails near cellar as Minnie Minoso’s departure fuels run drought. Cleveland with 29 RBI by Minoso tops Sox while Boston and Washington split and Giants edge Dodgers. Cleveland rookie Gary Bell earns first win with six-inning two-hitter performance.
Giants manager Bill Rigney reshapes the rotation elevating Paul Giel and Al Worthington to starting roles as San Francisco fights to stay atop the National League. Giel debuts against Pittsburgh after a relief surge, Worthington works into a later Pittsburgh test, while Ruben Gomez faces Vern Law. Davenport returns to bolster defense as the club trims through a rough stretch.
In Springfield Missouri Sherry Wheeler of Glasgow Kentucky shot par for 16 holes to beat Vicki Pettit of Wichita Kansas 3 and 2 in the opening round of the 28th annual women’s Trans Mississippi golf tournament at Hickory Hills. Defending champion Mrs James Ferrie of Gardena California defeated Mrs Stanley Emerson of Dayton Ohio 1 up. Mrs William Hartson of Piedmont California eliminated Kathleen Fawcett of Creve Coeur Missouri 1 up after a 20 hole match. Paul Dye of Indianapolis ousted Clifford Ann Creed of Opelousas Louisiana 2 and 1.
Olympic wrestler Dan Hodge defeated Norm Jackson in 1:12 of the first round at the Catholic Youth Center in Scranton Pa. The fight drew 452 fans as promoter observers questioned Jackson’s identity and purse payment. Hodge weighed 189 3 4 pounds and Jackson 184 1 4, with Hodge winning on a body shot and left hook.
Central defeated Ouachita 8-6 to topple the former leader while Southern Equipment rallied for a 10-9 win over Missouri Pacific. Varino homered in the final inning, aiding Southern Equipment alongside Fallon Cozine, and Zarro led Ouachita with 3-3. Causey Bass earned the win. Sims Walton took the loss.
West Monroe Kilpatricks defeated Delhi 8 to 6 in a Fifth District American Legion Junior baseball game. Winning pitcher Garland Webb yielded two hits with late relief by Ronnie Haile after Webb ran into trouble in the last inning. West Monroe teammates Jerry Stovall John Moses and Webb led the offense with two hits each while Moses added a two base hit. Delhi’s Dick Thompson and Dick Smith each had a single early in the game. West Monroe to face Rayville next. Delhi to Farmerville.
The Step Pyramid of Diosel in Memphis Egypt, built around 2740 B C, is cited by National Geographic Magazine as the oldest free standing stone structure in the world.
The 17-year-old Glasgow, Kentucky native Sherry Wheeler posted a 3 and 2 victory over Vicki Pettit of Wichita in the opening round of the Trans Miss golf tournament at Hickory Hills. Defending champion Mrs. James Ferrie edged Mrs. Stanley Emerson in 18 holes, while California entrants Willi am Hartson and Barbara Williams advanced in tight matches.
Mrs Edward McAuliffe of Wellesley Massachusetts holds a one stroke lead after the first round of the 54 hole Women s Eastern Amateur at Allegheny Country Club Pittsburgh. She shot 38 37 75 two over par to top Mary Patton Janssen of Farmington Virginia who carded 39 37 76.
American League results Cleveland 10 Baltimore 2 Chicago 5 Washington 4 in opener Washington 5 Chicago 2 in nightcap. Kansas City at New York postponed. Detroit and Boston rain postponement. Today’s games include Kansas City at New York and Cleveland at Baltimore. National League results Chicago 9 Milwaukee 6 Pittsburgh 3 San Francisco 4 Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati at St Louis postponed by rain.
DeLamare, a dominant force with eight French amateur titles since 1946, leads a field of 43 players at Hillsdale course Deauville 6200 yards. Twelve Americans compete, including Jim McHale and Tim Holland, as matchups begin with McHale facing S A Schofield and Roos meeting Hirigoyen while Penrose faces Allpass and Andrews plays Bardana. Holland advances with a bye to Thursday.
The American Legion Fifth District features undefeated Monroe and Ruston clashing at Legion 1 Stadium at 7 45 as Ruston seeks 4 0 start after a 32 2 season opening win and an 18 0 result. West Monroe faces Rayville at 3 30 at the West Monroe Playground with playoff hopes alive. Other games include Delhi at Farmerville and Bastrop at Columbia.
Lamar Tech led the NAIA Golf Tournament at Tyrrell Park with a 581 team total at halfway, 15 strokes ahead of Central Oklahoma. Individual leader Lt Langert scored 141 after 36 holes, followed by teammate Dick Hoelzer at 144 and Don Hill of Texas Wesleyan at 146.
Pulp and Paper Makers Union won 1-0 over People's Loan behind Woody Woodcock’s 3 hit pitching and 12 strikeouts. Pan Am defeated Ouachita Bank 6-0 with Sechler on the mound while Van Zile led Pan Am with 2 hits, Foster had 1 hit for the losers, and Frazizer and Foster were the losing battery.
Jack Tighe said he anticipated a managerial change for the Detroit Tigers after a 9-4 loss to Boston and a poor road trip. He accepted the firing calmly, noting the club's last place standing and five losses in seven games. He planned to return to Detroit and avoid meeting players, calling the situation a personal funeral.
A Monroe man reports fast relief from stomach gas with Sys Tone. The ad claims the medicine moves inches of gas and reduces waistline, aids upset nerves, enriches blood with iron, and works with food. Available at leading druggists in Monroe and nearby towns.
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