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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1956

Page

14

Kid Right-Hander Sets Down Indians With 3-Hit Job

Brewer the ace of Boston's staff improves to nine wins with a 5-1 victory over Cleveland, his seventh consecutive win against the Indians. Williams adds two doubles as Boston salvages a split in the doubleheader.

ED Wilks Associated Press Tom Brewer Boston Red Sox Frank Sullivan Bob Porterfield Willard Nixon Brewer New York Cleveland Indians Tribe Vic Wertz Bosox Porterfield Baltimore Detroit Tigers Washington Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Mike Garcia Jackie Jensen Ted Wiliams Cardinals Randy Jackson Tom Poholsky Don Newcombe Clem Labine Snider Brooks Roy Campanella Braves Stu Miller Gene Conley Phils Gran Hamner Frank Lary Yankees Bob Nieman Hee Brown Carlos Paula Bobby Shantz A's Johnny Groth Pete Ramos Alex Kellner

Delhi Defeats Rayville to Tie East League Lead

Delhi's Legionaries edged Rayville 1-0 in a bottom ninth run to force a first place tie in the East League at 5-1. J Gross allowed five hits while fanning 13 for Delhi as James Hosea started the decisive rally with a double and Ph il Sims drove him home.

Delhi Rayville Legionaries Rayville Legion James Hosea Bavyille Legion Phil Sims Hosea George Brown J. Gross Henry Carroll Gross Carlisle

San Francisco Signs Ex Indian Pitcher Abernathie

San Francisco Seals president Jerry Donovan announced the signing of Bill Abernathie, ex Cleveland Indians pitcher, age 25, 5 feet 10 inches, 188 pounds, just out of the Marines. He went 11-8 with Indianapolis in 1952 and 5-8 in 1953. The automotive industry will revive the National Automobile Show in New York City December 8-16, 1956 after a 16 year lapse.

Jerry Donovan San Francisco Seals Bill Abernathie Cleveland Indians Abernathie Marines Indianapolis New York City

Major League Games Slated Across League Tonight

In the American League today the Pittsburgh Pirates visit Cincinnati with Friend facing Nuxhall in the night game. Philadelphia travels to Milwaukee with Haddix set to oppose Crone. New York meets Chicago as Worthington faces Minner. Brooklyn plays St. Louis withRoufaz or Erskine starting against Dickson.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati

National League baseball box score report overview

Vernon and Cleveland faced Boston with final score 3 to 8 as McLish and Narleski led pitching duties. Porterfield Hurd and Narleski contributed multiple innings and strikeouts while the lineup featured Carrasquel Rosen McLish and Porterfield among others.

W—Meclish L—Porterfield U— Chulak Stevens Runge Rommel

Night baseball matchups feature early season at a glance

Today's slate lists Kansas City at Washington with Heritage facing Pascual or Stewart in night action. Detroit visits Baltimore with Hoeft opposing Wight, Chicago plays New York with Donovan up against Ford, and Cleveland travels to Boston where Wynn meets Sullivan in night games.

Kansas City Washington Heritage Pascual Stewart Detroit Baltimore Hoeft Wight Chicago New York Donovan Ford Cleveland Boston Wynn Sullivan

U S G A Announces Open Sites for 1958 59 championships

The United States Golf Association announced the 1958 National Open will be at Southern Hills Country Club Tulsa Oklahoma June 12 13 14. The 1959 Open will be at Winged Foot Golf Club Mamaroneck New York with dates to be fixed. This year the Open starts Thursday at Oak Hill Country Club Rochester New York.

New York Southern Hills Country Club Tulsa Okla United States Golf Association Winged Foot Golf Club Mamaroneck N.Y U.S.G.A Inverness Club Toledo Ohio Oak Hill Country Club Rochester

Eskimos Sign Bert Scott From Nebraska

Edmonton Eskimos announce the signing of center Bert Scott formerly with the University of Nebraska for the 1956 season in the Western Interprovincial Football Union.

Eskimos Edmonton Edmonton Eskimos Bert Scott University of Nebraska Western Interprovincial Football Union Club

Buckeye Cager Loses Two Fingers In Backyard Accident

Ohio State basketball star Robin Freeman suffered the loss of two fingers on his left hand during a yard chopping incident with a Boy Scout hatchet. The injury likely ends his pro basketball plans and may affect his education path in law or dentistry. Freeman, an All American guard, has surgery and remains in fair condition.

Cincinnati Robin Freeman Ohio State Freeman Ohio

Stubborn hunter in Helena cited for multiple deer kills

A hunter in Helena Montana was arrested three times for killing more than one deer during the season. He received fines of 27 dollars 50 cents for each offense.

Helena Mont Golfdom Snead Old White Course White Sulphur Springs W. Virginia

Aussie Wrestler and Boxing Kangaroo at Kallio's Arena

Frank Hurley the Australian heavyweight champion comes to Monroe for a tag team with Jack Curtis at Kallio's Arena. Hurley brings a masked partner the Golden Terror while Curtis relies on Al Zask. Pogo the boxing kangaroo sets for a special exhibition as Kids Night offers 50 cent admission for under 12. The main event carries a 90 minute time limit with two falls needed. Two prelims begin at 8 15.

Frank Hurley Monroe Pride Jack Curtis Gus Kallio Hurley Golden Terror Curtis al Zask St. Louis Australia Matsman Down Under Pogo Kallio’s

Movie to Be Made of Dempsey Story in New Film

The life of Jack Dempsey will become a movie with him advising the actor portraying him. Producer Sam Wisenthal signs contracts. no film clips will be used. Reenactments include the Firpo bout Willard Tunney fights as casting begins. Dempsey seeks a $200,000 fee plus a percentage of the picture.

Y@ORK Jack Dempsey Sam Wieserthal Dempsey Luis Firpo Jess Willard Gene Tunney Wisenthal

Ortega Wins Split Decision Over Poirier in New York Bout

Gasper Ortega of Mexico defeats Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls in a 10 round split decision at St. Nicholas Arena. Both weighed 151 pounds. judges favor Ortega 2-1, Gamboli calls a draw, and Poirier led in the AP card. The fight featured six clinches and heavy blood from the nose.

New York Mexico Gasper Ortega Gene Poirier Niagara Falls N.Y Ortega St. Nicholas Arena Ray Miller Joe Eppy Nick Gamboli A. P. Bcard Poirier

Military Land Grabs Fought By Wildlife Groups

Washington June 12 Representatives of conservation and outdoor groups urged the House interior committee to require congressional approval for large land withdrawals by the military and to enforce state game laws on military preserves. C R Gutermuth of the Wildlife Management Institute warned of Navy plans to take part of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Support also came from Michael Nadel Wilderness Society and Michael Hudoba Sports Afield for the Izaak Walton League.

Washington House Interior Committee C. R. Gutermuth Wildlife Management Institute Gutermuth Navy Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge Georgia Michael Nadel The Wilderness Society Michael Hudoba Sports Afield Izaak Walton

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