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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1959

Page

9

Hogan shares early Open lead as two young pros pace field

Ben Hogan and three others fired 69s to lead the 59th U S Open after the first round at Winged Foot West. Dick Knight, Gene Littler, and Don Finsterwald joined the tie, with Hillman Robbins one behind, as a broad field kept hopes alive for a dramatic finish.

Hugh Fullerton JR Mamaroneck N.Y Ben Hogan Texas San Diego Calif Hogan Gene Littler Don Finsterwald Hillman Robbins Winged Foot West Ogan Littler Finsterwald Knight Robbins Cary Middlecoff South Africa Gary Player Tommy Bolt Lionel Nebert Billy Casper Don January Ted Kroll Arnold Palmer Don Fairfield Bo Wininger Mike Souchak al Balding Canada Bruce Crampton Australia Bill Collins Gene Bone Doug Ford Ernie Vossler Claude Harmon Henry Ramson Ewing Pomeroy Chhampion Charlie Coe Sammy Snead Jay Hebert Julius Boros Dick Mayer Ed Furgol Omaha Johnny Goodman Rochester Hawaii California Louisville Ben Mamaroneck N. Y

Sword Dancer Favored In Belmont Stakes Listed For Tomorrow

Sword Dancer the Brookmeade Stable colt is the tepid 7-5 favorite for Belmont Stakes with 125000 added. Royal Orbit 2-1 and Black Hills 3-1 head a field of seven or eight as the key challengers in the 91st Belmont, broadcast nationally by CBS.

John Chancer Associated Press Sports Riter NEW York (Ap Sword Dancer Brookmeade Black Hills Royal Orbit Bagdad CBS Willie Shoemaker Gallant Man Bold Ruler Eddie Arcaro Arcaro Bill Harmatz Eddie

West Monroe Hosts Oak Grove In La-Ark League Tilt

West Monroe faces Oak Grove at 7 30 tonight in Monroe’s Legion Stadium as the La-Ark League pennant chase stays tight with Monroe and West Monroe atop the standings. Crossett visits Bastrop and Monroe travels to Crossett Sunday as rain delays reshape the lineup and make up games.

Monroe West Monroe Ine Paceoruceia Bastrop Oak Grove Legion Stadium Dubach Crossett Millers New Park Wayne Hendricks Dave McKenzie West Monroe Vols Hendricks WMHS Vols Carroll George North Bob Carter George La-Ark Ruston Ed Head Associated Press Birmingham Memphis Chattanooga New Orleans Nashville Mobile Bening Dubach Legion Stadium Inast Tae Ag Duback Atlanta Shreveport American Assn Indianapolis Denver Allas Forth Worth Minneapolis Louisville Charleston St. Paulos Dallas Fort Worth Houston Omaha St. Paul Buffalo Columbiami Toronto Havana Sestest Rochester Richmond Soes Rochester Wee Miami Columbus Montreal

Red Sox trade Consolo Wall for Plews Hyde to Senators

Boston sends Billy Consolo and Murray Wall to Washington for Herbie Plews and Dick Hyde. Hyde to join Friday as a bullpen option after an injury plagued season. Plews hit .258 last year with 10 3 in relief pitcher Hyde posted a 1.75 ERA in 53 games last season. Carey fever hospitalizes Yankees star Andy Carey at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Murry Wall Billy Consolo Red Sox Herbert Plews Nats Dick Hyde Consolo Boston Boston Red Sox Murray Wall Washington Senators Herbie Plews Hyde Mike Higgins Senators Plews Washington Wall Console Carey New York UPI Andy Carey New York Yankees Lenox Hill Hospital

Hughes Quitting Ottawa Gridders For Tulsa Post

Ottawa Rough Riders coach Frank Clair announced the departure of assistant coach Ed Hughes a short time after hiring him. Hughes, formerly New York NFL defensive backfield coach, asked to leave Ottawa to join the University of Tulsa coaching staff under Bobby Dobbs.

Ottawa Frank Clair Ottawa Rough Riders Ed Hughes New York NFL University of Tulsa Oklahoma Bobby Dobbs

City League sees Sampognaro blank In dependents 6 0

L V Norris pitched a one hitter as Sampognaro blanked In dependents 6 0. Sanford and Rey Reynolds each went 2-3 for the winners off a Danna Inzina battery. Marion edged C F 9-8 with Thomas 3-4. Spence beat Golson Campbell. Gan away posted 2-4 for the losers. West Monroe Baptist earned its fifth win, Monroe Auto Mart fell 7-3. McKenzie Jones defeated Holley.

Sampognaro L. V. Norris Sanford Reynolds Danna Inzina Marion C&f Thomas Spence Golson Campbell Ganaway West Monroe Baptist Monroe Auto Mart McKenzie Jones Holley

University of Chicago mulls football return plan

Dean of Students John P. Netherton announced at a lettermen banquet that the university is considering resuming intercollegiate football. He outlined three questions on team strength without admissions and scholarship issues, funding, and scheduling. Kenneth L. Currie, a senior swimmer from Edmonton, won the Amos Alonzo Stagg certificate for all-around excellence.

Chicago Big Ten Kenneth L. Currie Edmonton Canada Amos Alonzo Stagg

Lane Ortiz in Pacific Fight for Junior Welter Crown

Kenny Lane and Carlos Ortiz meet at Madison Square Garden for a 12 round or less bout to revive the junior welterweight title with NBC coverage. Lane holds a slight edge in betting, the winner earns the title, and unifying bout with Duilio Loi is set for Aug. 21 at the Garden. Lane is No. 1 lightweight contender. Ortiz is No. 2 and Puerto Rican born. Ortiz seeks first title shot in 32 pro fights with a 29-2-1 record.

Lane Ortiz Madison Square Garden New York State Athletic Commission National Boxing Assn Duilio Loi Italy Garden NBC Miami Beach Fla New York Joe Brown Houston Muskegon Mich

Bar ny Turns Referee With Clean Up Aim

West Mon roe inflater mechanic Bill Barney, dethroned in the state heavyweight race, accepts the refereeing post from promoter August Baumgartner. He vows to stop alleged misconduct by rival wrestlers and plans to clean up the mat despite dislikes of refereeing.

B. Arena Bill Barney West Monroe Barney August Baumgartner Firpo Zybysko Bill Zybysko

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