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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1977

Page

9

Redlegs sweep Expos as Eastwick fuels comeback

Rawly Eastwick struggled early in game one allowing three runs in the ninth but the Reds rallied to win 7 6 in the opener. He then shutout five innings in the nightcap to earn the win as Cincinnati finished 14 8 in the second game. Dave Concepcion Cesar Geronimo Dan Driessen and Champ Summers starred with multi hit and key RBIs. Dodgers battle St Louis as Cards edge LA 2 1 and tighten NL West race.

Cincinnati Rawly Eastwick Eastwick Reds Montreal Expos Dave Concepcion Dan Driessen Cesar Geronimo Champ Summers George Foster Ed Armbrister Expos Joe Morgan Dodgers Mike Tyson St. Louis Hector Cruz Cards Pirates Padres Dave Parker Pittsburgh Jerry Reuss Reuss San Diego Randy Jones Omar Moreno Parker Moreno Cubs Giants Gene Clines Bobby Murcer Chicago San Francisco Clines Gary Lavelle Bruce Sutter Braves Phillies Jeff Burroughs Atlanta Philadelpia Burroughs Gene Garber Junior Moore Andy Messersmith Greg Luzinski Phils Mets Astros Len Randle Tom Seaver New York Seaver Floyd Bannister Houston Cesar Cedeno Jose Cruz

Monroe Armature Suffers Third Straight Defeat

Monroe was blanked 5-0 as Farmerville Lakers powered to victory behind Tatum who held Monroe to three hits and struck out ten. Ronnie Bird, newly acquired from Bastrop, provided two RBI with a double and a triple, while Ken Strancer added a triple. Monore’s lone threats fizzled with a fourth inning fielder’s choice. Price took the loss allowing eight hits and four strikeouts. Next up, Monroe hosts Jonesboro Hodge Wednesday before Texarkana tournament action.

News-Star Sports Service Farmerville Monroe Armature American Legion Euhen Tatum Monroe Lakers Armature Tatum Ronnie Bird Bastrop Bird Ken Strancer Laker David Finley Gary Williams Floyd Jeffreys Phil Jones David Klick Bobby Porter Ken Hart Jerry Baker Hart Baker Jerry Price Stranger Jim McKay Price Jonesboro Hodge Texarkana Tex

Royal-Barrett Tangle for World's Junior Heavyweight Crown

In Monroe tonight at the Civic Center Arena Nelson Royal defends the junior heavyweight title against former champ Pat Barrett. The card features Vic Rossattani vs Eric the Red in a 345pound mismatch, plus Mike George vs Terry Sawyer and Moose Morowski vs Rick Oliver. Openers include Bill Ash vs Lilento Rodriguez. ringside seating is available by phone.

Monroe Nelson Royal Pat Barrett Civic Center Arena Royal Barrett Vic Rossattani Eric the Red Mike George Terry Sawyer Moose Morowski Rick Oliver Bill Ash Lilento Rodriguez Civic Center Monroe Civic Center Arena

Geiberger Faces Open After 59 Routs Memphis Classic

Al Geiberger, drained after a double victory in the Danny Thomas-Memphis Golf Classic, says the hardest task is returning to reality for the United States Open. He shot a record 59 in Friday's second round en route to a 273 total, 15 under par.

Memphis Tenn al Geiberger Geiberger

Higuchi wins LPGA Championship in North Myrtle Beach

Chako Higuchi of Japan wins the LPGA Championship at Bay Tree Plantation with a 72-hole total of 279 nine under par and a $22,500 prize. She finishes three strokes ahead of Pat Bradley Sandra Post and Judy Rankin who tie for second at 282 amid hot 90 degree heat and final round 69.

North Myrtle Beach Chako Higuchi Japan Margaret Narumi UCLA Higuchi Pat Bradley Sandra Post Judy Rankin Miss Namuri Miss Bradley JoAnne Carner Joyce Kazmierski

Travelers Trounce Captains in Texas League Action

The Arkansas Travelers defeated Shreveport 15-6 on Sunday night spoiling the Captains bid for a division lead. Ark movement included a 10-run fifth featuring three homers by Jim Lenine and Leon Lee and a two-run double by Dave Bialas.

Arkansas Travelers Shreveport Travs Midland San Antonio Jackson Tulsa el Paso Amarillo Arkansas Jim Lenine Leon Lee Dave Bialas Travelers John Yeglinski Dorian Boyland Abby Mitchell Gene Quirk Mitchell Gold Sox Terry Stupy Carney Lansford Jeff Albert

Preparation H Relief for Hemorrhoidal Inflammation Advotisement

Doctors report Preparation H reduces swelling and relieves burning itching in hemorrhoidal tissues due to inflammation. The preparation promises hours of relief without narcotics or harsh astringents, and is available in ointment or suppository forms at drug counters.

Avoiding Snakes in the Outdoors

Practical tips warn readers to avoid stepping over logs in unseen areas where snakes may lie. Emphasizes using a flashlight at night, especially near camps, sleeping in snakeproof tents, and shaking out clothing and boots before dressing to prevent snake encounters.

Killanin Plans China Visit During Prague IOC Session

IOC President Lord Killanin says he will seek a date for a China visit during the Prague IOC session, aiming for year end. He notes China seeks recognition with Taiwan’s exclusion, while the program cuts threaten more events, and he remains fit after a recent heart attack.

Prague Lord Killanin China International Olympic Committee IOC Peking Killanin Ireland Morris Taiwan Republic of China Olympic Committee Montreal Program Commission Vitava

Gopher Bear Game Ties In College World Series

In Omaha Nebraska AP Minnesota and Baylor tied 3-3 at the top of the 11th after rain suspended play with 8 869 in attendance. The crowd saw a submarine pitcher who walked 10 a ejected third base coach and near winning runs as storms flooded the field and temporarily knocked out lights. The game resumes next day in the extra inning frame.

Omaha Neb Minnesota Baylor Dick Siebert George Thomas

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