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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1943

Page

9

Wrestlers Clash in Monroe Arena Promoter Kallio Card

Promoter Gus Kallio brings a packed Monroe Wrestling arena for an eight thirty show headlined by veterans Sailor Parker Kopecky LaRue Jack Lacey and Butch Martin with the first bout eliminating a wrestler. Martin trains under Kallio and his bout lineup promises a top card as fans recall last week’s standing room only crowd.

Gus Kallio Monroe Wrestling Arena Sailor” Parker Nashville, Tenn Kopecky Ty Town Tex LaRue University of Gas Jack” Lacey Abilene Pacific Coast Butch” Martin Monroe Kallio Parker Lacey LeRae Martin

Yanks Rally Pitching Ends In Narrow Victory

In a late innings stretch the Yankees secure a win as Harris relieves, Judd takes the loss, with umpires Stewart and Pipgras handling plate duties. Time of game 2 hours 6 minutes.

Pagec Dadd Brown Karl Harris Judd Stewart and Pipgras

Dodgers rally to tie in Giants game and Ot t ejections

Giants led 5 1 after five as Maynard Ott and Jurges homered. Dodgers answered with a five run rally in the fifth to tie the game before Ace Adams held the line for his fourth win. Mel Ott was ejected after a strike out at the end of the sixth. In Chicago, Vern Stephens and Chet Laabs sparked the Browns to a 5 2 win over the White Sox before 19 052 fans.

Martin Kallio Kallie Cardinals Joe Kirby Higbe Dodgers Giants Buster Maynard Mel Ott Bill Jurges Brooklyns Cliff Melton van Lingle Mungo Ace Adams Rube Melton Chicago Vern Stephens Singer Chet Laabs St Louis Browns Chigego White Sox

Pirates Rally To Beat Cubs And Tie For Third

June 16 Pittsburgh Pirates erased a 2-0 deficit with a two run rally in the sixth inning to defeat Chicago 4-2 and move into a tie with Cincinnati for third place in the National League. Frankie Gustine and Tommy O'Brien opened the frame with doubles off Ray Prim before Prim exited for Henry Wyse as weather halted play for 36 minutes. Lou Novikoff figured prominently for Chicago, singling in the second but failing to touch second base after a call out.

Harry Lowrey Lowrey Chicago Abrhpoa Stanky Caverretta Caee Nicholson Esecer Novikoff McCullough Hermandez Merullo Wyse Elliott Fletcher Baker DiMaggio Fatoeren Geary Sewen Tom Rimenses Chicago Save Bees Pitteburen Prim. Stanky O'Brien Elliott DiMaggio Hack Novikoff Gustine Russell O'Brien Tanky Cavarretta Gostine Pittsburgh Bowe Wrae R. Barre Prim Sewell Ianing R. Barrett Barlick Scare Pines Fance Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Buccaneers Frankie Gustine Tommy O'Brien Ray Prim Henry Wyse Lou Novikoff

Lighter fighters steal the spotlight at MSG amid Armstong Angott bout

Notes from New York report the crowd favoring lightweight boxers over heavyweights during the Armstrong Angott event at Madison Square Garden. Dodger Lee Durocher faces Caribbean-USO duties after the season while Dodger lore and service men boost morale. Also covered are Weill introducing Lew Hambury as his new boxer, baseball air travel plans by Weill and Hulth, and Yankee Stadium youth tryouts drawing about 300 hopefuls.

New York Madison Square Garden Armstrong- Angott Novas Louises Boers Bobby Ruffins Allie Stolzes Jackie Wilsons Dodger Lee Durocher Rogues Gallery Caribbean USO Brooklyn Dodgers Leo al Weill Madison Square Garden Arena Weill Whitney Lew Hanbury Lew Martin Mr. Martin Papa Weill Ray Blades Charlie Hulth New Orleans Yankee Stadium Yanks

Boxing results from recent bouts across multiple cities

Several bouts listed with winners and nine contenders. Jackie Cooper outpointed George Kochan in New York. Joe Mulls defeated Ernest Robinson in Brooklyn. Maurice Lachance stopped Ted Christie in Portland. Charney Sabatelra beat Tony Grey in Scranton. Jimmy McLarnin outpointed Russell Sawyer in New Bedford. Johnny Green stopped Joe Spangler in Buffalo. Luther White defeated Juan Zurita in Los Angeles.

Associated Press New York Jackie Cooper Chicago George Kochan United States Coast Guard Joe Mulls Brooklyn Ernest Cat) Robinson Portland Maurice Lefty Tony Grey New Bedford Mass Jimmy McLarnin Rusell Sawyer Buffalo Johnny Green Lackawanna N. Y Joe Spangler Richmond Los Angeles Luther

Army Approves 55 Day Bay Meadows Racing Season

San Mateo Calif June 16 The Western Defense command approves a 55 day fall meeting at Bay Meadows Oct 2 to Dec 18 General Manager William P Kyne will file a formal application with the California Racing Commission after army sanction.

San Mateo Calif Western Defense Command Bay Meadows Track William P. Kyne Kyne California Racing Commission

Service Nines to Play for Midsouth Crown

A three day tournament for the Midsouth Service baseball championship will begin Friday July 2 with eight army and navy teams from Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee. Teams from Blytheville air base Camp Tyson Greenville airbase and several Memphis units have entered.

Memphis Army

Cotton futures slip on liquidation in New Orleans market

World’s Latest Market News from New Orleans reports cotton futures easing after long liquidation amid favorable crops and weather. The market closed barely steady with declines of 20 to 30 cents per bale. spot cotton closed steady with sales of 1,621 and varied price levels from low middling to good middling.

New Orleans

Cotton futures drift amid congressional subsidy fight

Uncertainty from congressional battles over subsidies and weak spot cotton demand kept futures trading subdued in New York. Covering and price fixing lent a steadier tone after early losses, with long-month switching heavy and late-day quotes showing modest gains before closing 20 to 30 cents lower. Open high low last figures for July October December March May show mixed activity and middling spot at 21.90, down from prior levels.

New York

Chicago market summary shows hogs and cattle prices

On June 16 14 the USDA reported Salabie hogs totaling 25010 with top 14.00 and bulk pricing 13.75 to 14.00 for 180s and 150 to 180 lbs. Sows at 15 to 25 lower. lightweights to 13.60. Salabie cattle 7000 salable, calves 706, bulls active. weighty sausage offerings to 14.60. Dealers mainly 14.50 to 15.50. early top fed steers 16.55 with bulk 14.00 to 16.25. best fed heifers 15.75. cutter cows 10.00 down. best beef cows 11.06 to 12.50.

Chicago USDA

Butter And Eggs Prices In Chicago Notes

Butter receipts 874 198 unsettled prices quoted by the Chicago price current. Eggs receipts 26 884 firm prices unchanged.

Chicago

Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market

Chicago June 16 live poultry trucks and firm market unchanged at ceiling as buyers and sellers wait for clearer demand signals. No price changes reported across categories, with stock levels steady and play of seasonal demand influencing trade.

Poultry Chicago

Leading Great Lakes sluggers use same 38 ounce bat

Great Lakes stars Johnny Mize and Eddie Pellagrini share a 38 ounce bat despite size differences. Mize, 200-pound first baseman, hits .? through 14 games, Pellagrini, 165 pounds, bats .429. Both wield the same bat Mize used with the Cardinals and Giants. Pellagrini, who hit 23 homers in 1941 for San Diego, calls it “like a little tree.”

Great Lakes UPI Johnny Mize Eddie Pellagrini Bluejackets Mize Pellagrini St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants San Diego

Markets Drift Upward Amid Slow Trading In New York

New York stocks edged higher with slow progress across divisions and volume around 900 000 shares for the session. Rail bonds rose, cotton finished up modestly, and Chicago wheat closed unchanged to a quarter cent lower. hogs, cattle, and grain showed varied moves as market activity remained muted. River stages not detailed.

New York Chicago

Grains Turn Weak at Close on Wheat and Corn Declines

Chicago grain prices drifted lower in late trading after an initial rally driven by mill buying and Canada crop concerns. Wheat closed essentially flat to 1/4 lower with July at 1.433 to 1.438, September at 1.4378. Corn held near unchanged with July at 1.05.

Chicago Canada

Potatoes Market Report From Chicago

USDA bulletin from Chicago dated June 16 reports potato arrivals at 100 and track 128 with total U S shipments 950 and light supplies. California long whites priced 4.10 to 4.13 per cwt for U S No 1, 3.80 to 1M for commercials. Texas Biss Triumphs Victory grade 3.70 to 3.85, Alabama Bliss Triumphs 3.77, Oklahoma Bliss Triumphs Victory grade 3.61.

Chicago USDA U. S California

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