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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
6
The Indians and Yankees split a busy series with Baltimore as both teams push for a pennant. Key moments include Homers from Rosson and Adams, and strong pitching from Groth and Resievers, while Cruz and Phelps provided offense for the Orioles.
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In a terse clash, Gido LedCque edges Heat Sete Sar as cold conditions test teams. Both players exchange swift plays and defense in a sparse arena, yielding a tight finish and mounting tension for upcoming fixtures.
Monroe Bowling Center led by Tommy and Jerry Higgins shared first place in the Scratch League after a split with Furrow Service Station as Budweiser Beer swept Griffin Studio. Highs included 226 by Tommy Higgins and 474 by Jerry Higgins. Sonny Durham 220 and 615 for Farrow. Canizaro 494 for No 8. Luke Coonrod 002 series and 180-524 for Adcock Booth. Guerriero Insurance moved to first with 4-0 from Team No 8. several 500s marked the mixed league action across multiple teams.
In Bastrop Louisiana on June 16 the Bastrop American Legion Juniors defeated defending champion West Monroe 8 to 5. Bastrop pitchers Bill Loftin and Terry Murry limited West Monroe to three hits while Roddy Harper and Carter led Bastrop with two hits each in an eight hit attack. West Monroe pitchers Wayne Hendricks and Jack Norman pitched for the visitors with Watson catching. Bob Loftin caught for Bastrop.
Rayville Juniors defeated Farmerville Club 7 to 5 in a competitive game. The scoring mix featured key plays from Rayville players and tight defense to seal the win.
Monroe's Causey delivered a notable moment for the Baltimore Orioles in a game against the Chicago White Sox. The rookie first baseman, about 170 pounds and standing five eight, squared off with Ron Jackson in a dramatic run down, ending with Jackson on Causey’s shoulders. Causey had been signed to a three year deal and debuted after three games, arriving amid a tense infield sequence and a crowd around the play.
A chaotic box score excerpt shows Parnell earning his first win by defeating the Athletics. The clash is described with scattered names and fragments, highlighting a tense game and the pitcher’s early success amid unreliable OCR text.
Helmer earned his second win with a key double in the nightcap as Baltimore beat Chicago 2-0 to complete a doubleheader split. Young provided the eighth inning run support with a single, while early game foes traded the lead in a six to five opener.
Dean Stone pitched three-hitter style as the Senators beat the Indians 7-0 to end Washington's seven-game skid. Johnny Groth and Roy Sievers drove in key runs off loser Bob Lemon in Cleveland.
A garbled game summary describes the Tigers defeating a New York team 8 to 6 after a quick first inning. The text mentions players Carter Sturdivant Isaaks and Pom Sturdivant, with references to a late rally and a desperate ninth inning, but many names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
Mrs. Alice Tillison detained a 13 year old boy prowling her car applying a hammerlock and marched him into the house before calling police. The incident occurred Tuesday night in Dallas and Tillison weighs 118 pounds.
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