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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
8
Little Rock's Fred Hatfield homered to lift the Travelers to the lead, as Shreveport suffered a second straight defeat. Hatfield's timely swing helped keep Travs atop the Southern Association standings, reflecting the team's steady performance for two days running.
St. Mary's Tigers coach Joe Sampite guided the team to the Class C finals despite injuries and was named Class C player of the year by the Louisiana Sports Writers' Association. Lisbon placed three on the all-state team including Don Scribner, James Scribner, and Jerry McCurry. Don Scribner was chosen as Class C player of the year. Other selections include Ronald Rev St. Mary's Mike Rainerd St. Charles David Ainsworth Enterprise Bil Ledbetter Chenery and Wiha Blackwell Mer Rouge Pete Dyer of Mer Rouge and Jim Pat Boler Heflin, Kenny St. Charles Alex Rankin Mer Rouge. The piece also covers related game results and player stats from the season.
Boo Colburn, former Bowling Green University quarterback, is listed on the New York Titans roster. The veteran signal caller joins the NFL team ahead of the upcoming season, adding depth at quarterback.
Bastrop Barons dominate Mer Rouge Big Eight entry 13 to 3 in an exhibition. Daniel West goes 4 for 5 while J W Brodnax Delma Ray Thompson and Mickey Madden combine on the mound for Bastrop. Mer Rouge pitcher John Sam McDuffie and Richard Smith yield the loss.
The Detroit Tigers acquired relief pitcher Clem Labine from the Los Angeles Dodgers after a ten year stint with the Dodgers. Los Angeles received cash and a pitcher to be named later. The money involved was not disclosed.
Arnold Palmer, favored at 4-1, headlines the 60th National Open at Cherry Hills Country Club. The field includes past champions Cary Middlecoff and Jack Fleck, with Sam Snead and Gary Player among top contenders. Palmer seeks more wins after five titles this year and a possible grand slam run toward the British Open and PGA Championship.
Grambling College sprinter Stone Johnson and high jumper Charles Lewis depart by plane for the NCAA track meet at the University of California Berkeley. Johnson, a 19 year old Texan sophomore, has run 100 yards in 9.4 seconds and holds the NATA 200 meter crown. He recently defeated Dave Sime Bobby Morrow and Dave St.rom.
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