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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1958

Page

14

Christy Wins State Heavyweight Title At Kallio's Arena

J Christy defeated Charley Laye in ten minutes of the final fall to claim the state heavyweight championship at Kallio's Arena. Earlier, Phil Brummett and Al Massey were disqualified before the bell in the semi final tag match, giving Curtis and Barney the win. The Jazz Teens entertained between bouts while Massey challenged the title winner for a quick defense, with no challengers stepping forward.

Jerry Christy Prince Charley Laye Badman Kallio’s Arena Jerry Christy Phil Brummett al Massey Jack Curtis Bill Barney Barney Brummett Young Christy Bad Charley Kallio Charley Laye Massey Curtis

Buying a Boat and Gear On a Budget in Modern Market

The piece outlines rough costs for a basic 14 foot boat with motor and trailer, pricing components from $375 for hull to $125 for trailer. It notes larger rigs rise to $1,200 to $2,000 for 15 16 foot runabouts and up to $3,000 for a livable cruiser, comparing costs to a low priced car.

Six Teams Enter World Cup Playoffs in Stockholm

Six teams go into vital playoff matches to decide the last three quarter final spots. Northern Ireland star goalkeeper Harry Gregg may miss the game against Czechoslovakia due to a sprained ankle. Russia faces England and Wales meets Hungary in other fixtures.

Stockholm Harry Gregg Northern Ireland Czechoslovakia Gregg Russia England Wales Hungary

State to Ask Title Fight in September

Sacramento AP reports the state athletic commission chairback plans to seek September staging of the Floyd Patterson Roy Harris world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles. The promoter says Patterson should wait three weeks if he delayed defense, while Olympic Auditorium worries crowded schedules could hurt gate receipts for July 24 and August events. Weill plans to apply to the commission for the title fight soon.

Sacramento State Athletic Commission Los Angeles Floyd Patterson Dan O. Kilroy al Weill Roy Harris Texas Olympic Auditorium Club Wrigley Field Pete Rade‘macher Zora Folley Kilroy Olympic Auditorium Carmen Basilio Art Aragon Weill The Athletic Commission

East-West Duel Shapes Up In Yacht Race

The Newport to Bermuda yacht race sharpened into an East West duel as Good News skippered by Jack Hedden led Petrel from the U S Coast Guard Academy and trailed Ticonderoga. The field of 110 boats raced under 12 to 15 mph southwest by west winds with three miles separating top contenders on the Darby’s second day.

Whitney Martin USS Darby Newport Bermuda Jack Hedden Hillsborough Calif Petrel U. S. Coast Guard Academy New London Ticonderoga Cotton Blossom Windigo Nina High Land Light Sea Lion

Jaycee Junior Golf Qualifying Rescheduled at Highland

Qualifying rounds for the Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament were rained out yesterday and reset for 1:30 PM at Highland Country Club in West Monroe. Gene Ridings, tourney chairman, invites all eligible Ouachita parish boys under 18 to qualify, with a special flight for 12 and under.

Jaycee Highland Country Club West Monroe Gene Ridings Monroe Ridings Audubon Country Club New Orleans Tucson Arizona

Belmont Oaks Lure Highlights 3-Year-Old Filly Title Race

The Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park shapes as a key 1 3/8 mile test for top 3-year-old fillies with Big Effort A Glitter Bug Brush and Daumay leading contenders. Johnny Nerud weighs options for Gallant Man including Hollywood Gold Cup and Suburban Handicap while Bold Ruler trains on at Belmont.

Cavan Tim Tam Gallant Man Bold Ruler Belmont Park Brookmeade Stable Calumet Farm C. V. Whitney Bug Brush Howard A. Jones Daumay A Glitter Garden State Park Churchill Downs Pimlico Johnny Nerud Ralph Lowe Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Belmont Met Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Wheatley Stable Ruler

Restless Wind Captures National Stallion Stakes Title

Restless Wind, a two year old by Windy City 2nd imported from England, won the $32,020 National Stallion Stakes colt division at Belmont by a head. Eddie Arcaro rode the winner for Llangollen Farm owner Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lunn, paying $3.90 and earning $20,153. First Minister placed second, a length and a quarter ahead of Watch Your Step as the five furlongs were run in 58.4 seconds against a stiff wind.

Restless Wind Windy City England Belmont Eddie Arcaro Llangollen Mary Elizabeth Lunn First Minister Widener

Golfers Open Prairie Dunes Play for Trans-Miss Amateur

More than 100 golfers tee off at Prairie Dunes in Hutchinson Kansas hoping to reach the championship flight of the Trans Mississsippi Men's Amateur. Bill Stewart, Missouri amateur champion from Springfield, led yesterday with a 72 on the 6522 yard par 35 35 70 course.

Prairie Dunes Hutchinson Kan Bill Stewart Missouri Springfield

Jockey Nelson Shines At Delaware Park With Six Mounts

Glen Rose Oklahoma rider Eldon Nelson wins five of six mounts at Delaware Park, equalling a track record set by Bill Hartack with Staysail and other winners Procella Colic Necromancer Lt. Jay Gee and Romantita. Also reports wins at Monmouth and Arlington Park with Betty Linn and Fly Across in Purse races.

Eldon Nelson Glenrose Okla Delaware Park Bill, Hartack Delaware Nelson Procella Necromancer Jay Gee Reverie Knoll Farms Romanita B.A. Dario Venomous Monmouth Park Arlington Park Washington Park Chicago Charles S. Handelman Betty Linn Charlie's Song Northside Palace Stable Fly Across Goulash Suffolk Downs

Hoad's sore leg jolts bid to dethrone Gonzales at Forest Hills

Lew Hoad's bid for the $15 000 Tournament of Champions title was shaken by a sore leg muscle that slowed him on the grass. Tony Trabert upset Hoad 2 6 6 3 6 2 while Ken Rosewall and Pancho Gonzales pace the standings. Rosewall defeated Segura 4 6 6 1 6 1 as Trabert and Sedgman lead the doubles race with a 2 0 record.

Forest Hills N. Y Lew Hoad Pancho Gonzales Lew Tony Trabert Hoad Gonzales Forest Hills Stadium Frank Sedgman Trabert Jack Kramer Ken Rosewall Rosewall Pancho Segura Ecuador U. S. Davis Salt Lake City Segura Sedgman Rex Hartwig Hartwig

LANACANE Promises Fast Relief for Itching Skin

A Mrs D Howard of Los Angeles praises LANACANE a new scientific medicated creme. The ad claims it soothes stops scratching and speeds healing by killing germs and softening skin tissue and urges readers to buy at druggists.

Tuesday Baseball Gridiron Matchups Across Leagues

Night games feature Chicago at Milwaukee with Drabowsky against Burdette and San Francisco at Pittsburgh pitting Antonelli versus Raydon. Also Los Angeles at Philadelphia Drysdale faces Sanford while St Louis meets Cincinnati Brosnan against Lawrence. New York visits Cleveland Ford against Narleski. Boston hosts Chicago Sisler versus Pierce. Baltimore plays Kansas City Brown against Herbert. Washington clashes with Detroit Ramos against Foytack.

Chicago Milwaukee Drabowsky Burdette San Francisco Pittsburgh Antonelli Raydon Los Angeles Philadelphia Drysdale Sanford Louis Cincinnati Brosnan Lawrence New York Cleveland Ford Narleski Boston Associated Press St. Louis Kansas City Cleveland Weve Detroit Wee Washington Seeenes Baltimore

Recreation Softball Today’s College Place Clashes

Today's softball schedule features College Place against Assembly of God at Barkdall Faulk and L.T.J. versus W. M. Baptist at LTT.

College Place Assembly of God Barkdall Faulk L.T.J W. M. Baptist Central Ww Q Baptist Barkdull Faulk Stone Avenue Emmanuel Missouri Pacific Peniel Church of God West Monroe

Cerv Cleared to Speak After Jaw Injury Opens

Bob Cerv, Kansas City left fielder and AL RBI and home run leader, had wires removed from his broken jaw after May 18. Doctors cautioned against heavy chewing as the jaw remains prone to rebreak. Cerv, who bled oxygen between innings, returned May 20 and continues to hit .310 with 17 homers and 51 RBIs.

Kansas City Bob Cerv Cerv Detroit Red Wilson

Tim Tam Heads to Surgery for Chip Bone Injury

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Tim Tam undergoes operation today on a chipped sesamoid bone in the leg that sidelined him from racing after the Belmont Stakes. Trainer Jimmy Jones says Tim Tam will be retired to stud. Penn vets report potential return after this surgery, with Swaps precedent noted.

Philadelphia Tim Tam Jimmy Jones Calumet Farm Charles W. Baker University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Jacques Jenny Cavan Penn Veterinary School Baker and Jenny Swaps Garden State Park William 0. Reed Charles Allen New York Florida

Wildlife bills in jeopardy as Louisiana House blocks measures

Wildlife officials mounted a last ditch push after the House rejected several conservation bills. The tagging system bill failed amid concerns over tagging hunters’ kills, while two key measures to let the commission set hunting seasons and antlerless deer seasons faced floor votes. A dog training periods bill also awaited Tuesday action.

Baton Rouge Louisiana House Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission Louisiana Wildlife Federation Commission Willie Rambo Grant Parish Gilbert Faulk Monroe Rambo

Bonnie Graham Coaches Ole Miss Basketball Seventh Season

Bonnie Graham leads the University of Mississippi basketball program into her seventh season as head coach. The team aims to build on prior progress and compete in the conference.

Bonnie Graham University of Mississippi

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