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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1960

Page

13

Daley Cools Yanks as Orioles reclaim lead in tight AL race

Bud Daley shut down the Yankees with a 9-1 win for Kansas City, as Dick Williams and Whitey Herzog homered. The Orioles moved back to first by a half game after beating the Indians 3-2, while Sox 10-4 over Senators and Tigers 6-5 in 10 innings. Pirates opened a four game NL lead with a 10-7 win over the Giants, Cardinals beat Reds 6-5, Braves topped Cubs 10-7, Dodgers beat Phillies 10-6. Ron Hansen belted an 11th inning homer to lift the Orioles. Ernie Broglio won for the Cardinals, White Sox relief by Gerry Staley. Ted Williams tied the Red Sox game with his 499th homer. Dick Groat, Bob Skinner, Don Hoak each had three hits for the Pirates. Braves’ Aaron drove in four. Dodgers’ Podres won sixth.

Long Beach Calif Daley Yankee Athletics Dick Williams Whitey Herzog Whitey Ford Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Ron Hansen Orioles Jack Fisher Indians Johnny Romano Tito Francona Chuck Tanner Gerry Staley White Sox Truman Clevenger Staley Frank Bolling Tigers Ted Williams Red Sox Dick Groat Bob Skinner Don Hoak Pittsburgh San Francisco Jack Sanford Pirates Giants Ernie Broglio Lindy McDaniel Cardinals Bill White Ken Boyer Broglio Hank Aaron

Big Ten Hears Talk On New Commissioner

In Chicago a Big Ten committee met to discuss possible successor to Commissioner Tug Wilson whose retirement is planned next year. Indiana University faculty rep John F. Mee sits on the panel amid recruiting violation scrutiny. An AP report notes the meeting was routine and not tied to Indiana’s case. Wilson had sent Indiana a bill of particulars on recruiting irregularities, with new issues added beyond the previous four-year probation. Indiana plans its own investigation and may request a hearing. Wilson will determine any punishment.

Chicago Tug Wilson John F. Mee Indiana University William R. Reed Indiana Wilson National Collegiate Athletic Assn

LSU Freshman Fullback Out For Year After Surgery

MEMPHIS AP reports Walter Soefker LSU freshman fullback must sit out a year after undergoing surgery to remove a ruptured disc. The 17-year-old, from Memphis prep days, had made the all Memphis football and baseball teams in high school.

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Barons Top Vols 5-3 In Southern Association Battle

Birmingham jumps on Walt Craddock early as Gail Henley Stan Palys and George Thomas homer to back Tom Rogers timely hit. Barons shake off Craddock’s woes for a 5-3 win, narrowing gap with first place amid Mobile and Nashville wins. Rain delays Atlanta as series opens in Nashville with other SA results shaping the tight standings.

Monroe Seeks To Strengthen Lead In Junior Baseball Race

Monroe Ameri can Legion junior team aims to widen their league lead as they face Farmerville at Legion Stadium in the Fifth District feature. Red Sims' club holds the top spot after recent results, with Bastrop, Rayville, and Ruston in pursuit in a tight standings week.

Red” Sims Monroe American Legion Farmerville Joop Legion Stadium Bas ~Trop Rayville Ernoon Ruston West Monroe Confederate Park Melvin Jordan Bastrop Red Sims Brown-Rivers-Scogin Lynn Causey L. M. Welch Johnny Pace Danny Albritton Charles Taylor Bubba Jones John Porter Jerry Hood Rae Dae

Resting boosts Johansson strength before Patterson bout

Grossinger New York AP report details Ingemar Johansson the world heavyweight champion enjoying five days of rest after six weeks of training for his title rematch with Floyd Patterson Monday. Johansson at 197 pounds greets fans signs autographs basks in sun and says rest makes him stronger. He notes Patterson trains well and remains ready to adapt to Patterson’s new style.

Ingemar Patterson Scandinavia Johansson

Little League schedule and local scores at night

KLIC faces North Monroe Lions at Lions Field and King F inance plays Van Trow at Bendel Memorial Stadium in a North and South side League night. 7 o'clock starts. Campbell and Guyton powered the Police Department to a 14 3 win over Gay's with Whitlow five hitter for the win. Cupples took the loss. Twin City Printing beat A&C Music 16 9 as Howell and Youngblood led with 4 3 at the plate. Sharbone lost. Danna contributed support.

Klic North Monroe Lions Lions’ Field King Finance van Trow Bendel Memorial Stadium Campbell Guyton Police Department Gay's Whitlow Cupples Twin City Printing A&c Music Howell Youngblood Sharbone Danna

Sock On Jaw Surge In Boxing Reform

Senator Alexander Wiley will introduce a national bill banning anyone convicted of violent crime or gambling in the past decade from serving as boxing promoters managers or matchmakers. The measure targets organized crime influence in boxing with penalties up to 20 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Wiley seeks a nationwide license ban beyond existing state laws as hearings on boxing continue.

Washington UPD Alexander Wiley R- Wis Underworld Wiley Senate

French Fighter Pigou Faces Lausse In TV Bout

Marcel Pigou making his American debut tries to end Eduardo Lausse's 15 fight win streak in a 10 round middleweight scrap at St Nicholas Arena. Lausse arrives from Argentina on an eight fight KO streak and scored a fourth round KO over Wilfie Greaves at Madison Square Garden earlier this year. The card airs Friday at 9 p.m. EST on NBC.

New York France Marcel Pigou Eduardo Lausse St. Nicholas Arena Lausse Argentina Wilfie Greaves Madison Square Garden Pigou Pierre Langlois

Colts Sign End Varied Cooke To Colts Contract

Baltimore Md UPI reports 6-4 243 pound reserve defensive end Fd Cooke has signed his 10 contract with the Baltimore Colts. A former University of Maryland star, Cooke joined the Colts as a free agent during the recent period.

COLTS Baltimore

Baseball Scores and Schedules Across Leagues

A dense roundup lists Thursday through Sunday games, results, and upcoming matches from the National and International Leagues. Notable results include Milwaukee 10 Chicago 7 and Pittsburgh 10 San Francisco 7, plus multiple Atlanta and Birmingham matchups and regional schedules with times for key games through Sunday.

Louisiana Amateur Golf Chase Sees Medalist Tie

In Benton Louisiana the Louisiana men s amateur golf tournament enters its second round with Tommy Morrow Shreveport and Luca Barbato Lafayette tied for medalist honors after day one while leading contenders like John O Connell New Orleans and Pat Natherton Shreveport win first round matches. Last year s champion Jim Mangum not entered.

Benton Tommy Morrow Shreveport Luca Barbato Lafayette Robert Flagler Morrow Flagler John O'Connell New Orleans Dan Burkhalter Pat Netherton Lamar Lee Jr Tallulah Barbato Lee Charles de la Vergne O'Connell B. J. Almond Bossier City Bert Burdick Baton Rouge Mickey Netherton Earl Tullos Bogalusa Ronnie Melancon Jackie Rivers Monroe Robert Blewett Dickey Myer Sammy Love John Bird Jr John Webster Jim Mangum Bill Tatum Clayton Cole D. Y. Smith Pat Natherton David Rheams Ray Bowles Irving King Jr Bud Bono Lake Charles Doug Farr Alexandria

Tigers offer Colavito in Mantle trade proposal

New York Yankees general manager George Weiss confirmed Detroit offered Rocky Colavito for Mickey Mantle near the trading deadline. Tigers president Bill DeWitt said Detroit also proposed three to nine players in various packages, but the Yankees backed away from all offers.

NEW York UPI George Weiss New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Rocky Colavito Mickey Mantle Colavito Weiss Yankee Detroit Bill DeWitt Tigers Mantle DeWitt Yankees

Patterson Impresses In Three Round Preview Of Johansson Bout

Floyd Patterson staged a punishing three round workout in Newton Conn ahead of his heavyweight title rematch with Ingemar Johansson. Joe Louis and Cus D Amato led praise as Patterson battered sparring partners Lingaas and Mederos, while ex champs Braddock and Marciano watched with mixed bets on the outcome.

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Streaking Bucs Open Tonight In Coliseum

The Pittsburgh Pirates, after sweeping San Francisco, visit the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Coliseum. Vernon Law starts for Pittsburgh against Stan Williams. Wally Moon leads the Dodgers in a red-hot stretch, while the Dodgers chase recent homer totals and a strong 15-game hitting run.

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Panamanian Jockey Baeza Rides at Chicago Tracks

B. Baeza, the Panamanian jockey who led the Churchill Downs riders this spring, is riding at the Chicago tracks continuing his mounting run.

B. Baeza Churchill Downs Chicago

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