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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1960
Page
14
Los Angeles AP report says the Rams Billy Cannon injunction case entered final stages with opposing attorneys to present final arguments and Judge William J. Lindberg indicating a possible Monday decision. Testimony highlighted a clash over key points as the trial nears completion.
John Paul Pickett of Cleveland Texas has been hired as head basketball coach and second assistant football coach at Winnsboro High School. He replaces Clyde Carlisle who moves to Castor High School. Pickett, 30, formerly coached at Hamburg and Cleveland, brings a 45 26 record over three years. He and his wife plan to move to Winnsboro late July or early August.
Righthander Marcus Ashley pitched a one hitter as Oak Grove rolled past St Joseph 13 to 0 for its eighth straight Pelican League win. He walked two, struck out seven and allowed one single by catcher Jack Grace. Myrick, Vining, Alsbrook each had two hits in a 12 hit attack off loser Dave Stockstill. Oak Grove hosts Ferriday Sunday at 3 PM in a single game.
The Pine Hills Gun Club, now about 50 members, runs a recruitment drive inviting shooting enthusiasts to join. President Derwood Cann at Bancroft Bay Co and M E Pickett at Columbian Carbon are the contacts. A 2 PM Saturday shoot is planned at its range in the Chenlere Lake northeast area.
Mike Souchak, 33, former Duke standout from Guilford? Grossinger NY, shot 68 to lead opening round at Cherry Hills. Defending champ Billy Casper, Ed Furgol, Nicklaus, Snead and Rosburg among 71s. Palmer hit trouble with a water ditch and 72.
Sen. W. T. Carpenter of Bastrop introduced a resolution directing the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to study the feasibility of raising and releasing ducks. The Senate approved 38 to 0, sending the measure to the House. The study would report back in 1962 and aim to address duck hunting problems.
Ronnie Wyatt pitched a shutout and homered to lead Church of Christ past Emmanuel 12-0 in the Church B League. John Elliott hit a homer as well. Multiple games followed with players like D. L. Crowsen, Truett Thorn, T. Brown, J. L. Caldwell, and Grady Merriman among others contributing homers and key hits. Optimist Club, Monroe Jaycees, YMCA, Gordon Avenue, Southside, and Fair Park posted decisive wins across Civic, Junior, Midget, and Ladies leagues with various players delivering strong batting lines.
Sam Cole II of the Serio Supermarket Sports Center Braves extended his batting lead with a double and a triple in two trips. He boasts a .589 average and 23 hits in 39 plate appearances, ahead of second placer David James of Pasternack-Pik-Quick at .529.
Charlie Riddle served as manager for the Durham Bulls in the Carolina League during 1946 1948 and 1950, contributing to the Bulls' leadership and seasonal campaigns in the mid 20th century.
Styron twins Don and Dave, plus Jerry Dyes and possibly Dick Hays, head to the Albuquerque Invitational for faster competition as they train for an Olympic berth. Don and Dave switch from Golden West Exhibitions to Albuquerque Friday night with Dyes contesting the 400 meter hurdles and Dave the 440 yard dash. If Hays competes, he will join in the mile relay alongside the Styrons and Dyes.
Erickson Hair & Scalp Specialists led by J. C. Peak will visit Monroe at the Frances Hotel on Saturday June 18 from 1:00 to 8:30 p.m. to demonstrate new at-home hair treatment and offer free consultations. The program promises personalized care, no cure for complete baldness, and a written treatment guarantee.
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