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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

13

American Morrow Falls to Walker in British Amateur Semis

Ralph Morrow, the last U S survivor, was edged 1 up by Jimmy Walker at Turnberry in the British Amateur semifinals. Walker sealed the win with a 12 foot birdie on the 17th after Morrow briefly evened the match, as Michael Bonallack advanced to face Walker in the final.

Turnberry Scotland Ralph Morrow Oklahoma City Jimmy Walker Joe Carr Ireland Walker Michael Bonallack Bonallack de Laurie Foster Morrow U.S Firth of Forth Prestwick Carr Geoff Dixon Jimmy

Cubs Triumph Over Giants 12-6 On Williams Grand Slam

Chicago's Cubs slugged 12 hits led by Billy Williams grand slam as they beat the San Francisco Giants 12-6 at Candlestick Park. Elvin Tappe started Ernie Banks at first base and Williams, Ashburn, Santo and Altman provided key RBIs while Bob Anderson won in relief.

SAN Francisco Chicago Cubs Billy Williams San Francisco Giants Giant Candlestick Park Cincinnati Los Angeles Williams Giants Bob Anderson Dick Ellsworth Ird Barney Schultz Billy Lees Sam Jones Jim Duffalo Jack Sanford Bob Bolin George Altman Sanford Ernie Banks le Giants Felipe Alou Jim Marshall Elvin Tappe Banks Richie Ashburn Ron Santo Altman Dick Bertell Anderson Ashburn Jones Duffalo Don Zimmer Andre Rodgers Abou Santo Banksitman Rodgers Bressoud Bertell Em. Alou Ellsworth Pagan Sehullz Ls Jones cHaller Bolin fLandrith Loes Zimmer Othtinh Zimmeraid Banks Mays Cepeda Flou Marshall Altmas Ben Ellsworth Schultz A Jones Y Sanford Alou Balk— Tes U—Pelekoudas Donatelli Conlan Burkhart

Pundit Wins Festival Purse at Belmont Park

Pundit a 6-year-old Nasrullah Time To Dine colt ridden by Hedley Woodhouse won Belmont Park’s Summer Festival Purse in 1:10 2 5 for 6 furlongs by 1 length over John William. John William’s stablemate Long Gone John finished third and Pundit paid $11.50.

Associated Press George D. Widener Belmont Park Nasrullah Alstar Monmouth Park Whats Up Doc Stan the Man Whats Up Doc Tuscan Spy Joe Culmone Arstar

Lafayette Names Mackey Assistant Football Coach

In Aston Pennsylvania Lafayette College appointed Charles A Mac key as an assistant football coach. Mackey formerly played for the San Francisco 49ers in 1957.

Aston Lafayette College Charles A. Mackey Mackey San Francisco 49Ers

Alabama Miss Wins Opening Golf Round in Eastern Open

Jo Ann Prentice of Birmingham took a one stroke lead after the first round at Dillsburg Country Club in the Eastern Women's Open. She posted 35 34 70 on the par 72 course, with Mary Lena Faulk and Shirley Englehorn close behind at 71. Barbara Romack and Marlene Hagge tied at 72 to stay in contention.

Harrisburg Jo Ann Prentice Birmingham Ala Dillsburg Frdlay Miss Prentice Mary Lena Faulk Sea Island Shirley Englehorn Spokane Wash Barbara Romack Sacramento Calif Marlene Hagge Pittsburgh Wright San Diego

Long and Clohessy Set Records At NCAA Meet

In Philadelphia at the Franklin Field meet Southern California star Dallas Long broke his own shot put mark with a 62 foot 914 inch throw and Australian Pat Clohessy of Houston ran 13 47 7 to set the 3 mile meet record as the opening day featured leading heats and several new marks.

Philadelphia Big Dallas Long Southern California Pat Clohessy University of Houston CAA University Pennsylvania Franklin Field Long Clohessy Sydney Frank Budd Villanova Harry Jerome Oregon Paul Whiteley Emporia State Kan Charles Clark San Jose State Abo i Budd Jerome Leroy Jackson Western Illinois Bob Poyner San Jose Roscoe Cook Poynter Cook Cyrol Burleson Bill Dotson Kansas Earl Young Abilene Christian Paul Drayton Luther Hayes Winston Cooper St. John's Hayes Don Myers Colorado Ergas Leps Michigan Burleson Jim Wade Kevin Hogan Jerry Tarr Dixon Farmer Occidental Karl Johnstone Arizona Dan Likens Oregon State Stan Doten Harvard

Rosburg Defends Unorthodox Golf Swing At Open

Bob Rosburg, famed for a baseball grip, sits near the Open leader after 36 holes at Oakland Hills. Tied at 139 with Doug Sanders, Rosburg says his unorthodox stance suits his small hands and strong putting, citing past wins including the 1959 National PGA Championship and top Open finishes.

Birmingham. Mich Bob Rosburg Rosburg Doug Sanders Oakland Hills Sam Snead Gene Littler Stanford University Bob

Gonzalez to rejoin Phillies after eye infection sidelining

Tony Gonzalez, top hitter with a .317 average, will rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday after being sidelined by an eye infection. The outfielder had been away from the team while under treatment and is expected to resume playing soon.

Philadelphia Tony Gonzalez Philadelphia Phillies

Italians Tie Germany in Davis Cup Quarterfinal Opener

Italy and West Germany opened their Davis Cup quarterfinal in European Zone with a 1-1 singles split as Nicola Pietrangeli defeated Christian Uhltke in five sets and Wilhelm Bungert edged Orlando Sirola. Spain and Sweden also tied 1-1 after two singles.

London Italy West Germany Spain Sweden Britain South Africa France Poland Nicola Pietrangeli Munich Christian Uhnke Germany Wilhelm Bungert Titaly Orlando Sirola Abe Segal Bert Gaertner Bobby Wilson Mike Sangster Birmingham England Ulf Schmidt Alberto Arilla Real Madrid Madrid Manuel Santana Erik Lunquist

Legion Baseball Schedule Delayed by Storms

The American Legion baseball schedule was disrupted by rain with Monroe and West Monroe games rained out. A Ruston matchup may be rescheduled as part of a July 4 doubleheader, and Monroe Farmerville games will be replayed in Farmerville tonight at 7 30. West Monroe Monroe doubleheader set for June 30.

American Legion Monroe West Monroe Rebels Ruston Farmerville Brown Rivers Scogin

Balmoral Jockey Club Hosts Final Washington Park Handicap

The Balmoral Jockey Club concludes its Washington Park meeting with the fifth Chicagoan Handicap a mile race for 3 year olds drawing 11 starters led by Bass Clef Flutterby and other top contenders includ ing Light Talk He s A PLISTOL Bluescope Gayburn Crimson Fury Nashua Blue Garschen Gameus and Limbus as racing shifts Monday to Arlington Park for a 67 day run.

Chicago Arlington Park

Rain Delays Twin-City Sports Game At Legion Stadium

The Bastrop game at Legion stadium tonight is tentatively called off due to waterlogged field conditions and ongoing rain. Sports manager Vivian Pettit says dry field is unlikely and doubleheaders may be used to make up postponed games after a rainout last Saturday with Dubach.

Bastrop Legion Stadium Vivian Pettit

Four Figure Payoff At Hollywood Park On Friday

Inglewood Calif AP Hollywood Park posted its first four figure daily double payoff Friday. Long shots dominated with Mintal ridden by Roy Yaka winning the first race returning $103.40 after starting near the rear. Free Fan with Pete Moreno aboard edged ahead on the final jump to take the second and pay $69.0 for a $2 wager.

Inglewood Calif Hollywood Park Mintal Roy Yaka Pete Moreno

Navy Favored In Boat Classic At Onondaga Lake

Navy aims to defend its IRA title at Onondaga Lake with Cornell California and Washington as strong challengers. Joe Baldwin returns from illness for Navy in a 3 mile race while weather and wind conditions favor strategic outcomes. The field includes Princeton Columbia Rutgers Wisconsin Dartmouth Penn Syracuse Brown MIT and more with freshmen and junior varsity races also listed.

Syracuse N.Y Navy Cornell California Washington Onondaga Lake Paul Quinn Joe Baldwin Tarzana Calif Onondaga Huskies Stark Sanford Sanford England Princeton Columbia Rutgers Wisconsin Dartmouth Pennsylvania Brown MIT

Braves Edge Dodgers 2-1 at Coliseum behind Burdette homer

Milwaukee righty Lew Burdette won his ninth Coliseum game and hit a homer for the opening score as the Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. Sandy Koufax took the loss after six innings of work as Charlie Neal homered for L A.

Los Angeles Lew Burdette Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Burdette Sandy Koufax Charlie Neal Neal Wills Bolling Davis Mathews Davis ii Aaron Moon i Adcock Roseboro Thomas If Hodges Torre Spencer McMillan Ss Koufax L. Sherry Howard Joop Worrell Lian Angeles HA Burdette Knok Koulux Sherry Farrel Kowlax Sudol Steiner Daseul

Bohemia's Kelso Favored In Belmont Whitney Top Field

Kelso from Bohemia Stable, 1960 Horse of the Year, seeks his ninth straight win in the Whitney at Belmont Park. Eight horses compete for a $56,500 purse with $36,725 to the winner if all start. Kelso, 130 pounds with Eddie Arcaro riding, has not lost since last July. Other entries include Disperse, All Hands, Sweet William, Our Hope, Rienzi, Nissequogue, and Polylad.

New York Bohemia Stable Kelso Belmont Park Whitney Chicago Eddie Arcaro Disperse All Hands Sweet William Our Hope Rienzi Polylad

Furillo Seeks Dodgers Salary in Frick Meeting

Carl Furillo, former Dodgers outfielder, met with Commissioner Ford Frick to press for unpaid salary. Dodgers attorney Harry Walsh attended. Frick will rule at a later date and gave no further details. Furillo, age 39, was released by the Dodgers on May 17, 1960.

NEW York Carl Furillo Los Angeles Dodger Ford Frick Harry Walsh Dodgers Frick Furillo

Young Yanks Protest Wimbledon Entry Policy

Three American university tennis stars protested in Beckenham after being told they must play in the qualifying tournament at Roehampton before Wimbledon. Bill Bond 18 USC San Diego Lamar Tech alumnus John Maloney South African Yale former No 1 Eugene Scott 23 New York ex-Yale standout. Maloney called it an insult and said he could beat many listed entrants.

Beckenham England Britain Bill Bond San Diego University of Southern California John Maloney Lamar Tech Beaumont Tex Eugene Scott New York Yale Roehamptons Maloney Warren Jacques Hinms Bobby Wilson Antonio Palafox Mexico Wimbledon

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