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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1951

Page

9

Indians Top Red Sox 9-7 as Feller Wins Sixth Straight

Veteran Bob Feller earned his 10th win against one loss this season in a 9-7 Cleveland victory over Boston. Al Rosen Sam Chapman and Ray Boone homered for the Indians who built an 8-0 lead before Feller faltered in the ninth inning. Mike Garcia and Lou Brissie closed out the win as Boston mounted a late rally.

Boston Bob Feller Ate Red Sox Afer al Rosen Sam Chapman Ray Boone Feller Mike Garcia Sockers Garcia Lou Brissie Brissie Billy Goodman Doerr Pesky Harry Taylor Willard Nixon Walt Masterson Ellis Kinder Rosen Cleveland Chapman Rosen Boone Nixon Indians Kinder Williams Vern Stephens al Lopez

Cleveland 9 Boston 7 in nine inning win for Feller

Feller improves to 10 1 as Cleveland defeats Boston 9 7 in nine innings. Rosen and Chapman lead with RBIs, home runs by Rosen Chapman Boone and Pesky, Doerr errors noted, Taylor suffers loss. Attendance 12911.

Dropo Moss Rosen Chapman Boone Pesky Feller Avila Cleveland Boston Garcia Taylor Nixon Masterson Kinder Brissie McGowan Honochick Hurley Soar

Planters edge Bucks in ninth to win in Clarksdale

In Clarksdale Mississippi on June 19 1934 the Planters beat the Greenville Bucks 4-3 after six errors. Harville Jakes broke a 3-3 tie with a go ahead RBI single in the ninth. Greenville's three runs were unearned, and all came on miscues by Clarksdale. Towles earned the win for Clarksdale with Towles Ko pach pitching relief.

Clarksdale Miss Planters Greenville Bucks Harville Jakes Bucks Spencer Towles Greenville

El Dorado Oilers Rally For 8 5 Win At Greenwood

In Greenwood Mississippi on Monday the El Dorado Oilers overcame a 3 2 deficit with a sixth to ninth inning rally Eddie Wolan belted a three run homer in the ninth to spark an 8 to 5 victory over the Dodgers Kruer walked and Slaher drove in a Dodger run in the fifth Greenwood hurler Marvin Williams limited El Dorado to three hits until the ninth Williams allowed four walks and Moxley relieved with two on Wolan followed by the decisive homer Attendance was 676.

Greenwood Miss Eddie Wolan el Dorado Oilers Greenwood Dodgers Fd Kruer Chuck Slaber Dodger Marvin Williams Miami el Dorado Jim Sinovich Hugh Moxley Williams Wolan Lewis Moxley Kruer Slaher Rich Napoli Fort Worth Tex Fusselman Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mizell Houston Buffs Fort Worth Cats Vicente Lopez Cats Houston Lovez Bragan

Eagles Trade Patton to Cardinals for Goldsberry

Philadelphia trades ace place-kicker Cliff Patton to the Chicago Cardinals for John Goldsberry a former Big Nine tackle from Indiana Bo McMillin lauds the trade and calls Goldsberry destined for greatness Patton joined the Eagles in 1946 and has been the reliable point after and a frequent field goal scorer Goldsberry previously played two seasons for the Cardinals at guard and tackle

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Cliff Patton Chicago Cardinals The Birds John Goldsberry University of Indiana Bo McMillin Fagles Goldsberry McMillin Goldberry Cardinals Patton Eagles

Virginia Back Johnny Papit Signs with Redskins

Johnny Papit a hard running high scoring back from the University of Virginia signed a contract to play for the Washington Redskins. Papit a Philadelphia native stands six feet tall weighs 190 pounds and can play full or halfback. In three college years he rushed for 3047 yards and 27 touchdowns averaging 6.1 yards per carry.

Washington Johnny Papit University of Virginia Washington Redskins Papit Philadelphia Virginia

Fridley Delivers Ninth Inning Win For Dallas

Jim Fridley hit a game winning fly to center in the ninth to drive in Clyde Perry and lift Dallas to a 2-1 victory over San Antonio. Walt Lanfranconi earned his tenth win on seven hits as Dallas moved ahead after Perry’s eighth inning error tied the game. Dallas scored in the first on Lou Farotto and Benguintini singles. San Antonio had a late rally but fell short.

Dallas Jim Fridley Clyde Perry San Antonio Fridley Walt Lanfranconi Lou Farotto Benguintini

Lefty Bill Henry Tops Oilers For 2-1 Texas League Win

Shreveport pitcher Bill Henry struck out eight over nine innings and limited Tulsa to four hits as the Sports won 2-1. Nobb Wilson homered in the second, and Charles Harrington and Grant Dunlap drove in runs in the third. John Temple doubled and Dewey Williams singled in Tulsa’s ninth inning run.

Oilers Tulsa Okla Bill Henry Shreveport Sports Tulsa Oilers Henry Shreveport Nobb Wilson Charles Harrington Grant Dunlap Bill Evans

John's Joy Wins Myrtlewood Handicap at Arlington Park

John’s Joy star of Bull Dog line defeats Rom an Bath by two lengths in the Myrtlewood Handicap on opening day. The horse earned 11,926 and paid 9.60 to win, with Roman Bath returning 2.60 to place and Prop 4.40 to show. The Mast and Out Point also notable in steeplechase and Yankee Handicap events.

Chicago P— John Bull Dog Arlington Park Churchill Down Hasty House Farm Carrara Marble Prop John Kinard Brickley Ark John's Joy Roman Bath and Wine List Mast Wilmington Del Esther DuPont Weir Delaware Park Joseph M. Mulford Joe Snyder Mutual Suffolk Downs Out Point Alerted Blentigo

Mrs DiMaggio Dies In Calif

San Francisco reports Mrs Rose DiMaggio 72 died after a six month illness. Her son Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees arrived hours earlier and Dominick and other sons were unable to reach her. The family including four daughters and Joseph Sr. are noted, with background on the Isola Delle Femminine origin and DiMaggio plans for baseball.

San Francisco Rose DiMaggio Joe New York Yankees Dominick Boston Red Sox Vince Mike Nellie Helquist Mamie Serivani Marie Convery Frances Petromilli Sicily Joe DiMaggio DiMaggio America Fishermen’s Wharf Golden Gate

City League Yesterday’s Results All Games Postponed

City League games were postponed yesterday due to wet grounds. Officials canceled all scheduled matches as fields remained unplayable and weather conditions lingered.

Evening Basketball Games Set at Rec Field

Tonight two games are scheduled at the Rec Field. Gay faces Royal Feed at 7 p.m. and Gold Seal plays Post Office at 8:30 p.m. Both contests are on the Rec Field slate.

Royal Feed Southern Bell News-Star Fairbanks Gold Seal Post Office

Evangeline League Scores Report

In Houma Thibodaux edged Avens Cunningham Crowder and Gautreaux Holman and Her ring. New Iberia defeated Lafayette 36 27 with King Dardes Fernandez and Briner contributing. Hammond fell to Baton Rouge 5 4 with Powers John Geo Wash burn and Smith noted.

Houma I Thibodaux Avens Cunningham Crowder Gautreaux Holman Herring New Iberia Lafayette King Dardes Fernandez Briner Hammond Baton Rouge Powers John Geo Washburn Smith

Barons Hold Northeast Louisiana League Lead In 13 5 Win

In Rayville on Sunday the Bastrop Barons out hit the Rayville Red Sox 13 to 5 to extend their league lead. Poole worked seven innings allowing five runs and five hits before McIlwain finished with one hit and no runs. Rayville scored three in the first and two late in the seventh. In another game Mangham beat West Monroe 4 to 3 as Bynum pitched all nine innings for the Mangham club.

Rayville Bastrop Barons Northeast Louisiana Baseball League Rayville Red Sox Poole Barons McIlwain Toook Mangham West Monroe White Sox Bynum Bastrop Abrbhpo Black Foster Sethere Medak Fontana Vf Colvin Sehenee Stewart Cf Weeetene Carter c Ory Harrell Geesreeeneee Peberreresetenes Mclwain P . Eees Akirby Eae Poole Im &Tis Rasrlie AB Ruaro Best Peeseweaee Meeks Nessel Sewers Eens Trapanni F. Fortenberry Lloyd Johns B. Fortenberry Eee Lindsey P Ta Aeeerees Newsom Pate aStevenson Weeee Lindsey Bastrop Harrell Foster Newsom Fontana Stewart Foster Gayne Best Trapanni Rasville McKwain Newsome Mclwain Hitler Um Lindsey Pire Blackstock Coffey

Pirates Sign 17 Year Old Pitcher From Goldsboro

Goldsboro North Carolina June 19 P William Bell 17 a Goldsboro High School pitcher has signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a bonus of 15000 to 25000 his father said Monday He was assigned to New Orleans of the Class AA Southern Association a Pirate farm team but has asked to be assigned to a team of lower classification his father said.

William Bell Goldsboro Pittsburgh Pirates New Orleans Southern Association

Local Baseball Doubleheader Listings at Bark Dull Fawk

Game schedule shows Baker's versus Terminix at Bark Dull Fawk at 6 p.m. and Fairbanks against L. T. I. at Fair Banks at 7 p.m. Fans urged to arrive early for tickets and seat availability.

Baker's Terminix Barkdull Fawk Fairbanks

Local basketball schedule tops at Legion Memorial Stadium

United Gas faces Reed's Refrigeration at 4 p.m. followed by Monroe Furniture versus KNOE at 4 30 p.m. and Olcott Stone against The Palace at 6 30 p.m. all games set at Legion Memorial Stadium.

Pet Reeds Refrig KNOE United Gas Codeesed the Palace Steenee Olcott-Stone Eeemeee Monroe Furn United Gas Reed Monroe Furniture Olcott-Stone the Palace Legion Memorial Stadium

Legion Baseball resumes second round as rain halts several games

Rain halted multiple games in the American Legion Baseball League second round after the first round finished. Winnsboro completed all eight games, while Monroe and Delhi pressed their rivalry for top in the nine team loop. Jonesboro Hodge added its fifth win to sit a close second.

American Legion Baseball League Winnsboro Monroe Delhi Jonesboro Hodge

Vitalis Promises Quick Hair Health in 60-Second Workout

An old promotional blurb touts Vitalis hair tonic with a 50 second scalp massage and a 10 second combing routine. It claims to prevent dryness and dandruff and make hair look healthier and neater.

Vitalis

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