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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1948

Page

11

Pirates Rally in Ninth Triumph Over Phillies 7-6

Pittsburgh erased a 6-4 deficit with three runs in the ninth on one hit to beat Philadelphia 7-6, extending their win streak to six. Bob Chesnes allowed 12 hits but earned the decision as Max West delivered the decisive pinch hit fly for the Pirates.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Bucs Bob Chesnes Phils Chesnes Walt Dubiel Schoolboy Rowe Johnny Hopp Frank Gustine Dixie Walker Dick Sisler Ralph Kiner Kenny Heintzelman Max West Pittsburgh Ee Murtaugh Basgall Kluttz Roes Fitzgerald Ebawevaies Heintzelman Peeere Heusser Nas Sececeere Wiererererecartes Caiaie Sveuh Hilvaktaa Bss Rojek Walker Murtaugh Abrhpore Ashburn Soo Miller Hamner G-Rowell Wisesseeee Seminick Sesesseeeer e-Lakeman Seeseeeeeer Phildelphia Cisces Kiner Haas Ennis Rowe Lakeman Sisler Gustine F. Walker Dubiel Higbe Ballanfant Barlick Barr

Municipal Golf Teams Face Natchez In Intercity Play

The Municipal Golf Club of Monroe sends its Muny squad to Natchez for an intercity scramble at Duncan Park this afternoon with a revised Muny roster led by C. J. Shirah. Lions Club Tournament follows with 18 hole medal play and multiple awards, including blind bogey and low net, open to Lions Club members from Louisiana.

Municipal Golf Club Monroe C. J. Shirah Muny Natchez Lions Club Pro Shiraz Louisiana Hotel Frances Shirah Duncan Park Monroe Club Earl Morin Capt H. E. Roberts Hiller Heidorffer al Jones Ken Roby C. J. Corbin John C. Eby Vernon Sellers C. R. Baur O. B. Moses E. E. Lawson J. L. Green Tilden Austin Dr. N. G. Snelling Jackie Doss Edell Blanks

Attic insulation method for heat protection

The article explains insulating an unfinished attic by placing full-thick mineral wool batts between roof and rafters or floor joists. This prevents extremely hot roof air, up to 150 degrees, from entering living spaces, improving indoor comfort.

Texas League batting and pitching leaders briefed

Summary of top performers across teams Tulsa Fort Worth Dallas and San Antonio with leading hitters Tatum Noren Fondy White and Burns and top pitchers Perkowski Bryant Bay er highlighting runs hits home runs and strikeout totals for the season standings and awards to date

Abhba Tatum Tulsa Iansais Noren Fort Worth Fondy Vucelich Dallas Summers San Antonio Ward D.C Tatum Hemus F.W White Dunlap O.C Sweeney Rodgers Burns Kress Perkowski Bryant Alexander Mazar Bayer

New Orleans Fighters Capture Three Titles

New Orleans won three district nine Olympic boxing titles at San Antonio on June 19 to head to Boston for the June 28 29 finals. Leonard Alverez flyweight defeated Pete Gomez Fort Worth John Vinterello featherweight beat Andy Borrego San Antonio Al Masson lightweight over Mandy Leal Corpus Christi. Other champs: Roland Conway bantamweight Dallas Pete Gill welterweight Austin Wallace Willard Houston Tom Adams Abilene light heavy Charles Black Houston.

Boston New Orleans Leonard Alverez Pete Gomez Fort Worth John Vinterello Andy Borrego San Antonio al Masson Mandy Leal Corpus Christi Tex Roland Conway Dallas Pete Gill Austin Wallace Willard Houston Tom Adams Abilene Charles Black

Dahlbender Captures Dixie Amateur Crown at Capitol City

Atlanta golfer Gene Dahlbender Jr defeated George Hamer Jr of Columbus Ga 3 to 2 to win the 42nd Southern Amateur Championship at Capitol City Country Club in Atlanta on June 19 concluding the tourney played over a 6336 yard course.

Atlanta Gene Dahlbender George Hamer, Jr Columbus Capitol City Country Club

Potts and Devoe Force Extended Junior Final at Davidson

In Davidson N C heat and endurance decided the Junior singles title as Steve Potts of Memphis won by default when Charles Devoe of Indianapolis could not continue after 3 hours 45 minutes. Devoe won the opening sets 15-13 and 6-3 while Potts claimed 6-2 and 8-6.

Devoe Sulacauga Ala Ham Richardson Baton Rouge Bobby Sierra Tampa Fla Richardson

Bathers Still Leading Loop In Cotton States Batting

Hot Springs Bathers hold top spots in Cotton States League batting and fielding through games up to June 15. Team average 214 leads Natchez 262 and Clarksdale 261. fielding 956 bests Greenwood 950 and Pine Bluff 947. Herb Adams tops hitters at .402, with John Jakurov second at .369. Six undefeated pitchers remain, led by Cotton Hill with four wins. Greenwood, Natchez, Greenville also unbeaten. June 15 Clarksdale Natchez and June 13 Greenville Pine Bluff games excluded or replayed per standings.

EL Dorado Ark Hot Springs Bathers Greenwood Dodgers Natchez Clarksdale Greenwood Pine Bluff Herb Adams John Jakurov Eddie Nichols Cotton Hill Greenville Richardson Beech Dean Goyeau

Recreation Baseball: Monroe Exterminating Dominates Red Shield 14–0

Wenchie Rawls pitched a no hit shutout for Monroe Exterminating, backed by seven hits including a Bosely homer with two on. Goodwin added two hits as Exterminating stretched its winning streak to three. Red Shield and News-Star both lost, keeping them tied for second with LTI after Louisiana Training Institute’s 5–4 win over News-Star.

Wenchie Rawls Red Shield Monroe Exterminating Company Recreation Baseball League Bosely Goodwin B. Carter Brown and Jones Louisiana Training Institute News-Star Smart Blanchard Henry Brown Boles Woods Bayles Nichols Tunney Bayles Winnsboro Monroe Monroe Braves Braves Lees Monroe AB Causey Beens Conse Latham Kaler Sceeseins Auaveu Dts Stevens Teaeeee Reeves McNabb Peete MayVot SD Ee Deyeveste Ab Be'vais Southern Cecsevissiavneesny COTE Vedinsctes Huff Wilbanks Tebares Toner

Fresh Apricots Inspire Nutty Cream Cheese Stuffing

Fresh apricots offer a sweet base for fruit salads. Halved fruits can be hollowed and filled with a nutted cream cheese ball for a rich, creamy contrast.

Different idea on class D baseball salaries

A New York sports roundup quotes an anonymous insider from the class D scene. He says the league barely breaks even, players work hard for nothing, and young players mainly need room and board and necessities. He warns some players stay too long for love of the game, risking long-term consequences.

New York

Rules Proposed To Limit D and C Club Pros In Baseball

A mid lands correspondent suggests restricting class D and C clubs to players with three or fewer pro seasons. He favors territorial limits so clubs draw locally. The piece notes 18 year olds’ pay, concerns about year round earnings, and includes anecdotes from Jersey Joe Walcott and George Nicholson, plus references to track meet promos and a seaside book release. The closing line mentions a recipe tip using leftover duck with pasta and relish.

Midlands Pawtucket R. L Ponca City Okla

Pelican League Today’s Games

The Pelican League schedules Holly Ridge versus Crowville and Bush against Greer as the only games on the slate for today. This brief list notes two matchups without further details.

Holly Ridge Crowville Bush Greer THE Peadeenen Ogden Paeman Tataeie Wisner Ceen Eee Mnereeneee Sv Greer

Home insulation cuts winter drafts and colds risk

A fully insulated home using mineral wool minimizes air movement and eliminates drafts, thereby reducing the danger of colds next winter.

Yankees Open Two Day Youth Tryout Camp at Neville High

Yankees launch a two day youth tryout camp at Neville High School Field for ages 16 to 22, with scouts Ailey Donald and Wally Berger in charge. Participants will undergo running, throwing, infield, batting practice and games to gauge pro potential. players pay own expenses but contracted players reimbursed.

Atley Donald Wally Berger Neville Field New York Yankee Yankee Neville High School Ailey Donald Yankees New York American League Antley Donald Downsville Louisiana Tech Berger Neville Diamond

My Best Will Be Good Enough Says Jersey Joe Walcott

Jersey Joe Walcott, gearing up for his next bout with Joe Louis, cites training tactics that sharpened his speed in the first title fight and expresses quiet confidence. His camp says a smaller ring and deeper padding helped him maneuver, while a steadfast routine and calm mindset boosted performance.

Jersey Joe New York Joe Walcott Joe Louis Walcott Louis Felix Brocchicchio Greenloch N. J Bocchicchio

Ruston Beats Jonesboro 6 to 5 in Senior Baseball

Ruston American Legion Junior baseball club nosed out Jonesboro 6 to 5 in Ruston. After trailing four in the first inning, Feazell-Elliott Post rallied behind pitcher Douglas Lowery and strong hitting by Lacy Stinson who had two hits and two steals. Next, Ruston meets Farmerville at Farrerville Tuesday afternoon.

Ruston Ruston American Legion Jonesboro Feazell-Elliott Douglas Lowery Lacy Stinson Farmerville Farrerville

Wham Meets West Monroe at Fairgrounds and More

Sports brief lists Wham versus West Monroe at the Perryville venue with S. P. O. facing Wildcats at Fairgrounds White's Ferry Perryville Crew Lake Lapine Sterlington clashing Red Shield Neveille color advances via non greasy cream hair highlight spray from a bottle claimed not to be a tint or dye by manufacturers.

W. Oo Sateen Lake W. Man Wildcats Seouteue Sterlington Soouse Sinebernes Lapine Perryville White's Ferry Wham West Monroe Wildcats Fairgrounds Crew Lake Sterlington Red Shield Neveille

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