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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1962
Page
8
Big George Zaharias recalls happier days living near Babe Didriksen and laments life after The Babe’s death in 1956. He describes a string of dull towns and lonely hotels since The Babe left.
New Orleans bids for an AFL franchise face a racial question as Dave Dixon’s group submits a bid and Lemar Hunt signals support pending city stadium and financing plans. Hunt cites 20 000 advance tickets and proper backing as conditions, while NAACP criticism and segregation tensions loom in a volatile political backdrop.
At the Polo Grounds Casey Stengel danced as Mets beat Milwaukee 6-5 while Orioles toppled the Yankees 3-1 in Baltimore. Piersall provided the day’s liveliest scene in Detroit with a playful dash to the mound after Frank Lary’s 5-0 win over the Senators.
The Twins beat the White Sox 9-4 with four homers led by Harmon Killebrew and Jim Kaat getting the win. Boston pounded Cleveland 4-2 as Bill Monbouquette allowed four hits. The Angels exploded for four homers in a 7-4 win over Kansas City. Dodgers topped Cardinals 3-2 to widen their NL lead. Reds edged Pirates 2-1. Cubs beat Phillies 9-5. Orioles won fifth straight behind Robinsons 11th homer. Generals slate shows Thursday games and today pairings across leagues.
Sports page from Monroe News-Star dated Wednesday June 20 1962 highlights local teams and results with brief items on standings and upcoming games including high school and college action. Names of teams players and venues appear in summaries of scores and schedules.
Phase Two of the NCAA Golf Tournament starts with match play among 64 survivors from 215. A morning playoff decided the last five spots with 156 losing to 155. Notables include Tom Finke of Arizona and Peter Green of North Carolina. Kermit Zarley of Houston led medal with 140. Houston wins sixth team title in seven years, 588 team score.
New York AP reports Bo Belin of the Angels and Ernie Banks of the Cubs shared May out standing monthly achievement honors from Van Heusen in the American and National Leagues. Belin starred as the no hit pitcher for Los Angeles. Banks, Cubs first baseman, also received recognition for his May performance.
A fragmented schedule lists games across Northside and Southside churches and neighborhoods. Entries include Piney Grove Beth Eden at 1 pm and Avenue Baptist Zion traveler at 2 pm, plus various youth leagues Carver Homes American Legion 4 pm, Northside Minor-Boys Club 4:30, and Pioneer League events through 8 pm with teams such as Bryant's Hawks, Wincais, Jones Lane, and Honey Drips.
Kansas City Athletics sign Paul Emerick a former Buffalo High School pitching star now serving in the Air Force. The 21 year old right hander will report to the A's rookie camp at Daytona Beach Florida in November.
Defending state champion Monroe welcomes Bastrop at 7 45 p m at Legion Memorial Stadium while Farmerville travels to Ruston for a 7 30 p m game at Fraser Field in the Fifth District. Monroe's Brown Rivers Scoglin trio carry an unbeaten seven league game mark as West Monroe’s Wayne Hardwick is slated to pitch tonight in pursuit of an eighth straight district win.
Dale Morey of Morganton J B Sonny Ellis of Atlanta and Marlen Vogt of the University of Florida led qualifying in the Southern Amateur at Ellinor Village Country Club with 140 four under par for 36 holes as 64 players moved to match play. Notable miss was Dudley Wysong failing to reach the championship flight after rounds of 68 68 and 81 77. Other qualifiers included Clayton Cole William Ramsey Roy Capehart Pat O Brien Daniel Burkhalter.
Newcomers shine as Minnie Dray posts a 173 series and Jean Gentry leads with a 460 despite close competition. Barker's Tuesday trio features Bowlerettes Jokers Silhouettes Pin Strikers and Kurves in a lively district league showcase with steady scores and rising talent.
In Tuscaloosa, two Athens, Georgia players advance to the finals of the Southeastern Junior Invitation. Ham Magill and Henry Field will meet in the 18 and under singles final after Magill defeated John Pickens 4 6 11 9 6 4 and Field beat Eddie Terrell 6 4 6 1.
Dallas Cowboys rookies, veteran centers and quarterbacks will report to camp on July 13 at Marquette Michigan. The remaining NFL squad will report to Northern Michigan College on July 2 for the start of preseason activities.
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