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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1960

Page

6

Chicks Sweep Bears As Lookouts Push Lead In League Race

In a busy day of action the Chicks defeated the Bears to tighten the race. Sal Betan homered twice and drove in seven as Nashville and other teams posted key results. Stan and Palvs contributed big hits for Shreveport, while the Lookouts stayed within striking distance with a late surge.

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First Landing Among Favorites In Major Race

The piece notes First Landing as a favored entry in a $106,000 added race at Aqueduct, with 116 pounds carried including Tony Despirito. Gulio Cesere is listed as a long shot at 110 pounds, while other owners’ entries like Satan Helper and Kadimai are considered outsiders. The report mentions past performances, track conditions, and autograph anecdotes from Palmer at a public event.

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Bills to Meet Broncos in Exhibition at Rochester

The Buffalo Bills of the AFL announced by General Manager Dick Gallagher that they will play the Denver Broncos in an exhibition game on August 13 in Rochester New York.

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Ingo Moore Sought For Elimination Bout

Promoter Cal and Aileen Eaton offered Yngvar Johansson and Archie Moore $250000 each for a 12 round bout in September at Memorial Coliseum. The winner would meet heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson. A Patterson Johansson rematch was also bid with Feature Sports Inc. in New York if the Elimination bout fails.

Los Angeles Promotio Cal Aileen Eaton Yngemar Johansson Archie Moore Floyd Patterson Memorial Coliseum Patterson- Johansson New York Feature Sports Inc

Minoso First White Sox Batter to Drive in Three

Minnie Minoso of the Chicago White Sox became the first American League hitter to plate three runs this season, achieving a milestone in a standout performance.

Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox

Confederate Park West Monroe Dedication by John Tarver

West Monroe dedicates Confederate Park at Southside Playground costing 817,000. Officials and local baseball leaders attend as McGuire Realty and Brown Rivers Scogins field the Rebel League teams. Remarks by Mayor J Allan Norris and City Attorney John McCormick celebrate community pride and youth baseball growth.

John Tarver Twin Cities Confederate Park West Monroe Southside Playground McGuire Realty and Brown Rivers - Scogins Rebel League J. Allan” Norris John MetCormick Norris McCormick E. Ponder Harold Hill R. C. Jolissaint Ben Farmer

St Louis Cardinals Open NFL Season With Rams in LA

The NFL opens its 4st season September 23 with St Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles. Dallas Cowboys debut the next night against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Cotton Bowl. Green Bay hosts Chicago Bears on Sept 25.

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Pettit Leads First Monroe Club Practice Session

The Monroe Sports of the La-Ark League greet new manager Vivian Pettit in a workout at Neville High diamond. Pettit leads a 4 o'clock acquaint session to introduce players and set the slate for the season.

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Fans 19 Batters But Loses Game

A chaotic Class A California League game saw Reno defeat Steve Dalportis 8-5 after Dalportis walked nine and allowed four hits, including a grand slam. The đọc text shows many garbles but mentions 19 strikeouts and a loss despite pitching nine batters and 8-5 score.

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Face Baffles His Opponents As Ever For Pirates

Pittsburgh pitcher Face delivered a ninth inning save against the St. Louis Cardinals. With two on and none out, he picked Curt Simmons off second and struck out Daryl Spencer and Stan Musial on fork balls. His pickoff on Spencer and a Groat-induced runner break aided the 3-2 Pirates lead.

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Favorites Face Stiff Contests In NCAA Event

Med Lst Anne Gunderson and de ae champion Judye Eber led a field of top coed gymnasts in the second round of the women's NCAA tournament. Gunderson of Arizona State from Seattle faced Judy Kimball of Kansas while Eller met Julie Hull of Purdue, whom she defeated to win last year’s title.

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Monroe Battles Bastrop Juniors at Legion Memorial Tonight

West Monroe and Ruston also travel to Rayville and Farmerville as the Fifth District schedule unfolds. Red Sims leads Monroe’s pitching in a tight league night with games at 7 30.

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US duo strengthen favored Canada Cup position in Ireland

Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead sharpened their favorites status for the Canada Cup at Portmarnock Ireland. Palmer shot 68 and Snead 69 as the Americans edge ahead of rivals in practice rounds ahead of the 72 hole team and individual event. Wes Nagle with Peter Thomson fired 67 helping Australia defend their title. Palmer praised Portmarnock greens calling them flawless and easy to drive on with no tough breaks.

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Milwaukee Braves sign Dannen to rookie camp report

Milwaukee reports that outfielder Dannen, signed to a contract with Jacksonville of the South Atlantic League, will report to the Braves rookie camp at Waycross Georgia next spring.

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West Monroe Faces Rayville in Friday Prep Lineup

Local prep slate lists Bastrap at Manrer, West Monroe at Rayville, Huston at Farmerville. Monroe county teams and venues are main highlights as fans anticipate Friday night games.

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Lusty Team Extends Lead in District Baseball Standings

Lusty posts six wins and one loss to hold a two game edge over second place Farmers. Rayville Huston and Bastrap share third with 3-4 records, while West Monroe leads tied for fourth with a 2-0 slate. Monroe starts EL Mi Weleh on the mound tonight.

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Little League score report from Monroe Bendel Memorial Stadium

A fragmentary recap notes a Little League game at Bendel Memorial Stadium with mentions of Monroe and players such as Younghtood and Meas EME STH DALLE Py. The text includes scattered phrases about a battery and a win by Narco aside over Gay, but details are incomplete and unclear.

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