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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1943

Page

8

Ties for Third With Cleveland

The Boston Red Sox rise to a tie for third in the American League after a three game surge including seven homers in two wins. Cecil Hughson earned his seventh victory with five hit pitching as Boston beat the Athletics 7 1. The Senators edged the Yankees 3 2 helped by Mickey Vernon and Bob Johnson key hits. In the NL the Dodgers beat the Giants 7 4 as Derringer blanked the Pirates 1 0 for Chicago, and Boston topped Philadelphia 7 6 with Phil Masi driving in runs.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Washington Senators Boston Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Red Sox Cecil Washington Yankees Mickey Vernon Senators New York Bob Johnson Chicago Paul Derringer Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Lenny McTullo Johnny Wyrostek Bob Elliott Pittsburgh Rube IE Neseedeast Elliott Wyrostek Fletcher Lopez Dingell Ciscovers OD OG Cosearart Pooressy Teaesserrecige Sox Peisvessiheke Podgajny Stanky Sacesea Covetretta Sssivernes Nicholson Novikoff Lowrey McCullough Sevosey Merullo Unm el Es Derringer Sescissores Colman Gustine Butcher Podgamny Magerkurth Dunn Stewart Philadelphia Tex Hughson Cleveland Athletics Shibe Park Chisox Browns ST. Louis Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Harlod Clift Byrnes Humphries Clift Moses Cartwright Hayes Gut Swift Mallaberger Muncrief Ostermueller Swift Christman Rue Berry McGowan Kolloway Grant Appling Ss Kuhel Teich Tiealg Maltzberger Stephens Chartak Oea - Christman Werrell A.s Schultz Sesttecene Cesssseone Foe Tocsesoee Peevay En Toon Cababess Ferrell Ostermuelier ZaétRan

Dodgers trail Cardinals two games after beating Giants

In the majors, Cardinals gain two games on the Dodgers after defeating the Giants. The season leaders include Stephens and White among others with standout batting, Vernon and Keller among top run scorers, and pitching leaders like Candini and Sewell. The list details top performers across both leagues, including Dahlgren, Vaughan, Musial, and DiMaggio, with average, runs, RBIs, hits, and steals highlighted.

LSU players set for SLI war training in 1942 draft

Baton Rouge June 23 LSU faces wartime training moves as Alvin Dark and several teammates depart for the Marine program at Southwestern Louisiana Institute. Mo Richmond Jim Loflin Andy Kosmac and Lon Tyndall join Dark on July 1. Although LSU boasted talent from Rice Tulane and Texas Christian doubts linger if any will play again due to a state ban on football for the duration.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State Alvin Dark Dark Naval Training Unit Southwestern Louisiana_ Institute Mo Richmond Jim Loflin Andy Kosmac Lon Tyndall Tiger Tulane Rice Texas Christian State Board of Education

Dodgers sweep Giants for third straight win

Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Giants 7 to 4 to pull within two games of the idle St Louis Cardinals. Kirby Higbe earned his third victory, exiting in the sixth after a five-run burst that sealed the lead. Leo Durocher's club collected ten hits led by Arky Vaughan and Dixie Walker, with Joe Medwick and Paul Waner also contributing key runs.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Cardinals New York Giants Kirby Higbe Dodgers Rube Fischer Ed Head Leo Durocher Joe Medwick Higbe Arky Vaughan Vaughan Dixie Walker Paul Waner Dolph Camilli Fischer Harry Feldman Bill Sayles New York Rucker Jurges Gordon Sreeee Witek xMaynard Sayles Seene Teeteereeneces Glossop Vonene Pete Renee Vipiasyt Whee Bee Highe Eaans Sartenes Paroeia Ovens Walker Jurges Ott Camilli Medwick Waner Bartell Camilli Herman Sayies Head Peldman Savies Sales Jorda

Selman Mitt Team Triumphs In Boxing Clash

Selman Field boxing edged Camp Livingston 3 2 in outdoor arena before about 2,500 fans as Haddock Maxwell and Laycock led the locals. Laycock and Edlin each won in tight bouts while Haddon and Maxwell provided standout performances in a gritty intersquad-night card.

Ray Haddock Pete Maxwell Dick Laycock Selman Field Camp Livingston Selman Haddock Rollickin Ray Lester Phipps California Max Baer Baer Phipps Heddock Clifford C Pete Livingston Maxwell Marion Edlin Laycock Edlin Dynamite Dick Selman Arena Mel Alvis William Higgins Ray Hulsey Don Snyder Howard Bessette

Red Shield Softball Club tops All-States 3 to 2

The Red Shield senior softball team earned its seventh win of the pre league season by defeating the All-States club of Sears, Roebuck 3 to 2. Charles Brown pitched six solid hits for the Shield, while Husted also allowed six hits for the losers. McClain led the offense with three hits including a home run for All-States, and Ellerbe contributed two hits for Red Shield.

Red Shield Sears, Roebuck Charles Brown Husted McClain Ellerbe

Sport Mirror highlights past boxing and baseball notes

A vintage recap cites today a year ago Melio Bettina outpointed Harry Bobo in Cleveland over ten rounds. Anton Christofooridis defeated Johnny Colan. Three years ago Cincinnati beat New York Giants before 52,657 at the Polo Grounds, overtaking Brooklyn in the league lead. Five years ago Max Schmeling suffered a back fracture in a one round KO by Joe Louis per hospital notes.

Associated Press Melio Bettina Harry Bobo Cleveland Anton Christofooridis Johnny Colan Cincinnati New York Giants Polo Grounds Brooklyn Max Schmeling Joe Louis

Vernon’s Slugging Upsets Yanks in 3–2 win

James Mickey Vernon powered the Washington Senators to a 3–2 victory over the New York Yankees. He homered and tripled, driving in runs and trimming New York’s AL lead to two games. Early Wynn earned the win as Vernon added crucial hits in a late rally.

Vernon YANKS Senators New York James Mickey) Vernon Washington Senators New York Yankees Washington Early Wynn Ken Sears Bill Johnson Stan Spence Bob Johnson Hank Berony Marius Russo

Roundup of Sports News and Notes From June Weather

The column surveys varied sports topics including Iowa navy pre flight school shifts to a six day week in July and its impact on football season. It tracks Gene Mauck as a Dodgers shortstop prospect from Los Angeles and notes Carl Hubbell’s birthday practice. It mentions a new golf handicap concept, potential rain effects on tennis championships, Les McCrabb returning to pro baseball, Nile Kinnick memorial scholarship at Iowa, and updates on players Lee Dunbar Mike Kocher Claude Corbitt Leland Hanley and Frank McElyea with brief career snapshots.

New York Iowa Navy Dodgers Gene Mauck Los Angeles Mickey Owen Cliff Dapper Roy Partee Carl Hubbell U.S. S. T. A. Treasury Les McCrabb Lancaster County Connie Mack Lancaster Fred Sheffield Utah University Kaysville Utah Intermountain University of Iowa Mike Kocher Fordham Bainbridge Army Air Field Claude Corbitt Columbus Miss Leland Hanley Northwestern South Carolina University Pat Marines Cherry Point N. C Marine Air Base Frank McElyea Boston Braves Fort Sheridan, Ill

Haegg Returns to Dartmouth Training Quarters

Gunder Haegg, the Swedish runner who defeated Greg Rice in New York, returns to Dartmouth training quarters in Hanover on June 23. He plans to stay for the month and resumes routine with five mile spins twice daily on his favored wooded course. Accompanied by Bengt Kastengren, son of the Swedish consul-general, masseur Sig Stezipk is expected later in the week.

Hanover N. H Gunder Haegg Greg Rice New York Dartmouth Haegg Bengt Kastengren

Yesterday's Stars: Vernon, Derringer, Medwick shine

AP recap highlights Mickey Vernon homering and tripling in Washington's win over the Yankees. Paul Derringer and Len Merullo pitched and hit for the Cubs in a 1 run victory over the Pirates. Joe Medwick and Arky Vaughan drove in two as the Dodgers rally past the Giants. Phil Masi hit a two run homer for the Braves over the Phillies. Tex Hughson limited the Athletics to five hits as Boston edged theA's, Thurman Tucker collected three White Sox hits against the Browns.

Associated Press Mickey Vernon Senators Washington Yankees Paul Derringer Len Merullo Cubs Pirates Joe Medwick Arky Vaughan Dodgers Gidhts Phil Masi Braves Phillies Tex Hughson Red Sox Bears Athletics Thurman Tucker White Sox Browns

Standings and Results Across Leagues

Yesterday Chicago edged Pittsburgh 1 to 0 while Washington beat New York 3 2. Boston defeated Philadelphia 7 1 and Chicago topped St Louis 5 3. Other matches included Brooklyn 7 New York 4 and various slated games with multiple pitchers and lineups noted. Several postponed or rescheduled contests appear alongside city standings and upcoming doubleheaders.

Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Wittig East F. Melton Wyatt Kimball Gerheauser Barrett Javery Klinger Gornicki Hebert Passeau Warneke St. Louis Cincinnati Cooper Starr Washington Cleveland Detroit Candini Carrasquel Mertz Chandler Bonham Salveson Naymick Newhouser White Dobson Black Smith Rosar Miggeling Sandra Ae Hash Bae Brooklyn Weunee Seseweee OO Aeee Etna Cove Sbiaevee Boston Fee Heed Odeeeee Cleveland Ae Leepaseteneves Otte Stbnbes Loago

International League scores roll in as Newark tops Toronto

Newark defeats Toronto 6 to 2 while Baltimore beats Buffalo 5 to 2. Rochester wins 6 to 2 against Syracuse, Jersey City edges Montreal 4 to 1, and Montreal loses 1 to 10.

Newark Toronto Baltimore Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Jersey City Montreal

Baseball scores and standings from A A Associated games

American Association results show Columbus 3 Indianapolis 1 and Milwaukee 4 St Paul 3. Minneapolis 6 0 Kansas City 1 1 in a long 18 inning second game. Toledo at Louisville postponed.

American Association Columbus Indianapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Toledo Louisville

Selman Softball Stunners Navy Training Team Victory

The 96th Navigation Training Squadron surged to a 13 to 4 win over the 73rd Training Squadron at Selman Field. Big offense led by the pacing batting and timely hits propelled the 96th squadron to the lopsided victory.

96Th 73Rh Selman Field

6 000 Women Players Spark National Semi Pro Softball Rise

Chicago report notes that about 6 000 women players drive a nationwide surge in semi pro softball as 40 000 women participate in over 60 000 teams across the United States.

Chicago United States

Women in MA Bout Tonight At Local Wrestling Arena

Top attraction on promoter Gus Kallio's card features Celia Blevins Cherokee Indi of Tulsa Oklahoma versus Jean French-Canadian from Canada. The women will meet in a rematch expected to draw a large crowd and fill the stadium after a scratched match earlier drew strong interest.

Celia Blevins Tulsa Okla Jean M? Canada Gus Kallio

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