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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
5
The Twin Cities Sports of Monroe defeated the El Dorado Oilers 6 to 3 in El Dorado to capture the Cotton States League series, emphasizing their series lead and strong offensive showing.
Meridian fans see lefty Tommy White dominate with a 4-0 win over Greenville to move within two games of first place. White earned his seventh win as Meridian posted its third straight shutout and extended inning scoreless streak to 31. El Dorado strengthened its lead by beating Monroe 8-3, Pine Bluff defeated Hot Springs 14-9 in a slugfest, while Greenville suffered another setback in the Cotton States League pennant chase.
Ruston Juniors edged Monroe 6-5 in ten innings at Monroe with three Monroe errors aiding Ruston. Monroe had led 2-0 and 4-4 before Ruston won on a bases loaded hit and a fielding error in the eighth.
The Twin Cities Sports host Greenville Bucks at Legion Memorial Stadium for a three game set tonight. Meridian and road games follow as the team wraps a successful two of three road trip at Hot Springs and a similar achievement at El Dorado.
Miles McWilliams pitched five hit ball as the Twin Cities beat El Dorado 6 to 3 on Wednesday. Charlie Fontana and Sam Chetta powered the win with home runs, Fontana hitting two and Chetta one.
Farmerville Ameri can Legion Juniors defeated Delhi 5 to 2 in Farmerville to claim third place in the Fifth District standings. Futch led Farmerville with two hits including a double while Russell hit twice for Delhi. Farmerville visits Bastrop Thursday at 3 p.m. Thompson and Hopson, Smith and Till.
A shoemakers union achieved success in Philadelphia in 1792 marking an early milestone in American labor organization. The effort reflects the emergence of organized workers and collective bargaining within the early United States.
Australian distance runner John Landy accepts an award after breaking the 4 minute mile with a 3 58 in Turku Finland. Miss Simelius presents the prize while Chris Chataway stands nearby. Chataway previously finished second to Landy and to Bannister in the 4 minute mile.
London youth Bobby Wilson, 19, meets American Tony Trabert in a third round Wimbledon match seen as a David versus Goliath duel for Britain's tennis future. Wilson, fresh from a win over Armando Vieira, faces the top seed Trabert pursuing the All England title.
Longview Equipment swept three games and total pins from Team No 7 to join Famous Fabric Shop in a tie for first in Summer Bowling League No 1. R. F. Bonner rolled a 224 game and 544 series to pace Longview, while L. Morrow added 197 and 526 for Famous Fabric. Skelly Old took two of three from Central Oil Supply. People’s Loan swept Beacon House. Team 2 won two of three from TV Center. In Summer League No 2 Skipper’s He-Made Dream split with Moore’s Sinclair. Vera Wright led Skippers with 122 and 360. L. Windham led Moore’s with 139 and 369. Brister of Strauss posted 163 and 412 as his team lost two of three to Evelyn Renfro’s club. Ouachita Bankers topped United Gas.
Tonight Bernice visits Bastrop in a prep basketball clash as two Louisiana teams seek district wins. Other games feature Minden at Homer and Ruston at Farmerville with postseason implications looming.
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