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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1950
Page
8
Greenville Bucks erupt for three early runs and a seventh inning rally, aided by a triple play that doused Monroe’s late rally. Wiltse shutout through eight, Johnson chased early. Foell, Washburn, and Cross key hits. Final: Greenville 8, Monroe 4.
In the Cotton States League Greenville turned a pivotal ninth inning triple play against Monroe to seal an 8 4 win. Pine Bluff widened its lead with a win while Hot Springs also prevailed. Clarksdale beat Pine Bluff 7 1 and Bathers routed Greenwood 18 2. Natchez defeated El Dorado 10 5.
Charles Chamberlain notes the 1950 P G A Championship at Scioto Country Club features older players in the semis. Demaret Harper Picard Williams lead the aged hopefuls in a 36 hole match play, with Picard's past titles and arthritis shaping the narrative of a veteran-dominated race.
FASTEETH powder helps dentures stay in place so wearers can eat talk laugh or sneeze without fear of slipping. It has no gummy taste and does not cause nausea, with alkaline ions that help control denture odor. available at drug stores.
Roundup reports expected action on the sale of the athletics program upon their return home with Shibe park opening tomorrow night though completion may wait until season’s end. Idaho remains in the Pacific coast conference despite Montana’s exit. southern members would trade Vandals for St. Mary’s or Santa Clara. Washington and Lee trustees tell staff to delay commitments to schoolboy athletes until July. George Jones of the Pennsylvania athletic commission weighs resignation. Auburn’s Jim Jeffers takes a summer irrigation job in Maywood, Ill. Tiberio Mitri turns 24 July 12 before facing Jake Lamotta for the middleweight title. Red Sanders at UCLA unveils a six-man backfield next fall. Detroit’s Motor City Open golf tournament to profit from program ads, with $48,000 taken in. an afterthought supplement may be printed. Ben Hogan’s request to writers to stop writing about his legs prompts Tommy Fitzgerald to joke about Betty Grable’s golf game.
Georgia and Maryland renew hostilities in a season opener set for September 23. The 1948 Gat or Bowl produced a 20 20 tie, with Maryland coach Jim Tatum insisting they deserved the ball after a disputed coin flip. Georgia coach Wally Butts argues his Bulldogs led in first downs and yardage, underscoring a hard fought contest. Willie Downs shifts from racing to riding, after a cover photo pushed him into the trade, becoming a Maryland circuit rider.
Dallas leads as three clubs Oklahoma City Beaumont and Dallas share fourth place after Beaumont routs Oklahoma City 18-12 and Dallas defeats Houston 10-6. Fort Worth ends a four game skid by beating San Antonio 5-4 in 13 innings. Tulsa tops Shreveport 9-6 maintaining a seven game edge.
Dale Morey of Dallas Lakewood Country Club defeated defending champion Tom Barnes of Atlanta 8 and 7 to capture the 44th southern amateur title in New Orleans under 93 degree heat. Charles Rosen of New Orleans won the consolation with a 10 and 9 score over B. C. Nabers of St. Petersburg.
Tuesday's schedule lists Marine Corps facing L. T. I. Bark dull Faulk at 6 p.m. Red Shield meets Babers at 6 p.m. Spatafora Grocery plays Terminix at Recreation Field 6 p.m.
A compact game card lists Marine Corps facing Babers, Bark Terminix meeting Slagle Johnson Sherrouse, and L T I against Spatafora Grocery at 6 p.m. in a local league schedule with four matchups.
The schedule lists Red Shield facing Kiwanis in a 6 p.m. contest at Sher L. t. & ve. Sanders. The readout includes bolded team names and a single time indicator, noting the venue as Sher L. T. and Ve. Sanders.
Sanders faces Kiwanis and Barkdull Faulk at 6 p.m. Crescent takes on Red Shield with Sher listed as organizer or site contact.
The program lists Ouachita Band versus Lover's Lane at 7 30 p m and Red Shield against Fairbanks at the Rec Field at 8 p m. Local crowds expected for evening showcases.
The schedule lists Sherrouse hosting Tractor at 6 30 p m and Northside meeting Ouachita Band at 8 p m at Sherrouse Also Northside faces Ouachita Tractor at Rec Field at 6 30 p m and Red Shield plays Sherrouse at Rec Field at 8 p m Local teams Sherrouse Ouachita Northside Tractor and Red Shield appear in the day’s lineup.
Ducks remain dry as their feathers are coated with oil from glands at the base of the tail. This natural oiling creates a water repellent layer, enabling the bird to shed water and maintain insulation.
The ocean perch shows slower healing and increased branch death, indicating mounting decline in health and vitality for the species in the observed area.
Yesterday's results include Drew 13 over Hunt and Whitaker 0 in Chatham site. L. T. I. 3 defeated by Chatham 13. Legion 9 beat B. and B. 4, West Monroe 23 defeated Sherrouse 20.
Louisiana and Virginia case names appear in a mixed docket snippet. Sherrouse versus Legion and Hunt Whitaker versus Chatham appear alongside Monroe versus Drew involving West Monroe and Selman Field. The fragment suggests civil litigation listings and participant names without full context or outcomes.
Saturday schedule lists B and B versus Sherrouse, West Monroe Hunt and Whitaker against LTL Drew versus Legion Drew Chatham versus West Monroe Ne ville.
Drew defeated Hunt and Whitaker 13 to 0 as Coaker pitched a one hitter and the offense clicked. American Legion beat B and B 9 to 4, aided by three double plays and seven stolen bases, with Searbrock leading B and B hitters. Jordan of Chatham won 13 to 3 over L T I on four hits and nine strikeouts, Zeagler and Cowart each had two hits. West Monroe beat Sherrouse 23 to 20 with Fox and Brown leading West Monroe and Sherrouse’s Lopez shining for his team. Marzula and Brown paired for the win.
A seedless apple variety traces its origin to a freak tree in Virginia. Massachusetts law allows a man to wear a goatee only with payment of a fee or tax.
Winnsboro travels to Jonesville Urania visits Columbia Tallulah hosts Lake Providence Football schedule lists four Friday night games with locations and times. Both Winnsboro and Urania aim for road wins while Jonesville and Lake Providence seek home advantage in distinct matchups.
At Brownville the Kiwanis team faces Recreation at 6 p.m while Westside meets Brownville at 7 30 p.m in a slated basketball night.
City League standings list Nichols Motors 14 2 875, Spatafora Pharm and Clover Leaf Dairy tied 10 6 625, Spatafora Grocery 5 11 313, Hunt & Whitaker 3 13 188. Names and teams indicate competitive balance and firm point totals.
Spatafora Pharmacy faces Nichols Barkdull Faulk at 8 pm while Hunt and Whitaker clash with Monroe Auto Auction Missouri Pacific. Clover Leaf meets Spatafora Grocery Sherrouse at 8 pm and Spatafora Grocery hosts Hunt and Whitaker Barkdull Faulk. Nichols plays Clover Leaf Missouri Pacific, Monroe Auto Auction meets Spatafora Pharmacy Sherrouse at 8 pm.
Birmingham fell 8-6 as Lou Ruchser hit his eighth homer of the year, while Atlanta split with New Orleans to widen the Crackers’ Southern Association lead to five and a half games. Atlanta’s comeback beat New Orleans 7-4 in the curtain raiser. the Pels won 7-5 in the afterpiece. Memphis moved within a half game of second place as Lookouts’ skid hit nine with a 3-2 loss to Chattanooga. Nashville beat Little Rock twice 8-3 and 6-2.
Local schedule lists Civic League Optimist facing W Monroe Lions and W Monroe Kiwanis playing West Monroe West for an 8 p.m. start. Jaycees take on Progressive Men as Sherrouse closes the night.
The Montgomery Rebels extended their win streak to six with a 9-3 victory over Aniston, while Pensacola stretched their lead with two wins over Vicksburg 80 and 11-5. Meridian and Jackson recorded close wins, Selma and Gadsden split a twin bill, and Pensacola started strong in the finale before a late stoppage amid curfew.
The column recaps notable sports milestones from the past year five to fifteen years ago including Bobby Riggs defeating Donald Budge at Forest Hills for the National Pro tennis title, Ted Del Guercio's early contract interest with the Boston Red Sox, Johnny Vander Meer’s optioned move by the Reds, Henry Cotton leading the British Open with a 68, and a reminder that golf balls must be at least 1.680 inches in diameter and weigh no more than 1.620 ounces.
The program features Joe Wolfe versus George Curtis and Rex Mobley versus Jack Curtis in a double main event. Admission is 1.50 for reserved seats and 1.00 for general admission, with children under 12 at 0.50. For skating and wrestling details, call 5168.
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