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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1958

Page

12

Giants Crush Braves 10 2 To Move Within Reach Of St. Louis

San Francisco Giants rout Milwaukee Braves 10 to 2 as Al Worthington wins to improve to 6 3 and Ray Jablonski and Orlando Cepeda drive in runs in the pivotal sixth inning. Willie Mays contributes despite a recent drought, while the Cardinals extend their win streak and the Phillies edge Chicago in 10 innings.

Bill Rigney San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Milwaukee Braves Braves St. Louis Milwaukee Cardinals Pittsoursh Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Cincinnati Kansas City Washington al Worthington Rigney Ray Jablonski RBI Orlando Cepeda Johnny Logan Joe Adcock Bob Rush Jim Davenport Mays Felipe Alou Darryl Spencer Cepeda Worthington Ray Monzant Pirates Vinegar Bend Mizel Hal Smith Curt Flood George Witt Mizell Ted Kluszewski Pittsburgh Chicago Fernandez Phillies Don Elston Cubs Dick Farrell Ray Semproch The Phils Sammy Taylor Bobby Thomson

Franklin Parish Fish Fry Tonight at War Memorial Grounds

Franklin Parish Wildlife chapter president Jack Givens announces the first fish fry of the year at 7 30 p.m. at the Franklin Parish War Memorial fairgrounds. Entertainment includes horn blowing duck calling turkey calling and hog calling contests. Membership tickets available. nonmembers may join at the event. wildlife members only.

Winnsboro Jack Givens Franklin Parish Franklin Parish War Memorial Fairgrounds

Sharpshooter Wins Reading Futurity at Laurel Raceway

Sharpshooter the top Hambletonian prospect wins both heats of the Reading Futurity at Laurel Raceway in its year debut. Owned by E Roland Harriman and Eldbridge T Gerry of Goshen New York, the brown colt bested Alex Hanover by a neck in 2 04 3 5 and Spunky Hanover by almost two lengths, returning 4 40 and 2 80 respectively.

Trotters Spunky Hanover

Farmerville Juniors defeat Kilpatrick 6 to 4 in baseball

Farmerville Bank's American Legion Juniors beat Kilpatrick of West Monroe 6 to 4 after West Monroe led early in hits 8 to 4. Ike Futch had a triple and a double, R Lockwood added a double, Patton Works Steele and team-mates contributed. Kelton Bacon Jerry Stovall and John Moses each had two hits for the visitors.

Farmerville Farmerville Bank American Legion Kilpatrick West Monroe Ike Futch R. Lockwood Patterson Kelton Bacon Jerry Stovall John Moses Patton Works Steele Bacon Haile B. Lockwood Antley

Calhoun Beats Boyd in Tough 10 Round Interim Win

Rory Calhoun defeated Bobby Boyd by unanimous decision in Chicago Stadium after two knockdowns and a furious late rally. A rematch is tentatively slated for August with possible West Coast bouts discussed, as Calhoun eyes a shot at Sugar Ray Robinson.

Chicago Rory Calhoun Bobby Boyd Calhoun Boyd Sugar Ray Robinson Frank Bachman Bachman Spider Webb Giardello Giambra

Detroit Batters Homers Rule Yankee Piching in 1957 Year

Detroit Tiger batters socked 22 home runs against New York Yankee pitching in 1957, showcasing strong power at the plate and contributing to the Tigers season highlights with multiple long balls.

Detroit Tiger New York Yankee

OConnell Blasts Braves Spirit After 10-2 Loss

Giants’ Danny O’Connell questions Braves spirit drive and attitude after Milwaukee’s 10-2 defeat. He cites lack of hustle and predicts trouble despite first place status, referencing past trades and Red Schoendienst’s influence. Furillo also comments on Braves’ performance amid pennant chase.

Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Danny O’connell Milwaukee Braves O'Connell Los Angeles Dodgers Carl Furillo Braves Furillo Wes Covington Hank Aaron Eddie Mathews O’connel Red Schoendienst Giants

Todays Baseball Schedule And Standings Fragments

Eastern games listed with times and pitchers, tomorrow's schedule, and yesterday's results show teams like St Louis Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Kansas City and New York. Standings include New York, Kansas City, Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Baltimore, Washington with wins losses and percentages.

St. Louis Pittsburgh McDaniel Law San Francisco Cincinnati P.m Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Milwaukee Kansas City Washington New York Baltimore Detroit Boston Cleveland Bucks Donovan Harshman Hoeft Sisler Grant Griggs Urban Jensen Cerv Triandos Mantle Sievers Aparicio Harrell Minoso Rivera Landis Larsen Turley Ford Narleski Garver Wynn Pierce

Ruston Juniors rout Rayville 17 1 in five innings

Ruston American Legion Juniors exploded for 18 hits and a ten run second inning to beat Rayville Juniors 17 to 1 in five innings. Max Lewis Donnie Brunson and Troy Bryant went 3 for 3 each, with Bailey Porter and Lewis adding key extras as the Ruston club led 4 1 after one and pulled away late.

Rayville Ruston American Legion Max Lewis Donnie Brunson Troy Bryant John Bailey John Porter Ruston Lewis Bryant Bailey Porter Upton Smith Netherland Dyer T. Gammill

Long Island Open draws top pro golfers to Pine Hollow

Pro golf stars converge on Long Island for a 72 hole Open at Pine Hollow Country Club in East Norwich with a $50 000 purse. Notables like Billy Casper Sam Snead Tommy Bolt Cary Middlecoff Ken Venturi Jackie Burke Arnold Palmer and Gene Littler headline a 150 plus field. Pro celebrity event adds $10 000 to proceeds benefiting the Boys Club of New York.

Norwich N.Y New York Pine Hollow Country Club Flint Mich Billy Casper Casper Sam Snead Jimmy Demaret Tommy Bolt Cary Middlecoff Ken Venturi Jackie Burke Ed Oliver Arnold Palmer Julius Boros George Bayer Gene Littler Boys Club of Bob Hope Perry Como Phil Silvers Ed Sullivan Hal March Bob Rosburg Bob Straile Doug Ford H. C. Parks Jerry Barber Dave Marr

Hometown pride Ryne Duren tops league records

Cazenovia Wisconsin notes Ryne Duren as top AL pitcher with 48 strikeouts in 32 23 innings and a 1.09 ERA. The Yankees right hander, 29, is praised by family and locals for control and perseverance overcoming wild years in minors and a bad eye.

Cazenovia Duren Arnald George Duren J Jr Ann Murphy Duren New York Yankees Ryne Vancouver Lefty O'Doul

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Mays leads batting with .373 for San Francisco and 54 runs. Banks tops RBIs with 54 and co-leads in home runs with 18. Crowe and Cepeda contribute strong marks. Pitching leaders include McMahon and Spahn with top winning percentages.

Mays San Francisco Musial St. Louis Crowe Cincinnati Dark Chicago Ashburn Philadelphia Banks Chicago Neal Los Angeles Aaron Milwaukee Skinner Pittsburgh Thomas Banks Cepeda Walls Hoak Thomson Great Triples Virdon Roseboro Blasingame Moryn Mathews T. Taylor McMahon Spahn Purkey Worthington Law Jones Antonelli Padres Sanford Vernon Cleveland Fox Ward Kansas City Kuenn Detroit McDougald New York Minoso F. Bolling Mantle Lopez Jensen Boston Gernert Sievers Washington Malzone Bridges Power Kaline Pearson Avila Tuttle Martyn Lemon

Barrett Signs Pact With Chicago Cardinals

Bobby Barrett fullback from the University of South Carolina has signed a 1958 contract with the Chicago Cardinals NFL, according to Cardinals managing director Walter Wolfner.

Chicago Bobby Barrett University of South Carolina Chicago Cardinals National Football League Walter Wolfner Cards

Gator Bowl Group Signs Five Year CBS Contract

The Gator Bowl Assn. signs a five year deal with CBS for radio and TV coverage of the annual Gator Bowl in Jacksonville Florida. The game this year is set for December 27.

Mutual New York Columbia Broadcasting System Jacksonville Fla

Mobile Tops Atlanta in Doubleheader Sweep

Mobile pitchers Wally Seward and Dick Stigman tossed four hitters each as Mobile swept a twin bill from Atlanta 2-1 and 5-2, matching work of Jake Striker the night before. Birmingham moved to first on a 13-6 win over New Orleans while Nashville and Chattanooga won to improve their standings.

Atlanta Bears Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Little Rock Travelers Duane Wilson Striker Seward Stigman Birmingham Ed Cereghino New Orleans Barons Pelican Dick Camilli Tom Yewcie Cereghino Billy Harrington Bob Thorpe Cerechino Lamar North Richie Windle

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