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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1962

Page

10

Louisiana Junior golf title race tight at Oakbourne

Ronnie Melancon seeks a second straight Louisiana Junior title on a rainy day at Oakbourne Country Club Lafay ette. After the opening round Melancon sits two strokes behind leaders Bob Rodgers Mike O'Brien and Phil Witter who clocked 35 36 71. Glenn Carr and Rick Nevils are two behind at 72 while Don Werner Lewis Oubre and Rick Comeaux are among others in the field.

Rodgers Lafayette Mike O'Brien Phil Witter Baton Rouge Witter O'Brien Glenn Carr Franklin Rick Nevils Ronnie Melancon Don Werner Lewis Oubre New Iberia Rick Comeaux Steve Smith New Orleans

Standings and Tuesday results across multiple leagues

Detroit beat Cleveland 6 1 Minnesota shutout New York 5 0 Boston defeated Los Angeles 2 0 Baltimore topped Chicago 1 0 Kansas City edged Washington 2 1 Night games included. Cleveland at Detroit Minnesota at New York Chicago at Baltimore Kansas City at Washington and other scheduled matches. Also notes dates for Thursday schedule and Texas League listings with city matchups and scores across the system.

Detroit Cleveland Minnesota New York Boston Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago Kansas City Washington Donovan Foytack Kaat New ‘York Carry Leid Roberts Kansas Civ Rakow Hamilton Lee Delock San Reenebece Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Louis Jackson Sadecki Anderson Cardwell Wills San Francisco McCormick Shaw Drysdale Craig Friend Detroit A Big Kansas City St Louis Milwwukee

Fifteen-year-old Wayne Peddy Leads West Monroe Youth

Wayne Peddy, 15, from Highland Park Country Club, reached the championship flight of the Louisiana Junior Tournament at Lafayette with a first round 75 on Tuesday. He trails the leader by four strokes with 18 holes remaining. West Monroe entrants also include Terry Peddy, Kenneth Holt Jr., and Raymond Winn in other flights.

Wayne Peddy West Monroe Highland Park Country Club Louisiana Lafayette Terry Peddy Wayne Kenneth E. Holt Jr Raymond Winn

Bernice Hosts Ruston Monroe In Fifth District Baseball

Farmerville and Bernice set the scene for American Legion Junior baseball in the Fifth District as Monroe visits Farmerville and Ruston plays Bernice. Terra Builders rely on Danny Albritton or Reggie Hammons to halt Brown Rivers Scogin’s ten game win streak. Ralph Sims defers on Monroe pitcher as game time nears. Paul Richardson to start for Ruston in James Contractors tilt versus Bernice.

Farmerville Bernice American Legion Monroe Ruston Terra Builders Danny Albritton Reggie Hammons Ralph Sims Paul Richardson James Contractors

Catcher Valmy Thomas Suspended Thirty Days

Valmy Thomas of the Rochester Red Wings must serve a 30 day suspension until July 17 for attacking IL umpire Ted Lopat during a game in Jacksonville. The suspension was announced by George Trautman, president of the National Association of Professional Leagues.

Columbus Ohio Valmy Thomas Rochester Red Wings Ted Lopat Jacksonville George Trautman National Association of Professional Leagues Lessions Trautman

Wilsons No Hit Chore Spurs Red Sox Victory

Earl Wilson pitched Boston to a 2-0 win over Bo Belinsky and his no hitter stood as Fenway’s first since 1958. A 220-pound Ponchatoula native, Wilson added a homer for the Red Sox, while Belinsky’s effort followed his May 5 no hitter for the Angels. The Twins beat the Yankees 5-0 as pennant races tightened in the AL. Giants took first in the NL with a 6-5 win over the Reds in 10 innings.

No-Hitter by Earl Wilson Tops Sox Victory

Earl Wilson of the Boston Red Sox pitched his second no hitter of the season and became the first Negro pitcher in American League history to throw a no-hit game while also homering in a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Rich Rollins of the Minnesota Twins collected four straight hits including two two-run homers as Minnesota beat the New York Yankees 5-0.

Earl Wilson Bo Belinsky Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Orioles Wilson Boston Red Sox Poncha‘toula San Diego Calif Red Sox Sal Maglie Fenway Park Boston Detroit Jim Bunning Mel Parinell Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Kansas City Athletics Washington Senators San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Houston Colts Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Richie Rollins Camilo Pascual Twins Roland Sheldon Rollins Pascual Rocky Colavito Tigers Indians al Luplow Gary Bell Dan Pfister Athletics Milt Pappas Johnny Buzhardt Orioles White Sox Giants Oy Iid Bailey Jim Davenport Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou Willie McCovey Stu Miller Dave Sisler Reds Johnny Edwards Lew Burdette Hank Aaron Braves Sandy Koufax Burdette Jack Hamilton Art Mahaffey Phillies Colts Clay Dalrymple Don Clendenon Tomer Pirates Mets Gene Oliver Charley James Bill White Ken Boyer Cardinals Cubs Associated Press Rich Rollins Minnesota Joe Reichler NEW York Strik Angel

Twins Fans Rally Behind Pascual and Rollins in 5-0 Win

Minnesota rode Camilo Pascual’s 12 strikeouts and Rich Rollins four hits to topple the Yankees 5-0. Pascual, 11th win in 15 decisions, faced Maris three times and improved his control after changing his windup. Rollins supplied half of Minnesota’s eight hits, lifting his average to around .328.

Rollins Pascual Roger Maris Earl Battey Battey Parma Ohio Minnesota Roland Sheldon

No hitter Earl Wilson earns fresh Red Sox contract

Boston pitcher Earl Wilson, the first Negro in American League history to throw a no hitter, led the Red Sox past the Angels 2 0 at Fenway. He faced 31 batters with four walks and two indirect threats, while Bo Belinsky threw a no hitter earlier in May. Yawkey announced a new contract with a raise.

Halimi Eyes Rematch With Jofre For Bantam Crown

TEL AVIV AP Alphonse Halimi says he is ready to challenge world bantamweight champion Eder Jofre after winning the European title in Israel. He notes a fall bout could be in Paris or Sao Paulo and recalls his past world title win in 1957. Halimi outpointed Pierre Rollo in 15 rounds to reclaim the European belt.

Tel Aviv Alphonse Halimi Eder Jofre Halimi Pierre Rollo Italy Los Angeles Rollo

Boxers eyed for Rivera July Garden bout in New York

UPI reports matchmaker Teddy Brenner said on Tuesday that Joey Giambra Jose Gonzalez and Don Fullmer are under consideration as opponents for Argentine middleweight slugger Juan Rocky Rivera in a 10 round televised bout at Madison Square Garden on July 21.

New York UPI Teddy Brenner Joey Giambra Jose Gonzalez Don Fullmer Juan ‘Rocky?Rivera Madison Square Garden

Wimbledon shock as Moffitt eliminates top seed Smith

Billie Jean Moffitt shocked Wimbledon by defeating top seed Margaret Smith of Australia in a three set upset 1-6 6-3 7-5. The Long Beach player, 18, rallied from a first-set setback to reach the second round and will face Carole Caldwell of Santa Monica in the next match. Caldwell, who defeated Florence De La Courtie, is described as Moffitt's best friend and key tactician.

Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Calif Wimbledon England Margaret Smith Australia Miss Moffitt America United States General Post Office London Radio Corporation of America New York Dune Jean Ana Outspoken Billie Miss Smith Billie Jean Alice Marble California Carole Caldwell Santa Monica Miss Caldwell Carole Florence de la Courtie France

Dr Dickenhorst Dominates Pine Hills Club Championship

R W Dickenhorst, newly elected president, wins the Pine Hills Gun Club championship at Bancroft's Camp. Bert Williams forces a shoot-off after 50x50 ties, but Dickenhorst posts 25x25 in extra time to clinch the title with Ross Graves as runner-up.

R. W. Dickenhorst Pine Hills Bancroft’s Camp Dickenhorst Bert Williams

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