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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

14

Thibodaux Triumphs Over Sports 8-3 In Final Series Night

Thibodaux wins 8 to 3 over the Sports in a tight game, with Power hitting early giving the Senators a lead they held. Clyde Lite earned the win aided by late relief from Alark Hughes as Jim Birkofer spelled Fornheit in the fourth inning amid ejections and heated plate incidents.

Joe Blair Farinholt Senators Clyde Lite New Iberia Alark Hughes Jim Birkofer Fornheit Ed Head Thibodgens Dispytns & Pinay Srasters Hilal Momera Lufer Pilcher Gus Hartsee Othe Hettie Quay Cattban Doe Miller Parhou Lonkehalt Renatots Birkofer Velek Ira Dean Iho DU Dossey Stengee Dad Rae Bluiebint Seorst T.hers Tierte Hiynchini Sreetch Ding Rassay Ib Dlarr Ray Iee Fey Sbertetap Ceres Iniya Tesco Bastia Clee Attea

Danville Deacons take early lead in Jackson Bienville standings

In Jackson Bienville League action Danville Deacons defeated Jonesboro 7 to 6 to seize first place. Clyde Herry homered three times and Charlie Rudhomme pitched seven innings for the win. Dubach surged to third with an 18 to 1 rout of Quitman as Ferguson pitched six innings.

Cial Danville Deacons Jones Barn Hodge Clyde Herry Ceik Danville Charlie Rudhomme Dumas J-H A. Hennen Simsboro Arcadia Prenk Cox Lions Dubach Chatham Quitman Ferguson Bob Price Billy Britt

Veteran Dodgers Hold Narrow Edge In Aging Lineup

The article notes the Dodgers rely on veteran stars such as Campanella Fuhrilis Snider Robinson Reese Hodges and Erskine Mayle Walker and others like Mize and Pelty in a hot weather campaign. It suggests the elder group could fade from pennant contention as younger teams rise in the National League races.

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Ban On Interracial Speris To Be Set Back To October

Ban on interracial sports and social mixing is pushed back to October after Rainach backs amendments to delay enforcement. The move covers dancing, athletic events, and public seating, with penalties up to a $1000 fine and one year in jail. affects Texas League teams and Loyola University of New Orleans amid opposition and committee delay.

Rainach Dicker Dallas Tex Shires ¢Éport Loyola University of New Orleans Senate

Holzman To Return As Hawks Coach For 1960s

St Louis Hawks owner Ren Kerner announced that Red Holzman will again coach the Hawks for the playoffs and next season. Holzman reportedly earned a salary around 9 600 to 10 000 dollars after two successful seasons.

St. Laws Wiliam Holzman St Louis Hawks Sedsno National Basketball Assn Tursday Ren Kerner Hawks Haleman

Orioles Sign 19 Year Old Right Handed Pitcher From Galveston

Baltimore Orioles announce the signing of a 19 year old right handed pitcher from Galveston Texas. The player, 6 feet tall and 180 pounds, recently graduated from high school and was assigned to the Class D Paris Texas club.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles James Sraith de Galveston Tex Paris

Washington Powers Past Philadelphia in Tight AL Tilt

Washington defeated Philadelphia with a 6 3 victory in a 9 inning game. Plews, Herzog and Hamner led the offense while Grob and Rogovin split pitching duties for the Senators. Runners and key plays featured wild pitches and defensive miscues as the teams exchanged leads.

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Miss Suggs Leads Western Open After 72

Miss Suggs shot a four under par 72 to take a four stroke lead in the Women's Western Open at Wakonda Country Club Des Moines Iowa. The Sea Island Georgia pro known as the Ben Hogan of women's golf had four birdies in a front nine burst and tops a field that includes defending champion Patty Berg who opened with 75. Final 18 holes of qualifying set for Friday with 32 players advancing to the 72 hole event.

Des Moines Towa CP Kitte Louise Suggs Ack Ben Hogan Sea Island Patty Berg Miss. Sugas Wakonda Country Club

Five Redlegs Named to National League All Star Squad

Five Cincinnati Redlegs earned spots on the National League roster for the 23rd All Star Game at Washington on July 10. Dale Long of Pittsburgh leads National hitters with 179,744 votes, while Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra top the American League. The remaining NL selections include Johnny Temple Roy McMillan Frank Robinson and Gus Bell.

New York Cincinnati Redlegs Washington Mickey Mantie New York Yankee Yogi Berra Yanks Dale Long Pittsburgh Long Ford Frick Walter Alston Brooklyn Casey Stengel Cincinnati Johnny Temple Roy McMillan Frank Robinson Gus Bell

All Star Lineups for 23rd Baseball Game Revealed

The National and American selections for the July 10 All-Star game at Washington are announced from fan votes. Pitchers to be named later. leading players include Dale Long, Johnny Temple, Ken Boyer, Roy McMillan, Frank Robinson, Stan Musial for the National side and Mickey Vernon, Nellis Fox, George Kell, Harvey Kuenn, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Al Kaline, Yogi Berra for the American team with batting averages and home run totals through June 27.

New York Washington

Two-Day Olympic Trials Open Fri in Los Angeles

The 1954 Olympic Trials in Los Angeles begin Friday with hammer throw action at 5 p.m. est and a night program at 8:30 featuring javelin shot put broad jump and high jump. A 40 000 crowd is expected at the Coliseum as 275 competitors vie for about 55 spots for Australia.

Los Angeles U.S Australia Los Angeles Coliseum Dave Sime Duke Sime Berkeley Lou Jones Jim Lea Lea

Cardinals, Reds populate starting lineup for All Star game

Ed Bailey leads Cincinnati contingent with three others finishing second in the poll. Ted Kluszewski Ray Jablonski and Curt Post join him as Cincinnati stalwarts while Long of Pittsburgh Boyer of St. Louis and Musial of the Cardinals are the only non Cincinnati starters. Musial previously starred with a 12th inning homer in Milwaukee in 1955.

Er Ed Bailey Cincy Ted Kluszewski Ray Jablonski Post Cincinnati Long Pittsburgh Ken Boyer St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial Musial Milwaukee

Tiger Coach Resigns After Owner Criticism

Detroit June 29 ex Tigers coach Joe Gordon resigned amid owner Walter Briggs criticism. Briggs issued apologies for his remarks over the Tigers performance and for comments about Bucy Harris and coaches. Gordon stated he would not stay if the owner continued public blasts. The team traveled to Kansas City for a night game when the resignation was announced.

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Best Men Form Team for 100 Meter Title Bid

The group includes Charley Paddock B Howard Drew Frank Wykoff and Mel Patton as potential contenders for a new world record in the 100 meter dash with strong Olympic level credibility.

Charley Paddock Howard Drew Frank Wykoff Mel Patton

Bahama Aims For 23rd Straight Victory In Garden Bout

New York June 29 Yama Bahama a rising middleweight from Rimini Bahamas seeks his 23rd straight win in a 10 round Madison Square Garden showdown with Gil Turner veteran of 63 pro fights The bout airs on NBC radio and television at 8 PM CST Bahama last defeated Hardy Smallwood in Syracuse May 11 and has not lost since October 19 1954 Turner known for his action style has dropped two of three this year but faced higher caliber opponents this season.

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