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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1971

Page

10

Oriole Tiger TV Tilt Ends Without Final Finish

In a Monday night telecast the Tigers led 4-0 but the Orioles tied it with a Brooks Robinson homer, a pine tar dispute and curfew ending after 13 innings at 4-4. The game to resume at 14 innings was halted by Baltimore’s curfew, leaving fans awaiting the completion.

Associated Press al Kaline Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Baltimore City Boston Washington Oakland Minnesota Kansas City California Milwaukee Chicago White Sox Cleveland New York Yankees Detroit Kaline Orioles Lolich Bill Kunkel Frank Robinson Brooks Robinson Billy Martin Baltimore Martin Doug Griffin John Kennedy Chuck Dobson Reggie Jackson RBI Joe Rudi A’s Rich Reese Tony Oliva Paul Splittorff Royals Amos Otis Roberto Pena Ken Sanders Chicago Fritz Peterson Ray Fosse Chris Chambliss Jack Heidemann Ray Lamb Steve Mingori Yankees

Gulf South Conference formed by eight colleges

Eight college presidents moved to ratify the Gulf South Conference formed from Mid-South and Gulf States members. The new league includes Tennessee Martin, Troy State, Livingston State, Florence State, Jacksonville State, Delta State, Southeastern Louisiana, and Nicholls State with Vernon Galliano elected president.

Jackson Miss Mid-South Juralca University of Tennessee At Martin Troy Ala State College Livingston Florence Jacksonville Delta State College of Cleveland Southeastern Louisiana Hammond Nicholls State College Thibodaux Vernon F. Galliano Nicholls Gulf States Southland GSC NCAA NAIA Southeastern Louisiana

Catchers Vie For AL All-Star Catcher Nominees

AP report shows Ray Fosse leading Bill Freehan for the American League starting catcher spot with 336 770 votes to 289 088 as balloting ends next Wednesday. The latest tabulation lists leaders at each position including Yastrzemski Oliva and Robinson among outfielders and Carew Aparicio infielders.

NEW York Ray Fosse Bill Freehan Detroit Fosse Freehan Baltimore Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Bowie Kuhn Rod Carew Minnesota Luis Aparacio Boston Carl Yastrzemski Tony Oliva Frank Robinson Yastrzemski Powell Oliva Earl Weaver Mase Norm Cash George Scott Mike Epstein Oakland Bob Oliver Kansas City Danny Cater Dave Johnson Cookie Rojias Dick McAuliffe Eddie Leon Sestond Dick Green Harmon Killebrew Rico Petrocelli Sal Bando Grain Nettles Cleveland Aurelio Rodriavez Luis Aparicio Bert Campaneris Leo Cardenas Jim Fregosi California Freddie Patek Mark Belanger Bobby Murcer Amos Otis Kansas

McDaniel Expected to Bolster Yankees Bullpen This Season

Lindy McDaniel, 35, veteran reliever who debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1955, is again anticipated to be a major contributor for the New York Yankees. He went 9-5 last season with 29 saves and posted a 2.01 ERA, the best of his career.

NEW York Lindy McDaniel St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees McDaniel

West Monroe Dixie Youth: Al Sanders Tosses Two-Hitter for 40 East Win

Al Sanders fired a two-hitter with 16 strikeouts in 18 faced to lift West Monroe Dixie Youth Sanders to a 4 0 East League victory over Southern Tool and claim the second half title. Mark Hendricks added two hits. Terry Crocker took the loss.

al Sanders Sanders Southern Tool Mark Hendricks Tommy Hatten Randy Ratcliff Terry Crocker Lee Tractor Andy Benson Brad Whitefield Lee Hobbs Green Brothers Siimon Candies Coca-Cola John Kent Scott Norris Darrin Allison Chris Roark Coca - Cola David Putnam Randy Putnam Coca - Cola Silmon Patton First National Bank

Golf Tourney Set At Selman Field

Selman Field golf course will host an individual tournament Sunday and Monday. Tee time will be each day. Deadline to enter is Saturday. Entrance fee is $3. Prizes for best round best overall score and a hole in one. Trophies for first and second places in each of four flights.

Selman Field

Twin City Glass Tops People's Homestead 6–3 in Fourth Inning

Monroe Dixie Senior outscored People's Homestead 6–3 as Twin City Glass exploded for six runs in the fourth. Mikey Loftin went 2 for 2 leading the offense while Bruce Hanks earned the win and Anthony took the loss.

Twin City Glass People Homestead Mikey Loftin Jimmy Meam Bruce Hanks Anthony Amvets Rodriguez - Farr Charles Mims Brett Risenger Johnny Portman Rodriguez-Farr

Youthful U S and Soviet teams set for California clash

In Berkeley, California, the United States and Soviet Union track squads bring youthful lineups. Coaches Vladimir Popov and Dave Maggard decline predictions as they prepare for a weekend meet at the University of California. Popov notes many of his runners may compete in Munich next year. Maggard says top U S stars are not all present, including miler Marty Liquori.

Berkeley Calif United States Uni Versity California Vladimir Popov Ussr Dave Maggard U. S Popov Munich Germany Maggard Miler Marty Liquori John Smith George Frenn Ralph Mann Jay Silvester Europe Delano Meriwether Eugene Ore Jim Green Valeriy Borzov Russia Borzov USA University of California Edwards Stadium Lennox Miller Jamaica University of Southern California Jean-Louis Ravelomanantsoa Madagascar Westmont Ravelomanantsoa Aleksandr Korneliuk Sergey Korovin Vladimir Sovetskiy Meriwether Boris Savchuk Smith UCLA Wayne Collett

Yancey Seizes Amana VIP With 63 In Upset Tourney

Bert Yancey, 32, shot a course record 9 under par 63 at the Fifth Annual Amana VIP golf tournament in Iowa City to win $2,500, edging Bert Lunn and others as Lee Trevino finished 31st. Trevino praised the heat helped conditions while Yancey credited hot putting and a front nine 29 for the victory.

Iowa City Towa Perky Lee Trevino Bert Yancey Yancey South Finkbine Trevino Bob Gnalby Ceeences Tommy Jacobs Oe Soon Sonvs Barns Venedens George Archer Terry Dili Jim Jamieson Bill Collins E Sedoerseses Frank Seers

Dixie American Bank Edges Shel Off In Seven Five Victory

Dixie American Bank defeated Shel Off 7 to 5 as Rod Messina collected two hits and Cuebdirts added one. Mike Ditta led the losers with two hits while Tom Hero earned the win on the mound and Bob Townley took the loss.

North Side Dixie American Bank Shel Rod Messina Mike Ditta Tom Hero Bob Townley

Pub Crew Aims to Take Grand at Henley Regatta

Lou Barry leads Tideway Scullers as London dockers and businessmen rowers aim to win the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley. The crew, based in a riverside pub, vows not to export the cup this year despite strong international rivals. They face Cairo police squad in the Grand and also compete in Stewards and Prince Philip cups with U.S. and South African teams among foes.

Henley-On-Thames Lou Barry Barry Tideway Scullers London London Riverside Cairo Trident Rowing Club South Africa U.S St. Paul's School of Concord N.H Tabor Academy

Hansen's Relief Lifts Shreveport In Dixie Action

Hansen pitched eight and two thirds innings of five hit scoreless relief to boost Shreveport past Memphis 6 to 4. Rain postponed three Dixie games Amarillo at Dallas Fort Worth Birmingham at Arkansas Albuquerque at San Antonio.

Hansen Shreveport Dixie Association Memphis Amarillo Dallas-Fort Worth Birmingham Arkansas Albuquerque San Antonio Montgomery Columbus Charlotte Asheville Savannah Jacksonville Mike Price Blues Jim Plant Vince Bigone Rudy Meol John Doherty Doug Howard Dallas- Fort Worth Rick Storm Storm Tourists Vic Albury

West Monroe Softball Scores Big. Charlotte Tops Asheville

West Monroe drilled Columbus 6-2 while Charlotte edged Asheville 6-4 and Savannah beat Jacksonville 4-3. Rick Storm led Charlotte with a homer a double and two singles as Asheville clung to a slim Dixie lead amid other regional standings.

Ro land students chase world trampoline record

Ten students from Roland Michener secondary school began a trampoline marathon on June 11 in South Porcupine Ont. They aim to beat the existing world record of 442 hours set by a Western Australia group in 1969.

South Porcupine, Ont Roland Michener Western Australia

Dixie Seniors blank Monroe Awning 11-0 in game

Ken Adams pitched for Humphries and took the loss while Sam Devis suffered the defeat for the Dixie Seniors. The line score notes a three hitter with 12 strikeouts by Gruen. Monroe and Awning won 11 to 0 with J D B Smith Kurt Hummel and R Tent Hutt collecting two hits each. Jerry Walker Phill Hearn Jimny Wink had a hit for the losers. Kim Kiper was the winning pitcher.

Shel American Bank Monroe Concrete Standard Lumber Jeff Maynard Bob Barker Ricky Thompkins Reggie Smith Fireball Roberts Dale Barble Southside Dixie Southern Ouachita Bank Joey Tetano Barry McPhereson Robert Poe Hardin Bolt Ouachita Bank Oop Southern Equipment Ryan Central Bank John Br Lynn Parnell Henry May Wayne Johnson Johnson Dowd Ryan Chevrolet Ken Adams Humphries Sam Devis Mark Gruen Monroe Awning J. DB. Smith Kurt Hummel R Tent Hutt Jerry Walker Phill Hearn Jimny Wink Kim Kiper Linescore Ine

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