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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1968

Page

6

De Vicenzo Wins Houston Champions International Golf

Houston results show Roberto De Vicenzo defeating Lee Trevino by one stroke to win the $100,000 Houston Champions International Golf Tournament with a final round 68 and 10 under par 274. Jay Hebert earned a hole in one and a Mercury Cougar. Dan Sikes and Jack Nicklaus also contended. Trevino missed a crucial par putt.

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Cobb Wins Louisiana State Trap Title in Disturbing Shootout

Jess Cobb of West Monroe won the Louisiana State handicap trap title with a 98x100, edging 190 entrants near Shreveport. Howard Cadedry claimed runnerup with a 96x100, while out‑of‑state shooters like Bobby Roumie matched Cobb’s feat.

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Ramblers Motorcycle Meet Produces Local Winners in Sel Field

Dennis Guy of Livingston and Ben Payne of Baton Rouge and Monroe led a Twin City Ramblers scruble event at Sel Field Sunday afternoon. Guy won the 0 class and claimed top honors in the 101-175 cc class as Harold Brodnax, a Monroe rider, earned runner up in the lower division. George Robertson and Steve Ber had notable moments amid the scattered results.

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Dancer's Image Heads To Preakness After Derby Triumph

Derby winner Dancer's Image rests at Churchill Downs awaiting transfer to Baltimore for the May 18 Preakness Stakes. Trainer Lou Calavaris plans to fly the Native Dancer colt to Pimlico with several Derby notables including Forward Pass and Francie's Hat set to join the field. Jockey Bobby Ussery steered the colt to victory for owner Peter Fuller, earning $122,600 and extending Fuller's win streak to three in $100,000 races.

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Versalles embodies slump of Dodgers hitter woes

Los Angeles. Zoilo Versalles, the Cuban shortstop, embodies the Dodgers offensive frustration as his average falls to .177. He cannot hold back his emotions during batting practice, flinging his bat in disgust and shouting at himself after a tough day.

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Orioles roll to 8-0 win as Brabender tops Senators

Brabender pitched seven shutout innings and hit a 390 foot homer to open a Baltimore romp over Washington. Curt Blefary added a bases empty blast and Boog Powell capped the burst with a two run shot as Baltimore built a seven game win streak. Siebert no hits Twins until seventh, Indians rally for 2-1 win. Peters drives in grand slam to power White Sox past Yankees 5-1 in opener. Yanks win 4-1 in nightcap as Bahnsen shines. Athletics edge Red Sox 3-2. Tigers beat California 5-2. National League highlights include Chicago twinbill sweep of New York and Cincinnati edging LA in 16. Brabender noted tougher fences helping his hitting.

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