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The Daily Standard from Sikeston, Missouri • Page 8

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PAGE EIGHTTHE DAILY STANDARD. SIKESTON. MISSOURI MONDAY, AUCUST 20. 1951 Exhibition Red Sox vs. New Orleans P.

M. Wednesday Adults Children by VFW Post 3174 VFW Memorial Stadium Edited by Warren S. Topp. Jr. Play Memphis Here Wednesday Friday 24 Things Still Looking Bright Hundreds Of Applications In For Flag-Hungry N.

0. Eagles For Browns Grandstand Mgr. Cape Loses Intermediates In First Playoff Tonite The first game in the playoff between Sikeston Cotton Mill, second half champions, and Reiss Dairy, first half champs, for the championship of the Enos Slaughter Intermediate League of Siko-ton will get underway at 7:30 p. m. at V.F.W.

Memorial Stadium. The second game in the series will be played Friday, August 24 with the third game if necessary the following Monday night. League officials announced that there will be no admission charged for any of the playoff games and extend an invitation to all the area to see the cream of the Intermediate League in action. To bear out league theory that the Intermediate League goes a long way toward developing ball players, they point with pride to stunning 10-2 win over a group of Portageville lads 15 and 16-years-old at Portageville. The maximum age in the Intermediate League is 14-vears-old and the minimum 12-years of age.

The box score follows: Doughboys Game With Perryville Cancelled Out The Hart's Dough'ooys of Sikes- ton cancelled out their scheduled game with Perryville yesterday, The next game will be here tomorrow night against Anna, 111 i Edward Pyle, former Browns and i Giant hurler will be on the mound for Anna. Vangilder is the prob- able starter for Sikeston. Near Riot At Armory Saturday Nite Things are still looking bright for the pennant-hungry Orleans Eagles, who have been leader'- in the Negro American This team has plenty of speed, youth, and spirit with enough veteran players to give the team plenty of balance. Manager Jim Ford boasts of having the youngest team in the lea-1 gue. He has assembled young players from such renown colleges as Southern University, Lane Col-1 lege.

Arkansas State and Grambling College. Most of these young-1 stt rs are beginning their first year in organized baseball and have been doing a good job at their various positions. From Southern University came the great athlete, Jack Shorter. He BIG LEAGUE STANDINGS A ssociate ress AMERICAN LEAGUE GB Clevland New York Boston Chicago Detroit Washington Philadelphia BROWNS pitchers: 74 43 73 43 7ft 4ft 64 53 55 6ft 47 6ft 4ft 73 36 79 Pet .632 .629 .603 34 .547 1ft .478 1ft .409 2ft 29 .313 37 applications nl- eceivod by the from fans who tc in the first Night stag-! it Sportsman's day night. The the Philadelphia ght, but it will boj manager 'K schedule and probable Something Special Sikeston Murchison 2b, Fagan 2b Webster ri, Sitzes ri, Matthews cf, Steward 3b, Crowell E.

Suchman Guthrie Killian lb. Monroe ss, Moore ss, O. Leary If, Harris If, E. Marshall p. Grimes Vanover Totals Portageville R.

Nimmo 3b, G. Baker If, G. Adams ss, D. Hawkins cf, B. Ph llips 2b.

B. Moore lb, J. Bannister cf, Butler cf, B. Carlisle D. Clay Broyles p.

Miller Totals Innings 1 2 3 Sikeston 2 1 2 ville 0 0 0 AB 2 1 2 1 3 4 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 30 10 AC 2 3 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 23 4 5 6 7 Totals 13 0 1 10 10 10 2 LARRY KING A near riot came off at Sikeston Armory Saturday night as two spectators mixed it up following the match between Red Roberts and Larry King. No one exactly knows what caused tempers to fly but they sure did and when someone below called Rod Roberts a name he jumped out of the ring and cuffed him. Before serious damage was done however, the fracas was brought under control. Red had taken the third and final fall of a two-out-of three affair with King. Larry had won the first fall with his famous but Roberts came back to gain the next two decisions.

The Skull, in reality John Martin, did not wear his mark Saturday night by order of the commissioner. The Kentucky commission ruled that he must mask if he lost a match and he lost in Hopkinsville Friday night thus the order of New York at Detroit (2) (twi- stationed at third base po-j (16-6) and Ostrowski (4-3) sit ion and has been there ever since (8-6) and Trucks June 10th when he first started with this team. He is batting over Washington at levelnnd (night) .390 and each week, his batting vs. Garcia (16-8). average improves.

Coach Julian (Only games scheduled). Bell recommended to the New Or- Results leans Eagles a student from Lane Philadelphia 15 New ork 1 plays Cleveland 4-6 Chicago 0-7. Detroit 5-6 St. Louis 2-2. College.

Lacy Guice, who in the left field position. Guice has been doing such great work in this position that his man-j ager thought him good enough to see action in the Annual East West Game which was in Chicago August 12th. Two brothers were grabbed from Arkansas State College, Eddie and Leroy Handcock. Leroy is playing outfield and has made such a debut in this position that fans always give him a big schedule and probable hand when he comes to bat or, PBchers: goes to his position on the Brooklyn at Boston (night) New Leroy recommended his eighteen cornbe (16-6) vs Wilson (3-4). year old brother.

Eddie, who pitch-1 (Only game scheduled), ed against the hard hitting Birm- Sundays Results ingham Black Barons and gave up Boston 13 Brooklyn 4. only one hit in the eighth inning. New 5 ork 5 Philadelphia 4. From Grambling came Exeell Louis 5-5 Cincinnati 4-1. Moore, a pitcher, whose mound Pittsburgh 4-5 Chicago 2-4.

debut was very exciting for a first; vear rookie. I Curlev Williams, the sensational Boston 8 Washington 3. NATIONAL LEAGUE Pet GB Brooklyn 74 41 .643 York 68 51 .5718 CARDS 56 56 .500 Philadelphia 57 60 .487 18 Boston 54 59 .478 19 Cincinnati 53 63 .457 21 Chicago 51 63 .447 Pittsburgh 49 69 .415 Several hund ready have St. Louis Brovs want to parti Grandstand Ml ed by Bill Vets Park next Fri Browns will mot Athletics that a night off for Zack Taylor. Baseball fans who have yearned to run a big league club will get their chance.

To become a grandstand manager, entrants should submit a lineup for the evening, excluding the starting pitcher. In I addition to the suggested lineup, each fan should include his name and address along with a self- addressed stamped envelope. Grandstand Managers membership cards ill be mailed to each participant. One side of the card will permit entrance to the park, on payment of tax only, and to special sections behind the dugout. Vote of the fans will determine the lineup in advance and then the grandstand managers will make all decisions during the game.

Baseline coaches will be two fans who enter the grandstand manager contest. Fans wishing to compete for the two coaching assignments are to write a letter or; statement telling why they would like to coach the club and giving their qualifications. Manager Taylor will relax for the evening in a comfortable rocking chair in front of the dugout. But a lot of fans will be busy matching their collective wits with manager Jimmy Dykes. how run the club Upon entering the park, grandstand manager will receive a card explaining the procedure and listing numbers.

Judges on the field will hold up ap- To Davenport In Legion Play 17 50-19 25; stag 13.00-15.50; Bran 5300a5350 shorts good Oklahoma steers 32.00; com- 2 229a245 menial bulls 28.60-29.50; utility 3 225a241 bulls 26.00-28.00; good and choice1 2 vealers 32.00-37.00, prime to 4 00; utility and commercial vealers 1 Corn 5575a5650 ALTI Da venporl impressivi tories yes! the feature game of the American I ion union Aug. Pula and Wichita, Kas in opening round vic- tangle tonight in Regional Baseball Tournament. Defending champion Davenport outlasted Cape Girardeau. Mo. 5-3 last night in 10 innings while Wichita edged Altus, the Oklahoma champion, 3-2.

Bill Gude, who gained his fifth tournament victory of the season gave up nine hits to the Missouri team but was effective in the clutch. Spencer Harris singled home the deciding run in the top of the 10th. 1 he 4-hit pitching of Duane Wilson and heavy hitting of Bob Conn gave Wichita its victory over the Oklnh omans. Altus meets Cape Girardeau tonight in the brarkct of the double elimination meet. Market News 25 2 WC 189a204 4 WC 169a202 By Courtesy of 2 YC James E.

Bennett Co. 4 YC Chicago Pinal Cash Oats Wheat lower 2 WO 2 4 WO a87! 3 St. Louis Final Cash 2 Tuf Wheat Ugd i SOR 224.12261 3 RW Tuf 232 1 YH 2271 2 Lite Gar 225 2 3 Lite Gar Tuf 224 i Corn lower 3 Gar 214a217 cc cc Corn Ugd to higher 2 YC 1 YC 1 3 YC 178 a 179 2 YC 4 YC 175 a Oats None. 5 YC Cotton SGYC a Oats lower Ort. N.Y.

3462 NO. 3453 1 HW 81 1 Ex HV7 83 2 HW Dec. 3455 3448 March 3456 3460 3 HW Soybeans Kas City Final Cash Sept.Nov. Jan. Wheat to lower High 287V4 Corn to 1 lower Low 285 Oats to lower Close 286 274 For your only premium pale beer jwjnriar prir Aug.

13.500; weights 180 lbs up 25 to 30 cents lower than average; some late off 35 cents or more; 170 lbs down 25 to mostly 50 cents' lower; steady to 25 cents low-! er; bulk choice 180-230 lbs 22 -1 each 50-85; top 22 85 fairly freely early; some late sales 22 65 down; 240270 lbs 21.75-22.35; 270-300 lbs 21.25-75; 150-170 lbs 20.75-21.75; a few- 22.00; 120-140 lbs 18.00-225; 100-110 lbs 16.00-17.50; sows 400 down 19.50-20.50; heavier sows! boars 10.50-13.50. Cattle 6.000; calves a loads choice steers 25.50-36.50, ith good quality feeder steers 65; two loads high commercial and propriate signs asking the decisions as the game progresses. The The pitcher of the year is Jehosie short stop of the league, was one! signs will include such as Heard! This twenty-six year old time the property of the Chicago) we or we bunt?" ball player hails from Birming- White Sox and was sent back to the or Shall use a pinch ham, and has been with the Eagles in May. He has an arm like and the like. Eagles three years.

He is leading a rifle and a good fielder. He and Entries already have been rc- the league in hitting. He has beat Eddie Brooks who is stationed at ceived from 15 os distant as every team in the league on Sun- second base make one of the best Massachuett: ar. I New York All entrit day. He puts his best foot forward double play combinations in the Deadline for receiving applications! stand Manager on the Sabbath and is as league.

for coaches is Thursday morning. 3619 flier St the pitcher of the league. A deal may or may not be closed II lor his services with the Eagles. w75 hotilri be sent to Grand- Park St. Louis, 7, Mo.

HYDE PARK BREWERIES ASSOCIATION, ST. LOUIS.MOb] Distributed In Southeast Missouri by Hyde Park Distributing Inc. 507 Prosperity St. NORMAN BENNETT, Mgr. Phone 787 Sikeston.

Missouri MtteAmM, 4 BIGGER EQUIPMENT A Great New DEARBORN-PEORIA FERTILIZER GRAIN GRILL Be sure to see it! Fluted force feed insures more accurate metering of seed full-floating openers maintain desired planting depth. It sows wheat, oats, barley, rye, beans, peas and other field crops, in combination with fertilizer or separately. Will plant up to 35 acres in a 10-hour day! Easily handled by Ford Tractor or any other 2-plow or larger tractor. Comeg equipped with rubber tires, land measure, power lift, and single disc openers. A grass seed attachment is available sold separately.

fjftt ASK US FOR COMPLETE DETAILS TdJilUanU Qomfuatuf, 127 W. Malone Sikeston, Mo. Phone 1256 MEANS LESS WORK--MOKE INCOME PER ACRE What Does He Know About ELECTRICITY This little knows only 4 that if he pushes the button the room will be flooded with light. all anyone needs to about it to enjoy convenience. You enjoy as little or as much as you need simply by pushing a button or by turning a switch.

MISSOURI UTILITIES COMPANY "Friendly PV nc cu 4 Introducing the new 180 h.p. Chrysler Saratoga Hr 0 A lower-priced member ol the FirePower Y8 1 180 125'2-Inch Wheelbase Come drive it today! The mighty Fire- Power engine gives this new Chrysler Saratoga line the greatest power per pound of car weight ever offered in an American passenger car! 2 Performance Unequaled at Any Price Even on non-premium grade gas, the revolutionary new Chrysler FirePower smooth acceleration and power-in-reserve easily outperform any other passenger car engine. 3 Power Shock Absorbers Swift, smooth stops with up to less pedal Hemispherical Combustion Chambers the engineering reason why no other American passenger car engine today can match FirePower performance. pressure! Steadiness even on roughest roads that gives comfort and safety never possible before! 4 Flnid-Matic Drive The safe, easy, flexible driver-controlled automatic transmission which millions of owners today call the most satisfactory of all modern transmissions. All in the New Saratoga at No Extra Cost All the above, plus Waterproof Ignition, Chassis Undercoating, Electric Windshield Wipers, Safety-Rim Wheels, many features other cars will have yours on Saratoga now! NOW ON DISPLAY DEMENT MOTOR COMPANY Phone 161 DIRECT FACTORY DEALER Sikeston, Missouri 112-114 S.

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