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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1956
Page
10
Managers face bold questions as the 1956 major league season begins in eight cities. Yankees and Dodgers carry target on their backs but grapple with shortstop and outfield concerns while Brooklyn and Chicago deal with pitching questions. expectant crowds loom as season kicks off with marquee matchups and key duels across the leagues.
Gallipolis coaches announce a four school quad track meet at Ironton with Ironton and Oak Hill on schedule as Memorial Field hosts a slate of events including a doubleheader against Portsmouth. GAHL baseball learns its Class A Sectional opener against Pomeroy Purple Panthers on May 2 at Gallipolis.
Dodgers coach Walt Alston cites the burden on a 19 year old Don Drysdale and other youngsters as a sign of pitching depth. He notes Newcombe and Podres as the veteran core while acknowledging arms like Lehman Spooner and Bessent must deliver. The team aims to stabilize the rotation for the 1956 World Series bid.
The Harlem Globetrotters defeated the College All Stars 67 to 50 in Chicago to clinch their barn storming tour, the 11th win in 18 games. Holy Cross star Tom Henson led scorers with 20 points as the Globetrotters pulled ahead in the second period and held on. The crowd of 13,220 at the finals moved the teams to Chicago Stadium tonight then on to Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Ann Arbor Michigan coach Bennie Oosterbaan outlined spring practice experiments including Mike Rotunno at center and Ron Kramer attempting to replace Tony Branoft at right halfback. Cincinnati released right-hander Podbielan to Seattle after a 4-2 season hurt by a wrist injury. Canoe Association formed August 1 1880 at Crosbys ide Park Lake George New York.
Miguel Berios, 52 year old Puerto Rican lightweight now in New York, challenged champion Sandy Saddler and French contender Cheryt Hamia after a 10 round win over Bobby Bell of Youngstown at St Nicholas Arena. His manager said a forfeit check would be posted for a title fight. He would fight Hamia first if required.
Heavyweight Archie Moore, weighing 195 pounds, dominated tall 233-pound George Parmentier in a ten round non title bout. Moore dropped Parmentier three times in the third round before the referee stopped the fight.
The AC Tournament opens Friday with Shade facing Waterloo at 10 a.m. at The Plains field. Upper bracket also includes Rome Trimble and The Plains. lower bracket features Ames Bern Albany Troy and Buchtel. Apr 23 Waterloo Shade winner meets Rome at 10 a.m. Apr 25 finalists contest for final. In the lower bracket action start Apr 24 with Ames Bern Gala Albany Troy Philadelphia Warriors Buchtel clash. winners meet Apr 25 at 1 p.m. to decide the final entrant.
Eddie Ma chen of Redding Calif aged 193 out pointed Nino Valdes of Cuba 212 at the gala boxing event in San Prancisco.
Young Eddie McNuen, a California prodigy with eight dollars in pro fights, rises as a fresh heavyweight sensation after a 13th straight win. He defeats Nino Valdes by unanimous decision before about 6,000 fans at the Cow Palace.
President Eisenhower will throw the first ball of the 1956 baseball season at Griffith Stadium, linking the Yankees and Senators in a traditional opener. The 28,500 crowd is expected to witness the replica toss as part of a weather-affected day with Ike arriving 15 minutes before game time.
Monday final team points list shows Gibson Sinclair leading with 395, Neal Floral Sethi second with 315, and Chapman Jewelry third with 315. National Guard records 27.3, Wolfe Hawsevens, Harris Furniture, and other teams follow with fluctuating scores. Top bowlers include Wood with 472 series, Neal with 500, Riley 550, and Swart 512, with multiple game scores listed.
New York and Cleveland lead American League predictions while Brooklyn tops the National League standings. Bowling and golf references appear with individual scorers, including Endicott florist John Janaszek and doubles team Mumley Milonovich, plus all-events leader Carl Ruckert.
The Ohio University tennis team arrived at Marshall College yesterday but afternoon rainstorms postponed the matches. Coach Bob Bartels plans to reschedule early next week, with a possible next match against Wittenberg University’s Student Princes Friday.
George M. Trautman, president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, predicts 1956 will mark an upturn in attendance across 28 leagues and more than 200 club cities. He cites pre-season ticket sales growth, higher advertising, and realignment bringing new cities into leagues as drivers of increased interest and attendance.
In Sacramento a group of high school boys trains under the Arden Hills Swimming and Tennis Club. They beat college squads including UCLA, San Jose State College, California Polytechnic, and the College of the Pacific, losing only once in 15 starts. The success marks a notable rise for local youth swimmers.
Canadiens lead NHL this season with four players chosen to the all star team. Jean Beliveau was unanimously selected as a center. Jacques Plante of Montreal earned the goalie berth and Rocket Richard claimed the right wing. Ted Lindsay of Detroit won the left wing spot, while Doug Harvey fell three points short of unanimous defense selection.
In Ohio sectional action Athens Bulldogs face Logan Chieftains on May 2 at 4 p.m. Other area ties include Gallipolis vs Pomeroy and Jackson vs South Point on May 2 and Apr 30 respectively. Class sectional games pair Athens County and Perry Meigs champions against Chauncey Nelsonville and Vinton County champions.
Cincinnati and St Louis meet in a cold windy home opener with Joe Nuxhall starting for the Reds against the Cardinals. The forecast calls for clouds and a chance of rain, temperature not above 50, a likely crowd near 30 000. Both clubs seek better pitching and filled roles at key positions as they aim to climb from last season standings.
New York loses bid for renewal of the Army Notre Dame football series as Philadelphia secures the game at Municipal Stadium with a 100000 seat capacity and gate advantage Estimated game date is October 12 1957 ending a 10 year break The site for New York had been Yankee Stadium which holds 74000
Chauncey Sun Kings baseball practice was canceled today by Manager Gil Courtney due to wet grounds. The team held drills Tuesday and Thursday at 5 30 PM, and Courtney said Thursday's session would proceed as planned if weather improves.
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