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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1956

Page

10

Cincinnati Strong Arm Beats Swinging Reds Pitching Story

George Robert Tebbetts has fashioned a pitching plan for Cincinnati amid a star driven era. The Reds rely on a blend of starters and bullpen arms as Tebbetts patches the staff with newcomers and veteran firepower while rival Milwaukee fields a formidable rotation.

NEW York NBA George Robert Tebbetts Cincinnati Birdie Tebbetts Reds Crosley Field Dayton Te Letts Mickey Cochrane DR. Tebbetts Dodgers Hal Jeffcoat Joe Black Don Gross Tebbetts Milwaukee Bob Buhl Lew Burdette Ray Crone Warren Spahn Gene Conley

Braves Haney Faces Pressure as Braves Top NL Race

By Jimmy Breslin New York NEA profile of Fred Haney, the Milwaukee Braves skipper, who rose from coaching to lift the club to the NL lead. He deflects praise, recalls past clubs in St Louis and Pittsburgh, and credits luck and former manager Charlie Grimm while avoiding blame for prior misfortunes.

Jimmy Breslin NEW York NEA Fred Haney Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Pittsburgh

Moore Heir to Heavyweight Crown Fades as Patterson Ties

New York reports Floyd Patterson mirroring Archie Moore in a debated split decision that keeps Moore waiting for a genuine heavyweight title clash. Analysts note Patterson’s 178 pound frame and spasmodic style, while Moore eyes another championship bid after years of world campaigning.

Moore Pyo Patterson New York NEA Floyd Patterson Rocky Marciano Archie Moore Gypsy James J. Parker Toronto Marciano Archie Geezer Toweu Merban Rovnsmen Moore-Patterson Cus D'Amato Jackson Tom Tanas Exzaré Charles Chhance Floyd

UMBIRE By BEANS REARDON 24 Years in National League

The column blends baseball rulings and team management insights. It notes disputed plays and earned runs, then shifts to Fred Haney’s Milwaukee Braves leadership, his conversations with Charley Grimm, and his philosophy of careful decision making.

Beans Reardon Eddie Wilde Leslie Cummings Jon Rud Damskin

Lawrence Shook Off Foolishness

Lawrence Lawrence explains his pitching mindset after returning from the minors to boost the Reds in the National League race. He recalls a Puerto Rican League winter episode with catcher Wee Wee Lucas guiding him through a key sequence, and notes a trade involving Frank Lane and Gabe Paul that shaped his path back to Cincinnati.

NEW York NEA Brooks Ulysses Lawrence Reds Cincinnati Brooks Lawrence Caugas Wee Wee Lucas Louis Marquez Marquez Jackie Robinson Rhineland Wee Wee Frank Lane Cardinals Lawrence Sonny Senerehia Seattle Redlegs Jackie Collum Gabe Paul Lane Miami Ohio

Brown to rely on radio over quarterback switch in Browns 1956

Hiram NEA report notes Cleveland Browns under Paul Brown plan to use radio communications rather than immediately replace Otto Graham as starting quarterback. With the 1956 season opening set after summer camps, attention turns to who will lead the offense as training progresses.

Brown HIRAM NEA Cleveland Browns Erman Otto Graham Brooklyn Chicago Paul Brown Browns Mickey Manago Tle Milwaukee Cincinnati Parilli Cleveland Cleveland Municipal Baltimore America Pimlico Dec Joymaker Vice

Pro golfer lessons caution in trouble play

Tips urge golfers to escape trouble rather than imitate pros. The piece cites Sam Snead style responses and warns duffers to prioritize getting out of rough over flashy recovery moves. Mentions Lawrence, ulcers, and retirement in a broader sports page collage.

Sam Snead Lawrence Ohio Indiana A. Central Bayweoth Cardinals Oceanport N. J ST. Louis Baring McCleese Princess Turia Triple Jay Monmouth Park Brooks Lawrence

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