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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1956

Page

2

Brewer Dominates Indians for Ninth Victory in 5-1 Win

Tom Brewer the Red Sox ace allowed only three hits through five innings as Boston beat Cleveland 5-1 to snap a double header split. Cleveland’s Vic Wertz doubled in the fourth for the lone hit until a late rally. Brewer moved to 9-1 with a 2.38 ERA and six complete games in 11 starts.

Associated Press Tom Brewer Ter Boston Red Sox Frank Sullivan Bob Porterfield Willard Nixon Brewer New York Cleveland Indians Tribe Vic Wertz Bosox Porterfield Baltimore Detroit Tigers Washington Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cardinals Randy Jackson Tim Poholsky Don Newcombe Clem Labine Snider Brooks Roy Campanella Braves Carlos Paula Bobby Shantz A's Johnny Groth Pete Ramos Alex Kellner

Boros Darkhorse in National Open at Oak Hill

Julius Boros, 52, a darkhorse contender for the 57th National Open at Oak Hill, returns to major championships with a strong record on big courses and a sharp sand game. Hogan seeks a fifth title but calls Oak Hill easy while rivals doubt the assessment. Littler, Kroll, Thomson, Bolt, and Middlecoff stand as top challengers.

Boros Champ Rochester N. Y Julius Boros Moose Bridgeport Oak Hill Oak Hill East Bill Campbell San Francisco Olympic Club U. S Golf Assn Germany Mike Souchak Hogan Texas Ben Jack Fleck Lake Ontario Gene Littler Ted Kroll Australia Peter Thomson Tommy Bolt Gary Middlecoff

Bears Up Triple-A Lead To 5 1/2 Games

Denver moved 5 1/2 games ahead in the American Association with a 12-9 win over Louisville. Minneapolis beat Indianapolis 6-2 to trim the gap, while Omaha shut out Charleston 2-0 and St Paul beat Wichita 12-5. Tom Cheney earned the win for Omaha, with two doubles and a triple highlighting the offense.

American Assn Denver Bears Louisville Indianpolis Minneapolis Millers Indians Omaha Charleston St. Paul Wichita Tom Cheney Senators

Minnesota Wins Third Straight in NCAA World Series Action

Minnesota, 3-0 in the series, crushed Mississippi 13-5 with 19 hits as Jerry Kindall led the offense. Bradley beat Wyoming 12-8 in a wild errors-filled game while Arizona defeated New Hampshire in the opener.

Omaha Minnesota Big Ten Bradley Arizona Mississippi Jerry Kindall Wyoming New Hampshire

Baseball Standings and Results From Tuesday’s American League

Tuesday’s American League standings show New York leading with 32 wins and 19 losses, Cleveland 28 and 22, Chicago 24 and 9, Boston 25 and 25, Baltimore 25 and 27, Detroit 24 and 26, Washington 23 and 32, Kansas City 20 and 31. Monday results include Cleveland 41 Boston 1 5, Washington 4 3 Kansas City 3 6, Baltimore 5 Detroit 4, plus Brooklyn 8 St. Louis 6 and Philadelphia 6 Milwaukee 3.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet. G.B. New York Cleveland Chicago Boston Baltimore Detroit Washington Kansas City W. L. Pet. G.B. Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Big Milwaukee New York D Philadelphia

Methodists Dominate Catholics for Second Win in YMCA League

The Methodists crushed the Catholics 26 to 8 in a church softball game, riding a 15 run third inning surge after a 5-2 Catholic lead. Robinson and Allen hit homers for the Methodists, with strong hits from Young and Mayberry. Catholics cars edged by Wedemeyer and Kinén homers and Wedemeyer.

Methodists Ymca Church Robinson Allen Young T. Mayberry Mailander Wedemeyer E. Kinén St. Paul Lutheran Zion Lutheran Cullen Kenney E. Kinen Buffington Kline Neary Watts C. Kinen Main

Redlegs Pirates clash for first in late season showdown

Cincinnati leads Pittsburgh by a half game as they open a two game series in Cincinnati. Jim Lemon of the Senators extends his hitting streak to 12 games while Tito Francona ties for AL stolen base lead with seven. Ernie Banks and Mickey Mantle pace home run quest as Campanella defends rest claims amid Dodgers Cardinals contention.

New York Cincinnati Redlegs Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Redlegs Brooklyn Dodgers Pirates Jim Lemon Washington Senators Lemon Senators Kansas City Tito Francona Baltimore Detroit Harvey Kuenn Jim Busby Cleveland Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Yankees Mickey Mantle Babe Ruth Mantle

Ortega Edges Poirier In Tough 10 Round N On TV

Gaspar Ortega wins a split decision over Gene Poirier after a 10 round television bout at St Nicholas Arena. Referee Ray Miller and Judge Joe Eppy score for Ortega while Nick Gamboli has it even. Poirier led in some cards according to AP.

New York Teddy Brenner Mexico Gaspar Ortega Gene Poirier Niagara Falls N. Y St. Nicholas Arena Ortega Ray Miller Joe Eppy Nick Gamboli AP Ecard Poirier

Campy Not Worried Over Slump Resting for Dodgers

St Louis native Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a three time MVP, says he is not worried about his 212 batting average while resting on the bench. Dodgers manager Walt Alston announced before Monday night’s game that Campanella would be given rest.

ST. Louis Roy Campanella Brooklyn Dodger Walt Alston

Ninth Inning Rally Gives Bruins Win

Lincoln extended its half game lead in the Western League with an 11 2 win over Pueblo. Topeka defeated Colorado Springs 6 2. Sioux City beat Amarillo 9 3 as Des Moines edged Albuquerque 4 3. Dick Stuart hit his 25th homer and Wally Fassler homered with bases loaded to spark Lincoln. Des Moines rallied in the ninth for a second straight night.

Lincoln Topeka Pueblo Colorado Springs Sioux City Amarillo Des Moines Albuquerque Dick ‘Stuart Wally Fassl¢ér Jerry Sheehan

Exira Triumphs With Ninth Inning Rally Over Breda

Exira wins 10 8 over Breda after Bill Anciaux hits a three run homer in the bottom of the ninth. Don Sprco Kent Green and Jack Peppers comprise the Extra battery in the late inning comeback.

EXIRA Bill Anciaux Breda Don Sprco Kent Green Jack Peppers

British artist Sir Frank Brangwyn dies at 89

Sir Frank Brangwyn, renowned British artist, died at his home in Ditchling England on Monday at age 89. The death closes a long career noted for his prolific output across painting and illustration. Brangwyn remained a prominent figure in British art circles through the mid century.

Ditchling England Sir Frank Brangwyn

Exira Defeats Carroll Kuemper 63 in Baseball

Exira earned a 63 win over Carroll Kuemper driven by Good hitting. George Bauer went 2 for 2, David Spoo 2 for 3, and Terry Raven hit a 4 bagger. Bill Ludwig secured the victory.

Exira Carroll Kuemper George Bauer David Spoo Terry Raven Bill Ludwig Eveit

Look Both Ways Before Moving From Side Streets

Public safety reminder urges drivers to check for traffic in both directions before merging from side roads. Emphasizes slow, attentive turns to prevent collisions and protect lives.

Braves slump after Conley’s poor mark and hitting drought

Milwaukee falls from first to second division after a 6-2 loss to Philadelphia. Gene Conley, back from the sick list, loses again as Milwaukee’s power wanes since June 1. The team had homered 16 times in four games but only three in 12 since, with Dee Crandall hitting the last homer on June 7.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Braves Gene Conley Conley Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Dee Crandall Dodgers

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