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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

8

Donkey Softball Game Set For Friday at Supreme Field

Bonham fans will see a donkey softball game Friday night at Supreme Trailer Field Jones Field featuring high school players and fire department members for entertainment. The event starts at 8 p.m. with a downtown parade at 5 p.m. Proceeds go to the Fireman's club. Donkeys supplied by Houston Rock and Roll Donkey Baseball club. Entrance charges 50 and 25 cents.

Bonham Supreme Trailer Field Jones Field Booger Leeman Leeman Houston Rock and Roll Donkey Baseball Club Fireman's Club

Major League Leaders in National and American Leagues

Top performers across the leagues include Repulski St. Louis and Clemente Pittsburgh high in batting averages. Mantle New York and Long Pittsburgh lead in hits and runs. Home runs feature Mantle and Long, while pitching leaders include Lawrence Cincinnati and several with 8 2 records.

Rh Pet. Repulski St. Louis Long Pittsburgh Clemente Boyer Bailey Cincinnati Pet Mantle New York Thompson K. C Maxwell Detroit Kuenn Vernon Boston

Cats Gain Ground With Win As Buffs Stumble

Houston and San Antonio split a Texas League doubleheader leaving the Buffs a half game ahead. Mission halted Houston in the second game after a one hitter in the opener. Fort Worth and Tulsa won to tighten the race while Austin and Shreveport posted separate results.

Houston San Antonio Buffs Skein Missions Fort Worth Oklahoma City Cats Dallas Tulsa Austin Shreveport Tommy Hughes Bob Mabe Willie Brown Bob Schmidt Carroll Beringer Ray Shearer Ray Bellino Tulsa Sts Federico Olivo Jim Frey Ben Taylor Bobby Malkmus Merchants

Cubs and Tigers face make-up game for first half title

A single make-up game between the VA Center Braves and the Fire Department Tigers will decide the Bonham Pony League's first half champion. If the Tigers win, they lead the Public Loan Cubs. if the Braves win, the Cubs secure the half title.

Bonham Pony League VA Center Braves Fire Department Tigers Tigers Cubs Braves

Supreme Defeats Bankers 8-1 In Softball Showdown

The Supreme Trailer softball team beat Grayson State Bank 8-1 on Wednesday. Pitcher Bill Blanton held Sherman to three hits while issuing four walks and hitting one batter. Fitch led Supreme with four hits.

Supreme Trailer Grayson State Bank Sherman Bill Blanton Fitch Supreme

Cubs Win Thrills But Windshield Cracks Hit Fan

Chicago Cubs beat the New York Giants 6 to 5 at Wrigley Field as fan Paul Garcia found damage to his car. Willie Mays hit a home run that cracked the windshield while Eddie Miksis launched a shot that shattered the side window.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Paul Garcia Cubs New York Giants Garcia Wrigley Field Giant Willie Mays Eddie Miksis

For Sale Listings Include Homes Pets and Property

Four line items describe a four room house near a school and VA hospital with contact JU3 4085 plus two lines for red Boxer puppies and Lipscomb North of Branch Motel lots at 604 E 12th with Mrs W B Francis and 256 3tc, plus a book case bed dining suite and other household items with phone 103 4242.

Bath Lipscomb Branch Motel E. 12Th W. B. Francis

Market Report Fort Worth Livestock Prices July Update

USDA livestock show 1600 cattle with slaughter classes steady and stockers weak. Dry lot cattle scarce and calves weak. Beef cows 11 to 13, cutters 8 to 10.80, Shelly cows 87 and down. Bulls 14 down. Stocker steer 18 to 1660, calves 13 to 19, hogs 25 to 50 cents lower, sows steady to 50 cents lower. No. 1 2 3 grade 195 to 250 lbs 16.50, lighter 14 to 16.25.

Fort Worth USDA

Wife of Suspect Declines to Aid Police in Clues

In Indianapolis the wife of robber Roy Rudolph Drake, 28, refused to help police trace her husband who fled after Indiana's largest bank heist in 28 years. She was arrested with $18 000 in cash in a station wagon, part of the $66 546 stolen from the Southport bank. Drake, a 32 year old ex convict, has been charged in connection with the holdup.

Diana Roy Rudolph Drake Southport

Athlete's Foot Relief in One Hour Test at Peeler Drug Store

Soap and water clean feet but won’t cure athlete's foot. Try instant drying T-4-L fungicide for relief in one hour. Available today at Peeler Drug Store.

Peeler Drug Store

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