Eby's Greets New Manager With 1st Win
Eby's, under new manager W. J. Hessenius, defeated Beck’s 6-3 to open a doubleheader as four batters in a row reach safely and the team shows early hitting. Armstrong's followed with a 5-1 win over Thede's, aided by Hal Erickson’s four-hit pitching and clutch hitting.
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Marlene Hagge Leads LPGA Field After 69 Opening Round
Shapely Marlene Bauer Hagge shot a 69 in the first round to grab a two stroke lead over 24 rivals including Patty Berg who shot 71 at the Detroit LPGA tournament. The 72 hole medal play event on the 6415 yard layout runs through Sunday as Berg chases her sole missing major.
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Harshman Sinks Connie Johnson In One-Run One-Hitter
Jack Harshman pitched a rare one hitter as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 1-0. Only two other pitchers had matched such a feat since 1900. Gus Triandos doubled in the seventh but was erased at third on Hal Smith’s sacrifice. The win kept Chicago five games behind the Yankees in the AL race.
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Huts Bang 6 More Homers Share Lead In Three I League
Terre Haute splits doubleheader with Cedar Rapids and Waterloo to pull even with Evansville atop the Three I league. Terre Haute wins opener 7-3 with five homers by Petro Camilli Hughes Neff and Walenga. Waterloo takes nightcap 7-5. Quincy sweeps Burlington 7-2 and 2-1 in 11 innings with a Marion Cuse triplet driving in the decisive run.
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Stan Musial Weighs Retirement Amid Trading Rumors
Stan Musial considers quitting baseball after the season amid turmoil from Red Schoendienst’s departure and rumors of a Cardinals trade with Philadelphia involving Robin Roberts. Though not commenting, Musial reportedly grew upset upon reading the trade talk, then resumed his cheerful demeanor after the deadline.
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Wilson Escapes Cellar in 7-4 Win Over Collins
In M-1 league action at Daniels Park Wilson and Company defeated Collins Radio 7-4 behind six runs in the first inning and pitcher John Meland. Hess homered after his wife gave birth shortly before first pitch. Collins added a late rally but fell three games behind in the standings.
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Chicago Bears Sign Veteran End Gene Schroeder for 1956 Season
The Chicago Bears announce the signing of veteran end Gene Schroeder for the 1956 season. Schroeder joins the team as part of their offensive and defensive line upgrades in preparation for the upcoming year.
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Major Box Scores Highlight Storied Baseball Totals
National totals show key players like Musial, Berra, and Killebrew amassing RBIs and homers across teams including Milwaukee, Brooklyn, and Cleveland. The record sheet notes pitchers Wehmeier, Collum, Newcombe, and Labine with varied innings and strikeouts, while fielding and double plays anchor the box.
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Whitey's Gains in Oelwein Softball
In the Oelwein softball tournament Cedar Rapids and Craft Cochrane of Waterloo earned wins. Waterloo defeated Fairbank 2 0 on 13 strikeouts by Dale Johansen who faced 21 batters. Whitey s topped Waterloo Home Builders 6 3 led by Paul Reberry two hitter. Bob George homered for Waterloo in the sixth for its three runs. Bob Snyder Jack Delbridge and Bob Shields homered for Cedar Rapids.
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Miss Hard Seeks U.S. Tennis Prestige in Semifinal
Darlene Hard of Montebello Calif the lone American in the London grass court championships aimed to salvage U S prestige by beating Angela Buxton of Great Britain in the semifinal.
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DeCarlo Eyes Strong Show In Iowa Stock Car Field
DeCarlo who won the state modified stock car title at the Iowa State fair last fall will race tonight as part of a large field. Racing Director Dave Hamilton said two southern Iowa hotshots Jack DeLane Ottumwa and Dean Sylvester Hedrick plan to attend. With motors unrestricted the Downs oval draws many newcomers. Trials at 7 p.m. and races begin 8 p.m. Children under 12 admitted free. Adult admission is not specified.
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Gardner Dies at 66 Former Amateur Golf Champion
Robert A. Gardner of Lake Forest Illinois died at 66. An investment broker and twice United States Amateur champion, he won the National Amateur titles in 1909 and 1915 and played on the Walker Cup team in 1922 1923 1924 and 1926.
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Hawkins Leader By One Stroke In Philadelphia Open
Fred Hawkins, 32, El Paso pro, led by one stroke as the Philadelphia Daily News Open Invitational entered its second round with Hawkins atop the standings.
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