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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1956
Page
6
The Braves beat the Phillies 11-5 as Thomson hit a seventh inning grand slam and Aaron and Logan homered to extend Milwaukee’s NL lead. The Phillies remain chasing the Braves and behind the Giants and Cubs in tight standings.
National League standings highlight Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Cincinnati and St Louis atop the race with Philadelphia and New York trailing. Thursday results include Milwaukee 11 Philadelphia 5 and Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 5. American League shows New York leading with 73 wins and Cleveland closing in, while Chicago and Kansas City split results amid tight races. International and minor leagues list scattered results with Montreal over Havana and several doubleheaders or games postponed.
Cincinnati story notes Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers held the Cincinnati Redlegs to a 6-5 win, giving Newcombe his 20th victory and keeping him atop the majors. Manager Walt Alston praised his ace as he eyes more starts and a hoped pennant run.
In Wichita Kansas last night the Sinton Oilers from Texas defeated Greenville Tennessee 3 to 1 to reach the tournament third round. Pitcher Howard Reed allowed one hit in the final three innings, fanning eight over all. Other results included Huntsville Alabama Parkers 4 2 over Loring Air Force Base, West Allis Beers 9 3 over Perrytons, and Fort Wayne Diarymen 10 2 over New Bedford Murphys.
Veteran pitcher Red Munger helped St. Louis defeat Pittsburgh 3-0 in game one and 3-2 in the nightcap at Busch Stadium. Don Blasingame extended his streaks but grounded into his first double play of the season as Vinegar Bend Mizell pitched four hits for the shutout. Bobby Morgan's ninth inning hit provided the winner in game two. Roy Sievers connected for his 25th homer as Washington topped Kansas City 5-3 at Griffith Stadium.
Mickey Mantle battles Babe Ruth's August to September record pace with seven games left in August as the Yankees face the White Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mantle, with 43 homers by August 31, trails Ruth's 1927 finish but hopes to extend the surge after a long slump, aiming for a strong September.
In Tacoma Washington Willie Pastrano of New Orleans meets Pat McMurtry a 24 year old former Marine in a tenround outdoor heavyweight bout both fighters slated around 182 pounds Pastrano holds Ring magazines No 5 ranking and No 6 by the NBA while McMurtry has 17 KO wins in 22 bouts with one draw and a win over Ezzard Charles last month signaling a strong test for the favorite Pastrano.
Hollywood golfer Vonnie Colby set a Lakewood Country Club course record with a 5 under par 70 to top the Mile High Open standings on opening day. She led by three strokes over Betty Dodd of Louisville and Bev Hanson of Apple Valley.
Sam Snead and Bud Holscher sit atop the second round leaderboard at Keller Golf Club as 144 players chase the 1956 St Paul Open title. Snead finished the first round 66 6-under par while Holscher matched 67 to trail by one stroke.
Sondra Lassman returned from Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City after attending the Kayette Assembly. Mr. and Mrs. William Feeney hosted dinner for their daughter Mrs. Farley Wright of Iola. Mrs. William Rensick left hospital after surgery and stayed with the Starkeys. Rev. Gene Taylor and family ended a Colorado vacation with visits to Mesa Verde and Royal Gorge. Warren W. Works went to St Luke’s Hospital for observation in Kansas City. John Ellison and another Mr. Ellison visited Illinois and Indiana, including St. Louis. Claudia Glover spent a day in Kansas City. The Wulfs toured the West Coast, visiting Greensburg, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Hoover Dam, and Gallup NM, plus Laguna Beach and Hollywood. Rev. Gene Taylor resumes Humboldt Methodist services after vacation. Decree proceedings noted for Arleta Hanson vs. Robert Pennington.
Defending champion Marilynn Smith along with Marlene Bauer Hagge Gloria Armstrong and Mickey Wright posted a team total of 753 as they returned to competition.
Lightweight champion Wallace Smith defends his crown for the second time against challenger Joe Brown in New Orleans. Brown, 30, previously upset Smith in a May nontitle 10 rounder in Houston and seeks a career defining win on NBC at 9 p.m. CST. Brown ranks eighth among contenders while Smith, 27, seeks to solidify his status after recent defeats.
McPherson reclaimed the state Ban Johnson baseball title by defeating Oswego 18 to 5 in the deciding game. Pitcher Roy Peterson earned credit for all three McPherson victories, going seven innings before relief. The team totaled 15 hits including a Jim Ostlind homer and eight doubles.
In Worcester, Johnny Sax ton won by decision over Don Williams 150 feet 4 inches to 153 feet 4 inches. In Los Angeles, Carlos Chavez defeated Timmie Jefferson by decision 137 feet 2 inches to 138 feet.
Humboldt Lutheran beat Hoxie Lutheran 14 to 6 in the state tournament at Salina on Sunday. Humboldt's Gary Lassman broke his foot on a ninth inning slide and was taken from the field. Lassman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lassman of Humboldt and plans to enroll at Manhattan next term.
Legal notice announces a petition for probate of the will of Dan Bower dated October 18, 1954. Arleta Hanson seeks executrix appointment. interested parties must file defenses by September 12, 1956, 10:00 a.m. in Erie Kansas Neosho County Probate Court.
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