All-Star Game Favorites Split Between Leagues
The American League opened as a 6-5 favorite to beat the National League in the 23rd All-Star game, with Whitey Ford slated to start for the AL against Robin Roberts for the NL. Managers Casey Stengel and Walter Alston weighed rest vs. rotation as six starters were recently used. Mantle’s return boosts AL hopes, while bullpen plans remain unsettled.
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Washington
Mickey Mantle
Whitey Ford
New York Yankee
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia
Nationals
Bob Friend
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York
Casey Stengel
Walter Alston
Ford
Roberts
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Guy Ford
Billy Pierce
Chicago
Stengel
Casey
Alston
Friend
Bobby Bragan
Pittsburgh
Mantle
Ted Williams Aims for More Milestones as 1956 Season Halts
Boston slugger Ted Williams at age 37 outlined career goals including 400 home runs 1 500 RBIs another AL batting title and a World Series return. By midseason he had 1 500 RBIs 399 homers 2 000 hits and the Red Sox led Baltimore in a doubleheader. Williams may chase Joe DiMaggio Harry Heilman and Tris Speaker for the RBI record after achieving the milestone yesterday.
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Boston
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Ted
Red Sox
Baltimore
Williams
RBI
Joe DiMaggio
Harry Heisman
Tris Speaker
Fingers Heal Nicely The Hawks Star Freeman Facing Future
St. Louis Hawks team physician says Rotin Freeman's future in basketball rests with the former Ohio State star after two fingers were amputated. Surgical results are perfect with good healing and no constriction. The decision now lies with Freeman to adapt and return or retire.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Hawks
Rotin Freeman
Ohio State
Stan London
Freeman
Baseball scores and standings from major leagues
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 44 wins and 30 losses, Milwaukee 41-30, Brooklyn 42-32, St. Louis 37-39, Chicago 41-40, New York 30-41, Philadelphia 32-43, Pittsburgh 35-37. Sundays results include Brooklyn 9 Philadelphia 2, New York 11 Pittsburgh 1, Cincinnati 3 St Louis 2, Chicago 10 Milwaukee 6. American League leaders New York 52-26, Chicago 43-30, Cleveland 44-31, Detroit 34-42, Baltimore 33-43, Washington 31-50, Kansas City 28-48. Sundays results New York 8 Washington 2. Minor leagues and other leagues list various scores: Omaha 2-3 Minneapolis 1-5, Louisville 8-0 Charleston 7-7, Denver 10 St Paul 6, and more scores from Texas and Western leagues.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Behin
Cleveland
Boston
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Baltimore
Washington
Kansas City
American Assn
Omaha
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Louisville
Charleston
Denver
St. Paul
Indianapolis
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Tulsa
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Fort Worth
Houston
Oklahoma City
Austin
Dallas
Shreveport
Lincoln
Sioux City
Des Moines
Topeka
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Albuquerque
Amarillo
Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Ted Williams
St.Louis
Cards
Redlegs
Monte Irvin
Chicago Cubs
Piladelphia
Don Newcombe
Giants
Heavyweights In Active Week Headline Boxing Card
Two unbeaten heavyweights face tests in a busy week at Coral Gables Tacoma and New York. Eddie Machen of Redding fights Nino Valdes in a rematch with Machen aiming to rise from No. 10 while Valdes seeks a signature win. Charles meets McMurtry in Tacoma as questions loom over the hopeful cruiser. DuMont TV carries Machen Valdes and Charles show amid a packed evening at St. Nicholas Arena and Madison Square Garden with Giambra Castellani and more.
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Associated Press
Eddie Machen
Redding
Calif
Nino Valdes
Cuba
Coral Gables
Fla
Pat McMurtry
Charles
Tacoma
Wash
Machen
Valdes
San Francisco
Macon
Young McMurtry
Bob Albright
McMurtry
Tagoma
Machen-Valdes
St. Nicholas Arena
New York
Willie Troy
Washington
Jerry Luedee
New Haven
DuMont
Joey Giambra
Buffalo
Rocky Castellani
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Chanute Legion Wins 15-5 Over Fort Scott in Non League
Chanute American Legion defeats Fort Scott 15 to 5 at City Park Sunday afternoon in a non league contest. Sam Dixon said the team will play a busy schedule, facing Pittsburg, Neodesha, Winfield, Coffeyville, and a series in Neodesha July 19-22. Tom Jerome led Chanute with five hits, a home run, and four runs as pitching mixed for the win with Walsh, Russell, Jerome, Vandervoort, and others contributing.
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Chanute American Legion
Fort Scott Legion Club
City Park
Sam Dixon
Chanute Club
Pittsburg Legion Club
Neodesha
Winfield
Coffeyville
Chanute
Parsons Club
Fort Scott
Dixon
Tom Jerome
Mike Walsh
Dennis Russell
League Raps USC Cal in Pacific Coast Conference fines
The Pacific Coast Conference levied 232000 in fines across four members for athletic code violations. USC faced a two year Rose Bowl suspension and a 10009 fine for withholding information, while Cal and UCLA also incurred large penalties and probation implications.
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San Francisco
Southern California
California
UCLA
Washington
USC
Victor 0. Schmidt
UGC
Lynn O. Waldorf
Shirley Fry Wins Wimbledon Crown
Shirley Fry captures the Wimbledon title in a decisive victory marking a landmark achievement for the player and the tournament, with coverage noting her triumph on the renowned grass courts.
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Shirley Fry
Fry wins Wimbledon women’s singles title in dominant display
Akron Ohio native Miss Fry, now of St Petersburg Florida, defeated Angela Buxton 6 3 6 1 at Wimbledon to capture the women’s championship. Her triumph slightly cushions America’s loss in the men’s singles won by Lew Hoad of Australia.
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Miss Fry
Britain
Angela Buxton
Akron
Ohio
St. Petersburg
Fla
America
Lew Hoad
Australia
Stream the Field Feature on Neosho River Catfish Tales
On the Neosho River anglers report good catches with channel catfish and bass. G. R. McGuire warns not to wrap fingers around lines after a 17-pound catfish nearly bit his finger. Warnings and fish stories follow from Ernie Craig, Dean Smith, and others, including a three-line snag yielding three channel catfish.
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G. R. McGuire
Neosho
Ernie Craig
Bell
Detroit Surge Tames White Sox in Doubleheader Sweep
The Detroit Tigers surged past Chicago with a 12-8 win followed by a 17-5 and 8-6 doubleheader sweep. Al Kaline led Detroit with a 9-for-13 stretch including a home run and four singles driving in seven runs. Yankees extended their AL lead with an 8-2 win over Washington.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
Detroit Tigers
al Kaline
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Tigers
Sox
Jim Wilson
Billy Pierce
Kaline
Local Judicial and Civic Races Highlight Marshal Chanute Ballot
Voters in Marshal and Chanute City Court race fields include Merrill Moore and Robert Pennington for judges, Eaton Hemphill Ashley Naff for district and probate posts, Dunham and Chaffee for district and county offices, Wood Jeffrey Francis for deeds, and Montgomery Allen Morse for sheriffs and reps. Also notes community ads for July specials at Barkers Dairy Bar and local services amid thanks from Mrs. Gillett.
Bible translation milestones reach 1092 languages
The American Bible Society reports translations in 1092 languages with sponsorship support. Ontario accounts for about a quarter of Canada’s railroad track mileage, highlighting regional transport capacity.
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American Bible Society
Ontario
Canada
SALESMAN WANTED FOR Lin coin Métrourg eulomobille Agency
Salesman needed for established confection route with EDWARD DON & COMPANY. Territory covers multiple Kansas cities. benefits include high commission, potential $12,000 yearly, model car, training, hospitalization, profit sharing, and retirement plan. Apply Philip J. Green, Sales Personnel Director, Chicago.
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Liberal Commission
America
Chicago
Chanute
Eldorado
Hutchinson
Hays
Clay Center
Manhattan
Nevada
Springfield
Joplin
Philip J. Green
Edward Don & Company
South LaSalle Street
Illlinois
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Gene Reinhardt
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Larry Showalter
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Tiger Tim
Jeff Chandlers
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R. G. Romig
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Blue Gill
Elks Lake
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Paul Lowe
Jimmy Trabue
Lowell Holmes
Jack McNally
Greenwood
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Lake Farlington
Chanute City Court
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Louis J. Eaton
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Richard L. Ashley
J. L. Naff
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Register of Deeds
VRS
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Pee
Lee R. Francis
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Democrat
Bernice Aland
Merle Estes
Marion Showalter
Chas. 8 Nation
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Rep
Lee H. Montgomery
Wilfrid Cavaness
Robert N Allen
Wilson Co
Lynn F. Morse
Don Harding
H. F. Swain
Man Alive Cail
Barkers Dairy
Coats Agency
Massey's Corner
Caldwell & Son Furniture
S. Santa Fe
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MGM
Gaby
Leslie Caron
John Kerr
Rod Cameron
the Fighting Chance
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Vistavision
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Alan Sladd
Lincoin-Métrourg Eulomobille Agency
Kenneth Cole
Cole Motor Co
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Key Work Clothes, Inc
Fort Scott, Kans
Chaute Tribune
Elbert Wakefield
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Jud) Friederich
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