Yanks Westward Trip Extends Lead In AL
The Yankees finished a ten game western swing with an 8-2 record including a three game sweep of Chicago. Mantle hit his 17th homer to push his season average to .421 as New York beat Detroit 11-4. Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 6-4 as Willie Jones drove in four with two homers and a single. Robin Roberts won his fifth for the Phillies despite giving up three homers.
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Baseball Scores from Major Leagues and Minor Circuits
American League standings show New York with 24 wins 11 losses, Cleveland 1912 3 3, Boston 17 13, Chicago 13 13, Baltimore 15 18, Detroit 13 19, Kansas City 12 19, Washington 12 20. Friday night games include New York at Baltimore and Cleveland at Chicago. National League leaders list Milwaukee 14 8, St. Louis 19 13, Cincinnati 17 12, Brooklyn 16 13, Pittsburgh 16 13, New York 13 17, Philadelphia 10 19, Chicago 8 18. Also American Association Louisville 4 2 Indianapolis 2, Charleston 7 6, Wichita 6 7. Texas League results include San Antonio 12 9, Fort Worth, Shreveport 4 Oklahoma City 0, Dallas 3 Austin 2, Houston 4 Tulsa 2. Western League scores show Lincoln 1 8 Sioux City 0 5, Colorado Springs 8 Albuquerque 6, Des Moines 9 Topeka 7, Amarillo at Pueblo postponed.
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Mantle Opens 1956 Strongly With Full-Season Aim
Mickey Mantle leads the American League in several categories as he plays all 35 Yankee games this season. He says his goal is simply to stay healthy and play every game, not chasing Babe Ruth records or the triple crown. Mantle has early leads in batting, home runs, RBIs, hits, and runs scored.
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January Leads Dallas Golf Open on Opening Day
Texas freshman Don January shot 64 to lead the Dallas Centennial Open with a six under par as Henry Ransom carded 65. A crowded pack at 66 included Mike Souchak Mario Gonzalez Bud Holscher while Ben Hogan stumbled to a 71 at Preston Hollow in Dallas.
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Colleges Crack Down On Athletic Violations Say NCAA Leader
Lexington Ky A D Kirwan head of the NCAA infractions committee warns colleges face harsh penalties for future code violations and under the table payments He praises conferences like the Pacific Coast Southeastern Southwest and Big Ten for cracking down and says stern penalties are the path to preserving college athletics and character.
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Big Ten weighs Rose Bowl renewal amid Pac Coast upheaval
Big Ten policy makers met in Minneapolis to consider renewing the Rose Bowl contract as Pac Coast upheaval and UCLA Washington suspensions cloud the league’s future. Ohio State faces ineligibility next year for Coach Woody Hayes handouts. A nine game conference schedule plus one non conference game was tentatively approved in principle but not feasible until 1960.
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World Health Organization cites 85 UN member countries
The WHO notes that 85 countries are represented within the United Nations system. The context emphasizes global health governance and member state participation in WHO initiatives.
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Fullmer Meets Humez Tonight
New York reports a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden where Gene Fullmer faces Charles Humez as a potential challenger. Sugar Ray Robinson’s looming plans may include facing the winner or Archie Moore for light heavy duties or Carmen Basilio. The Ring ratings place Humez among contenders.
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Fullmer Surges in 160-Pound Rankings Ahead of Olson
No. 2 and No. 3 spots go to Fullmer and Olson after strong showings against Ralph Jones. Fullmer, 23, rises as 7-5 favorite after beating Jones in Cleveland, while Jones previously defeated Homer in New York. Homer holds an 83-5-1 pro tally in 89 fights since 1948. Fullmer stands 35-3 with 19 KOs. NBC to televise at 8 p.m. CST.
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Leagues Study Winter Ball in Detroit Meeting
Major league owners gathered in Detroit for a winter baseball and television oriented meeting. Commissioner Ford Frick discussed a potential policy on winter ball and renewals. Detroit planned to file a report on bullpen facilities while Frank Lane teased Yankee scouting ahead of a World Series clash.
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Fight Results Highlight City Boxers Across California and East Coast
In Los Angeles Charles Smith stopped Danny Perez in Costa Mesa. Claude Chapman outpointed Julio Mederos in Cambridge. Bert Whitehurst defeated Sid Peaks in New York Sunnyside Garden. Dick Stobbs, leading UVA freshman scorer, is Chuck Stobbs's brother, pitcher for the Washington Senators. Adisements noted.
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USC Athletes Help Fund Under Scrutiny
Southern California Educational Foundation faces official scrutiny over alleged under cover financial aid to USC athletes. About 60 or more Trojan players may have received 71235 in two years from a group with 30 incorporators including two judges a city councilman and two former USC football stars.
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Florida Racing Season Opens at Gulfstream March 3
Gulfstream Park hosts the Florida racing meeting opening March 3 with a closing day set for April 21. The season runs after Hialeah’s closing day, framing a spring racing schedule in the state.
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Ridzik Faces Giants After Three 1955 Cincinnati Losses
Steve Ridzik, slated to join the Giants next season, posted three defeats in his lone 1955 Cincinnati appearances as a pitcher.
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Peewee Team Managers Named For Chanute Event
The Chanute Tribune lists junior Franklin and Frank as key figures with Friday May 25, 1956, coverage of peewee team managers. Everett Oliver Bob McLaren C W Ivins Chub Everly Omer Kern Bill Stang John Madeo Jack Durham Lyle Dean Joe Jacobs and Bob Kern are named as managers.
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Redlegs Rally Past Athletics 3-2 in Exhibition
Cincinnati Redlegs edged the Kansas City A's 3-2 in an exhibition. Stan Palys belted a seventh inning homer with a man aboard off Tom Lasorda for the go ahead run. Lasorda had shut out the Redlegs through six innings on Johnny Groth's second inning homer.
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