Braves Aim To End Dodgers Hold In Brooklyn Series Opener
Milwaukee at Ebbets Field for a two game set as Buhl Adcock and Aaron seek to push the Braves past Brooklyn. Buhl 16-7 aims to become only the third pitcher to beat the Dodgers eight times in a year. Adcock eyes NL homer record against one club with 35 long balls.
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Joe Adcock
Hank Aaron
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Ebbets Field
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Adcock
Aaron
Brooks
Sal
Maglie
Ed Reulback
Chicago Cubs
Joe MacGinnity
New York Giants
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Champs
Baseball scores and standings across leagues
The Associated Press reports National League standings with Milwaukee leading at .606 and Brooklyn at .599, while Cincinnati and St. Louis follow. American League shows New York atop at .642 with Cleveland and Detroit close behind. Tuesday schedules include multiple matchups across both leagues and a note on Aaron’s NL batting leader status. manager quotes from Walt Alston and Birdie Tebbetts highlight late-season hopes as Dodgers and Reds aim for strong finishes.
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Clem Labine
Don Bessent
Carl Furillo
Gil Hodges
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Birdie Tebbetts
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Livan
Sullivan Decision Ends Willie Troy’s Streak at Ring
Willie Troy took a six month vacation after John L. Sullivan defeated him at St. Nicholas Arena. Troy boasted an undefeated decision record until Sullivan broke his jaw in a rough bout. The final score listed as 162% to 1604 for Troy.
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Willie Troy
John L. Sullivan
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England
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St. Nicholas Arena
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Rafaras Nava Fiald
Big Seven Optimistic About 1956 Football Opener
Preseason drills show depth and experience across the Big Seven as Oklahoma star Tommy McDonald leads returning scorers. Missouri’s Dave Doane and Colorado’s Frank Clarke headline top passers and receivers. ISU coached by Vince Di Francesca opens with Denver in non conference action, while Kansas State, Missouri, and others drill and adjust after injuries and lineup shuffles.
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Kansas City
Tommy McDonald
Oklahoma
McDonald
Dave Doane
Missouri
Frank Clarke
Colorado
Don Elway
Nebraska
Wally Strauch
Kansas
Jim Hunter
Jim Harris
John Francisco
Bob Stransky
Dick Hyson
Gene Roll
John Bayuk
Max Kitzelman
Ken Schlagel
Don Pfutzenreuter
Bill Krisher
Kansas State
Ellis Rainsberger
Jack O'Bryan
Jack Faber
Iowa State
Cyclones
Vince di Francesca
Denver
Joe Wynn
DeWitt Lewis
Lewis
Dal Ward
World Series Opens October 3 In Park Pick Debate
The 1956 World Series is slated to start October 3 at a National League park but might delay if the NL cannot decide the venue. Commissioner Ford Fricks set the date after a 90 minute meeting with league representatives. The first two games are planned for the NL park, then the series moves to the AL park.
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New York
Ford Fricks
Possible NL pennant tie could force extended playoff
The report outlines a best of seven format for the Championship with potential extra games at the National League park. Ticket prices match last year with $10 box seats, $7 reserved, $2 bleachers, and $4 standing. All games begin at 11 a.m. CST, except Sundays in New York at 12 noon. Milwaukee Brooklyn or Cincinnati could win the pennant, possibly triggering two or three team playoffs under NL rules.
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New York
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Battle Looms For State Jucos Title In Kansas
INDEPENDENCE Kansas action unfolds this week as all nine Kansas Jayhawk Junior College football teams open their seasons. Contenders include Dodge City Coffeyville Hutchinson with Arkansas City El Dorado Independence seen as possible upset makers. Coffeyville shows strength in a 32 6 win over an alumni team signaling a tight conference race.
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Okla
Fort Scott
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Colo
Dupas Knocks Out Vargas in Fifth Round
New Orleans boxer Ralph Dupas 20, regains speed and power by stopping Galveston opponent Alex Vargas in 1 27 of the fifth round. Dupas weighed 139% pounds to Vargas’s 140 1/2.
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Phils Sign Smith for Third Year as Phillies Skipper
Mayo Smith has been signed to manage the Philadelphia Phillies for a third season. The National League club confirmed the move, keeping Smith at the helm next year.
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Mayo Smith
Philadelphia Phillies
Practice Game By Comet Squad Is Saturday
The Blue Comets scrimmage in Royster Stadium from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday offers fans a full-dress workout with 27 players, two new sophomores elevated to varsity, and emphasis on fundamentals.
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Noah Allen
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Comets
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Dennis Brooks
Gary Grogan
Bob Hawley
Howard McMurray
Frank Rodriguez
Bill Haskins
Robert Wiggans
Dick Lind
Dennis Russell
Spencer Ambler
Spencer Fickel
David Fehr
Fred Alford
Dick Carlburg
Howard Schooley
Richard Baughn
Wayne Brandon
Bob Byers
Gary Hinkle
Melvin Alger
Frank Schul
Glen Campbell
Richard Lopez
Tony Godinez
Richard Schultz
Donnie Weaver
Craig Berry
Berry
Basilio Seeks Title Reclaim In Rematch With Saxton
Syracuse welterweight Carmen Basilio believes he can win back the 147-pound crown from Johnny Saxton in a rematch at the War Memorial Auditorium. Basilio, 29, asserts Saxton held the title too long after a controversial Chicago bout on March 14 and vows to take the title tomorrow night.
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Carmen Basilio
Johnny Saxton
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War Memorial Auditorium
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Chicago
Saxton Eyes Title Bout After Basilio Rematch Talk
The article notes 26 year old Saxton pursuing a comeback contest with Basilio, claiming confidence in victory and a possible knockout. It also mentions Basilio as a favorite in their previous bout and describes training and local community notices surrounding events and activities.
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Marlborough Carter Bout At Boston Garden Tonight
Tonight in Boston Garden Larry Boardman of Marlborough Conn faces veteran Jimmy Carter in a 10 round lightweight bout. Carter, 32, has held the lightweight title three times and is remembered for his prior knockouts of Tommy Collins and George Araujo.
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Sullivan Triumphs Over Troy in New York Fight
In New York John L. Sullivan defeated Willie Troy by decision. weigh-ins show Troy at 160 and Sullivan at 162. In Stamford Chico Vejar won by decision over Ramon Fuentes. Vejar 153 pounds to Fuentes 152. In New Orleans Ralph Dupas stopped Alex Vargas in 1 minute 27 seconds of the fifth round. Vargas weighed 140.
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Ramon Fuentes
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New Orleans
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Funeral notices for William Lancaster sympathizers listed
Erie and vicinity collects condolences for William Lancaster with numerous relatives from Topeka Parsons Grand Rapids Mich California Hepler St Paul and Independence among attendees including Hubert Gross Bert Russell Verne Gross Earl Johnson Selby Taylor Duane Cloke Blance Nafus Geraldine Thompson Elsie Norton Mary Lancaster Roy Madl Bill Spielbush Pat Born Kate Strasser Hettie Fitzpatrick visiting the area noted as a former Erie resident and daughter of the late Guyer who once raised a living near here.
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Bert Russell
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Hepler
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Mrs Ressa Foster Field Noted in Wichita Ceremony
Mrs Ressa Foster of Wichita is joined by Mrs H L Castile and W B Stanfield of Coffeyville in a social event noted in local society columns.
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Wichita
H. L. Castile
W. B. Stanfield
Coffeyville
Oil Output Dips as Texas Drives Weekly Decline
The Oil and Gas Journal survey shows a weekly crude and condensate output drop of 70 725 barrels with the daily average at 7 045 400. Texas leads the decline due to a 15 day Sept schedule reducing output by 63 000 barrels to 2 965 300, while Oklahoma falls 16 000 to 563 500 and New Mexico rises 7 800 to 24 700. Kansas dips 4 400 to 335 100.
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Oil and Gas Journal
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Kansas
Polynesia Torches Made From Oil-Rich Doodeo Nuts
Old Pacific customs describe oil-rich doodeo nuts threaded into vertical torches for illumination. The method uses stacked nuts to burn steadily, lighting gatherings and ceremonies in Polynesian regions.
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