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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1956

Page

5

Fairl Mc Callum's Red Sox Meet Tigers In Pony League

Tonight's schedule lists Fairl Mc Callum's Red Sox vs Bob Wadsworth and Benny Hawkins' Tigers at 5 30 PM, Yankees vs Chisox at 8 PM, and Colts vs Braves in Colt League at 7 PM. All players should be present by 6 30. Mitchell stars with another no hit no run for G C G Cardinals as they lead Dodgers. Giants commit 13 errors. Mitchell hits and stats lead league tallies with multiple players hitting well. Southern Association standings shown with Hargrave leading.

Fairl McCallum Red Sox Bob Wadsworth Benny Hawkins Tigers Yankees Chisox Colts Braves Joe Jones Mitchell Jones Giants Cardinals Lynn Morris Frankin Martin Martin B. Merrell Collard Hamm IP Danner SO — Danner McCain Bob — Rowland Danner Rowland Southern Association Hargrave L Stewart Auto Helms Music Rogers-Trigg

Baxter Faces Rough Foes In NCAA Golf Go

Rex Baxter of Ohio State and Joe Campbell of Purdue opened the 49th NCAA golf championship amid tough early rounds. Campbell faced Don Sechrest while Baxter dueled Tom Beard as the field trimmed to eight for Friday’s double round. Houston led the team race with three players still in match play.

Columbus Ohio Houston Rex Baxter Purdue Joe Campbell Campbell Don Sechrest Oklahoma A&m Baxter Tom Beard Louisiana State Ernie George San Jose State Sechrest Michigan Fred Michlow Ohio State University Georgia Jake Howard Beard John Cain Texas Tech John Garrett Rice Ohio University Fred Wilt Frank Wharton Wharton John Farquhar Jimmy Hiskey Hiskey Southern Cal Bob McAllister McAllister Ohio State Oklahoma North Texas North Carolina Notre Dame Florida State

Littler Favored In Open Tourney

WETERSFIELD Conn. Gene Littler quickly rising as top pro dims rival Ben Hogan as he opens among 150 golfers in the Insurance City Open. He seeks the 4000 prize alongside Jackie Burke Jr. Dick Mayer Doug Ford and other stars with past winners Tommy Bolt Ted Kroll and Bob Toski in the field. Sammy Snead is overseas.

Wetersfield Conn Gene Littler Ben Hogan Littler Jackie Burke Jr Dick Mayer Doug Ford Jim Turnesa Don Finsterwald Billy Maxwell Mike Fetchick Don January Tommy Bolt Ted Kroll Bob Toski Sammy Snead England

Major League Leaders Overview Snapshot

United Press tally lists top players in both leagues by AB and key stats. Notable leaders include Mantle and Kuenn for runs, Boyer and Berra for RBIs, and Lawrence and Pierce among top pitchers with win totals and ERAs. The fragmented data shows season performance across positions.

United Press National League Hailey Cin Boyer St. L Long Pgh Cimente Moon Mantle Maxwell Det Kuenn Venon Bos Lollar Chi Yanks Boyer Cards Berra Yanks Sievers Senators Pirates Cards Simpson Athletics

Olympic Trials Face Admission Controversy At L A Meeting

The US Olympic Committee convenes a late session after Dave Sime and Bud Held are admitted to the trials prompting others to seek entry. Billy Tidwell and Herman Wyatt stir the field while Lindy Remigino questions fairness. A dozen hopefuls may press similar appeals.

Los Angeles Olympic Committee Dave Sime Bud Arnie Sowell Lon Spurrier Tom Courtney Mal Whitfield Tidwell Herman Wyatt San Jose Calif Herman Bakersfield Lindy Remigino

Texas City May Take Franchise

WACO Texas City may assume the floundering Beaumont franchise at the Big State League meeting Friday. Hal Sayles president of the league invited Texas City officials to attend as the Beaumont club faces financial troubles and potentially returns its franchise to the circuit.

WACO Texas City Beaumont Hal Sayles Bill Currie Walter Peterson Chamber of Commerce

Saxton Basilio Rematch on Tap at Syracuse War Memorial

Promoter Jim Norris expects to close today on a September 12 title bout between welterweight champion Johnny Saxton and former champ Carmen Basilio at the Syracuse War Memorial Auditorium. The NYSAC cleared Saxton to sign his own contract despite manager Blinky Palermo lacking a state license.

New York Jim Norris Johnny Saxton Carmen Basilio Syracuse War Memorial Auditorium Norman Rothschild Syracuse Saxton Brooklyn Basilio Chittenango Chicago Stadium NY State Athletic Commission Frank Blinky) Palermo

Braves Sign Pitcher Russ Carter From Jacksonville

Milwaukee Braves sign 19 year old right handed pitcher Russ Carter from Jacksonville Florida and assign him to Leesburg Florida in the Class D Florida State League.

Milwaukee Russ Carter Jacksonville Fla Milwaukee Braves Leesburg, Fla

Sugar Dominates Barbados With Vast Cane Plantations

Barbados remains a sugar king island as cane stalks blanket about four fifths of its area. The extent highlights the dominancy of sugar production in the island's agriculture and economy.

Barbados

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