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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

5

Redlegs Rally Carry Burgess Past Pirates 4-3 in Ninth

Smokey Burgess hit a decisive three run homer in the eighth, backing Birdie Tebbetts and lifting the Cincinnati Redlegs to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ed Bailey sat while Burgess, the reserve catcher, delivered the game changer. Burgess now has five homers and 25 RBIs in 29 games.

Fred Down United Press Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Tebbetts Ed Bailey Stimpy Smokey Burgess Burgess Redlegs Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Braves Pirates St. Louis Tue Burgess Bailey Stan Lopata Bill Sarni National League Cin Cinnati Tom Acker Luis Arroyo The New York Giants Giants Dodgers Brooklyn Dodgers Foster Castleman Jackie Brandt Bill White Daryl Spencer Junior Gilliam Harvey Kuenn Detroit Bucky Harris Tigers Kansas City Athletics Harris Kuenn Virgil Trucks Athletics Jack McMahan

Eagles Snap Dallas Winning Streak With Loss To Cats

Dallas saw its 17 game run end as Fort Worth Cats beat the Eagles 5-2 behind Don Demeter a bases loaded homer in the first inning and Jim Koranda's solo shot. Joe Macko also homered for the Cats.

Dallas Eagles Fort Worth Cats Cats Don Demeter Jim Koranda Austin Senators San Antonio Oklahoma City Tulsa Houston Shreveport Buffs Austin Fort Worth Carroll Beringer Joe Macko Ben Johnson Indians Matt Seresny al Widmar Marv Williams Lloyd Jenney

Starting Lineups For All Star Tilt

New York reports the July 10 Major League All Star game lineups are announced. The NL starter array includes no holdovers from last year's starting lineup.

New York

Baseball All Star Batting Averages by League Leaders

The list highlights top players by position across the American and National Leagues. Mickey Vernon Nelson Fox George Kell Harvey Kuenn Ted Williams Mickey Mantle Al Kaline Yogi Berra Dale Long Johnny Temple Ken Boyer Roy McMillan Frank Robinson Gus Bell Stan Musial Ed Bailey lead at first base second base third base shortstop left field center field right field catcher with team affiliations and homerun era standout totals.

Mickey Vernon Bos Nelson Fox Chi George Kell Harvey Kuenn Ted Williams Mickey Mantle al Kaline Det Yogi Berra Dale Long Pgh Johnny Temple Ken Boyer St. L Roy McMillan Frank Robinson Gus Bell Stan Musial Ed Bailey

Major League Leaders Summary

United Press tally of top batting and pitching figures including Mantle Boyer and Berra leading home runs runs batted in and hits. Notable names include Simpson Wertz Musial Robinson Lollar Ashburn and Lawrence with win loss marks for several teams.

United Press National League R_H Pet. Bailey Cin Boyer St. L Robinson Cimente Pgh Moon Mantle Kuenn Det Maxwell Venon Bos Lollar Chi Yanks de Itlaredes Berra Sievers Senators Long Pirates Wes le Simpson Athletics Wertz Indians Musial RMNS Yost Arm Boyer Lopez Redlegs Simpson Runners Lemon Ashburn Phils Lawrence Pierce White Sox Craig Dodgers Bucks Wilson

Nation's Top Athletes Vie For Olympics

Los Angeles pageant opens with 275 athletes vying for 54 spots on the US team for Australia. Finals in 100 meter dash 400 meter hurdles and 5,000 meter run headline the night. Bobby Morrow leads the 100 field with acclaimed speed and a chance to break the 10.2 world mark.

Los Angeles Australia Bobby Morrow Jesse Owens Morrow Dave Sime Duke Bobby Whilden Texas Rod Richard Army Dick Blair Knsas Eamon King California Thane Baker Air Force Ira Murchison

Baseball Standings and Friday Schedule From Major Leagues

MLB standings show New York, Chicago leading divisions with Brooklyn, St Louis and Pittsburgh close behind. Thursday results include New York 6 Brooklyn 3 and Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 3. Friday night matchups feature Miller and Drysdale, Hearn and Law, Nuxhall and Mizell.

United Press WL Pet Milwaukee Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago New York Miller Drysdale Hearn Law St. Louis Nuxhall Mizell Chicago - Burdette Rush Cleveland Boston Baltimore Detroit Washington Kansas City Pierce Wilson Lemon Parnell Moore Grim Ramos Stone Hoeft Lasorda Dallas Houston Fort Worth San Antonio Austin Tulsa Shreveport Okla

Nationwide Toll Climbs After Tractors and Trains Collide

A farm tractor en route near Normal Al caused eight farmer deaths as national casualties rose. Ohio saw two deadly train auto crashes killing 12, with six perishing when a train struck a car near Hamilton and another train killed six near Elyria. On Thursday two women and two children died when a truck collided broadside with their car near Barrington.

Normal Ohio Hamilton Elyria Barrington

Ponies Square Off With Altus In Saturday Showdown

El Rancho Ponies host Altus American Legion at Fair Park Field in a first meeting this season. Fred Cawthon will start, record 1-4, as the Ponies seek a win ahead of a district clash at Amarillo Home with Hanson Chiefs and later Pleasant Valley Dukes.

el Rancho Altus American Legion Fair Park Field Oklahoma Purcell Mangum Altus Fred Cawthon Amarillo Hanson Chiefs Gold Sox Park Childress Chiefs Ponies Bill Shahan Harold Smith James Braly Smith Ray Fulenwider Mickey Carter Carter Rod Mullins Dan Mitchell Shahan Clutch Wilson Rue Gambol Cedric Thompson Johnny Garvin Otto Stahl Pleasant Valley Dukes Palo Duro

Oliver Palmer tied for lead at Insurance City Open

Oliver of Canton and Arnold Palmer of Latrobe shared first place by one stroke after the opening round as the fifth Insurance City Open moved into its second round. Both shot five under par 66s amid a field of 148 with 38 players under par. Oliver had three birdies and

Wethersfield Connie Ed Porky) Oliver Canton Mass Arnold Palmer Latrobe Oliver Palmer

Baxter Favored Over Parnell In NCAA Golf Meet

Rex Baxter Jr a Houston University senior held the man to beat tag as he faced Jack Parnell of Oklahoma A&M in a quarter final at the NCAA golf championships at Ohio State University. Parnell upset John Garrett of Rice to reach the quarter finals while defending champion Joe Campbell of Purdue fell to Lechrest in the earlier round. Arch Jones of Ohio State beat Bob Dunn Jr and Jerry Pittman of Southern Methodist defeated Cecil Calhoun with Jones and Pittman advancing to the lower bracket quarter finals.

Columbus Ohio Rex Baxter Jr Houston University Jack Parnell Oklahoma A&m Ohio State University Baxter Don Sechrest Parnell John Garrett Rice Garrett Joe Campbell Purdue Lechrest Billy Foote UCLA George Harvey Southern Methodist George Clark North Texas State Don Granger Arch Jones Ohio State Bob Dunn Jr Florida State Jerry Pittman Cecil Calhoun Louisiana State Jones Pittman

Golf Round Highlights From 503 Yard 14th Hole Eagle

The article notes a player carding an eagle on the 503 yard 14th hole in a brilliant round while Palmer missed only one fairway with his tee shots all day and birdied two of five holes. Tied at 67 were Jackie Burke of Kiamesha Lake NY Paul Harney of Boston Ken Towns of San Bruno Fred Hawkins of El Paso Paul McGire of Wichita and Kid Rubis of Chicopee Falls.

Palmer Jackie Burke Kiamesha Lake Paul Harney Boston Mass Ken Towns San Bruno Calif Fred Hawkins el Paso Tex Paul Mc.Gire Wichita, Kan Kid Rubis Chicopee Fails

Local Rep Bohannon Offers Free Estimates

Advertisement notes Bob Bohannon as local representative offering free estimates with a 11 year Southwest service guarantee. It provides address 409 C Ne and phone number 7 3952 for contact.

Southwest Bob Bohannon

Fever Pitch in Pony League As Yankees Tigers Duel

The blazing Pony League race tightens with Yankees and Tigers at 5 30 as four teams chase the top spot including Red Sox Chisox and Tigers lead by one two and three games respectively. Dean Cheatheam earns win for Red Sox in 8 7 thriller over Mashburn Tigers with late rallies and standout fielding by Cheatheam Johnson and Rich.

Yankees Tigers Red Sox Chisox Phillies Cardinals Dodgers Giants Dean Cheatheam Nehi Mashburn Transfer Tigers Fairl McCallum Tiger Monty Merrell Reefer Frenchy Garvin Jimmie Holeman Felines Dan Greer Charley Mashburn Cheatheam Sox Swedee Johnson Larry Wadsworth Holeman Donnie Johnson Elks Club Chester Hufstedler Kenneth Rich

Beavers Swim Long Underwater Passages

The article notes adult beavers can dive and swim underwater from a quarter to a full mile, remaining beneath the surface for as long as 15 minutes.

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