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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
8
In the Armory main event Zybesco defeats Eagle after a rough three fall bout. Chief Little Eagle wins the first fall with drop kicks while Zybesco answers with a back breaker. A late clash leads to fouls and an unseen pin as Zybesco secures victory.
The White Sox, Yankees, Cubs and Braves all win or split as pennant races tighten. Milwaukee’s Bob Buhl pitched a three hitter to keep a lead. Ted Kluszewski and Frank Robinson homered for the Reds. Don Newcombe led the Dodgers past the Giants. Mantle injures knee slowing the Yankees. Piersall stars in several games while Ernie Banks and Duke Snider homer for the Cubs and Dodgers respectively.
Mickey Mantle strained ligaments in his right knee during the first game against Boston. Trainer Gus Mauch anticipated a two to three day absence, while Casey Stengel expressed confidence Mantle will recover. Mantle said he cannot run but expects pinch hitting in the second game.
In Oakland Sid Flaherty promoted Maurice Harper in an overweight bout against Joe Miceli. Harper admitted rust after a layoff since last August yet fought to a decision 99-93 98-94 97-95. A superficial cut around Harper's left eyelid did not stop the bout with ringside doctor Kameny stating no stoppage was needed. Flaherty plans an overweight bout with Johnny Saxton next Wednesday in the Bay Area.
The Associated Press lists Wednesday results including Boston 7 Detroit 4 and New York 6 Chicago 6 with two extra innings, plus Washington 10 Cleveland 4. Thursday matchups feature Detroit at Cleveland and New York at Boston among two scheduled games. Brooklyn 15 New York 6 and St Louis 6 Milwaukee 4 are noted with other league fixtures.
The Associated Press outlines American League batting runs hits and home runs leaders with Mantle of New York highlighted for multiple categories. Other entries list unclear teams and players due to OCR errors, but Mantle dominates several leaderboards.
Chicago White Sox lefty Billy Pierce has had a string of close games this season as he pursues his first 20 win campaign. Despite four 1-0 losses and two 3-2 defeats, he finished 15-10 with a 1.97 ERA, the best on the staff.
In New York Souchak shot 74 in the British Open day two for a 36 hole total of 148 and a strong chance to reach the final 36 holes. The field cuts to 50 low scorers, with leaders and several Americans including Stranahan and Bertolino close behind in a wide international field.
Eddie Miller 58 former Blount County sheriff died after a long illness. He was the first highway patrolman assigned in Blount County and later served as a state investigator for Gov. James E. Folsom. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Oneonta.
The White Sox defense shines as Pierce notches his 13th win with a six hit 5-2 victory over Kansas City yesterday. The Sox support him with three runs in the first inning of the doubleheader opener, leaving him with only two defeats in his record.
Little Rock posts a split with Mobile in a doubleheader amid talk the Travs may depart Shreveport for a franchise swap. Attendance lagged with 543 in the opener and 2,053 in the nightcap, while New Orleans and Birmingham pulled away in the standings.
Indians win sixth straight in American League play as they topple the Tigers 12 9 behind strong hitting and winning pitcher Bill Wilson. In National League action the Giants beat the Braves 8 6 with Ken Madry winning and Don Tucker losing. Cubs edge Dodgers 14 13 in a makeup, and Dodgers defeat Cubs 11 5 with Larry Bridges earning the win.
Winning team in the Dog Fight yesterday at the Country Club was Dick Fleming Frank Troup Emmett McClory R H Parks and Bill Eyster. They finished with a total of 128 12 points. Tied for second with 117 points.
Elmer Loyd Jr wins the tournament with Dick Rouquié second Bev Evans third and Emmett McClary fourth. All four players finished on hole 18 after a 32 point spread featuring Roland Oliver Harry Jonas Bob Hunter Billy Boswell Jr A L J Bev Evans Rankin Hal White Frank Stone John Sherrill and an Eagle 2 by Evans on hole 2.
North American output reached 369 million tons of petroleum in 1955, reflecting strong energy production across the continent. Data highlights large-scale extraction and regional industry activity supporting regional economies and global supply.
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