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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1956

Page

2

Dodgers edge Cardinals in ninth to stay near NL lead

The Dodgers won 9-3 on Roy Campanella’s two three run homers, moving within a half game of the Milwaukee Braves as Brooklyn’s battle for the pennant tightens. Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 7-2 as Fred Haney’s club extends its win streak. Campanella’s late power sparked Brooklyn after Stan Musial briefly put St Louis ahead.

Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Cardinals Roy Campanella Brooklyn Milwaukee Braves Milwaukee Pittsburgh Fred Haney Charley Grimm Et Vet Walter 1Ston Carapy Roy Stan Mu- Mal St. Louis Campy Mary Dickson Sandy Amoros Junior Gilliam Don Zimmer Cincinnati Boston Braves Giants Cubs Braves Danny O'Connell del Rice Bill Bruton Bob Bih Lefty Jack Hershman White Sox Orioles

W Va Marbles Shooter Heads Title Seeker

In Asbury Park New Jersey a 12 year old Berkley West Virginia youth led seven semifinalists on the fifth day of the 32nd National Marbles Tournament. Fred Brown posted 40 10, with Dennis Kyle and Ray Stanley tied for second at 39 11 and other contenders from West Virginia Virginia Pennsylvania and New York filling the field.

Asbury Park Berkley W. Va Fred Brown Dennis Kyle Richwood Ray Stanley Roanoke Dick Hickman Huntington Thomas Hornsbur Beckley Ronald Poindexter Randy Rick Reading Peter Knapp Yonkers N. Y

Orioles Hurler Gets Trial Delay

Newark court grants postponement in Billy Loes paternity suit until after the season. Loes, in Chicago with the Orioles, is represented by Cyril Calvin who cites baseball schedule as keeping him from court. Miss Suzanne Fulinello, 24, alleges Loes fathered her December 1952 child. Loes denies meeting her.

Newark N. J Baltimore Orioles Billy Loes Loes Chicago Cyril Calvin Suzanne Fulinello Miss Pulinello Miss Fulinello

Results by United rancor Milwaukee and Pittsburgh clash noted

National league results show Milwaukee 7 Pittsburgh 3 in a seven inning format with Kline losing and Bruton homering. The Brooklyn and Chicago games featured wins by Lehman and Musitil with Campanella homering twice. American league highlights include Boston and Cleveland tense scores, plus Washington at Kansas City exploding for 15 runs. Minor leagues and international scores wrap with Charleston Omaha and Montreal in play and Southern league action listing Little Rock and Atlanta taking wins.

L Pet Milwaukee Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Lowis Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia New York American Cleveland Boston Baltimore Kansas City Washington Connie Johnson Harshman Herb Scare Jim Rivera Nellie Fox Gus ‘Trishdos Athletics Senators Vic Power Gus Zemias Joe DeMaestri Harmon Killebrew Wynn Indians Tom Brewer United Press American Charleston Omaha St. Paul Wichita Columbus Buffalo Miami Montreal Richmond Rochester Havana Toronto Southern Little Rock Birmingham Mobile Chattanooga Atlanta Memphis

Fight Results United Press Roundup

Newark bout results show Bob Provizzi beating Freeland Pa by 158-157 and Curtis pean with 15742 in Newark New Jersey. San Francisco provided Ruben Fernandez 171 for action, with details incomplete.

United Press Newark N. J Bob Provizzi Freeland Curtis Pean Newark, N. J Drew San Francisco Ruben Fernandez

Golf champion fades from top ranks after US Open

The piece notes Ben Hogan's dramatic U S Open win but states he has not remained among the nation's top golfers since. It labels him a popular figure and references his status as a Pop golfer, with no other concrete details.

Ben Hogan

Braves Rally Past Pirates In Loss-Streak Tilt

In Pittsburgh the Pirates end a six game skid after losing a home series to Milwaukee and St Louis. Braves star Danny OConnell and Del Rice fueled a 7-2 win as Milwaukee stayed atop the NL while Chicago visitors loom. Pirates later faced Sad Sam Jones under lights at 8 15 pm with Luis Arroyo on mound.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Milwaukee Braves Bobby Braga Bobby Friend Ergo Law Hineeyhee Danny O'Connell Éatcher del Rice Inel Dou Billy Si Jie Tpitts ‘Burgh Hddle O’brien Bill Virdon Virdon Chicago Cubs Lefty Luis Arroyo Sam Jones Cubs

Stepchild Role Faces Fishing

Martinsburg leader of the Izaak Walton League says sport fishing is being reduced to a subservient role to commercial fishing. He cites a Senate bill to dismantle Fish and Wildlife as an integrated agency and create a semi independent Fisheries Commission dominated by commercial interests. The Eisenhower administration reportedly counters with a separate Bureau of Fisheries by executive order despite an Interior Department adverse report on the congressional plan.

Martinsburg Baker Eisenhower Bureau of Fisheries Department of Interior

Tipsy mule driver charged after collision in Greenwood

W Mason Jones of Greenwood Mississippi was charged with driving a mule drawn wagon while intoxicated after a collision damaged a car. The mule suffered no injuries.

Greenwood W . Mason Jones

Stopped Bill Halsey and Lauro Salas Scuffle Report

In a clipped early report, Bill Halsey of Oakland at 169 pounds and Lauro Salas of Monterey, Mexico at 132 pounds were involved in a stoppage clash. The notes mention Jimmy Carter and a Long Island connection, with percentages and ports cited in brief, fragmentary terms.

Bill Halsey Oakland Los Angeles Jimmy Carter Long Island N.Y Lauro Salas Monterrey

Unbeaten Rory Calhoun Favored In Madison Square Garden Bout

Unbeaten middleweight Rory Calhoun, 21, seeks his 22nd straight win in his first MSG main event against Willie Vaughn, 23, of Los Angeles. Calhoun is a 3-5 favorite on television, while Vaughn trains hard after nearly a year out with managerial issues. The undercard includes Irish setting Dublin origin notes and a separate a horse sale mention with By Babu purchased for about 600000.

New York Rory New World Madison Square Garden Willie Vaughn California Slugger Calhoun White Plains N. Y Boxer Vaughn Los Angeles MBC Jephy Vaughn Willie Calhoun Kaye

Fred Haney Links to Braves Pennant Chase as Manager

A profile of Fred Haney tracing his baseball path from player in 1918 to manager in 1936 with two MLB clubs over five seasons. Despite poor results with prior teams, Haney returns to win with the Braves as Jolly Cholly Grimm resigns. The piece explores what makes a successful manager amid varied personalities and eras.

Fred Haney Fred Lust The Braves Jolly Cholly Grimm N. L Pirates Buccos Buca Walter Alaton al Lopes Indiana Aes Leo Durocher Casey Stengel

Baby gets first haircut at two weeks old in Alton

Glen Eudy Jr. became the youngest customer for barber Everett Jett when his parents had his long curls cut to ease neck irritation. The newborn two weeks old, the tiny client prompted a local note of novelty for the Alton barber.

Alton, Til Glen Eudy, Jr Everett Jett

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