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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1956

Page

2

Little League Season Opens With Ceremonies At Riverside

The Riverside Drive Little League opens tomorrow with a 1:30 p m ceremony followed by a game between Strand and Moose teams as part of Taylor County Baseball Association activities. Babe Ruth League follows Thursday at 5:30 with officials Ken Daugherty and others introducing officers and coaches. The program includes 400 boys in three leagues Bab Ruth League and Farm Team League with officers Ross Gerard Thomas Mathews Earl Keener and others listed among managers and coaches.

Little League Riverside Drive Elks Veterans of Foreign Wars iStrand Moose Taylor County Baseball Association Ken Daugherty First Ward Babe Ruth League TCBA Robert Reggie) Gough William McGahan John Loury Ross Gerard Thomas Mathews Earl Keener Everett B. Stanley Louzy Keener Clarence Paugh Sr Dorsey Reed Raymond Stansbury Bruce Corio Tony Gennette Harry Wiant Bob Cleer Howard Clevenger Association

Rain Delays Qualifying at 500-Mile Auto Classic

Indianapolis officials affirm the 500 Mile Race will start on schedule despite heavy rains that flooded the grounds. Thirteen cars failed to qualify as time trials were limited to 57 minutes on the day, with only five cars making tests, as track conditions remained cautionary and a Novi withdrawal was threatened without Eddie Russo's car trial.

Indianapolis Ind Speedway al Bloemxer Tony Hulman Jr U.S. Auto Club Nino Fatina Eddie Russo Novi Paul Russo Jean Marcenac

Foiles, Snider Power Dodgers Past Pirates In Six Runs

Hank Foiles tripled for 500th RBI and Duke Snider belted a homer to cap Brooklyn’s big first inning as they beat Pittsburgh 22 to 3. Frienu walked six in his eight win of the season, his fifth straight. Erskine pitched for Pittsburgh with Sabine and Campanella adding to the Broadway scoring spree.

Hank Foiles Brooklyn Duke Snider Junior Gilliam Frienu Pittsburgh Erskine Sabine Campanella Friend Foiles Snider Long

Sarni Wins 1-0 in Conley Wehmeier Match

United Press report details a 1-0 victory by Sarni over Wehmeier with Conley credited as winner and 1-4 score for Wehmeier. The article catalogs multiple baseball and horse racing results, standings, and notable performances across New York, Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, and Boston, including parings, pitchers, and notable race wins. The piece notes jockey Burtschy atop standings, and highlights Suffolk and Downs meetings with apprentice jockeys and four winners in a day.

Sarni Conley Wehmeier United Mite New York Pet Sullivan White Ford Milwaukee Berra Hous Detroit Pittsburgh Cleveland Gincionati Gromek Clevenger Chakles Courtney Johnson Ferrarese Boston Zaverink Fornieles Chicago Smith Baltimore Chakales Kansas City Washington Donovan Howell Consuegra Pierce Lollar Moss Tas Ida Burtschy Thomp Denver Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville Omaha Iwichita Allen Fair St. Paul Suffolk Charleston Downs New Jersey Owers

Sooty Cincinnati and Other Baseball Scores

Baseball score roundup with multiple games listed. Cincinnati and Chicago contests show lineups and pitcher results. Other major and minor league results include New York vs Philadelphia, Milwaukee vs St Louis, and American Association and International League outcomes with varied box scores and weather adjustments.

Ndianapolis Wichita Omaha Denver St. Paul Minneapolis Montreal Rochester Buffalo Toronto Columbus Richmond Miami Havana Southern Association New Orleans Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock Mobile Nashville jBirminena Memphis Allentown Sygacuse Johnston Schehectady Reading Binghamton Williamsport Albany

Indians Buy Bailey and Sabourin From Maple Leafs

The Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League have purchased forwards Bob Bailey and Bob Sabourin from the Toronto Maple Leafs for about $15,000. Bailey played for the Leafs Pittsburgh farm team in the AHL last season.

Springfield Mass Springfield Indians American Hockey League Bob Bailey Bob Sabourin Toronto Maple Leafs Bob Leafs Pittsburgh

Giardello Loses Again as Fans Boo Split Decision

In New York at St. Nicholas Arena promoter Teddy Brenner announced a July 2 bout for Joey Giardello after his second split decision loss to Charley Cotton in three weeks. Cotton, lighter at 154, defeated Giardello at 160 with a swollen eye and Giardello bleeding from a cut, but both earned invites to return, possibly against Rory Calhoun on July 9.

New York Joey Giardello Philadelphia St. Nicholas Arena Charley Cotton Toledo Ohio Teddy Brenner Giardello Tony Baldoni Cotton St. Nick's J the Rory Calhoun Joey

Garver Placed on Disabled List Sought by Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers seek Ford Frick approval to place sore armed pitcher Ned Garver on the disabled list.

Detroit, Mich Detroit, Tigers Ford Frick Ned Garver

All-Southern Conference names Jim Heise honorary captain

Richmond Virginia West Virginia ace Jim Heise, signed by the Washington Senators, was named honorary captain of the All-Southern Conference Baseball Team. Heise led voting as the top pick on the 10 man all-star squad, which included four players from George Washington.

Richmond West Virginia University Jim Heise Washington Senators Steve Guback

West Virginia High School Baseball Tourney Opens

Weather permitting the 14th annual West Virginia High School Baseball Tournament was slated to begin with four first round games at Parksburgh today after a scheduling postponement.

Parksburgh West Virginia

Deer crashes into Lansing shop through mirrors

A deer charged its reflection in two store mirrors at a Lansing clothing shop on Monday, smashing the glass, collapsing a wall, and then fleeing the scene, leaving a damaged storefront and stunned shoppers.

Lansing Mich

Fifth Straight Is Pirate Goal

Pittsburgh Pirates aim for a fifth straight win after a 3-2 Monday victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Dale Long led the offense with his 14th homer, a two-run shot tying and extending his consecutive home run streak as Bob Friend pitched a two-hitter. Lee Walls scored on a triple setup by Gene Freeze, and Bob Skinner delivered the decisive RBI in the fifth.

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