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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

6

Greeley Legion To Sponsor Local Softball Team

Greeley American Legion plans a softball squad named Greeley Amedead Legion with eight state champions from the former undefeated squad. Manager Holt Meier says they may join a travel league with towns like Longmont and Aurora or remain independent, hoping Forbes Field and Phatteville as early venues.

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Bratton Declared Mentally Incompetent in Cook County

Former welterweight champion Johnny Bratton was ruled mentally incompetent and ordered confined to the State Mental Hospital at Mantena by Judge Waller J. Stevens in Whiteside County. Doctors said he needed treatment as Bratton faced questions about his finances and public appeal faded since his Chicago Stadium era.

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Western Shorthorn Breeders Attend Brighton Show

County residents including Shorthorn cattle breeders and View families travel to Brighton Saturday June 2 for the Western Shorthorn Association show. Team and individual judging contests for 4-H and FFA will be held. The Maryland Jockey Club traces to 1743 in Annapolis and now operates at Pimlico outside Baltimore.

Brighton Maryland Jockey Club Annapolis Pimlico Course Ballimore

Oklahoma Sooners win district NCAA baseball opener in Peoria

The Oklahoma Sooners beat North Dakota State 11 4 in the District 5 NCAA baseball championship first round at Peoria. First baseman Bob Burr drove in six runs on four straight hits as Oklahoma capitalized on early Iowa State scoring and closed the conference season at 7-2 with Nebraska second at 8-4 after three rainouts.

Columbia Oklahoma Sooners Peoria North Dakota Vargo

Braves Hit Five Homers To Rout Cubs 15 8

The Milwaukee Braves slugged five homers led by Doc Adcock twice to crush the Chicago Cubs 15 to 8. Lew Burdette earned his fourth win against two losses as Chicago relievers floundered. Ted Manchester closed with a game ending hit, tying team records with 14 and 16 straight games with a homer.

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Yankees Triumph 9-6 Over Senators In Uneven Tilt

New York yankees beat Washington 9 to 6 as five unearned runs swing the six inning. Shuts errors helped fuel the rally while Chuck Stobbs exited for Bob Chakales. Veterans like Howard, Sievers and Bauer feature among the lineup in a high scoring AL contest.

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Boy Survives 700-Foot Fall From Hallet Peak

In Rocky Mountain National Park a 6 year old boy, Patrick Dyer of Arvada, survived tumbling about 700 feet down the north face after a rope failure. He was aided by a padded knapsack that cushioned the fall and was taken to a doctor with a head laceration, shoulder sprain, and bruises amid witnesses including John ArdegDemann.

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California Coach Accused Of Phony Jobs Racket

Berkeley California campus coach Lynn Waldorf faces allegations from J Miller Leavy that Cal football players received illicit outside jobs paying at least 48 dollars monthly plus PCC approved 15 dollar campus wages. Leavy cited sworn statements from five athletes and mothers of two proselyters, while Cal officials deny wrongdoing and say past issues were corrected. PCC commissioner Schmidt and university leaders say they have no received evidence. Waldorf defends the program noting about a third of players hold legitimate off campus jobs.

Berkeley Calif University of California Stafl J. Miller Leavy Ucla Ahumnus University of Southern California Lynn Q. (Pappy) Waldort USC California UCLA Isbs Lijle Clark Kory Gregory Enecthard Waldorf Leavy Los Angeles County Golden Bear Kerr Truny Pit Sproul PCC Glenn Seaborg Seaborg Schmidt Waklurt Waldart

Amateur Tournament Fades Conrad in Troon Thriller

In Troon Scotland Conrad, fading American champion, is upset by Scotland's Reidark to claim the quarterfinal place. In Dallas a long card at the opening leg of the Fans Tournament shows Rashville Doe as medalist amid tobacco and racing notes. In Baltimore Movin leads with 143.60 while Chappaz tops Hollieops Park in handicap action. Associated press coverage notes a bustling array of results across cities and courses.

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Auto Race Money Distributed at Indianapolis Speedway

Pat Flaherty, a Chicago Irishman, won the 40th 10 mile auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning a record $93,819 from a purse of $282,030. The event awarded top prizes, fast qualifier cash, lap prizes, and additional awards, with the total purse marking a record.

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Court actions in Lewis Detker and Rose Hayes cases

In county court Detker of Gresley and Hayes of Rome 2 La Salle plead innocent to drunk driving second offense. Judge Delley set jury trials for July 19 and July 17 with bonds of $1000 each. Informations filed by Deputy D.A. Waldo. Detker accused of May 27 drunk driving and prior conviction. Hayes charged April 22 drunk driving with prior conviction. Delinquency petition against a 15 year old for taking a $5 purse. hearing set for June 12. Decree of final settlement in estate of Edna Phil Lips Sips signed with $168,234.74 net value. Divorce suit filed by Margaret T Dunlap against Orville R Dunlap. Wilbur Hittle fined for driving while license suspended. license suspended dates noted. Mabkason’s JP Court lists Gilbert Gonzales, Pierse, drunk driving with $125 and costs.

Lewis James Detker Gresley Rose Hayes Rome la Salle John J. Delley Erker Hayes Relph E. Waldo Jr Decker JP Court Ira Sides Just Ort Judge Sides Greeley Paul Close Genevieve Bowser Orchard Helen P. Macpherson Lucille P. Slockover Phillips William L. Slockover Margaret 'T. Dunlap Orville R. Dunlap Livermore Calif

Denver Edges Omaha in Odd Game of Series

Denver defeated Omaha in a slugfest filled with extras and miscues in a key division tilt. Dave Pope and Ron Northey homered for the Indians while Omaha slugger Wally Shane had a two bagger and two homers, but Denver used six singles to push ahead and clinch the win.

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Colorado Sees Bigger Salk Polio Vaccine Allocation

Colorado Health officials announced on Thursday a shipment of 72 981 Salk polio vaccine doses arriving in about ten days. The delivery, the largest yet under the polio program, boosts May totals to 124 074 doses, surpassing April allotments.

Pexver Colorado Health Dept

Pueblo School Head Resigns To Take Alaska Education Post

Pueblo superintendent of schools Charles B. Davis resigns after four years to accept an education job in Alaska. The resignation is effective July and confirms Davis will join Anchorage Public Schools as superintendent of public schools.

Pueblo Alaska Charles BR. Davis Davis

Two Western Horses to Be Gifted to Ike and Grandson

A Centennial Race Track spokesman said two western horses will be given Sunday to President Eisenhower and his grandson David. The horses, owned by Lester Goodson of Magnolia Texas, come as part of the American Quarter Horse Association’s presence at Centennial’s current meeting.

Denver Eisehower David Lester Goodson Magnolia Tex American Quarter Horse Assn Centennial

Aspinall to Speak at Colorado Young Democrats Meeting

Rep Wayne Aspinall of Colorado will headline the Colorado Young Democrats convention in Estes Park on June 9. He is set to address the Benguet meeting and serve as principal speaker for the event.

Aspinall Demyer Wayne As iPinall Cole Estes Park Benguet

Flying Jeweler Starts Long Solo Expedition to Africa

The 3 year old aviator Peter Gluckenaon from San Francisco plans a solo flight from San Francisco International Airport to Europe then Africa and back via South America. He previously crossed to England and back in 1853 in a Luscomb plane, now flying a Cessna 190.

San Francisco Peter Gluckenaon San Francisco International Airport Europe Africa South America Gluckmann England Luscomb Chicago Board of Trade Agriculture Benson

Ninety-One Coloradans Drafted for Army Duty in June

Ninety-one Colorado residents will be drafted for Army duty in June, with ninety-four more slated for July, according to the State Selective Service office. The notice was issued Thursday by the board.

Unclear OCR sports page with scattered names and events

Fragmentary OCR text lists players and teams with scattered scores and schedules across a national league. Mentions include Texas, New York, Washington, and unidentified schools alongside players such as Hacker Bh and Valeznievis Gi.

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Shoulders Far Ahead in Cowboy Contest Standings

Denver Jit Shoulders veteran Ivan Henryet from Oklahoma leads the Rodeo Cowboys Association all around standings with 15 314 4 points, ahead of rival Guy Weeks of Abilene Texas who has 10 307. Oklahoma also tops ball riding with 10 252 points. Other leaders include Deb Copertiaavor Saddle bronc Weeks calf roping Hawkins bareback bronc and wrestling leaders Hatley May in Deming New Mexico with 7 888 points.

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Red Sox Triumph Over Orioles 4-1 in Baltimore

Boston pitchers limit Baltimore to four singles as Porterfield drives in all runs. Fotterfield collects three singles and a run, finishing the two-hitter game marked by Wight's five innings of four earned on six hits. Orioles errors and late Boston pressure seal the win in a rain-altered schedule.

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Trout Fishing Might Be Fair Over Weekend In Colorado

Colorado Game and Fish Department reports improving fishing conditions as ice recedes from lakes and reservoirs. Weekend outlook is fair to good with Estes Park improving except Lake Estes. other active areas include Gunnison, Salida-Leslieville, San Juan, Cortez, Creede, Al Norte, Glenwood Springs and Boulder.

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Dodgers seek pitching help in Cubs swap talk

In a wartime era exchange scenario, Brooklyn and Chicago discuss a potential deal centered on bolstering rotations. Jackie Robinson sits on the Dodgers bench as discussions unfold around Carl Furillo and Gil Hodges positions and the possibility of adding a veteran pitcher. Alston weighs Nelson as first baseman and Gil as a right fielder as he reshapes the lineup for better depth.

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Sports Roundup From Multiple Leagues With Scattered Scores

A garbled sports digest lists games and scores from leagues including Coast, International, Western, and Pioneer. Names such as Sacramento, Portland, Los Angeles, Des Moines, Lincoln, and Salt Lake appear with scattered figures, indicating a broad scoreboard snapshot with incomplete details.

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Denver Bears Announce June Tryout Camp Schedule

General Manager Boy Howsam said the Denver Bears will hold a tryout camp at Bears Stadium for boys aged 17 to 22 on June 11 and 12. Yankees scout Tom Greenwade will supervise the camp, with registration led by Joe beginning at 9:20 p.m. on June 11. The sessions on both days run all day.

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Cardinals Defeat Redlegs 9–3 Behind Mizell’s Shutout

Stan Musial homered as the Cardinals moved past Cincinnati into second in the NL race. Mizell earned his 3rd straight win, a six‑hitter with six strikeouts, while Gus Bell Ted Kluszewski and Frank Robinson homered for the Redlegs.

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Cloverleaf Greyhound Races Payoffs Reported Thursday Night

Wagering results from Cloverleaf Greyhound races list programs No 1 through No 8 with multiple horses including Mike Gonzales Hig Loss and Miss Lady Fic. Purses show quinela and daily double payouts, crowds reach 1,673 with mutuels handle around 25 BI.

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William Gaunt Runs for State Board of Education

Brighton attorney William W. Gaunt announces his candidacy for the State Board of Education from the Second Congressional District. The Denver headquarters reported the 51 year old candidate stated the bid on Thursday.

Denver Repushtian William W. Gaunt Brighton State Board of Education

Brazilian Leader Orders Army to Quell Street Riots

President Juscelino Kubitschek directed the army and navy and air force Thursday to suppress protests over streetcar fare hikes. Riots broke out Wednesday night as protests intensified and police battled demonstrators in the streets.

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Pirates Beat Giants In Rain Shortened Shutout

Pirates pitcher Renny Cline shut out the New York Giants 3 to 0 before rain halted play in the seventh inning. Gene Freese delivered a bases loaded double driving in three runs, giving Pittsburgh two wins in three games against New York and narrowing the gap to first place Milwaukee. Attendance neared 72,000 across recent home dates despite weather.

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Land Opened in Gunnison Forest for Prospecting

Public land totaling about 3440 acres in Gunnison National Forest near Mamrase is released from reclamation withdrawal and will be open to prospecting. The announcement appears in a Tribune want ads note dated June 29.

Denver Gunnison National Forest Mamrase Tribune

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