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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

6

Redlegs Share of Loop Lead as Detroit Ends Slump

The Cincinnati Redlegs built a lead in the pennant chase with a 4-3 win over the Pirates, boosting Smoky Burgess and Ed Bailey in a big ninth inning rally. Detroit ended an 11-game skid with a 4-0 victory. Frank Robinson and Harvey Kuenn homered for their teams, while the Giants and Dodgers split gains behind strong homers.

Associated Press Cincinnati Redlegs Hines Romer Mark Rever Beallegs Stanky Burgess Pittsburgh Pirates Smoky Ed Bailey Ihr Redlegs New York Giants Ist Redlegs Pirates Milwaukee Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Detroit Albster Harvey Kuenn Kansas City Frank Robinson Cincinnati Burgess Puch Pirates Tech Frank Thomas Tih Homer Johnny Kliggstein Tom Acker Luis Arroyo Burgess Dust Hamers Foster Castleman Jackie Beandl Bill White Gary Spencer Wem Bill Saint Don Bessent Marv Grissom Virgil Trucks A's Jack Mahon Com

Porky Oliver Leads in Insurance City Open Round One

Porky Oliver from Wethersfield joined Arnold Falmer of Lalabe for a deadlock first round at the Insurance City Open in Canton, sharing a 69 as Holt’s 60 tournament record looms. Seventeen players tied for second with 67 including Varney Bollea Hawkins Haske McGuire Townes Rubis in windy rain-soaked conditions.

Wethersfield Conn Porky) Oliver Canton Mass New England Arnold Falmer Lalabe Youmg Holt Houston Paul Varney Bollea Mess Frost Hawkins EL Paso Tex Jackie Haske Kiamesha Take Paul McGuire Wichita Kan Ken Townes San Bruno Calif Ed Rubis Chicopec Talis

Obituary notices for Hockley Marsh and Tag en families

Obituaries note William A Meckley of Pintleville and Grace Marsh of 003 9th Ave with survivors in Greeley and Norwalk Calif. Stella Vager of the Poudre Motel and Stella Vager families cited with multiple children in Colorado and Idaho, arrangements later.

Hockley William A. Meckley Pintleville Tay Sarchel Plattaville Ciltford Hockle Greeley Exny Wanita George Keilor Tan Korkley Cody Wyo Listie Vockley Pala City Calif Sala Teague Creeley

Giants 6 Dodgers 3 game recap with scattered names

Baseball box details show the Giants defeating the Dodgers 6 to 3. Numerous player lines, pitcher notes, and inning references appear in fragmented form, listing names such as Worthington, Walker, Rhodes, and Lehaman along with score and pitching notes.

Ambiguous Baseball Scoring Confuses National League Play

Fragmented lines from an Associated Press recap mention players and scores with unclear team names. The text lists several batters and pitchers, including Fowler and Kilperaia, and references scheduled games and exhibitions with scattered context.

Ehrlich Stays Undefeated in City Softball

Ehrlich remains unbeaten in city softball with a 10 to 2 win over Shupe Brothers as Dale Schropy and Gary Steinmiller pace a six hit attack. First Covenant beat Weld County Garage 6 to 2 to improve to 2 losses, with Erickson collecting four hits and Johnson adding two for First Covenant. After three weeks Ehrlich leads the standings with 30 points, followed by First Covenant and Weld County Garage, as teams chase top spots in the city league.

Ehrlionic Motors First Covenent Church Forbes Field Hursing Ehrlich Shype Brothers First Covenent Wes County Garage Phrich Dale Schropy Gary Steinmiller Steinmiller Shupe Fick Flickenger Ehrlich Bucker Vince Erickson Weld County Garage Dean Johnson Covenant Ault Vfw Land Ehelich First Covenant Land Greeley Dials Greeley Baptist Evans Vew Jaycves Shupe Brothers Shupe View Steinmilley and Sampson Silverster Frantz First Covenant Weld County Erickson Lofgren Hittner Doke

Denver Woman's Golf Tournament Semifinals Contested

Sixteen year old Beth Stone of Afuskogte Ohio defeated Mrs Frank Murray of Denver 6 and 5 to reach the semifinals at the Denver Country Club. Sally Hardwick of Longmont Colorado was eliminated by Mrs Emmett Heitler of Denver 4 and 2. Judy Bell of Wichita Kansas upset Dorothy Taylor of New York 1 up.

Denver Judy Bell Wichita Kan Bris Dorothy ‘Taylor Sama Fe N. My Heat Ray Shelton Dallas

Erratic Dane Champ Loses at Wimbledon

Kurt Nielsen, an erratic Danish seed, was upset in the third round at Wimbledon by Luis Ayala 5 7 64 64 5 7 64, as the cold rainy day favored few seeds. Althea Gibson of New York narrowly avoided defeat, beating Ann Shilcock 6 6 2 6 1 to advance toward becoming Wimbledon champion.

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Read chooses Canon City over Buena Vista in burglary case

Benjamin Read, 18, received a 1 10 3 year sentence on a burglary charge from Judge John Marsalis in District Court. Read, who had served time at Buena Vista, asked for the Canon City penitentiary noting a preference for that facility and his belief he could succeed there.

UAW Broadcaster Admits Mistake Over Earlier Claim

Washington based radio voice for the United Automobile Workers says he erred earlier this year when he asserted that the oil and gas lobby was buying seniors by the bustel. Nunn made the confession Thursday in a statement.

Washington Guy Nunn The United Automobile Workers UAW

Bomb Hurts Four Denverites Outside Paramount Theater

A small firework bomb was hurled from a passing car into a sidewalk crowd in front of the Paramount Theater on 16th Street. A woman and three girls were injured slightly as onlookers watched a trampoline gymnastics exhibition. the car sped away before license details could be obtained.

Denver Paramount Theater 16Th St

Izaak Walton League Seeks Outside Experts for Colorado Study

The Colorado Izaak Walton League asked Gov. Johnson to invite the Wildlife Management Institute to review the State Game and Fish Department. The move aims to improve administration for sportsmen amid tensions between technicians and nine commissioners, and to foster closer Dept cooperation with the Highway Department to limit stream damage near bridges.

Izaak Walton League Colo Gunnison Colorado Gov. Johnson State Game and Fish Dept Joseph W. Penfold Izaak Wallon League Sportsmen Colorado League Game Fish Dept Highway Dept

Legion Elks at La Salle in District 3 showdown

Greeley Legions Elks travel to La Salle for a feature District 3 game. La Salle defends the title after recent losses. expected starters include Dick Humphrey for La Salle and Russ Porter for Greeley. Last season Greeley beat La Salle twice but faced tougher league results overall.

Legion-Elks la Salle Greeley Elks Gate Faafure Ganas Legler Bave Batl E Wa Greeley Les J.T Merk Guy Reiff Dick Humphrey Kareey Prie D'Amato Awart Russ Porter Humphr Bouller Boulders Uaper Fort Lupton Bobider Loveland Fort Collins Legend Gronfey Jana Jone Boulder

Bear Sluggers Cinch Victory by 4th Inning

The Senators held a slim advantage by the fourth, as Denver, Indianapolis, and Louisville posted strong showings in the American Association. Rudy Regalado and Dave Pope hit back to back home runs for Indianapolis, while Denver exploded with five runs early and eight more in the fourth. Gasque struggled, leaving after a line drive fractured his hand, and the Grizzlies endured a rough finish as Denver pummeled the bullpen.

Associated Press Charleston Senators Senators St Paul Denver Indianapolis Gwahs Wichita Louisville Minneapolis O Ansother Rudy Regalada Dave Pope Fitches Wally Burnette Grizzlies Ed Gasque

Denver Woman Dies After 43 Year Old Tragedy

Obituary notes 85 year old Marguerite De Hullinan of Denver who died at home after a long life that began with a murder suicide in St Paul involving her first husband. She later remarried Gus Holtman of Denver and survived him.

Denvar Macguerite de Hullinan Funera Ss St. Mavi Minn Denver Marguerite Logan John Curl St. Paul Marguerite Wride Troy Carl California New York Gus Holtman

Two Utah Girls Reported Missing Near Vernal

Two Utah girls reported missing from their home in Alfowstone Natinmat ark were believed seen in Vernal Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Officers said the girls were believed headed for Artesia Cole when they left here.

Vernal Utah Yarnal Porjae Artesia Cole

Millikin’s Health Improves After Washington Visit

Governor Johnson reports notable improvement in Senator Eugene Millikin of Colorado since last seen in Washington. Johnson, returning from a seven day trip, told reporters Millikin is looking a lot better and showing great progress in his health.

Denver Eugene Millikin R-Cato Johnson Washington, D. C Ile

Sports Scores and Standings Across Major Leagues

The Pacific Coast League led with San Francisco 4 4 over Los Angeles, while Seattle and Vancouver trailed. International League results showed Buffalo and Toronto splitting wins, and the Texas League featured San Antonio and Dallas in tight contests. Western and Southern leagues listed Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Mobile tallying losses and wins, with several games postponed or to be completed later.

Jones Pale Charie Cois Roberlaén Teriztetoa Ming Klien News Critacs Chatisnooga Avista Pueblo Amanda Valley Bullrgs Eeeateio Idaho’ Alle Ealse

Legion Elks B Nips La Salle In League Test

La Salle's Legion B fell 10 to 8 as Greeley Legion Elks B raced seven runs in the fifth and three in the seventh. Abie Garcia drove in the key runs with a bases loaded double and two hits in five at bats. Tom Good and Jerry Kathiel added hits, while La Salle leaders Root Stricker and Renke produced the best hits. Greeley, next hosting Longmont, then Platteville, saw Whitman on the mound in the upcoming game.

LA Salle Greatey LegionElks Legion Thoreday la Zalla Greecy Abie Garcia Tiple Tom Good Jerry Kathiéf Garcia Good Root Twith Stricker Sitht Renke Greeley Longmont Platteville George Whitman Legion Elks Whitman May Renke

Ike Demands Strong Stand Against Critics

President Eisenhower summoned Defense Secretary Wilson to the hospital and urged him to take a firm line against attacks on the administration defense program. Hagerty quoted the president as saying it was his own directive and emphasized a tough stance.

Ike Wilson Washington Fisenhower Defense Administration Presi Lee Feary James CG. Hagerty

Quake Recorded on North Pacific Coast

A strong quake measured magnitude 6.5 was recorded on the North Pacific coast. It struck at 4 01 43 p m local time, with seismographs at the University of California registering the event. Authorities report no immediate damage details.

North Pacific Coast Berkeley, Galil. U Mirsday University of California

Colorado Guardsmen Begin Fort Ord Training Stint

Denver reports one hundred Colorado National Guard recruits depart on Thursday for an eight week basic military training at Fort Ord California. Training will cover drill discipline weapons handling and physical conditioning under state and federal supervision.

Denver Colorado National Guard Ink Heya Ft ‘Ord

Cincinnati Dominates All Star Starting lineup in 1956 vote

New York report details the All Star selections with five Reds starting, led by Frank Robinson and Gus Bell. Mantle leads total votes for the American League, Campanella high for National starters, with allocations reflecting fan choices and upcoming manager selections.

Jack Hand New York Washington Cincinnati Dale Long Pittsburgh Ken, Boyer St.Louis Incinnati Hodley Ted Kluszowski Ray Jablonski Wally ‘Post Jonnoy Temple Roy Healey Witt Campanella Kluszew Red Schoenff Endie Mathews Milweu Erole Hanky Chicago del Ennis Philadelphia Duke Snider Brooklyn Dan Mueller Jim Finigan Kansas City Mantle Berra Boston Rickey Vernon Ted Williams Detroit al Ksline Harvey Kuen Nelle Fox George Kell Baltimore Casey Stengel Walter Alston

Truckload of Cherries Spilled Near Avondale

Avondale residents gathered about two tons of cherries after a truck overturned twice on the highway. The driver, Jerry Shriver, 17, of Panania, escaped with a sprained finger while en route to Le Junta in western Colorado with a load of cherries from the western state.

Avondale U. S Jerry Shriver Shriver

Shivers Signals Possible Ike Backing in 1956 Run

Texas governor Allan Shivers said on Thursday he would support President Eisenhower for re election if the Democrats nominate a candidate with better views. He noted he would need to be persuaded, and recalled backing Eisenhower over Adlai Stevenson in 1952.

Washington Allan Shivers Texas Eisenhower Adlai

Wheatland Youth Killed Climbing Near Cliff

A 16 year old Wheatland resident, Paul Richard, died Thursday after falling about 100 feet while climbing near a cliff in the mountains roughly 25 miles northwest of Wheatland. The tragedy occurred as he attempted the ascent, with authorities noting the fatal impact was instantaneous.

Wheatland, Wy, Gt Wheatland Paul Richard Almast

Women's Amateur Tennis Leaders Shine in Brill and Wimbledon Events

In a busy day of women’s tennis, Sirois, Ward and Faltoq advanced in the Brill Women’s Amateur Tournament as play moved through Sunningvale and nearby venues. Althea Gibson and Louise Prough posted notable results at Wimbledon, with strong showings by midweek contenders and continued excitement in Chicago area events.

Associated Presb cOkr Sunningvale England Stargart Sirois Becine Nilen Mary’ Faltoq Duaryen Chartoiteesule Vai Toy Titer Angele Ward Armirtnary Brill Weahersfield Conp Des Moines Louiss Tenkis Wimblegon Eenard Althea Gio Ane Yee New York Biltcocks Britald Louise Prough Beverly Ils Celi Jennifer Middistan Bait Bo Mul Roslyn Chicago Captuya Ke Atden Shereotto Arline Fom Inglewood Calif Foren Hilson

Briggs Takes All the Blame for Tiger Feud

Detroit Tigers president Walter Briggs Jr. admitted fault amid a public feud, apologizing for foolish statements and saying no personnel changes would occur until season end unless ordered by new owners. Coach Joe Gordon, 41, who shifted from Yankees links, faced fallout as the club seeks stability amid bidding for ownership.

Detroit W Joe Gordon Detroit ‘Tigers Tiger Walter Spike) Briggs Jr Lorie Lake, Wales Fla Briggs Detroit Baseball Ca Hriggs Gordon Hall New York Yankees Tigers Sacramento Club Macky Ha

Southerners Feature Intercollegiate Golf

Ohio State’s Rick Jones, celebrating his birthday, faces a quartet of Texan rivals and lone entrants from Oklahoma California and North Carolina as the Bath National Intercollegiate Golf Tournament reaches quarterfinal play in Columbus Ohio on Thursday with eightball remaining.

Columbus Ohio Rick Jones Ohio State Buckeye Oklaiama California North Carolina

Centennial Track Opens Friday with Big Season Hopes

Centennial Race Track in Denness Washington opens its seventh season this Friday with aspirations for a strong run. Racing is set for Saturday and will resume July A, featuring the $5,000 Centennial Handicap as its main attraction. The season closes September 8. Star mare My Lovely owned by J H Thatcher of Pueblo will be absent after being sent to Kentucky for reading. My Lovely won last summer’s $5,000 Columbine Handicap for the fifth straight year and led money earnings at the track with $19,625.

Denness WA — Centennial My Lovely J. H.thatcher Kentucky Lovely

Wiffi Smith Wins British Women's Golf Championship

Wiffi Smith, 1 year club secretary from St. Clair Michigan, defeated Mary Patton Jangsen of Charlotte, Virginia, 8 and 7 at Sunningdale to claim the British women's amateur title. She led 2 up at lunch and completed the match with a late surge, becoming the third American to win the title.

Sunningdale England Margaret Cvhn Smith St. i Clair Mich Mary Patton Jangsen Charlottesuiva Miss Smith Iisky Powerhitter Secresary St. Clair Poly Hilley Fort Worth Tex Pat O'Sullivan

Pirates Field Target of Crank Threats to Bomb

A crank threatened to set off incendiary bombs at Forbes Field home of the Pirates along with a department store and theaters. A search found no bomb before the night game. 9 315 fans attended mostly unaware of the threat.

Forbes Field Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Chinnall

Yama Bahama Faces Gil Turner Tonight at Madison Square

In a Friday night bout at Madison Square Garden the newcomer Yama Bahama from Bimini Bahamas makes his bow against veteran Gil Turner. Event billed as a rain eventer versus seasoned light heavyweight challenger with both fighters aiming for momentum.

Gil Turner Wey Yorkly Asadison Square Garden Yama Bahama Bimini Bahama Islands Matels

Suggs Leads Women's Western Open After Round Two

Des Moines replies Suggs from Sea Island Ga holds a three stroke lead entering Friday's second round of the Women's Western Open at Wakonda. The 37 year old shoots a 72 on Thursday to set a new women's record as defending champion Pally Bacg eyes a sixth title. Tied for second are Selly Hanson Jo Ane Prentice and amateurs Ruth Jessan and Jackie Yates.

Des Moines Louise Suggs Sea Island Wakonda Pally Bacg Pally Fer Selly Hanson Apple Valley Calif Jo Ane Prentice Birmingham Ala Ruth Jessan Seattie J Jackie Yates Honolili

Card of Thanks for Care and Visits

Fritzler expresses sincere gratitude for cards gifts and visits received during recent illness at Weld County hospital. Special thanks to the nurses and to M r Corl Fritzler for kindness and support.

Fritzler Weld County Corl Friteier

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