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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
2
Boston crowd hears Ford Frick call for major restructuring of minor league baseball to close gaps between teams. He opposes subsidies and hints at new rules and fighter player control ending the emblematic system as he attends Huntington Avenue ballpark dedication.
Major league standings show Milwaukee leading the National League with 1118 games played, followed by St Louis Brooklyn and others with varying win percentages. Yesterday results include New York 9 Chicago 8 and Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 2, with several tied matchups scheduled today across the circuit.
George Bowen reports Pimlico coverage as Needles eyes the Preakness after a Kentucky Derby victory. Florida owner finances loom large with $462,055 earned by Needles, while rivals could share $843,660 among eight others. Count Chic and trainer Linga Lawson are cited as upset contenders as wagering shifts and locals brace for a tough field.
In a tight National League pennant race the Cardinals downed the Brooks 4-3 while Brooklyn had earlier won 7-5 on unearned runs. Milwaukee and St. Louis hover near the top, with the Dodgers and Cubs faltering away from home as the Yankees seize first in the American League after a 4-1 win over Cleveland.
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded outfielder Bobby DelGreco and pitcher Dick Littlefield to the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Bill Virdon, the 1953 rookie of the year. No cash changed hands, marking the Pirates’ second trade in two days and the Cardinals’ third in six days, as Frank Lane reshuffles the roster. Virdon adds left handed power after a season of limited action, with a .206 average in 68 at bats.
The Pony League held its auction at City Hall last night as managers selected players for upcoming season. Play begins Monday May 21 at 6 p m at K Park with night games planned, boosting expected enthusiasm and local interest.
Johnny Saxton defeated Gil Turner by 10th round TKO in a non-title match televised from Stadium. Turner bled from eyebrow and nose as referee Slott halted the bout after Turner could not continue following a ninth round incident. Saxton praised the extra incentive from scrutiny and boos from 2,408 fans.
Weather permitting the Life League and Pony League start the season at K Park next week with games slated Monday May 21 at 1 pm Hope Auto vs Hope Basket Hope Builders vs First National Tuesday May 22 8 30 pm First National vs Hope Auto Thursday May 24 8 30 pm Hope Basket vs Hope Builders Little League Tuesday May 22 6 pm Owens vs CBC Hope Beverage vs Dynaflows Thursday May 24 6 pm Oilbugs vs Lions Dynaflowa Owens Friday May 23 0 pm CBC vs Oilbugs Lions vs Hope Beverage
In a rough warmup for a July title tilt with Carmen Basilio, Saxton weighed 151 and Turner 151 as referee Frank Sikora halted the bout with Turner ahead. Judges Marovita and Clark had Saxton and Turner with narrow leads, while an irate Katz charged injustice after the stoppage.
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