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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
8
Pittsburgh buzz swirls around Branch Rickey shaping the Pirates under Brown Brogan and Galbreath. Rickey claims no direct meddling yet acknowledges advice when asked while Bragan touts his inspirational leadership and Hickey’s role in elevating the club amid a hard 1950 season and a high payroll.
Blair and Ken Lanning advanced to the Missouri State Amateur quarterfinals after extra holes. Blair, defending champion, battled Gene Spiker and Bob Cochran to reach the semis, while Lanning defeated Milton Frank and faced Bob Barker in the quarterfinals. Other third round results included Switzer over Stephenson and Heilemann topping Roper.
Kansas Jayhawks lead the field at the 31st Central Collegiate Conference track and field meet at Marquette Stadium as strong marks loom in the shot put and javelin. Bill Nieder and Les Bitter headline a group aiming to rewrite NCAA and meet records, with entries from Missouri Iowa Notre Dame and others chasing top marks in sprints high jump and field events.
In a three game set at Yankee Stadium the Yankees beat the Oakland A’s 9 5 to 8 4 as Yogi Berra heated up with six hits in nine trips driving in five runs scoring six and homering four times. Mantle cooled but hit his 16th homer and the Yanks moved 4 4 games ahead of Cleveland. Also Chicago White Sox beat Washington and Hank Hoskell Detroit in extra innings. Cincinnati Reds surged into NL lead over St Louis by beating Philadelphia boosting Smoky Burgess third homer and a late rally. Bob Rush earned his ninth win as the Redlegs nudged ahead.
About 100 members of the 420th Military Government Company a Jefferson City reserve unit will fire Ai caliber pistols for official scores Saturday at the Highway Patrol range on Highway 50 Hast The firing and target program under Maj Harold Priess California will begin at 8 am and continue through midafternoon.
The scheduled Central Missouri Tennis Association matches between Jefferson City and Marshall Sunday at Marshall were canceled because the Jefferson City team has not organized this season. Several 1955 team members said no steps have been taken to form an association this summer. Baseball results: minor leagues and Western League games noted with teams and scores. TV schedule lists Dizzy Dean interview and Baseball Preview segments on KHCG-TV channel 13.
Veteran outfielder Enos Slaughter, at 40, eyes an All Star spot for the 1956 American League team in Washington. He trails only three in batting, quotes that he will play at least 125 games, and notes his desire to prove age is no barrier while teammates Schoolboy Howe Wilson and Johnny Mize offer support.
Local softball action across leagues saw Lutheran and Power and Light dominate while the Squires routed Calvary Baptist in the Youth League. Luther fielded a three-hitter by Hart and Power and Light built an early lead to coast to a lopsided win. the Squires pounded eight runs in the first two innings, with Rich Mart and Pete Foster contributing key hits.
Park Board games featured strong pitching as Brondel fired a no-hitter in a 11-1 victory for Police over Central Missouri Power and Light Dairy. Lions Midget Leagues defeated Tweedies 17-1 with Wissehr collecting four safeties and Rehagen taking the loss.
Bears secure an 8-2 victory as Dale Heidel and Levey Hosser drive in key runs in the second inning. Glen Vandelllicht scattered eight hits for Columbia while Bears’ 2-hit attack backed the righty, aided by timely singles from Heidel Howser and Toebben to cap a six-run rally.
Patterson, a 12 round elimination bout favorite, faces eccentric challenger Jackson in New York aiming for a title shot. The event, broadcast locally and nationally, features heavyweights and notable matchups as teams and fans await decisive outcomes.
Jefferson City teams travel Sunday with the G B Red Birds in Washington Park to face the traveling House of David squad. Pitchers Ross Boeyer Paul Schnieders and Danny Casey will work for the Red Birds as they seek a win against David.
The 60th Missouri Golf Association state tournament will be held next year at Hickory Hills Country Club in Springfield.
Unclear scouting notes describe Missouri 1958 football plans with Sophomore stars like Weindtz and Hank Kuhlmann named as top prospects. Mentions shifts at tackle and guard positions, return of Wynn, and expectations for Thugcyunter at quarterback with Dave Noane backing. Notes absent All America Burnite and adjustments ahead of a lighter fall schedule.
In a tense lead race, St Louis Cardinals host Pittsburgh Pirates with both teams chasing top position. Cards pitcher Moe Mur Ty 442 delivers strong start as Pirates manager Robby Bragan fields Bob Whelena to counter. Key batters Cavettuite Tule Tang and Ken Hoyer push offense, while Redlegs and Yankees loom in division context.
The Jaycee Mallgrounds host the American Stock Car Association weekly race tomorrow with 15 to 18 cars expected. Time trials start at 7 pm and heats at 8 pm Local entrants include PeeWee Lampe Dean Mary PeeWee Detwiler and Tommy Thomson Out of town contenders include Torch Aleshire Walter Soyrells and Tubby Moberly Torch Aleshire is viewed as a potential feature race threat after recent strong showings Moberly Tod Byrd and others have run at nearby tracks and Mexico shows recent activity
The Jefferson City Eagles Aerie 2603 announce a softball doubleheader against the St Louis Miu spurs Pacific Eagles at Washington Park. Mose Matthes and Bud Vah Las will pitch. starting lineup includes Smoky Worrs at first, Brede pian at second, Nichols at third, Everding at short, Calvin Grant Nieman in the outfield, with Bob Brown catching. The team seeks rebound after a loss to the defending state champion News Leader Parraty of Springfield.
Los Angeles bouts featured Don Jordan outpointing Timile Jefferson in a 10 round fight. Philadelphia saw Cuflan Bradley stop Bobby Singleton in the first round. San Francisco’s Neuhon Hernandez knocked out Pope Villa in the seventh. New York reports John McCoy signed a Yankee farm contract and will join Wing Ton Salem in the Carolina League on June 15.
A sailor stationed at the San Nieso Naval Training Center set a national mark in the 10000 meters at the Southern Pacific AAU championships held in the Coliseum. The record time shaved 144 seconds from the previous best as the team competed for honors.
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