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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

8

Unhappy Matthes quits Eagles as Senior League halves begin

Marion Matthes, longtime Jefferson City Eagles pitcher, says he will not play in the second half of the Senior League schedule until the team improves. He plans to leave the league for now and may return if the Eagles bolster their pitching and overall strength. Matthes criticizes facing top-notch opponents and notes past management of game bookings.

Rouse Marion Manse Parrots Matthes Ed Agaist Eagles

Lane praised by umpires as smartest general manager in baseball

Bud Van Loo leads toast to Frank Lane as smart GM. Umpires from last week's Athletics Red Sox series in Kansas City call Lane a shrewd operator and the Phog Allen type. They note Will Harvidge, league president, hails Lane, Cardin! as a standout executive, while Marridge praises Lane's decisive moves and outcomes.

Lane Frank Lane Will Harvidge Athletics Red Sox Kansas City Cardin Phog Allen Moertige White Sox Marridge

Moore to Fight Parker for World Title Shot

Toronto report says Archie Moore plans a July 23 15 round bout with James J Parker for the vacant world heavyweight title. Manager Charley Johnston asserts both men are logical title contenders and Moore would sign soon. Patterson, touted for a September bout, is dismissed as unproven, while Canadian Boxing Federation has no authority to sanction a world title bout.

Toronto Charley Johnston Archie Moore Moore James J. Parker Johnston Park Parker Europe Heinz Neuhaus Floyd Patterson Rocky Marcizno Patterson Tommy Hurricane Jackson New York Canadian Boxing Federation

Osage Bend to Oppose Legion in District Tilt

Osage Bend plays the Eight District game against the Junior American Legion Sexton Motors team at 8 pm in Washington Tafts after Glasgow bowed out last night. Maanager Wyman Basinger will not attend, and district official A Barnhouse ruled the game forfeited to Jefferson City, now 1 district win. Bobby Lammers or Jim Taylor to pitch for the Legion as they prepare for Friday at Mexico and Sunday at Columbia, with Jefferson City and Columbia contending for the district lead. Red Veil likely to pitch for Osage Bend tonight.

American Legion Sexton Motors Glasgow Osage Bend Washington Tafts Maanager Wyman Basinger A. Barnhouse Eldon Jefferson City Bobby Lammers Jim Taylor the Legion Mexico Columbia Red Veil

Jefferson City Sports Schedule Highlights Tonight

Baseball Junior American Region faces Osage Bend at 8 p.m. at Washington Park. Lions vs Dalsteim Elley in Midget League at 5 15 p.m. Eagles Field Herman's vs Capital Supply in Mideat League at 5 15 p.m. Lions Lions vs Fabick in Intermediate League at 5 15 p.m. Kansas Street Duuhas vs Esgies in Intermediate League at 7 p.m. Calvary Baptist vs South Side Auction in Youth League at 6 40 p.m. Duensing Field Rippeto Plasters vs Fechtel Stags in Intermediate League at 8 p.m. Duensing Field Knights of Columbus vs Trinty Tatheran in Senior League at 9 20.

Osage Calvary South Side Duensing Rippeto Plasters Va Fechtel Stags Knights of Columbus Trincty Tatheran

First Round Pairings Set For Hough Park Golf Tourney

The Post-Tribune reports 1936 Hough Park Golf Club tournament pairings finalized by co chairs Jim Ross and Kenneth Woods. First round must finish by Sunday with second round next week. Medalist Orval Epple leads flight A challenge from Bud Hemmel as Ed Gerling draws Jim Dawson, with several other matchups including defending champ and local competitors in Flights A B C.

Wietsk Orval Epple Bud Hemmel Hemmel Ed Gerling Jim Dawson Dawson L Woods Josh Rillings Woods

Margin Narrowed In Osage League

Loose Creek upset Freeburg 2-1 Sunday at Freeburg to narrow the Osage League standings. Freeburg still leads 7-1. Loose Creek is 2-1. Backes homered twice, Porting and Schaeffer combined for a four hitter to seal the win. Porting saved Schaefer in the ninth with runners on, then struck out three to close out.

Loose Creek Freeburg Hubert Kes Fai Schaeffer Rich Porting Backes Porting Schaefer Jim Cassmeyer Osage Weatphalix Eitenheth Frankenstein Louse Creek Westphalia

Mantle Beats Shift For 28th Home Run Night

Mantle bats through Kansas City shift as he hits a bunt in play and singles twice during a 9-3 Yankees win. Siebern homers twice, Bower and Collins add one each, while Mantle plates four runs and drives in No. 28. Bucks, Hutchinson, and Cardinals notes follow with continued team struggles and a June slump.

Associated Press Lou Houdreau Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Kansas City Mantle Norm Siebern Yanks Hank Bower Joe Collins Johnny Bucks New York Fred Hutchinson St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds New York Giants

Indians blank Denver in first home shutout for Bears era

Indianapolis handed Denver its first home shutout since the Bears joined the Amertican Assn. 10-0 in a six hit hurling job by John Gray. The win pulled the Indians within 4% games of Denver as Denver endured a seventh straight loss. Omaha’s Herb Moford was stingier, allowing Wichita only one hit in a 13-0 Omaha win. Louisville at Minneapolis and Charleston at St. Paul were rained out.

Ist Bears American Assn Associated Brosn Indianapolis Denver Amertcan Assn John Gray Indians Omaha Herb Moford Wichita Louisville Minneapolis Charleston St. Paul

Boonville Shocks Bears With 5-Run Eighth in Johnson League

In Central Missouri, Boonville defeated the Jefferson City Bears 10 to 5 after a pivotal five-run eighth inning. Jim Kopp lined a two-run double and reliever Buddy closely handled the late frame as Boonville surged ahead, threatening the Bears’ postseason hopes.

Post-Tribune Jefferson City Central Missouri Boonville Bears Jefferson City Bears Rock Fiat Jim Kopp Ig Inlet Nis Netahink Johnson League Pilcher Buddy Hoy Versiies Gil Boonville Rogers Jim Sie Foyfiuir Sermster Stugtes

Stained standings and upcoming pro sports schedule muddled

The column lists standings with teams such as Chicago, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and New York, plus a scattered Tuesday and Monday schedule. It mixes results, matchups, and future games, with several OCR errors obscuring teams and scores. Key entries include Brooklyn, Davis, Mage, Miz, and Roberls with unclear records.

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Uniform changes ignite anxious chatter across leagues

The report lists several player moves and lineup tweaks with teams including the White Sox and Cardinals. It notes Jackie Collins leaving the Cards, mentions Larry Lawrence and Alvin Dark, and references 1955 winter trades, while citing performances by players like Redlegs manager Milo Pebbetts and others, all amid a flurry of speculation on rosters and boosts.

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Braves Triumph In Braves At Milwaukee Victory

Braves rally for a dramatic win over Philadelphia and surge past New York in a sweeping baseball night. Key figures include Mull ward, Mathews, and Warren, with solid relief from Snell and Lefty. The error plagued game features McCoy’s protest as Booneville’s bench challenges officials.

Burdette Best in National Zuverink Tops in ERA Department

Giorge Zuverink, a relief pitcher for New York and Baltimore, leads the majors with a 2.41 ERA at the halfseason mark. He has appeared in 56 innings with an 8-2? record. details show American League leaders and NL leaders for ERA, with Tom Sosiated Press data noting Burdette and Ditmar among top pitchers as the season nears the All-Star break.

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Gibson Threat to Brough at Wimbledon Tennis Title</T: Gibson Threat to Brough Wimbledon Crown

Louise Brough, the Wimbledon champion, faces top seed Gibson as she pursues tennis glory. Gibson, seeded fourth, has defeated Brough earlier this season in three sets at Manchester, aiming to become the first Negro to win the world’s premier crown.

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Lightburn Plans To Tour Orient After St Nicholas Fight

Lightburn, a 4- roundweight contender from the Tish Tonduris, plans an Orient tour after his win over Wish Might at St. Nicholas. A cut right eye required six stitches in the eighth round, delaying a July date at St. Nick's. Judges and AP card favored Lightburn, improving his record to 40-7 while Joanto drops to 18-62.

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Final Women's Match Set Today at Columbia

The annual Central Missouri women's intercity hall matches were scheduled in Columbia. Columbia held a slim lead over Jefferson City as Sodatia posted 509 points and Fullon 674a in a tense intercity meet.

Columbia Central Missouri Jefferson City Texlar Sodatia

Mantle Leads Yankees In Slugging Night At Bat

Baseball notes reflect star power with Mantle delivering multiple hits and runs for New York. Mentions include Simpson, Sievers, and Chy cities across major teams like Detroit, Chicago, and Washington. Records show Mantle accumulating 95 hits and 62 at bats amid season totals and lineup references from St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh areas.

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Schoendienst Slawed I By Calcium Deposits

New York report states saxophonist? No. Blues: saxophonist? The text reports Red Schoendienst, star for the St Louis Cardinals, sidelined by calcium deposits in his right shoulder. He will rest for about a week after X-ray treatment. two more weeks of healing planned.

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