Cardinals Gain Split as Braves, Dodgers Lose in NL Action
In a tight National League slate, Milwaukee split with Atlanta as Bob Buhl sat out, while the Cardinals won 3-2 in 10 innings. Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 8-5, Cincinnati topped Chicago 8-2, and Philadelphia won 8-3 over New York. In the American League, Mickey Mantle hit his 38th and New York defeated Washington 12-2, Chicago edged Cleveland 7-4 in 14 innings, Boston beat Baltimore 7-2, and Detroit beat Kansas City 7-0.
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Rains Halts Two Western League Games In Disputed Storm
Wet weather across the Midwest delayed or canceled two Western League games. At Topeka Albuquerque led before rain halted play in the seventh, yielding a 4-2 final for the Dukes. Des Moines and Lincoln contests were washed out by wet grounds and rain.
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Saxton to Meet Williams Before Title Defense
Saxton signs to defend his middleweight title against Carmen Basilio, meeting Williams in a 10 round title bout set for Wednesday, as plans for the August 23 bout firm up.
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They Don't Make Ty Cobb's Anymore Baserunning Now a Lost Art
New York reports on changes in baserunning and strategy since Ty Cobb's era. Irv Noren’s baserunning miscue at Yankee Stadium prompts debate among veterans like Paul Krichell and echoes comments on Babe Ruth era shifts. Fred Haney’s Braves emphasize speed, off speed plays, and aggressive baserunning to revive small-ball tactics.
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PCC Allows Five Football Games For UCLA Seniors
Portland report says the Pacific Coast Conference granted UCLA and Southern California seniors permission to play five games in 1956 after self study and probation actions. Oregon, Oregon State, Washington State, Stanford and Idaho received clean bills. USC track athletes also allowed limited participation in meets.
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Browns May Start Kansas Rookies Against College All Stars
Cleveland coach Paul Brown plans to start either Galen Fiss or Jim Furey at linebacker against the College All-Stars Friday with regular starter Chuck Noll sidelined by a heel injury. Brown said Noll is unlikely to play, citing extreme soreness, and praised Fiss and Furey for their Big Seven defensive credentials while stressing improved defense after last year’s 30 27 loss.
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Giant Skipper Suspended For Roughing an Umpire
New York Giants manager Bill Rigney was suspended by National League President Warren Giles after fiery protests following Tuesday night’s game at the Polo Grounds. Bucky Walters will coach the team during the ban, and the incident involved umpire Jackowski and a collision at home plate.
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Legion and Emporia Clash Tonight in District Softball
VFW climbs to the top of the Legion district standings with a 3-0 win over unbeaten Emporia at Municipal Stadium. Fletcher Bell allowed one hit for the victor as Joes eliminate Skelly with an 11-5 Legion win and set up a 7:45 p.m. rematch between Legion and Emporia, winner faces VFW in the nightcap. J. Williams earned the Legion victory in relief, aided by a three run homer in the fourth.
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Elstun Reaches Quarterfinals At Kansas City Meet
Kansas University senior Gene Elstun defending champion advanced to the quarterfinals at Indian Hills golf course with a 5 and 3 win over John Thorpe in heavy rain. Elstun, a KU basketball star and strong golfer, was one under on the match when it ended and four under par over 29 holes.
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Wehmeier Pitches Nits Cards to Win Over Loop Leaders
Wehmeier rebounded from a slow start with a four hitter and a 10th inning RBI, lifting the St Louis Cardinals to a split of a twi night doubleheader with the Milwaukee Braves who had chased him. Joe Adcock provided heroics for Milwaukee, homering three times in the opener as Detroit also rallied to beat Kansas City 8-7 behind Kaline and Maxwell three hit days.
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Snead's School Golf Lessons By an Expert
The article explains pitch shots as a valuable club to have in a short iron repertoire. It describes stance, weight, and club choice with emphasis on a firm stroke and downward strike to lift the ball and create backspin. The Meade Family display hints at arching knee movement during backswing and weight transfer.
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Meade County party nominees set in primary race
In Meade Kansas W E Carmichael won the Republican sheriff nomination while his wife Cathleen Carmichael took the Democratic nomination for county treasurer. Carmichael defeated Paul Gel singer 527 to 504. Cathleen was unopposed with 260 votes and will face Ora Fletcher of Plains who received 324 write in votes in November.
Kansas Traffic Deaths Topeka Report 1956 Update
State Accident Records Section lists traffic fatalities in the last 24 hours and year to date. 1956 totals show 369 deaths, compared with 326 in the same period of 1955, reflecting ongoing roadway fatalities in Topeka and across Kansas.
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