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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1956

Page

4

Cubs Show Power In National Loop With Win String

The Cubs improved to eight wins in 11 as they swept a doubleheader against the Phillies 2-1 and 5-2 and moved into the National League contention. The Reds stayed first after losses by other contenders, while the Pirates and Giants won to stay near the top. In the American League, the Yankees extended their lead to 3 games with a 6-0 win over the Indians, and the White Sox beat the Red Sox 3-2 aided by Enos Slaughter’s late double. The Athletics ended a five-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Orioles, and the Senators surged past the Tigers 6-5 then 12-9.

Chicago Cubs Stan Hack Bruins Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Hack Cincinnati Redlegs Brooklyn Dodgers Roebuck Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Billy Pierce Jim Wilson Tom Brewer Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Enos Slaughter Kansas City Athletics Baltimore Orioles Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Jim Lemon Lemon Roy Sievers Nats Senators Tigers

Cripples, Golfers Admonished by Craig Wood

New York veteran Craig Wood warns top golfers heading to the U S Open to beware the lame and the halt. He cites Du tra Hogan Furgol and others who won after injuries, arguing low goals reduce pressure and increase chances of beating expectations.

New York Craig Wood Olin Dutra Ben Hogan Ed Furgol Fort Worth Colonial Country Club Wood Merion Gene Sarazen Acres Furgol

Jackson Sidelights on Quiet Dodger Third Baseman

Brooklyn Dodger third baseman Ransom Jackson says he likes a team that expects him to do a job and not holler. He notes he cannot scream and will not change his nature as he adjusts after a December trade from Chicago. Manager Walt Alston praises his steady hitting and RBI production, with a .350 season average and 10 RBIs in 11 games.

Milwaukee P— Ransom Jackson Brooklyn Dodger Jackson Dodgers Chicago Cubs John Hoak Walt Moryn Chicago RBI Cubs

Linton men attend school at Chicago

Paul Wright and Ronnie Hobbs of Holden's Trading Post returned from Chicago after a three day Propane heating course at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. They also completed a Siegler heater sales and service course in Centralia Illinois.

Paul Wright Ronnie Hobbs Holden's Trading Post Chicago Conrad Hilton Siegler Centralia

Major Leatme STANDINGS American League Sunday Results

Washington defeats Detroit 6 to 5 while Washington leads 12 to 9 over Detroit in a standings update. Kansas City tops Baltimore 7 to 3 with New York 6 and Cleveland 0. Chicago 2 and Boston 2 also appear in the results.

Washington Detroit Kansas City Baltimore New York Cleveland Chicago Boston Ar . L Pet Oake

Baseball Standings and Scores From National League

National League results list Brooklyn 8 over Cincinnati 6 New York 5 over Milwaukee 3 Chicago 2 over Philadelphia 1 First Chicago 5 over Philadelphia 2 Second Pittsburgh 11 over St. Louis 3 First St. Louis 3 over Pittsburgh 0 Second

Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Milwaukee Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Pet GB Aly

Linton Little League Sets Second Meeting Tonight

The Linton Little League will hold a second meeting at 5 30 this evening in High School park sponsored by the Jaycees. Last weekend five teams were tentatively assigned and six teams may form once the league starts. Merchants or groups interested in sponsorship should contact a Jaycee.

Linton High School Park Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees

Venture for Victory team sails on summer mission tour

A college basketball team heads for a South American travel tour as a missionary group in support of Christianity. Sponsored by Youth for Christ International, the trip includes exhibitions and religious programs across Guatemala to Venezuela, with Don Odile leading the squad.

Upland India South America Venture For Victory World Brotherhood Taylor University Youth For Christ International Don Odile Taylor College George Selleck Stanford University Jerry Miller Jerry Truax Wheaton College Bob Culp Anderson College Ken Stark Joe Grabill Taylor Paul Benes Hope College Clyde Cook California Dave George Seattle Pacific College Howie Habegger

Facts From The World At A Glance In The Nation

Nearly 60 000 workers are employed in Switzerland's watchmaking trade. One out of every 30 persons in the nation works in its industries. A modern battleship outpowers Admiral Dewey's Manila fleet. Scotland has the most red haired men. About half of Britain's regular army serves overseas. William Pitt was England's prime minister at 24.

Switzerland Admiral Dewey Manila William Pitt England

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