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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1956
Page
6
Phillies fall 4-2 to Braves as Richie Ashburn singles on the way to a tough loss. Dodgers, Roberg Rogovin steer a 6-2 win over rival teams while other games feature Dale Long homers for the Pirates and strong showings from Celtics?
Dallas reports on Albie Pearson, a pint sized Red Sox prospect from El Monte High in Alhambra, who rose from San Jose to Albany and Montgomery, hitting 334 at San Jose and 306 in the Sally League, praised for speed, defense, and growing power as he climbs toward Fenway Park.
Kim Wildcat returns to action after a year away meeting welterweight Mickey Northrup in a 10 round bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium. He lost his last outing to Ramon Tiscareno but previously had eight straight wins.
The Rams list ten end candidates including Bob Boyd and Jack Bighead as they assemble for 1956. Sid Gillman lauds pace and hands as Harrison Hirsch returns, while new targets Leon Clarke Ron Miller Willie Roberts Jim Carmichael and Jim Carmichael vie for top spots alongside veteran Courth and Tom Fears era stars. The group seeks to replace or augment a line hit by injuries and aims to form the core ends for the season.
New York Giants manager Bill Rigney laments a brutal stretch after an eighth-place finish as St. Louis Cardinals defeat his club 6-5 to snap a night-game losing streak. Rigney voices fatigue, sleeplessness, and the toll on young players while recounting late losses by Dee Ties and Danny O’Connell and noting Johnny Antonelli’s near shutout.
Andy Robustelli, all pro end formerly with the Los Angeles Rams, is acquired by the New York Giants for a high draft choice. He will join the Giants Sunday at St Michael's College training camp after choosing to leave his Stamford Connecticut home on the West Coast move. He is a father of four.
Crowds of about 200000 gathered at Le Mans for the 24 hour race as a deadly crash sparked calls for safety reforms. The catastrophe followed the 1955 disaster when a Mercedes driven by Pierre Levegh lost control and struck spectators, killing several and injuring many.
Fragmented report notes San Francisco 49ers begin rookie training camp at St. Mary’s College. Mentions open workouts, physicals, and free agents in a rough view of the talent pool. Estimated rooks total around thirty six with about ten more in evaluation.
Former major leaguer Elbie Fletcher criticizes fans for heckling Ted Williams over high ticket prices. Fletcher says players misjudge minor leagues' tougher crowds and urges Williams to step away. The column blends other sports notes from boxing, golf, and racing with a cautionary tone on fan behavior.
NCAA infractions committee heard discussions of Pacific Coast Conference troubles amid alleged alumni warfare driving winning teams. Witnesses named University of Washington officials and denied identities, with scrutiny on recruiting gifts, alumni aid, and jobs for athletes. Secrecy surrounded the session despite a motel bulletin post.
A dense summary lists results from multiple baseball leagues and cities including CALIFORNIA LEAGUE Reno 3 Stockton 2 and Modesto 1 San Jose 7 Selicos 4. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE Mini 5 Nontreat 2 and Havana 4 Toronto 1. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Louisville 1 0 Minneapolis 9 Charleston 3 Wichita 8 Indianapolis 0. TEXAS LEAGUE San Antonio 4 Miles 0 Oklahoma City 4 Houston 5 Dallas 7 Portworth 6. SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION New Orleans 6 0 Nashville 3 0 Memphis 2 Mobile 14 Chattanooga 2 Birmingham 5. EASTERN LEAGUE Albany 3 0 Schenectady 2 0 Allentown 4 4 Reading 4 1 Syracuse 6. WESTERN LEAGUE Maines 4 Albuquerque 2 Colorado Springs 18 Tacoma 12 Manila 16 Sioux City 6. Arizona-Mexico League Mexicali 9 Cananea 5 Phoenix 6 Douglas 4 Yuma 4 Tucson 4. Other notes show various matchups and times across cities and teams.
The San Pedro All-Stars and Long Beach Nitehawks resume their softball feud tonight at Park Ave Field. The opener starts at 3 30 with an Elks Midget game between Optimists and Pacific Valve preceding it. Joe Rodgers Nitehawks seek a 10th straight win. San Pedro leans on veterans Machato Costa Deeters Schroeder Sampson LeGaspi. Rodgers to pitch with Jack Randall.
Portable schedule lists events including baseball Portland versus Los Angeles at Wrigley Field and speedboat racing with Saris Sischumyian and Anton Derby-Garten. Entries show preliminary times and venues like Gate Valley and Portman area, with unclear city references.
The fragmentary item notes upcoming bouts and names fighters in a regional press round up. It mentions Madson and Deralos with ties to Rica and Tela Anat, suggesting matchups or event listings. Strong entity details are scarce but indicate boxing or wrestling notes in a local paper.
George Freese hit two homers and a bases loaded single, driving Los Angeles to a 9-8 comeback victory over Portland at Wrigley Field. Freese drove in five runs as Los Angeles avoided a defeat, with Beavers briefly taking an early lead before the Angels surged in the later innings.
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