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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1956

Page

7

AL Should Win All Star Tilt in Washington Showdown

New York reports the American League is favored to beat the National League in the July 10 All Star Game at Griffith Stadium. Emphasis centers on Mickey Mantle’s peak power and Yankee stars while NL veterans like Musial Campanella and Spahn face questions of form.

New York Washington Griffith Stadium Nationals Yankees Mickey Mantle Stan Musial Roy Campanella Alvin Dark Robin Roberts Warren Spahn Yogi Berra Ted Williams Harvey Kuenn Roberts

Holy Tnnocents top St Matthews in Catholic Boys League game

Allen Vaughnhurlee led with three hits as Holy Tnnocents beat St Matthews 7 to 5 in a Catholic Boys League contest. Phil Foy struck a triple as the Yankees defeated the Cubs in North Lakewood Little League action. Multiple league recaps and line scores follow with scattered player names and teams across Long Beach and Lakewood divisions.

Allen Vaughnhurlee Holy Tnnocents St. Matthews Phil Foy Yankees Cubs North Lakewood Long Beach Hyugins Neil Nay Weg Ti Geila Vinney Min King

Hagge Leads Berg by Two in Ladies PGA Tilt

Hagge enters the third round two strokes ahead of Patty Berg after a 2 under par 73 in a Ladies PGA event at Forest Lake Country Club. Berg, veteran pro, posted four birdies while Hagge battled a five-stroke penalty and a double bogey on the 13th but finished strong with pars and a late birdie.

Detroit Vps Marlene Bauer Hagge Patty Berg Asheville N.C Berg Miss Berg ILPGA Forest Lake Country Club Marlene Bauer Mass Bally Bete Samogon 'Alee Bauer Louise Suen Micrey Joyce Ziske Glorin Cathy Thay Crocker Betty “Dodd Bunny Rondo Betty Buri Vannie Puibe Gloria Armatrong Amarllytin Smith Arn Frente Pat Devany

Say Bratton Illness Not Caused by Punches

Johnny Bratton, former welterweight boxing champion, is at Manteno State Hospital with what Dr. Richard Graff calls an illness not linked to brain disturbance or boxing. He is improving under medication and therapy, with limited visits to his wife and mother.

Bratton Chicago Johnny Bratton Richard Graff Manteno State Hospital Graft Graff Otto Bettag Public Welfare

Pirie Tied 3,000m World Record in Norway

Gordon Pirie, British track ace, tied the 3,000 meter world record at 7:55.6, just three days after setting a 5,000 meter mark of 13:36.8. He beat Yerzy Chromyk of Poland, praised his rival’s pace, and said he may target 4,500 meters instead of Olympics events in Melbourne.

Trondheim Norway Gordon Pirie Yerzy Chromyk Poland Sandor Thares Hungary Chronyik Firie Chromyk Melbourne

Casper Takes Two Stroke Lead In Philadelphia Open

Casper, celebrating his 25th birthday, shot 66 67 to lead the 72 hole Philadelphia Open at Cobbs Creek. He holds a two stroke edge over Mayer Fetchick and Holscher after two rounds while 26 players were cut from the field.

Philadelphia Billy Casper Jr Chula Vista Calif Fident Casper Cobbs Creek Dick Mayer St. Petersburg Fla Mike Fetchick Bud Holscher Apple Walley PGA

Racing card lists nine races today and eight more Sunday

Action opens at noon. The new track is two miles long with a one mile straightaways. Drivers and cars include Bill Krause D Jaguar John Juan Neumann the Ferrari driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Eugenio Castelloto who capped the 12 hour Sebring endurance run Harrison Evans Ferrari and Bill Murphy J Bulek Kurtis.

Bill Krause D. Jaguar John Juan Neumann Ferrari Juan Manuel Fangio Eugenio Castelloto Sebring Harrison ]Evans Bill Murphy J Bulek Kurtis

Pat M'Cormick Opens Downey Competition Debut meet

Pat McCormick the premier diver returned to competition at Downey High School pool for the SPAAU outdoor swimming and diving championships. Ann McReynolds and Joanne Woothaar Welle prepared for a decisive 100 meter backstroke clash as both set ee records in recent action.

Pat McCormick SPAAU Downey Ann, McReynolds Joanne Woothaar Welle Migs McReynolds

Faded Local Boxing Card Notes Kennedy Fight

Fragments from a boxing note mention Alan Kennedy at 343 and a fight card with scattered gym names and incomplete venue details, reflecting a late edition listing with partial fighter and location hints. The readable items include Kennedy and a number 343 tied to the bout.

Five Dollar Weekly Car Offer From Braver Motors

Compton California dealer Braver Motors announces a complete car package for workers with no down payment and five dollars per week. The offer claims instant credit, insurance and interest included, with delivery and evening hours until 9. Located at 1405 North Long Beach Boulevard, Compton. Established 1939.

Comfton Calif Braver

Angels Hand Dodgers in Coast League Showdown

Seattle won its eighth straight by beating Hollywood at home as Bob Scheffing’s Angels slugger Steve Bilko belted his 29th and 30th homers. The loss kept Los Angeles one game behind Seattle in the Pacific Coast League standings.

Sacramento Joe Stania Seattle Hollywood Bud+Podbislan The Angels Bob ‘Thorpey Bob Scheffing Steve Bilko Los Angeles

Musial Denies Unhappy Tag Not to Quit Game

Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals rejects rumors he is unhappy or quitting baseball. He emphasizes he is not discouraged, not retiring, and plans to continue his career despite speculation.

Musial Philadelphia Stan St .Louis Cardinal Hall of Fame St. Louis

Lakewood Club paint tourney results and baseball notes

Lakewood Women’s Club paint tournament results show Claus Ado Grand ton and LaVeran Johnson among top finishers. Baseball notes cover Musial’s first-base switch with Cardinals, trade fallout, and Vancouver-Portland Seals performances plus Angels and Seattle results.

AE Yerry Winn Lou Grand Lakewood Claus Ado Grand Ton LaVeran Johnson Hozal Vu Ail Hunter Babe Jackson

Softball Scores and Evening Recreation Park Lineup

Scores and schedule from Recreation Park games list Brethren Whites, Masters Imm, University Bap, Arrowa, Fasay, and other teams with times 1 2 4 6 7 30 pm. The notice includes matchups, venues, and abbreviated team abbreviations for a local league night.

Ganesa Geett Brettires Hines Sheene Rox Haindey Baird Morer Néina Conse jGomptan Lutheran Deios Conn Mayer Moore & van Gasvees Aagog Dan G Sars Smun Mierakis Brad Sie Yee Alloa Tam Club Chen Sinchintitay P.m Brethren Whites Athor POE Diam University Tromastin Ihetane Arrowa Fasayrt Ah Pe

National League Box Score Notes and Player Listings

A fragmented box score style record lists players, teams, and stats from a National League game. Names such as Smalley, Hoyer, Ennis, Aaron, Roberts, Towle, and Jablonski appear alongside team abbreviations and pitch or batting notes, with scattered numerical figures and positions. The text mirrors a newspaper box score page with abbreviated names and partial line items.

Roughner Cops Title on 19th Over Choate

Bob Broughner named king of the junior linksmen after his 19th hole victory over Peter Choate at Riviera CC in the Hearst Southern California tournament. Downey High added the final hole with a birdie from one foot. Scores show Broughner 44 36 79 and Choate 42 37 79.

Bob Broughner Toiday Peter Choate Far Riviera

Fairly and McCormick Named All Star Players

CIF Players of the Year Ron Fairly and Mike McCormick will play in the East-West high school all-star baseball game September 22 at Yankee Stadium. They will depart Long Beach August 15 for New York. Fairly, Jordan High ace, replaces Deron Johnson after Johnson and Fred Carpenter signed Yankee pacts. McCormick posted a 5 0 record this season for Mark Koppel.

CIF Fcrmal Ron Fairly Mike McCormick Yankee Stadium Long Beach New York Fairly San Diego Deron Johnson Johnson Notre Dame Fred Carpenter McCormick Mark Koppel

Friday's Stars Pitching Paves UV Alleym and Dodgers Win

In a foggy summary of recent play, Friday's stars pitched well as Brooks Lawrenia and Redtops led a 9-0 Dodgers win, extending their unbeaten streak while holding runners to few threats. The Texas League saw Shreveport top Austin 84 to 1-1, with Houston and Quankoia City also posting scores as the day unfolded.

Brooks Lawrenia Dodgers Yankees Shreveport Austin Sha Anton Houston Qunkoia City Datas Tul In

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