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Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

14

Giants Triumph In 11th Bruins? No. Giants Beat Redlegs 4 3

New York Giants win 4 3 over Cincinnati Redlegs as Jim Mangan draws a bases loaded pass in the 11th to secure the victory. Johnny Klippstein of Cincinnati falters with wildness in relief. Box score notes Pirates 12 Cardinals 1 later in Pittsburgh.

New York Jim Mangana New York Giants Cincinnati Redlegs The Redlegs Brooklyn Dodgers Johnny Klippstein

Blue Choir Tops 12 in Balmoral Turf Handicap

Blue Choir the 195? Balmoral Turf Handicap at Washington Park carries 125 pounds while facing eleven rivals in the $50,000 added event on closing day. Sea O Erin weighs 122 pounds in another strong bid as stakes history and prize money hang on the 13- to 26-mile feature with a $35,000 winner share.

Chicago Blue Choir Washington Park Mahan Sea O Erin Roman Nettle Bozi Hasseyampa Sir Tribal Impasse Dance Nsing Full Flight

Thomson Takes Open Lead With 139 Hogan Trails By Stroke

Peter Thomson shot 69 to take a two round total of 139 at the U S Open, moving one stroke ahead of Ben Hogan who posted 140. Hogan led earlier but Thomson surged with four birdies and three bogeys in the heat at Oak Hill.

Rochester N. Y Peter Thomson Ben Hogan Hogan Baltusrol Peter Fairway Highlands Bobby Jones Willie Anderson Wesley Ellis River Vale N. J Jerry Barber Los Angeles Ed Furgol Cary Middlecoff Ellis Barber Oak Hill Country Club Rolling Acre Jackie Burke Jimmy Demaret Paul Runyan Lew Worsham Chick Harbert Johnny Revolta Jack Fleck Iowa Fleck Bob Rosburg Thomson Arnold Palmer Latrobe Julius Boros Ted Kroll Billy Maxwell Bud Taylor Upland Calif Rosburg Tommy Bolt Roberto di Vicenzo Sam Snead Henry Cotton Shelly Mayfield Doug Ford Bob Toski Frank Stranahan Harvie Ward Billy Hyndman Ken Venturi Billy Joe Pain Porky Oliver Dave Douglas Dutch Harrison Gene Littler Mike Souchak Johnny Bulla

Nine Steeds Enter Belmont Stakes 88th Run

Nine colts were entered for the Belmont Stakes with Needles the heavy favorite to complete a triple crown bid after Derby win and Preakness setback to Fabius. Fabius, Career Boy, Jazz Age and others from Calumet and Whitney fields contend in the mile and a half race at Belmont Park. CBS will televise the event from 2 30 to 3 p m CST. Darrell Floyd of Furman University was named the Southern Conference athlete of 1956.

New York Needles D&h Bonnie Heath Jack Dudley Calumet Farm Fabius Belmont Park C. V. Whitney Ricci Tavi Beau Diable Gun Shot Frosty Mr Charlevoix CBS

Kucks Hurls 3-Hitter as Yankees Defeat Indians 6-2

Johnny Kucks limited Cleveland to three hits and no baserunners past first as the Yankees downed the Indians 6-2. Jim Busby homered in the eighth for Cleveland, but the Yankees offense and strong pitching carried the win in Cleveland.

Cleveland Johnny Kucks Cleveland Indians Jim Busby New York Yankees

New York Board Approves Saxton Basilio Return Bout

New York State Athletic Commission reversed its stance and approved a proposed return title fight between welterweight champion Johnny Saxton and former champion Carmen Basilio at the Syracuse War Memorial Auditorium likely on August 1. The bout would be signed in Saxton's name after prior license issues.

New York N. Y Saxton Basilio Chicago Stadium Brooklyn Chittenango N.Y Syracuse

Brooks Move Into 2nd Place With 5-4 Brave Defeat

Carl Furillo drove in three runs with four straight hits including his sixth homer and Al Walker lined a bases loaded single that broke a 4 4 tie in the ninth to lift the Brooklyn Dodgers to a 5 4 win over the Milwaukee Braves and into second in the NL race.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Ronnie Kline St. Louis Cardinals Hank Foiles Pirates Kline Redbirds Brooklyn Carl Furillo al Walker Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves

Solunar fishing and hunting schedule by Alden Knight

A Solunar timetable guides daily outdoor plans with minor and major periods. It lists A M and P M slots for today and tomorrow, noting major periods begin at specified times and last about two hours.

John Alden Knight

Shoemaker to Board Terrange in El Dorado Test

Rex Ellsworth’s Terrange ridden by Willie Shoemaker is entered for the $35,000 added El Dorado Handicap at Hollywood Park. The mile and one sixteenth race for 3 year olds serves as a key prep for the Westerner on July 21, Terrange already having won the Will Rogers Stakes.

Inglewood Calif Rex Ellsworth Willie Shoemaker Hollywood Park Terrange Swaps

U S Makes Clean Sweep Of Opening Day At Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON England June 15 America Wightman Cup team won two singles matches and the doubles to take a 3-0 lead over Britain. Louise Brough defeated Angela Mortimer 3 6 4 6 7 5 and Shirley Fry beat Angela Buxton 6 2 6 8 1 5. Fleitz and Knode won 6 1 6 4 over Bloomer Ward. Britain must sweep Sunday’s matches to regain the cup, which Americans have held since 1930.

Wimbledon England Britain Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Angela Mortimer Shirley Fry St. Petersburg Fla Angela Bu

Harridge Fines 3 White Sox Players for Rubarb

American League president Will Harridge fined three Chicago White Sox players a total of 200 dollars after an altercation with umpire Charlie Berry in New York. Dave Philley received 100 dollars for delaying the game by not taking his proper batting position. Sherm Lollar paid 50 dollars for throwing the ball bag onto the field and Fred Hatfield 50 dollars for throwing bats. Philley and manager Marty Marion were ejected as New York won 5 to 1 in six innings.

al Rosen Cleveland Hal Naragan Bucks Indians Yanks Mike Garcia Mickey Mantle ABRHO New York McDougald Siebern Mantle Berra Collins Noren Wretee - a-Bauer Rf Carey Rs Weere Coleman Prerery Bucks Pea Cerereter Eeneness Es Carrasquel Weeee Mitchell Jnatecase Strickland Veene Naragon C Garcia P Mossi Convovee Ward Daley Aen Ween New York Ooesetorsessien Cleveland Paraveoesavere RBI Jen Carey Coleman Busby Rosen McDougald New York L—Garcia U—Flaherty Rice Chicago Will Harridge Chicago White Sox Charlie Berry Dave Philley Sherm Lollar Fred Hatfield Philley Sox Marty Marion

Althea Gibson Wins 10th European Title in Bristol

New York tennis star Althea Gibson extends her European streak by defeating Daphne Seeney of Australia 6 2 10 8 to take the West of England Championships title in Bristol England on June 15.

Althea Bristol England New York Althea Gibson Daphne Seeney Australia

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