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Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

16

Giants Win 4 3 Over Reds On Mangan RBI

New York Giants win 4 to 3 as Jim Mangan hits a bases loaded walk in the 11th to edge the Cincinnati Redlegs. The Redlegs fall to third behind the Brooklyn Dodgers. Also notes Pirates 12 Cardinals 1 as Ronnie Kline goes six strong. Hank Foiles hits a two run homer in the eighth.

New York Jim Mangana New York Giants Cincinnati Redlegs The Redlegs Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Ronnie Kline St. Louis Cardinals Hank Foiles Pirates Kline Redbirds

Balmoral Turf Handicap Nears Belmont Turf Clash

Blue Choir, last year’s winner, carries 125 pounds in the Balmoral Turf Handicap at Washington Park. Eleven rivals join the 13 26 mile race, part of Balmoral’s closing program, with a purse of 50 000 added and potential total gross of 58 200. Sea O Erin handles 122 pounds hoping for first grass win alongside Mahan, Roman Nettle, Bozi, Hasseyam pa, Sir Tribal, Impasse, Dance Nsing and Full Flight.

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 As Hogan Stays Close

Peter Thomson fired a 69 to take a two round total of 139 at Oak Hill, one stroke ahead of Ben Hogan who shot 140. Wesley Ellis, Jerry Barber, Ed Furgol, and Cary Middlecoff were among others close at 141 while Bob Rosburg faded after a 76.

Rochester N. Y Peter Thomson Ben Hogan Hogan Baltusrol Peter Fairway Highlands Bobby Jones Willie Anderson Wesley Ellis River Vale N. J Tiny 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 Patton Porky Oliver Dave Douglas Dutch Harrison Gene Littler Mike Souchak Johnny Bulla

Nine Colts Enter Belmont Stakes Field in 88th Run

Nine thoroughbreds entered for the 88th Belmont Stakes with Needles as heavy favorite to complete the Triple Crown after Derby win and Preakness setback. Fabius, second choice, challenges as Calumet Farm and Whitney enter Career Boy Jazz Age and others. Race to be telecast by CBS from 2 30 to 3 p.m. CST. Darrell Floyd of Furman University named Southern Conference athlete of 1936.

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

Kucks 3 Hitter Shuts Down Indians in 6-2 Yanks Win

Johnny Kucks pitched a three hitter to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2. Jim Busby homered in the eighth for New York, while Al Rosen collected two of Cleveland’s three hits. Kucks improved to 8-3, and the Yankees took two of three meetings with Cleveland this season.

Cleveland Johnny Kucks Cleveland Indians Jim Busby New York Yankees Yanks Mike Garcia Mickey Mantle New York Abrho McDougald Eevees Stebern Abrho Smith Penne Steers Avila Noren Carrasquel Mossi Eer Seepenees E—Siebern RBI Mantle Collins Carey Coleman Busby Rosen McDougald Bb—Garcia Kucks So—Garcia Daley Ho—Garcia Eer—Garcia Garcia Berra Narragon W—Kucks L—Garcia U—Flaherty Rice Mers McKinley

New York Board Approves Return Bout For Saxon

New York State Athletic Commission approved a proposed return title fight between welterweight champ Johnny Saxon and ex-champ Carmen Basilio for Syracuse War Memorial Auditorium likely Aug 1. The commission had blocked the first bout earlier due to licensing issues, and the March 14 rematch in Chicago followed.

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

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

Brooklyn Dodgers edged Milwaukee Braves 5-4 to rise to second in the NL race. Furillo drove in three runs with four straight hits including his sixth homer, and Walker delivered a bases loaded single to break a 4-all tie in the ninth. Mathews collected an RBI but Milwaukee left two unproductive.

Brooklyn Carl Furillo al Walker Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Sv Encessdvceenr Magile Campanella Labine Amoros Bei Runes Yack E—Mathews RBI Furillo Bruton Logan Nelson Walker Gilliam Snider SF Logan Torre Burdette Maglic Reese Neilson Milwaukee Bb—Burdette Jolly Sleater Maglie Bur

Solunar Timing Guide for Fishing and Hunting Days

The schedule of Solunar periods from John Alden Knight's tables advises planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in strong cover during peak times. Find the best spots each day by following these periods and adapting plans accordingly.

John Alden Knight

Shoemaker to aboard Terrange in El Dorado test

Rex Ellsworth's Terrange with Jockey Willie Shoemaker is entered in the $35,000 added El Dorado Handicap at Hollywood Park, a 1 1/16 mile race for 3-year-olds, aiming to build toward the Westerner on July 21. Terrange has already won the Will Rogers Stakes. The field includes about a dozen others as 26,784 attend.

Inglewood Calif Rex Ellsworth Willie Shoemaker Hollywood Park Terrange Swaps

United States Wins Opening Day at Wimbledon

The U S team swept opening day in the Wightman Cup with victories in singles by Louise Brough and Shirley Fry, and a doubles win by Beverly Baker Fleitz and Dorothy Head Knode. Britain faces four remaining matches to avoid a cup loss, a setback in the long series.

Wimbledon England Britain Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Angela Mortimer Shirley Fry St. Petersburg Fla Angela Buxton Beverly Baker Fleitz Long Beach Dorothy Head Knode Forest Hills N. Y Shirley Bloomer Pat Ward

Harridge Fines Three Chisox Players For Rubarb

American League president Will Harridge fined Dave Philley Sherm Lollar and Fred Hatfield a total of 200 for actions during a game with umpire Charlie Berry in New York. Philley was fined 100 for delaying the game by not taking his batter’s box position. Lollar 50 for throwing the ball bag onto the field and Hatfield 50 for tossing bats.

Johnny Klippstein Redlegs Cincinnati Abrhoa Temple Robinson Ocus Sone Bell Ef Raves Kluszewski Post Rf Jablonski c-Bridges Wrens McMillan Dyck Grammas Klippstein New York Brandt Veee Castleman Sesees d-Rhodes Paeeenerers Hofman Eeeedeee Mueller Rf Wieweses Wilson Rf Mays of White Sarni e-Gomez Spencer Bressoud Antonelli Serene b-Schoendienst Wanes McCall E—Castleman RBI Kluszewski White Temple Schoendienst Mangan Bailey Mays Grammas Bb—Klippstein McCall Ho— Antonelli Rer Klippste McCall U—Pinelli L—Klippstein Boggess Dixon Chicago Will Harridge Chicago White Sox Charlie Berry Dave Philley Sherm Lollar Fred Hatfield Philley Sox Marty Marion

Althea Gibson Wins 10th European Tennis Title

New York's rising star Althea Gibson defeated Daphne Seeney of Australia 6-2 10-8 to win the West of England Championships in Bristol England, her tenth title of the spring as she continued her European tour.

Althea Bristol England New York Althea Gibson Daphne Seeney Australia

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