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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1956
Page
11
Johnny Kucks pitched a four hitter to beat the Chicago White Sox 6 2 as the New York Yankees stretched their AL lead to eight games. Mantle homered and McDougald, Carey, and Mowed runs supported the win.
Joe Brown defended his lightweight crown with a split decision over Bud Smith after breaking his right hand in the match. Earlier, the Milwaukee Braves beat the Phillies 61 to 3 as Adcock and Maheaths homered to lead the Braves to first place. Other scores included Chicago 11, New York 0, and Kansas City 8, Washington 4. Brown said he gambled in the late rounds to finish strong.
Saratoga Springs report previews the 50 000 added Saratoga Handicap with Dedicate top weight and rivals Find Fisherman and 119 pounds in a CBS telecast. Also sees weekend local sports including boxing results and minor league updates from Maryland and Mountaindale leagues.
National and American League standings listed with team records and games back. Schedule notes Brooklyn at Cincinnati Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston Philadelphia at Milwaukee Detroit at Baltimore Pittsburgh at St Louis and other matchups with start times. Yesterday results include New York 2 Chicago 0 and Cleveland 5 Boston 3. Tomorrow lists key interleague and intra-league games with venues and times.
A benefit game at Legion Field Mt Airy aims to raise funds for a monument to late Larry Twenty of the Mt Airy Babe Ruth League The Larry Twenty All Stars will play Frederick in the Middle Atlantic Babe Ruth League playoffs Proceeds support a grave marker for Twenty who died in an accidental drowning Tickets available at Dorsey Shipley's Sporting Goods and from Joe Abrams Mt Airy manager Legion Field lies near Prospect Road Mt Airy
New Market hosts Mt Airy in a crucial playoff clash to claim a berth in the Shaughnessy Playoffs. Both teams are tied for fourth at 7 and 7, with Pud Zimmerman sidelined by injuries and Casey Burall plotting a late lineup. Thurmont won the league pennant last week, while Fievalwarttu Tuunion also begins post season play the same day.
Rotary rallied for four runs in the first inning and defeated league-leading Ex Cel sior Dairy 6-1 at McCurdy Field. Ken Wilson allowed no hits in seven innings with six strikeouts and three walks for Rotary. Lenhart and Young combined for the Dairy pitchers, while Lenhart’s wildness and two key errors aided Rotary’s rally. Foltz drove in the first run for Rotary, with the rest of Rotary’s runs unearned.
The circus moves south after four weeks on Long Island where capacity crowds forced three and four shows daily. Von Brothers present a two and a quarter hour program featuring Latin American acts. Estrada Troupe with Judy dancing elephant airdates and animal acts rounds out the attractions. Performances set for ? p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Firemen committee led by Charles F Handley lists members including Benjamin B Rosenstock Melvin Schwearing Paul Rhoades Jr Russell Hahn Irving L Plinkett and others.
Baltimore Orioles honor Hall of Fame members with Bobo Newsom as master of ceremonies at a free game for kids. Newsom praised as a long time pitcher with varied success. Event showcases Gridiron Club support and public interest, with 16,000 tickets requested. Newsom’s storied career spans Detroit St Louis Browns Giants Yankees and more.
The piece argues that comparing Ruth and Mantle across eras is flawed but provides stats to illustrate. It notes Ruth hit 60 homers in 1927 from 32 pitchers while Mantle had 42 homers from 31 pitchers, showing both faced varied opponents. It concludes Mantle won’t match Ruth’s seat but may finish strong, leaving the question unsettled.
Mt Carmel defeated Yellow Springs 8 to 6 in a Jr County League game. Standings list Mt Carmel first and Yellow Springs second with simple win loss records.
Johnny ayrcucks of the New York Yankees earned his 1th victory with a four hit no walk performance in a 2-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Duke Snider of the Brooklyn Dodgers drove in four runs including his 4th homer in a 64 victory against the Cincinnati Redlegs.
William Shapiro pitched the first perfect game in Little League World Series history, striking out 14 in six innings for Delaware Township to beat Coltos, Cal. 20 to 0 and advance to the final round against Roswell, N M. The game featured only one ball to the outfield and three infield outs.
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