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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1956

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11

Nationals Name All Star Team For July Exhibition

National Little League selected a versatile 14 player all star squad to face the American League in a July 27 single game at Robert Staley Memorial Stadium. Six players boast Optimist League pedigree, with stars Adrian Wippingler and Richard Bayles among the top prospects. The roster includes multiple pitchers and infielders from Lions and NECA teams, highlighting a strong local talent pool for the area tournament run.

National Little League Robert Staley Memorial Stadium Fredenck Staley Stadium Lions Ronnie Holland Jerry Smallberg Daryl Feaga Doug Hum Tier Budd Yuuse Gulaede Ainddie Storks Omar A Uh Sandy Green NECA

Braves Sweep Pirate Series

Milwaukee holds off Pittsburgh 2-1 to clinch a three game sweep and extend an eight game edge over the Pirates. Bot Buhl earned the win with four strikeouts and seven hits allowed as Milwaukee continued dominance.

Milwaukee Hea G Wapon Watchis Sam Jones Roger Craig Hodges Geals

Braves Leave Cellar to Thurmont League

Kiwanis yields easy foe as Braves drop into Thurmont League action at Fountain Head course. John Musser of All View Golf Club fires a 32-35-67 to win the pro sweepstakes in the Mid-Atlantic PGA pro-am. Field of 214 includes 56 pros and 158 amateurs, largest in three years. Clarke of Hillendale second with 69. several others tied for third with 70s.

Hagerstown John Musser All View Killcott City Fountain Head Country Club Clarke Hillendale Country Club Baltimore Paul McKenzie Waynesburg Dick James Court House Country Club Fairfax Joe Reposkey Talbot Country Club Easton Ted McCandlish Argyle Country Club Washington Larry Hauver Braves Thurmont Dodger Forden Hughes Miller Kiwanis Dick Free I Gastley Boller Jones Hewitt Rf Gersbart Zenty Zimmerman Plexcer MO Wenzel Mayerite Hauer Kiwanis Ab Dinterman Sirine Datterman Hugnes Hoffman Hayes Barrier of Music Con Crim Finnestick Inaloge Rinehart Ogte Ini Ada Mackie Lysin Dintermat Auler Brice

Syndicate Buys Detroit Tigers for 5.5 Million

An 11 member syndicate led by Fred Knorr and John Fetzer purchased the Detroit Tigers and Boggs Stadium for five and one half million dollars. Walter Briggs Jr. will remain as executive VP. Knorr becomes president and Fetzer chairs the board. The bid, about two million above prior bids, awaits trustees and league approvals. Crosby and other partners backed the purchase with a mix of radio and investment interests across Michigan and beyond.

Detroit Rado Isto Baseball Detroit Tigers Boggs Tiger Walter O. Briggs Jr Syndi Fred Koorr John Fetzer Transacton Walter C. Briggs Sr American League and Baseball Commission Er Ford Frick Knorr Lxecuive Knorr Broadcasting Co Michigan Detroit Baseball Co Fetzer Fetzer Broadcasting Co Nebraska Mwnnes Briggs Wil Jong Detroit Baseball Koorr-Fetzer Bing Crosby Pittsburgh Pirates RF. Woolworth New York Woolworth Dime Store Kenyon Brown Hollywood George L. Coleman Miami Okla Joseph A Thomas Lehman Brothersnvestment Nm Tre-- Netenst Hala Willam H McCoy Detroit Insurance Paul A. O'Bryan Washing

Fights Last Night and River Fishing Notes

The report notes Wayne Bethea defeated Jim Slade by points in New York from 1912. Ralph Boone catches 50 bass and catfish in the Potomac near Knoxville with helgram mites cited by John W. Turner as the river’s conditions improve after cloudy weather. A meeting of the South Mountain League is set for July 16 at the Boonsboro American Legion with Eugene Smith presiding. main topic is a future match to be scheduled later in the season and full attendance urged.

Arold Onoshthander Thurmont Bend Boston Braves Dodgers Frank Sulivan Innning Orioles Jim Busby Hal Colts Naragon Braves Red Sox Trivers Busby Wollen Erro Wayne Shaff Don Fletcher Lovettsville Point of Rocks Mondas Mar-Wa Fletcher Dan Fleming Sidere Brown, Fleming and Fletcher Peyton Shelf Ralph Boone Frederick Potomac River Knoxville John W. Turner Boone Turner Hagerstown South Mountain League Eugene Smith Boonsboro Smith

Baltimore Eastern Open Provides Path to Tam O Shanter

Baltimore hosts the seventh annual Eastern Open Golf Tournament at Mt Pleasant Golf Course July 26 29 with a record field and top thirty pros earning automatic entry to the Tam O Shanter Tournament. Proceeds benefit the Heart Association of Maryland as the schedule lists clinics rounds and matches through July 29. Colts sign QB George Shaw former Oregon standout, NFL passer with 119 completions in 237 attempts for 1 586 yards and 10 TDs last season.

Baltimore Mt. Pleasant Tam O Shaner Neig We Subemer Chicago Heart Association of Maryland Heart Fund Heart Association America Uly Shaw

Ballenger tops Liberty in double elimination softball tourney

Ballenger won its 4 H double elimination softball tourney at Frederick High School defeating Liberty 4 0 in the final after Liberty was held to two hits. Senior division results show Ballenger 15 Carroll Manor 9 and Liberty 15 Unionville 2 while Emmitsburg forfeited the final. Local youth standings include Lewistown and Urbana in junior divisions and Ballenger claiming the senior title with a 22 2 win over Middletown.

Ricky Zimmermaer Liberty Ballenger Frederck High School Lewistown Emmitsburg Rippeon Greysmckle Middletown Unionville Jefferson New Market Unionvalle Hetdteteven Laberts NECA Civitans Araby Myersville Mt Carmel Yellow Logs Carroll Manor Buckeystown Doubs Sears Bartgis-Zimmerman Baker Park Frederick Babe Ruth Rotary Excelsior Husky Park Shell Grove McCurdy

Slade Fights Tired Arms in Loss to Bethea at St Nicholas Arena

Wayne Bethea defeated Jimmy Slade by unanimous decision in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena. Bethea, 24, from New York, used steady aggression though Slade was a slippery target, with officials scoring 7-2-1. Slade lamented tired arms, trainer Bat Norfolk urging more punching. Bethea outweighed Slade by over 40 pounds, and previous win over Ezzard Charles contrasted with this closer affair.

New York Jimmy Slade Bat Norfolk Wayne Bethea St Nicholas Arena Bethea Slade Hurrcane Jackson Harry Enets Artie Schwartz Artie Aidala Associated Press Ezzard Charles Jackson

Maryland State League to run doubleheaders next Sunday

President William B Hurall announced all Maryland State League teams will play doubleheaders next Sunday. All games from May 27 must be completed, with rules mandating the second games to follow the regular second half contests. First games start at 1 pm EST, Brunswick at 1 30 pm EST. nine innings for first games, seven for second, 15 minute rest between contests.

Maryland William B Hurall Brunswick

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