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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1956
Page
5
Milwaukee Braves win a two game set at Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader. Warren Spahn earns his 200th victory with a 13 inning opener and a late two run double. Hank Aaron adds his 25th homer as Spahn and the Braves pull ahead in the pennant race between the Braves and Dodgers.
National League standings and Friday schedule mix with American League scores. Key games include Milwaukee at St Louis Philadelphia and Chicago results, plus Detroit and New York highlights. The recap notes Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City Boston Chicago and Washington performances and upcoming fixtures.
Carmen Basilio, the Canastota welterweight champ, won by knockout last night and will return to defend his crown against John Saxton in a January rematch possibly in Miami. Basilio cited illness and a disputed Chicago decision as reasons for the loss and noted a $50,000 escrow guarantee arranged by Saxton’s manager Blinky Pajermo.
The Associated Press lists league leaders with Mantle topping several batting categories and Milwaukee’s Aaron leading batting average. Maryland football drills focus on defense as coach Mont stresses schemes ahead of Sept 22 opener against Syracuse. Gene Fullmer, slated to meet Ward, plans a Detroit bout Sept 22 to keep in trim as talks continue.
Coach Gene Hummel leads Frederick High football with Hal Moser assisting as players shape for a demanding schedule. The piece notes Cadets under strain, plus prep details from local tracks and college openings. It also mentions Shepherd College opening against Fairmont, Ted Kroll's exhibition at Fountain Head, and early quarterback candidates at Western Maryland College. Six Montgomery County high school teams plan a jamboree at Blair Stadium as a major test.
Spahn pitched through a rough night giving up three homers yet earning his 200th major league win as Atlanta swept the Phillies in a two night doubleheader. Aaron drove in runs with a double and his 25th homer, while Thomson and Geld helped secure the 3-2 13 inning opener and 4-3 12 inning finale. Ward earns spot in National Amateur Golf semis, leading a pack of contenders amid windy conditions. Campbell Kocsis Magee Ward Jr. all win at Knollwood. Magee faces Kocsis in the next round while Ward meets Campbell.
Washington reports most of the nation's top speed boat drivers will compete in the President's Cup regatta this weekend. Regatta officials have collected water samples from about 35 rivers and lakes in the United States and abroad, ranging from Guam to the Chagres River in Panama. Regatta chairman Henry Burroughs expects a specimen from the Suez Canal for a blending ceremony tomorrow night, to be poured into the Potomac at the start of Saturday's races.
Frederick County boys ages 11 and 12 weighing 73 to 110 pounds are invited to a 2 PM tryout behind Culler Lake near Watkins Acres. Coaches and staff should attend by 1:30 PM. A second session is planned at 4:30 PM the following day at the same location. participants from Fort De trick and surrounding areas may join, with registration at Frederick High School gymnasium if rain interrupts.
The Associated Press reports in brief that young boxer Jack sn outpointed Ben Wis in a Los Angeles bout and Oakland, California. No further details or bout specifics are provided.
Dr Edwin F Jordan outlines that alcohol abuse affects about 4 to 7 million Americans, with roughly six percent of drinkers developing serious alcohol related problems. He explains stages from pre alcoholic to chronic addiction, notes black outs and loss of control, and highlights treatment by clinics and Alcoholics Anonymous while stressing desire and commitment for recovery. The report also includes local notices and social items from Bolivar and surrounding areas.
In a rare division, the Virginia House Appropriations Committee sidestepped Gov. Thomas B. Stanley's plan to withhold state school funds over integration. Locals could gain a say via a local option or pupil placement plan, with the administration opposing a crack in the segregation policy. Separate notes: ticket sales for the Colts vs Redskins at Baltimore Stadium show strong demand, with a reserved section for out-of-town fans and in-stadium box office redemption. Babe Zaharias spent a restless night in Galveston hospital amid cancer battle, hospital officials saying excitement may have contributed to her discomfort.
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