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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

6

Dallas Runs Win Streak To 15 Games

Dallas extended its winning streak to 15 with a 10-2 victory over Oklahoma City. Al Widmar won the game for Tulsa, marking the first distance win for a Tulsa pitcher in 19 games as Lloyd Jenney homered in the first inning. Freddie Rodrigues anchored Fort Worth with a side arming win over the Cats.

Tulsa Dallas Oklahoma City al Widmar Lloyd Jenney Owers Mighty Eagles Freddie Rodrigues Fort Worth Cats Texas

Hogan Carrying Snead In England

In England at Wentworth for the Canada Cup, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead led a wide-open second round while North Texas held a NCAA golf lead. Ohio State's squad chased in a tough course with Rudy Boyd and Bill Reading atop the individual standings as teams battled for the 64-player match-play bracket.

Virginia Water England Ben Hogan Sam Snead Columbus Ohio Wentworth Rudy Boyd Northwestern Laporte Ind Bill Reading Perdte Fagansport Boyd Redding SI Joe Campbell Purdue Ave North Wexes Oklahoma A&m Southern Cal Houston Nore Dame Heris Ted John Crarrety Rice Ino Campbell Knox

Archy Parker in Title Fight Sparks Boxing Debate

Manager asserts Archie Moore and James J Parker in a world title bout discussion. Reports say both are contenders with Moore already holding amateur status and Parker seen as top challenger. Medical updates note Patterson broke his right hand in a prior bout. boxing authorities in Canada have no sanctioning power over the world title fight.

PORON Dpahaes Sanya Neetee Moore Moores James J. Parker Peter Tae Voleani Moore Bota Parker Aswell British Empire Seavewerzht Tileholaer OooRes Kornous Reece Edenobe Yao Pomms Chus Jackson New York Son Johnasson Parker Frettoons Cnaing Baeraden

Brough Eyes Wimbledon Title Quest In Press Poll

The article follows Brough as she pursues the Wimbledon crown with thoughts of rivals Beverley Baker and Mis Barer in the field. It notes challengers from Spain and Belgium, plus U S pair Hasan Chere and Jean Forbes in doubles fixtures and a mix of unfamiliar competitors.

Wistbit Pagliand Louse Broagh Attaca Gibson Aitec Man Chester Worn Hhedon Sass Browen Jean Forbes Mies Beverley Baker Llear Jone Beach Calif Rest Sears P. Barer Shirles Bes Peterspurg Tia Belgium Chris Dane Verels Eanes Richard Hasan Chere Jean Boratia Sl Belk Nodja France

Odessa Pages Pro Baseball Practice Report

Unclear OCR conveys a local note about a baseball club practicing at a 68 ppm facility. Wording is garbled but implies a daily diamond session and a connection to the Qutessa Condedication or Viaager event.

Odessa Pages Pracice Wethies Qutessa

Schoendienst Out for Injury With Cardinals Connection

New York reports indicate Red Schoendienst, former Cardinal and current Grant with transition to New York, will be out for a long period due to a calcium deposit in his right shoulder.

New York Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals

Hinds Hurls No Hit Game In Odessa Victory

Odessa Natural Gas sealed a 9-0 win over Gaddy Gas as Harlan Hinds pitched a no hitter. Linus led with two singles and two doubles, while Sommiy Baxter drove in four runs with a single and two doubles. Retail Merchants beat Bone Wing Divas 5-4 with Martin Vaughn Reeling earning the win.

Brittent Bnewing Divas Martin Vaughn Wadde Smith The Merchants Larry Jernigans Kiwanis D&j Sports Center Steve Cannon Odessa American Beagles Johanis Lawrence Whitted Melvin Davis Clouiers Model Shop Kinpue Machinery Johnson Brothers Bonnie Baker Melvin Davis Max Courtneys

Day's Phillips Register Triumphs In Park Softball Slate

Day's Restaurant defeats Sears and Roebuck 10-9 in Monday night action at County Park while Phillips outhits Stanolind 7-3 led by winning pitcher Barnes. Rae Chemerits and Sid Dawson contributed with key plays as Phillips downed the Oilers. Postponements push league games to Thursday with Day's facing Stanolind and Phillips meeting Sears.

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They're Still Countin Votes For All Stars

Mail by the base swamped the All Star vote tabulators as estimates range from 50 000 to 75 000 ballots yet to be counted. Final lineups for the July 10 game could shift with late ballots from Midwest and Far West. Names in tight NL and AL races include Banks McMillan Robinson Snider Campanella Bell Temple Repulski and Bailey among others.

New York Ford C. Frick Washington Commissioner’s Office International Business Elias Baseball Statistical Bureau Personel Elias Commissioner's Office Midwest Far West Red Schoendienst Giants Johnny Temple Redleg

Four-Bout Card Slated Tonight at Peter County Coliseum

Four wrestling bouts are planned at the Peter County Coliseum with many nationally known figures. Babe Charms from Denver faces Andrea Crapp in a 44 minute semifinal, while Art Nelson tackles Hans Schnabel in the main event. Tokwo Joe meets Gene LeBelle in a catch-as-catch-can special, and Rita Gavinan fights Tommy Phelps to open the program.

Peter County Babe Charms Rolyv Poly Denver Andrea Crapp Crapp France Zaharias Cripple Creek Art Nelson Hans Schnabel Schnabel Fray Nelson Rogers Brother Fritz Hans Tokwo Joe Gene LeBelle LeBelle Catch Japan Rita Gavinan Tommy Phelps

Mantle Keys Yankees Forefront With Four-Hit Night

Mickey Mantle sparked the New York Yankees to a 9-3 win over the Athletics in Kansas City with four hits, lifting his team to a game and a half lead over the Chicago White Sox. Norm Siebern homered twice as Hank Bauer and Joe Collins added one apiece. Mantle’s multi-spot hitting disrupted KC defenses and showcased his dominant season pace. Meanwhile the Milwaukee Braves won their seventh straight under Fred Haney with an 8-5 victory over Philadelphia, Del Crandall and Hank Aaron driving in runs in the ninth. Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 2-1 behind Ted Kluszewski's 14th homer as Art Fowler took the loss for the Pirates’ five-hitter. Dodgers beat the Cubs 3-2 in Jersey City as Brooklyn rallied in the eighth. Senators topped the Tigers 5-3 with Clint Courtney hitting a two-run homer in the eighth.

Carl Lundquist United Press Key Man Mickey Mantle New York Yankee Athletics Kansas City Yankees Chicago White Sox Mantle Norm Siebern Hank Bauer Joe Collins Babe Ruth Chicago Braves Fred Haney Phillies Willie Jones del Crandall Hank Aaron Bobby Thomson Milwaukee Cincinnati Pirates Ted Kluszewski Roy Jablonski Reds Art Fowler Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey City Haven Cubs Junior Gilliam Pee Wee Reese Carl Erskine Giants Senators Tigers Detroit Clint Courtney

Ribands Arrives in New York From Sydney Flight

Australian racing champion Ribands landed in New York after a 10 day flight from Sydney amid uncertainty about whether he will race or retire at stud.

New York Ribands Sydney

Driver Recovering From Training Accident

New York Up Nun harme veteran Tahan Racine driver injured in a training crash last Friday is recovering from a fractured collar bone and two fractured ribs, authorities report.

New York Nun Harme Tahan Racine

Topeka Keeps Western Lead With 8-4 Win

Topeka held the Western League edge with an 8-4 victory over Amarillo as Jack O'Donnell contributed his eighth win, while Lincoln crushed Albuquerque 13-2 on 15 hits. Sioux City upset Pueblo 8-6. Colorado Springs beat Des Moines 7-3 with nine innings of help from Phil Brown.

Topeka Amarillo Gold Sox Jack O'Donnell Lincoln Albuquerque Duke Don Rowe Sioux City Pueblo Dodger Phil Brown Colorado Springs Des Moines Sky Sox Bruin

No-Hit by Gary Hamilton in Teen League action

Gary Hamilton pitched a no hitter guiding Downtown Lions to a 14 0 victory over Goldsmith in Odessa in a Lone Star League Teen Age program game. Tommy Kershner allowed seven hits but his team committed 10 errors. In the other game J T Rhodes defeated Don Maxwell 7 3.

Gary Hamilton Downtown Lions Goldsmith Odessa Tommy Kershner J. T. Rhodes Don Maxwell Gary Crain Roger Rankin West County Park French ‘Tool Davy Sears Food

Dodgers Skipper Gripes Over Pitching and Power

Brooklyn manager Walter Alston vented that the club lacks a tested starter and a .300 hitter as spring season opens. He noted Carl Erskine’s eight innings without a completed game since May, and cited a need for a left handed pitcher while doubting Sandy Koufax’s recent effectiveness.

Alston Isame Newscombe Sandy Koufax

Baseball scores and standings from multiple leagues today

National and American leagues show Milwaukee and New York leading their divisions with varied records. Results include Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Philadelphia wins, with Tuesday and Wednesday scheduled games and probable pitchers listed for key matchups. Minor leagues across the big state and southern associations report scattered results and upcoming schedules.

W. L. Pet Milwaukee Gomez Chicago Brooklyn Knight Davis Otis Maglie Philadelphia Crone Va Roberts Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland Braton Baltimore Detroit Kansas Washington Mondas New York Kansas City Ord Va Ditmar

Major League Leaders and Top Performers Summary

The clipping lists leading players by team with mentions of Mantle Yanks Berra Cards Musial St Louis and other stars like Sievers, Boyer, Robinson, and Foxx. It notes batting and pitching highlights across many clubs including Yankees, Cardinals, Giants, and White Sox with scattered scores and positions.

G. Var Bailes Cin Ay Li Roverati Cismernie Pits Kong Pitts Ued Ab Vernen Bes Mines Mantle Yanks Sievers Berra Yanke Tony Pirates Boyer Aly Ftans Yanga Sunpsen Musial Berer Sid Yoar Robinson Lecttoges Mits Marie Vauke Sal Stimpson Ashimin Lemnon Senators Redege Pierce Red Soy Ao Wilson White Sox Kucks Yanks

More Muscles Linked to Higher Home Runs

National League officials dismissed talk of a rabbit ball and attributed the home run surge to bigger stronger players. They cited no ball change over years and suggested players’ bulk and power drive the trend.

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