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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1956
Page
4
The Tigers defeated the Indians 9 to 8 to cinch at least a share of the Pee Wee league title as the Cardinals still have four possible outcomes to claim the crown. Tigers hold 5-0, Cardinals 3-1. Indians finish 4-2. Cardinals play Braves (2-2) next at Garfield.
The league leading Denver Bears head on a tough road swing with 20 of 23 away from home starting Wednesday. The schedule lists a three game series against New York and a slate including Chicago Minneapolis and Washington as key clashes. Stan Musial notches his 2,700th major league hit as he nears the 3,000 hit mark, a landmark few can reach.
The article notes Ted Williams and Stan Musial as top hitters reaching milestone hits. Williams, with the Red Sox, posted his 440th hit milestone, while Musial reached a notable career data point. The report lists multiple city and team references including Milwaukee and Philadelphia with varied numeric figures.
Brooklyn visits Cincinnati as Drskine faces Biren Worthing in a key game. Glenn Davis pitches for Thelton against Burdella while Ottawa American Legion notes PitaGora EOaintee ace leads against Harden parade in Chicago. Seed Co of KC involved. Fort Street Lae Park hosts the late p.m. game. Scores recap: Pittsburgh 4 St. Louis 2 Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3 New York 6 Milwaukee 6 in 11 innings.
Report discusses Ottawa Girls softball proceeds at Happy Halls cafe in Lawrence toward travel expenses for a tournament. Mentions LaHarpe Braves entering July 27 class tourney with teams from Arma Bronceton Chanute Coffeyville Girard Iola Hutchinson and Ottawa, eligibility issues noted. Boston pitcher Breuer and Bob Friend game referenced with Melvern scoreline 13-14 12-3.
The Associated Press reports that PCC presidents debated disciplinary steps for coaches and staff amid under the table pay allegations. UCLA officials including Chancellor Raymond Allen faced calls to dismiss Red Sanders and Wilbur Johns. The conference weighed penalties and potential reinstatement conditions for ineligible seniors.
Giants pitcher Ruben Gomez and outfielder Willie Mays sparked a 10-0 win over the Braves in Boston. The game featured a bench-clearing brawl after Adcock charged the mound following Williams 400th major league homer. Umpires and police restored order. no suspensions announced.
Twenty one members attended the luncheon and played golf yesterday as officers announced the nine hole course is now par 36 for the ladies event.
All American backs Billy Wessels and Bernie Flowers will headline 40 rookies entering the Baltimore Colts 1956 training camp at Western Maryland College in Westminster. The pair, fresh from military service and CFL play, were all Dominion rookies before joining the NFL squad under coach Weeb Ewbank.
Harris keeps Detroit Tigers manager job for 1956 season after telegram from outgoing president Spike Briggs confirming no change in management. Sale of Tigers to Detroit syndicate approved by new owners relieves Harris of rumors of departure and eases pressure on lineup.
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