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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1956

Page

8

National League standings and today schedule summary

Major League Baseball standings show Milwaukee leading the NL with St Louis and Brooklyn close. Today's NL schedule includes Milwaukee at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, and St Louis at Pittsburgh. Yesterday, St Louis beat New York 4 to 1.

Associated Press Milwaukee St. Louis Coo Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Chicago Buhl Erskine

Fans to Vote On All Star Players

New York reports that the All Star Game poll will be directed by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick with help from US and Canadian newspapers and radio and TV stations. Voting opens June 1 and ends June 22 at the local level, with final tabulations due by June 25. The game is set for Washington on July 10, and starting lineups will be chosen by managers for pitchers and players by league.

New York Ford Frick Aaron Washington Casey Stengel New York Yankees Walt Alston Dodgers Commissioner’s Office Rockefeller Plaza New York City Commissioner's Office American League National League

Echoes of Lopez blast on Cleveland booing night

Cleveland manager Al Lopez blasted local fans for booing injured Al Rosen calling them bush The dispute followed Rosen being knocked down by Pete Runnels and sparked column debate from Gordon Cobbledick Ed McAuley and Franklin Lewis plus GM Hank Greenberg saying boos are from a small number of fans The piece notes Sunday doubleheader relief and fan reaction in Cleveland media coverage.

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Baseball leaders list shows 1963 era player stats

Batting leaders include Repulski and Boyer for runs and hits with Long and Bell among top hitters. Pitching leader Lawrence tallies 50 strikeouts while Mantle leads AL in batting (.408) and runs with 49 hits. Berra tops RBIs and Mantle also has 16 homers and 60 outs for score and Ford.

Repulski St.Louis Boyer St. Louis Long Pittsburgh Bell Cincinnati Dark New York Bruton Milwaukee Post Mays Lawrence Friend Mantle Berra Vernon Boston Jensen Runnels Washington Jacobs Kansas City Ford Houts Cleveland

Braves and Dodgers Set for Two Game NL Clash at Ebbets Field

The Milwaukee Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers renew their NL pennant duel tonight at Ebbets Field with slumping sluggers and a tight race. Braves lead the league in batting average, but only Billy Bruton hits over .300. Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Bobby Thomson, and Joe Adcock fizzle. Cards top NL hitters, Rip Repulski and Ken Boyer pace the attack as St Louis beat the Giants 4-1. Yankees top the Athletics 8-5 in AL action.

ED Wilks Associated Press Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field Charlie Grimm Braves Brooks Billy Bruton Billy St. Louis Cardinals Rip Repulski Ken Boyer Wally Moon New York Giants New York Yankees Kansas City Athletics

Mizell Secures First Complete Game Of Season

Pitcher Wilmer Mizell of the St. Louis Cardinals held the New York Giants to four hits and two hits over seven scoreless innings for his first complete game of the season. Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees drove in the winning run with his 16th homer, doubled in two official trips, and scored three times as New York beat Philadelphia 8 to 5.

Snider Alston Pee- Wee Reese Junior Gilliam Roy Campanella Jackie Robinson Gil Hodges Carl Furillo Polo Grounds Repulski Bill Sarni Bobby del Greco Vinegar Bend Mizell Giants Don Mueller Kansas City Yanks Mickey Mantle Gil McDougald Tom Sturdivant Harry Simpson Hee Lopez Gus Zernial Associated Press Wilmer Mizell St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics

Major League Boxscores New York vs Kansas City showdown highlights

In a tense MLB doubleheader the New York team defeated Kansas City 8 to 5 behind strong hitting from Mantle Howard and McDougald. Zernial and Simpson delivered key RBIs while Sturdivant earned the win. The St Louis and New York game followed a 4 to 1 St Louis victory with Repulski Moon and Del Greco driving runs.

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Kell Wilson Swap Shifts Balance For Sox and Orioles

The Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles completed a six player deal centered on George Kell and Jim Wilson. Kell goes to Chicago with Nieman and Philley moving, while Baltimore gains Nieman and Fornieles plus a player to be named. Managers Richards and Marion voiced optimism about added hitting depth and a steadier starting rotation. Philley’s power and versatility are noted, with Kell’s .313 clip and Nieman’s .300 season follow.

George Kell Jim Wilson Baltimore Wilson Dave Philley Kell Bob Nieman Mike Fornieles Sox Paul Richards White Sox Marty Marion Richards Nieman Philley Milwaukee Philadelphia Billy Pierce Bob Keegan Dick Donovan Jack Harshman Marion Sammy Esposito Fred Hatfield Chicago Walt Deppe Ron Jackson Orioles

Keegan and Ford Lead ERA Race Across Leagues

Righthanders Bob Keegan of the Chicago White Sox and Tom Poholsky of the St. Louis Cardinals top the majors in earned run average. Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees and Don Ferrarese of the Baltimore Orioles trail in the American League as the ERA chase tightens. Keegan posts a 0.58 ERA over 31 innings, while Poholsky carries a 2.30 ERA in 43 innings with one shutout. Ford sits at 0.83 over 54 innings and a 6-0 record. Ferrarese holds 1.16 with 1-2, and Baltimore’s George Zavorin? holds 1.41 with 13 saves in 32 frames. Brooklyn’s Carl Erskine remains a NL standout with a 2.77 ERA after no-hitting the majors. Johnny Antonelli sits high in the NL ERA list as well.

New York Bob Keegan Chicago White Sox Tom Poholsky St. Louise Buth Whitey Ford New York Yankees Don Ferrarese Baltimore Orioles Keegan Associated Press Poholsky Ford Whitey Orioles Brooklyn Carl Erskine Johnny Antonelli New York Giants

High School Baseball Section 3 Final Scores

Triadelphia 14 Warwood 1 and Pennsboro 19 Hundred 1 headline regional results. International League games include Toronto 9 Rochester 2 Montreal 13 Buffalo 3.

Toronto Rochester Montreal Buffalo Triadelphia Warwood Pennsboro Hundred

Louisville Tops Charleston 5-2 in midweek showdown

Louisville beat Charleston 5-2 behind Tom Wrights three run homer over centerfield. Pitcher Hal Woodeschick to start tonight to even the series. Dick Marlowe took the loss in his first Charleston start as Bud Black allowed Wrights homer and Steve Demeters first inning shot accounted for Charleston runs.

Charleston Charleston Senators Louisville Tom Wright Hal Woodeschick Colonels Senators Dick Marlowe Marlowe Dick Brodowski Pompey Cavaiillo Frank Skaff Bud Black Wright Steve Demeter

Carpenters Signup to Build Bleachers for Babe Ruth Park

Carpenters Union Local members joined Harry Lewin to construct bleachers for Babe Ruth Park. Eight volunteers plus three workers from Byus-Mankin Lumber will staff Saturday morning labor with opening games next Monday night promising seating for about 800 fans.

Carpenters’ Union Harry Lewin Babe Ruth Park John Earl Lilly Byus-Mankin Lumber Company Ralph Freeland Cecial Kidd D. H. Atkins C. L. Funk M. D. Small J. P. Centerberry W. L. Sampson Ray Martin

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