American League Batting Leaders and Run Totals
Williams of Boston leads batting at .355 while Mantle of New York drives 128 runs and 129 RBIs. Kaline and Kuenn of Detroit share 18 hits among leaders in hits.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1956
Page
10
Williams of Boston leads batting at .355 while Mantle of New York drives 128 runs and 129 RBIs. Kaline and Kuenn of Detroit share 18 hits among leaders in hits.
Pittsburgh manager Bragan promises his Pirates will feed Brooklyn the same bitter medicine after a 2-1 10 inning win over the Braves. He aims to upset the pennant race by beating the Dodgers in seven of their final games, including Forbes Field and Brooklyn meetings, with Bob Friend delivering the main effort.
Milwaukee and Pittsburgh square off in a tense game with key plays by Shepard Mazeroski and Dittmer. Pitching by Buhl and Crone shapes the late innings while Friend hits drive producing runs. Final details show runs by Milwaukee and Pittsburgh with notable HRs and walk totals.
Aaron and Bruton of Milwaukee hit 14 homers in a season as Snider of Brooklyn racks up 39 stolen bases and Mays of New York showcases speed.
An advertisement promotes Light Bourbon as mild and free of bite like top imported whiskies, touting a magnificent Kentucky Sour-Mash bourbon flavor. It claims it is America’s fastest growing whiskey and invites readers to try it, promising delight.
Milwaukee's hopes for the pennant dim after a 2-1, ten-inning defeat to Pittsburgh. The Dodgers hold a three-game edge in the pennant race as Brooklyn extends its surge with nine wins in their last ten, while Milwaukee battles to stay alive in a tight NL chase.
Major League standings and todays schedule inch by inch show National League leaders Brooklyn Milwaukee Cincinnati and St Louis with records and percentages. American League leaders New York Cleveland Chicago Boston Detroit Baltimore and Washington are listed with games back and upcoming matches. Yesterday’s Pittsburgh Milwauke result noted and tomorrow’s doubleheader plans listed for both leagues.
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