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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
10
Archie Moore meets Yolande Pompey in a world light heavy title bout seen as a last chance to extend Moore’s career. They note Moore’s age near 39, a recent loss to Rocky Marciano, and Pompey’s power with 21 knockouts in 35 fights.
Ring Magazine releases its monthly ratings with Archie Moore ranked top heavyweight and Yolande Pompey leading the light heavies. A loss to Pompey tonight could drop Moore to fourth for Rocky Marciano’s vacated title, while Patterson Jackson and others gain or shift positions. Gene Fullmer climbs to first in middleweight standings after a decisive win.
The AP reports a rising outsider challenge to the U S Open Golf Championship. In Dallas Peter Thomson outplayed rivals for the Texas International Tournament first money while Henry Cotton led Rye sectional qualifiers with 68 69. Roberto de Vincenzo shows early threat in Dallas trials.
New York Yankees shortstop issue eased as Gil McDougald, transitioning from second base, solidifies the infield. In 29 games at short, he committed only two errors while maintaining a .275 batting average. He has also cut down two runners at home and impressed Casey Stengel with range and arm strength.
Jim Yancey from Sebring Burl Bolesta of Tampa and amateur Michael Gallagher Jr. of AugustaGa earned Florida’s three National Open berths at the 6 589yard Rochester course with par72. Gallagher shot 74 73 147 while Bolesta won a sudden death playoff over Dave Ragan.
Robert C. Stedler sports editor emeritus of the Buffalo Evening News died of a heart attack while walking near his office. A 47 year newspaperman, he served at the Buffalo Times before joining the News and led the sports desk from 1928 to 1953.
Los Angeles promoter reports Sugar Ray Robinson and Art Aragon will fight in Pasadena this August at the Rose Bowl. The bout would require Robinson to make 157 pounds, with a potential gate between 200000 and 300000 dollars.
Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns, two NFL powerhouses, will clash in the 11th annual armed forces benefit game at Soldier Field on Friday night September 21. Chicago newspapers, led by the Chicago Newspaper Publishers Assn, will participate. Last year the Bears won 24 to 21 and receipts reached 408 350 dollars. The proceeds aid Army Navy and Air Force relief societies.
The Palatka Tigers, cellar dwellers, rode Don Meadows two homers and a triple for four RBIs in a Florida State League night. Daytona halted its six game win streak as Palatka won 5-4. Other results: Leesburg beat Orlando 4-3 in 11 innings. Gainesville edged Cocoa. West Palm Beach beat St. Petersburg 8-2. Tonight’s schedule lists Orlando at Leesburg and Palatka at Daytona Beach.
G S Food Market moved from third to first after a 14 3% win over Harmon's at Par 3 Golf Course. G S Food now leads with 39 points. Barkus Furniture rose to second, four points behind, after gaining 14 points to Smitty's four. Sarasota Flower Shop toppled Singleton Oil Co. for third with a 15 3 victory. Shay Motors beat Radio Station WSPB 17 1 and Ellie's Book and Stationery defeated Anderson Auto Paris 1249 549. Tonight's Scratch League pairings: Butler TV vs Palmer Bank 4 30 p.m. Holiday House vs First Federal Savings and Loan 6 p.m. Whitesides Appliance vs Lyons Paint Mart 6 15 p.m.
Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams rejects retirement talk saying he will never quit hitting. After a 7-6 loss to Kansas City he teased reporters with being washed up but insisted he is not considering retirement and will continue playing unless his legs fail him.
Monday results show Cleveland 7 Washington 0 and Chicago 13 Baltimore 4. Tuesday slate includes Kansas City at New York and Detroit at Boston. National League results feature Pittsburgh 4 16 Milwaukee 3 etc. Southern and International leagues list multiple matchups and upcoming games with venues and dates.
League leaders list top hitters and pitchers with official at bats. Mantle leads in homers and RBIs for New York, Berra and Sievers also spot among leaders. Long and Boyer pace batting, while Friend and Newcombe top wins in the pitching column.
Pirates move to first place in the National League by 0.012 above Milwaukee after Sal Maglie limits the Braves to 0 runs on a three-hitter. Maglie also contributes two singles as Pittsburgh wins 3 0 at County Stadium. Cincinnati tops Philadelphia 6 2, St Louis beats New York 11 5, Chicago routs Baltimore 13 4, and Seattle supporting games noted.
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