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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1956

Page

11

Tarpon Tournament Leaders Rise In Second Day Catch

O Hara leads the 26th International Tarpon Tournament with a 94 pound silver king. Betty Gilbert boats an 82 1 2 pound tarpon aboard the Hel Kitten. L A Dorman from Baldwin Michigan adds an 82 1 2 pound catch aboard Jacwarann near Venice. Captains Hall Roberts Seale supervise as boats fish in Tampa Bay area waters.

O'Hara Venice City Pier Sam Hall Jr Betty Gilbert Miami Frank Roberts Jr Point O’rocks Roberts Tarpon Grounds L. A. Dorman Baldwin Mich Dorman Jacwarann Ben Seale Chamber of Commerce Tarpon Bill O'Hara Hall

Moore Declares Heavyweight Title Quest After KO in London

Archie Moore, 39 or 42, defeated Yolande Pompey in a 10th round TKO at Harringay Arena London to vacate the light heavyweight title hold while aiming for the world heavyweight crown. Pompey suffered cuts and a swollen eye as Moore dominated late, with manager Charley Johnson backing Moore’s bid for the heavyweight title.

London Archie Moore San Diego Calif Rocky Marciano Yolande Pompey Trinidad Harringay Moore Marciano Floyd Patterson Tommy Jackson Patterson Jackson Charley Johnson Pompey Jack Hart

Ready For Nationals VFW Junior Rifle Team

The final selection for the VFW Junior Rifle Club to compete at the National Junior Outdoor Rifle matches in Miami on June 23 will be decided this Saturday at regular club classes at the VFW range in Vamo. Transportation help is available from Capt. Gwen Schlarb.

VFW Miami Vamo Gwen Schlarb

Sinatra buys half interest in lightweight contender Cisco Andrade

Hollywood Frank Sinatra now holds half of boxer Cisco Andrade a top lightweight title contender. Andrade’s manager Ralph Gambina owns the other half. Sinatra’s manager Henry Sani cola announced the purchase yesterday.

Hollywood INS Frank Sinatra Cisco Andrade Sinatra Henry Sanicola Andrade Ralph Gambina

Bobby Boyd Battles Milo Savage In Key Middleweight Test

Bobby Boyd a fast rising middleweight with an eight bout win streak seeks revenge against Milo Savage of Salt Lake City at Chicago Stadium. Savage defeated Boyd in a 10 round New York bout in April 1955 and is ranked fifth by the NBA. Boyd hopes a win leads to a title shot versus Sugar Ray Robinson as ABC telecasts the bout nationally.

Chicago INS Bobby Boyd Eduardo Lausse George Johnson Italo Scortichini Holly Mims Savage Lausse NBA Boyd Sugar Ray Robinson

Yankee bandwagon loses another rider Boudreau

New York and Kansas City clash as Lou Boudreau predicts a tight race despite acknowledging the Yankees remain the team to beat. He notes Detroit's revival, Cleveland and Chicago pitching strength, and strong Boston arms as potential threats in a close American League race.

Yankee Bandwagon Boudreau New York Yankee Lou Boudreau Kansas City Detroit Tigers Bucky Harris al Kaline Cleveland Chicago Boston Boudreaux

French Entry Is Choice For Epsom Derby Favorite

La vandin a French trained three year old owned by Pierre Wetheimer was the morning line favorite for the 177th running of the Epsom Derby. Twenty six other colts start in the mile and a half classic over the turf with entries from France Ireland and America Montaval owned by Ralph B Strassburger is a 50 to 1 outsider and Atlas the Dee Stakes winner is another long shot for the 48552 prize.

Epsom England Ins Lavandin Pierre Wetheimer Ireland Montaval Ralph B. Strassburger Norristown France Queen Elizabeth Atlas

Mobile Bears Rally Past Atlanta in 10th Inning Protest

Mobile Bears beat the Atlanta Crackers 8-7 in 10 innings at Hartwell Field after a controversial game marked by key moments. Gordy Coleman hit a 10th inning homer and Vic Rheem failed to win his fifth as Andy Bratkowitz's misplay near third led to late drama with Umpire Bill Melvin ejecting Crackers manager Clyde King.

Mobile Bears Birmingham Barons Atlanta Gordy Coleman Birmingham New Orleans Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Crackers Hartwell Coleman Vic Rhem Andy Bratkowitz Jack Daniels Bill Melvin Cracker Clyde King

Extensive Red Network Tracks Refugees Across America

INS recounts a secret communist drive to repatriate refugees from behind the Iron Curtain. Spies allegedly monitor moves, mail coercive letters, and pressure escapees to return home, with lists kept by Soviet and allied groups and letters signed to scare families into compliance.

Hungarian National Council New York Bronx Reds Connecticut Maine Letters Department Nikolai Mikhailov Return To the Homeland Committee East Berlin Kremlin Voice of the Homeland U.S. Immigration Department of West Germany America Sup U.N Legation

Two Ex-Champs Miss Open Qualifying

Lawson Little and Lloyd Mangrum, two former American Open champions, failed to qualify for the U S Open at Rochester. Bill Trombley of Dallas led the 37 qualifiers with 137 for 36 holes, joined by Fred dy Hass, Billy Maxwell, Jerry Barber, J Hebert, Ted Kroll, and Art Wall Jr.

Dallas Tex Lawson Little Lloyd Mangrum Rochester N. Y Bill Trombley Freddy Hass New Orleans Billy Maxwell Odessa Jerry Barber Los Angeles J. Hebert Sanford Ted Kroll Fort

Surprise Welcome For Mrs Johnston At City Trailer Park

A home warming party hosted for Mrs. Ray B. Johnston marks her move to 17th Street Lot 32 in the Orange Trailer Park. Nearby social notes mention park residents hosting visits, picnics at Myakka State Park, and travel plans including trips to Omaha Lincoln and Erie. The Telephone Pioneers of America plan a June 15 meeting at the Mobile Home Park Auditorium.

Ray B. Johnston 17Th Street Detroit Mich William Wrassie F. Stewart John Trost Leonards 5Th Street Lincoln Neb Andresons Omaha Wallace H. Dunn Pittsburg W. Gottschalk Gottschalks Park Crescent South Bend Ind Olive Sarasota George Straub 6Th Street Erie Tillie Long Billy Dempster The Navy Chicago Tillie Telephone Pioneers of America Mobile Home Park Audtorium Radcliffs California 20Th Street Smith Park New York

Carroll Righters Astrology Forecast for the Zodiac

Aries through Pisces give daily guidance with cautions on impatience, focus, finances, and relationships. Advice covers keeping calm, finishing promises, choosing wise partners, managing costs, and directing a gifted child toward constructive activity. A note offers Carroll Righters June forecast details by birthdate.

Sparetime Pinchers Repeat at Bowladrome League Lead

Sparetime The Pinchers held first place by defeating the Shannberger Earth worms 314 to 19 in the Summer Mixed League at the Bowladrome. Bobh Piper led with a 236 single and 588 series as his Boxers also swept the Short Enders 4-0. Other results included the Terriers 3 1 over the Collies and the Gy Dogs and Pin Heads finishing 2 2.

Bowladrome Shannberger Earthworms Bobh Piper Piper

Florida Alumni Meet Tomorrow

Florida Alumni Assn directors meet at 8 p.m. at 1939 Prospect Ave home of president Jack Ledoux. They push a Sarasota County membership drive for former University of Florida students not in the group. Also on the agenda a summer get-together. John Lacey named trainer for North Carolina football after five years as Maryland assistant trainer.

University of Florida Alumni Assn Prospect Ave Jack Ledoux Sarasota County U. of F John Lacey North Carolina Maryland

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