All Star balloting nears finish with mixed selections
Voting by THE NEWS readers reveals strong fan favoritism for certain stars in the American and National League lineups. The piece notes Milestones like Musial Berra and Campanella, plus debates over second basemen and left fielders and cautions about rain impacts on Payne Park play.
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Washington
E. 8. Hamilton Sr
Harbor Acres
American Legion
Babe Ruth
Payne Park
Ted Wilson
Unbeaten Rory Calhoun Faces Willie Vaughn Tonight in Garden
New York boxing note from Madison Square Garden features Rory Calhoun 21-0 with 11 KOs meeting Willie Vaughn 26-11-4 in a televised bout. Calhoun, from White Plains, has crushed Randy Sandy recently and seeks top 10 ranking and a 1957 title shot. Vaughn brings a tougher opponents resume but has managerial changes noted and last fought July. NBC will cover the fight from New York venue.
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New York
Rory Calhoun
White Plains
N.Y
Willie Vaughn
Los Angeles
Madison Square Garden
Calhoun
Randy Sandy
Vaughn
Willie
Bobo Olson
Garth Panter
Moses Ward
California
Bachman
St. Nicholas Arena
Network Radio and Television
NBC
Campanella Breaks Slump With Two Homers In Dodgers Win
Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella snapped a career slump with two homers driving in six in the Dodgers 9-8 victory over St. Louis. His 9th inning three run shot tied the game as Don Zimmer followed with a game winning single. Campanella's first homer came off Herm Wehmeier and his 214 batting average rose after the win.
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Brooklyn
Roy Campanella
St. Louis
Campy
Dodger
Murty Dickson
Don Zimmer
Campanella
Herm Wehmeier
RBI
Nellie Fox
Jim Rivera
Johnson
Bobby Cain
St.Louis Browns
Baltimore
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Marty Marion
White Sox
Browns
Murry Dickson
Stan Musial
al Dark
Musial
Dark
Giants
Zimmer
Peewee Reese
del Rice
Danny O'Connell
Milwaukee
O’connell
Bob Buhl
Ron Kline
Pirates
Brewer
Wynn
Jim Piersall
Repulski Tops NL Left Field Poll For All Star Game
In New York the National League left field vote shows Repulski of the St. Louis Cardinals leading with 13 801 votes, Frank Robinson 12 983, and Frank Thomas 10 311. Center field sees Duke Snider ahead of Guy Bell. other AL and NL leaders listed with players like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra in top spots.
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National League
Dale Long
Pirates
Schoendienst
Ernie Banks
Cubs
Oras Eee Haa del Aos
Duke Snider
Musial
Roy Campanella
del Crandall
Braves
Ed Bailey
Cincinnati
Sarni
Gene Baker
Bailey
Campanella
Dodgers
Boyer
Mathews
Hank Aaron
Ennis
Rip Repulski
Frank Thomas
Frank Robinson
Walter Alston
Casey Stengel
Stengel
Billy Pierce
Alston
Bob Friend
Brooks Lawrence
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington
Repulski
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Guy Bell
George Bell
Baltimore
Ray Boone
Detroit
Mickey Vernon
Boston
Pitsburgh
Nelson Fox
Chicago
Red Schoendienst
Kell
Ken Boyer
St. Louis
Harvey Kuenn
Ted Williams
Mickey Mantle
Snider
Stan Musia
Harshman Tops Johnson In Major League One-Hitter Duel
In a rare one-hitter duel, Jack Harshman pitched 1-0 to beat Connie Johnson of the Orioles as the White Sox closed within five games of the Yankees. Nellie Fox’ first inning double provided the lone offense, with Chicago extending its AL race amid scores from Milwaukee and Brooklyn.
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Jack Harshman
Harshman
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore
Connie Johnson
George Zaverink
Sox
New York Yankees
Chicago
Comiskey Park
Cleveland
Boston
Tom Brewer
Wynn
Kansas City
Washington
Milwaukee
Braves
Fred Haney
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Brooklyn
St.Louis
Roy Campanella
Gus Triandos
Hal Smith
White Sox
Johnson
Ocean Racing Association elects officers for Florida series
The Florida Ocean Racing Association met at St. Petersburg Yacht Club to elect officers Lew Mc Masters Francis Crowe and Charles Morgan and to set a tentative 1956 57 season schedule with seven coastwise races and a trophy plan for member clubs. A mileage based series scoring system and a rules committee were approved.
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Florida Ocean Racing Association
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
Lew McMasters
Francis Crowe
Charles Morgan
Morgan
McMasters
St. Petersburg
Ed Nelson
Tampa
Leon Frush
Guy Roberts
Clearwater
Charles Doll
Sarasota
Sta
Fort Meyers
Tarpon Springs
Venice
Bradenton
Egmont
Boca Grande
Musial Teeters On Retirement After Deadline Rumors
Stan Musial considering quitting baseball at season's end amid rumors of his trade and a move from outfield to first base. Teammates note low spirits over trade of Red Schoendienst and a rumored deal with Philadelphia. manager Frank Lane denies any peddling. Musial’s on-field role shift and financial security from multiple ventures factor into his decision.
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Joe Reichler
New York
Stan Musial
St.Louis Cardinals
Red Schoendienst
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Musial
Robin Roberts
Phillies
Fred Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Stan
Earl Morrall Wins Chester L. Brewer Award
Michigan State star Earl Morrall earns the Chester L. Brewer award for combining academic achievement with athletic excellence as a quarterback and shortstop. The honor recognizes both scholastic performance and on field performance across multiple sports.
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Earl Morrall
Michigan State
Chester L. Brewer
Hottest LPGA star Marlene Bauer Hagge sets course record
Marlene Bauer Hagge fired a six under 69 to establish a Forest Lake Country Club record in Detroit. Her 69 gave her a two stroke lead over Patty Berg heading into day two of the LPGA Championship.
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Marlene Bauer Hagge
Kerry Baker Delivers Walkoff Run In Sarasota Win
Kerry Baker's seventh inning hit drove in the winning run as the Sarasota Dairies defeated Citizens Bank in a tense Little League clash. Earlier, the Optimists beat the Sports 4-2, and Sarasota Bank defeated the Jaycees 1-0 despite lineup changes. Jim Strickland started for the Jaycees, with Tom McLaurin relieving in the fifth.
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Kerry Baker
Sarasota Dairies
Citizens Bank
Optimists
Jaycees
Sarasota Bank
Jim Strickland
Strickland
Tom McLaurin
Aller Tubbs
Jim Garrett
Joe Troyer
Dairies
Sandy Adams
Roger Nosworthy
Ken Oberg
Len Peoples
Optimist
Sonny Hughes
Gary Schlosser
Jerry Artigas
Artigas
Citizens Bank AB
Montgomery
Lbwy
Pearson D. Obert Peeles
Sooper
Traeger
Baker
Borza
Edwards
Boyette
P Shrock
Watson
Trover
Nosworthy
Robertson Anderson
Bartnet Pet
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
Auntt
Cst Louis
Resh
Nerenan Louis
Prinem
Ones Ht
Thursday's Results and Friday Schedule In Major League Scores
Kansas City 15, Washington 6, Cleveland 5, Boston 0, Chicago 1, Baltimore 0. Only pas scheduled. Friday's slate: New York at Chicago, Washington at Cleveland, Baltimore at Detroit, Boston at Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Baltimore
Pas
Riday
New York
Detroit
Pet
Mrs McMahon Wins 32 in Nine Hole Ladies Golf
Mrs Emma McMahon fired a net 32 in the nine hole event at Sasaskta Bay Country Club sponsored by the Ladies Golf Assn. She topped 20 golfers. Mrs J Tuttle Mrs Ned Saylor and Mrs Robert Lake tied for runnerup with 33s.
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Emma McMahon
Ladies Golf Assn
Sasaskta Bay Country Club
McMahon
J. Tuttle
Ned Saylor
Robert Lake
Bunner Smith Takes Lead of City Tennis Program
The News reports Bunner Smith now directs tennis instruction at the municipal courts. The courses, part of the city's recreation program, welcome all youngsters as Frank Bonneau previously led the program.
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Bunner Smith
Frank Bonneau
Bonneau
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