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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1956

Page

10

Hicks and Kirkland Spark Legion Nine Victory

Bradenton Beaten 11 to 3 as Sarasota Bay Post 30 Ameri can Legion Junior team notches its fourth win. Roy Kirkland earns the win with three hits while Billy Hicks adds two for four including a third inning triple and a sixth inning homer and becomes one of the two Bay players to hit safely in every game alongside Chapman.

Oadly Kirkland Sara Bay Cven Stewart Boys Don Winter Grove Lewis Platt Charliett Bill Howard Tommy Hawkins Bradenton Sarasota Saraso Hicks Strickland Chapman Carae Kenny Ash Simmons Glenn Ghadbourne Darion DuBois Saba Charlie Pratt Lloyd Strickland Sarasota Post Bradenton American Legion Jim Evans Staley Yanks Mickey Mantle

Schedule Highlights From Southern Association Matchups

Monday's slate features Atlanta at Sir Birmingham and Philadelphia at Chattanooga while Macon plays New Orleans and Savannah hosts Knoxville. Sunday results include Augusta at Columbus and Charlotte at Charlotte. Alabama Florida League notes Posposed Dothan at View? sheriff's attendance referenced.

Southern Association Zero Atlanta Sir Birmingham Phil Mo Nashy Chattanodga New Orleans Macon Ville Vannahum Agusta Albama Florida League Nama City Graceville Dothan Itview St Ed Sheriff's

Tommy Brown Sparks Vols RBI Rally in Doubleheader Sweep

Tommy Brown drove in the tying and winning runs as the Nashville Vols rallied in the seventh to beat New Orleans 3-2 and complete a doubleheader sweep. He also added two RBIs in a 5-2 opener win over the Pets, with Birmingham routing Little Rock and Memphis snapping an eight game skid with an 8-6 win over Atlanta. The Crackers later crushed the Chicks 11-2.

Associated Press Tommy Brown Southern Agen Sissling Nashville Vols New Orleans Brown Volg The Pets Birmingham Little 4 Ramors Barons Agthavaeuaen Mobile Memphis Atlanta Crackers Chicks

Notable MLB Surname Counts Since 1871

The record notes 68 players named Smith have reached the major leagues since 1871. Brown and Jones have appeared in the majors 42 times each.

Smiths Brown and Jones

Birds Eating All The Fish On Lake Seminole

Clearwater reports that white pelicans visiting from Utah and the Dakotas are consuming three to five pounds of fish daily at Lake Seminole. Fish camp operator George Evans says the birds corral fish near shore then feed in shallow water, prompting locals to plead for relief.

Clearwater White Pelicans Lake Seminole Florida Utah Dakotas Northwest George Evans Lynn Watkins Clearwater Sun Watkins

Norfleet To Try Football At FSU

Newberry in Florida State University hopes to land Ed Norfleet Jr. a farmer already named the state's star for 1056. The husky 6 footer earned a net worth of 44 058 in four years and earned all Suwannee Conference honors in football and basketball.

Newberry Ed Norfleet Jr Tom Nugent Florida State University Husky Edaled

Leesburg Club Nearing Season Finish

Florida State League official John Krider said Leesburg has raised over half of the $6,000 needed to finish the season. Leesburg President Byron Herlong warned the club could fold without support, but Krider expects the situation to clear up as the town has contributed, with the Milwaukee Braves promising help. The team finished the first half in seventh place with average attendance around 900.

Sanford John Krider Leesburg Milwaukee Braves Byron Herlong Herlong Krider

Braves Rival Circuit Race Heats Up As Milwaukee Streak Grows

The Chicago White Sox crushed the Yankees in a doubleheader 14–2 and 6–3 as the Sox spark a 8-game win streak and narrow the AL lead to one game. Milwaukee Braves ride a 10-game streak to threaten NL pace, with Wins over the Giants and Reds boosting their grip on first.

Braves Cleveland Indians Yankees Washington Baltimore Detroit Billy Lees A. L Tigers Kansas City Boston Alex Kellner Suitcase Simpson Municipal Stadium Milwaukee New York Giants Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Pirates

Hagge Wins LPGA Western Open In Sudden Death

Marlene Bauer Hagge, 22, from Asheville North Carolina, defeats Patty Berg on the first playoff hole at Forest Lake Country Club to capture the LPGA Western Open crown and $1350. Berg, from Illinois, birdie miss seals Hagge's victory after 72 holes tied at 291. Betty Jameson takes third with $766, Mickey Wright earns $657 for 297, while Alice Bauer and Bev Hanson share 301 and $450.

Detroit Pert Marlene Bauer Hagge Des Moines Mrs. Hagge Miss Berg Berg Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex Mickey Wright San Diego Alice Bauer Maggie Sarasota, Fla Bev Hanson Apple Valley Calif

Orlando tops West Palm Beach as Cocoa edges Leesburg in rain

Rain disrupted Florida State League play with Cocoa beating Leesburg 10 to 9 while Orlando defeated West Palm Beach 4 to 1. Pete Rubenecker started for Orlando, yielding three runs in the first two innings. Cocoa used patient hitting and wildness by Leesburg pitchers to surge in the first inning and never trailed.

Associated Press Orlando West Palm Beach Cocoa Leesburg Wildness Tom Wright Chuck Pearson St. Petersburg Daytona Beach Gainesville Palatka

League Leaders On 150 Official At Met Rar Meti 347 Es

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Bar scene hints at late night activity in New York

A fragmentary line mentions a bar and night in New York with unclear names and details. The readable portion suggests a casual urban setting but lacks complete facts or identifiable individuals.

Guys And Dolls Open 7th Week of Play

The Guys and Dolls League opens its seventh week at Par 8 Golf Club. At 5:30 Singleton Oil Co. battles Harmon's. Ellie’s Book and Stationery, second place, faces Radio Station WSPB at 6. The 6:15 matchup pits Shay Motors vs Anderson Auto Parts. G and S Food Market, leaders, meet third place Smitty’s Tavern. The Barkue Furniture versus Sarasota Flower Shop game is postponed.

Guys and Dolls League Par 8 Singleton Oil Co Harmon's Ellie's WSPB Shay Motors Anderson Auto Parts G & S Food Market Smitty's Tavern Barkue Furniture Sarasota

Doby Delivers as White Sox Sweep Yankees

Larry Doby hit two three run homers to power the Chicago White Sox past the New York Yankees 14 2 and 6 3 to complete a four game sweep and extend their winning streak to eight. Doby boosted his average to .278 and sparked the lineup after the club traded for him to boost offense and reduce their risk of a second tier finish.

Nellie Fox White Sox Yankee Norm Siebern Pale Hose Yankées Milwaukee Braves Sox Larry Doby Sherm Lollar Whitey Ford Bob Turley Bob Morgan Minnie Minoso Billy Pierce Pittsburgh Bob Friend Pierce Gerry Staley Casey Stengel Chicago Chuck Comiskey Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Doby Yankees Comiskey Larry Luis Aparicio Chico Carrasquel Jim Busby Cleveland

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