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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1956

Page

13

St Paul Climbs to Fifth as Omaha Jumps Division

St Paul moved from seventh to fifth in the American Association after two wins over Louisville fueled by nine stolen bases. Omaha halted Indianapolis four-game run with 5 1 and 8 3 wins before 5330 fans as a plane voyage helped Denver beat Wichita 9 3.

St. Paul Omaha Louisville Saints Colonels Indianapolis Cardinals Charleston Minneapolis Denver Wichita

Bears Extend Lead Amid Doubleheader Wins Over Indians

Loss allowed the Bears to lengthen their advantage to five games over the Indians. Omaha had lost to Indianapolis in four straight prior to Sunday's twin wins. Charlie Peete hit five straight singles in the doubleheader including a bases loaded triple. Nels Burbrink homered for the Cardinals in the first game.

Bears Indians Omaha Indianapolis Charlie Peete Nels Burbrink Cardinals

Same Clubs To Battle Tonight

Camilli moved to second on a passed ball and scored on Mor ton's single as the Huts built a 5 1 lead. Davies held the White Hawks hitless through three before Patton and Sayers sparked a fourth inning rally. Feller and Neff figured in key plays, while the White Hawks chased Davies in the sixth. In game two Art Schippers homered to spark a 3 2 edge for the Hats, with Camilli producing offense including a double and a sacrifice fly. Ramer limited the hits to five in a two game set.

Camilli Wycliffe Bubba” Morton Davies Dick Patton Bob Sayers Huts McKinney Gene Neff Morton Dick Bentfield Jack Feller Neff Bubba White Hawks Sagers Bentfield Jim Lynn Petro Jerry Olesko Gene Martin van Remmen Feller Lynn Ramer Art Schippers Innning Schippers Hughes Frank Walenga Patton Severance Erese Sagers Twee Lynn Rous Schaffernoth C Olesko Siste RBI Walenga Clesko Waterloo Terre Haute Bb—Mckinney SQ — McKinney HO — cKinney Glidewell W — Davies Ney Amilic

Blond Bomber Dominates as Pitcher Walks Few

The pitcher logged his seventh complete game of the season and allowed only seven walks in 62 percent innings. Petro once again wowed with a key plate-block as he threw out a runner at the plate from right field for the third time in four days.

Petro

Roundup of Champs Golf Play June 20

The Roundup of Champions Golf Tournament takes place June 20 at the Country Club of Terre Haute. Club champions and team captains include Warren Artz Ellis Bob Arnett Rea Park Bob Connelly Bud Colson Til Dade Farnsworth Chuck Carrell Bob Leonard Dwight Burks Carl Dieckmeyer and Frank Coffin from various clubs.

Country Club of Terre Haute Warren Artz Ellis Bob Arnett Rea Park Bob Connelly Bud Colson Paris Til Country Club Dade Farnsworth Sullivan Country Club Chuck Carrell Robinson Inl Bob Leonard Bloomington Country Club Dwight Burks Cascades of Bloomington Carl Dieckmeyer Vincennes Country Club Frank Coffin Shelbyville Country Club

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

A compact look at top marks from both leagues with Mantle and Berra leading in batting and home runs for the American League while Repulski and Long pace the National League. Notable pitchers include Brewer and Lawrence among the leaders in decisions and strikeouts.

Mantle New York Maxwell Ana New York Yatt Washington Berra Kuenn Detroit Vernon Boston Simpson Wanaee City Eo Baltimore Busby Cleveand Brewer Pierce Wilson Chicago Cleveland Pascual Repulski St. Louis Long Pittsburgh Boyer Blasingame Bell Cincinnati Furillo Brooklyn Dark Bruton Milwaukee Mays Ome Banks Post Moon Lawrence Kine Freeman McDaniel

Flaherty Wins 100 Mile Race at State Fair Park

Pat Flaherty the Indianapolis 500 winner roared to victory at State Fair Park Milwaukee in 1 hour 37.884 seconds setting a new track record. He led from the 52nd lap over Troy Ruttman and beat Jimmy Thomson the previous mark. Flaherty earned a share of 22 450 dollars. Thomson finished second with Bob Sweikert third followed by Jimmy Bryan Johnny Boyd Don Freel and others in the top 10. several of these drivers also placed in the Indianapolis event.

Milwaukee Pat Flaherty State Fair Park Troy Ruttman Indianapolis Flaherty Jimmy Thomson Thomson Bob Sweikert Jimmy Bryan Phoenix Ariz Johnny Boyd Fresno Calif Don Freeland Inglewood Jimmy Reece Oklahoma City Gene Hartley Roanoke Ind Bob Veith Oakland al Keller Lodi N. H Freeland Sweikert Veith Reece

Brazil and Italy Study Bananas for Ships Trade

Brazil and Italy study a bananas for ships trade scheme. The proposal could unlock new agricultural export routes but faces practical hurdles and regulatory questions.

Brazil Italy

Notre Dame National Monogram Club Names New President

Greg Rice former star distance runner is elected president of the University of Notre Dame National Monogram Club. Rice a 1919 Notre Dame graduate and New York City toy firm accountant now lives in River Edge New Jersey.

South Bend Ind Greg Rice University of Notre Dame National Monogram Club Rice Notre Dame New York City River Edge New Jersey

Two Stock Drivers Killed In Weekend Crashes

LEHI Ark June 11 Two stock car drivers died in week end crashes at the Memphis Arkansas Speedway Thomas Cotton Priddy 27 Louisville Ky died after his 1956 Chevrolet crashed during a 250 mile dirt track race Clint McHugh 28 Biloxi Miss was killed during time trials when his 1956 Oldsmobile went out of control and crashed through a guard rail into a lake Both men were thrown clear of their cars and suffered multiple injuries and were close friends.

Lehi Ark Memphis- Arkansas Speedway Thomas Cotton) Priddy Louisville Clint McHugh Biloxi Miss Priddy McHugh

Poirier and Ortega Fight Tonight at St Nicholas Arena

Middleweight Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls New York and Gasper Ortega of Mexicali meet in a TV ten rounder at St Nicholas Arena with even money betting. Ortega, 21, takes the bout on short notice for Danny Giovanelli who sprained an ankle. Ortega brings a 32-7-0 mark with 15 knockouts and has never been stopped. Poirier, 15-4-3 with six KOs, has been stopped three times.

New York Gene Poirier Niagara Falls N. Y Gasper Ortega Mexicali Mex St. Nicholas Arena Ortega Danny Giovanelli Gasper Poirier Kayves

City Handicap Doubles Tennis Tourney Finals At Rea Park

Klueh and Frew beat Welch and Smith 6 0 6 3 in the final with Petty and Valle topping Bray and Watson 6 4 7 5 in the semifinals. Trophies were presented to winners and runners up.

Rea Park Klueh Frew Bill Welch Norm Smith Petty Valle Bill Bray Paul Watson

Ohio Coal Powers Most State Electricity

In Ohio about 85 percent of the electricity is produced from coal operated generators.

Ohio

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