Cincinnati Redlegs Crush Sluggers In Double Rampage
Cincinnati exploded for 34 runs in a doubleheader at St Louis, lifting their homer total with 107 on the season. Ted Kluszewski slugged three long balls and Frank Robinson George Crowe led Cincinnati with key blasts as St Louis fell behind in a wild, high scoring affair. Meanwhile Mantle and the Yankees surged with two wins boosting their lead in the American.
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Frank Robinson
George Crowe
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Smoky Burgess
Gus Bell
Stan Musial
Rip Repulski
Wally Moon
Stengel finalizes 25 man AL All-Star squad for Chicago clash
Manager Casey Stengel announced the American League roster for the July 10 All-Star Game in Chicago. The group includes six Yankees, four from Detroit and Chicago each, two from Cleveland and Kansas City, and one apiece from Baltimore and Washington. Notable selections include White Sox Billy Pierce and Whitey Ford, Yankees Johnny Bucks, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Royals Vic Power, Roy Sievers, Hank Bauer, and Al Kaline among others.
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Harry Simpson
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al Kaline
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Yogi Berra
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Ray Boone
Charley Maxwell
Tigers
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Sherm Lollar
Charley Dressen
Washington Club
Yankee Jim Turner
Clarke County Tops Strasburg in Ten Inning Victory
Clarke County moved to undisputed first in the Northern Virginia League by blanking Strasburg 6 0 in ten innings. Buckner struck out ten over the complete game as Clarke tallied all runs in the tenth after a 0 0 tie. Oak Grove improved to four and four with a 20 5 win over Mt Falls, while the Rebels routed Winchester 29 13 behind DeHaven and strong hitting.
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Winchester
Signers of Independence Faced British Captures
Five signers were captured by the British including George Walton from Georgia and Richard Stockton from New Jersey. Thomas Heyward Jr Edward Rutledge and Arthur Middleton of South Carolina were seized during the 1780 Charleston action. Many signers endured hardships for their defiance and belief in the new nation.
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George Walton
Georgia
Richard Stockton
New Jersey
Thomas Heyward, Jr
Edward Rutledge
Arthur Middleton
South Carolina
Charleston
Baseball Standings and Results From The Day
American League standings show New York leading with 46 wins and 25 losses. Cleveland, Chicago, Boston follow. Yesterday Baltimore beat Boston, Kansas City defeated Detroit, and New York swept Washington. National League leaders Milwaukee and Cincinnati hold early edges. Philadelphia and Brooklyn posted wins while New York lost to Pittsburgh in twin bill.
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Seven Pitchers Named to National All-Star Roster
Walter Alston named the 1956 National League All-Star team roster in Cincinnati. Dodgers manager selected four right handed pitchers Clem Labine Robin Roberts Bob Friend Brooks Lawrence and four left handers Johnny Antonelli Joe Nuxhall Warren Spahn. The eight starters include Ed Bailey Roy McMillan Johnny Temple Roy Campanella Del Crandall plus infielders Banks Gil? Kluszewski and Mathews and outfielders Aaron Mays Repulski Snider with Musial in right. Coaches Tebbetts and Hutchinson.
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Washington
Clem Labine
Brooklyn
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Pittsburgh
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia
Johnny Antonelli
New York
Joe Nuxhall
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Ed Bailey
Dale Long
Johnny Temple
Roy McMillan
Ken Boyer
St. Louis
Frank Robinson
Gus Bell
Stan Musial
Bailey
Roy Campanella
del Crandall
Braves
Ernie Banks
Alaska Still Produces Gold in Millions Each Year
Although the gold rush era is over Alaska continues to yield over eight million dollars in gold annually far surpassing the original purchase price of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
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United States
Russia
Amateur feature at Winchester Speedway crowns Crosen winner
Bob Crosen crossed the finish first in the Amateur feature at Winchester Airport Speedway. Shorty Bowers led the Sportsman race from lap five, with Bill Nally second and Red Nininger fighting for third. Crosen’s S17 Chevrolet engine powered his victory as others chased through heats and a dramatic late pass for Z01.
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Maryland
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Brunswick
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LeMaster
Minnick
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Arlington
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Nally
Robert Peer
Peer
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Winchester Speedway
Kuda Bux
Mystery Man
RC Halltown Split Twinbill With Halltown Paper Board
RC split a twinbill with Halltown Paper Board Co winning 6 4 in the nightcap after dropping the first 2 0. Halltown held RC to four hits in game one as Longerbeam pitched the win and Donald took the loss. Shank Carroll and Oates produced hits for RC.
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Halltown Paper Board Co
Early BC leads with four runs in first inning
BC jumps to an early lead with four runs in the first inning sparked by three errors and two walks. Three hits and two walks in the second add two more, ending BC’s scoring. Shank paces BC with two hits while Bobby Jackson earns the win after five hits allowed. Hall Town plates two runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh.
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Baker
Arme
Butler
Bobby Jackson
Halltown
Far East mystic previews new show with bold claim
A blindfolded performer with peculiar powers promises a dramatic act this season. The act centers on making a beautiful girl disappear. Charlie Armel served as flag man for yesterday's racing program while Carrol Mason did the announcing.
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Charlie Armel
Carroll Mason
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