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1956 Snap Shots                                                                                                      Snapshots 1   Snapshots 2

   
 

Yer Out !

North Battleford's Bob Herron is out at home.  Umpire Johnny Lupul ruled that Edmonton's Dale Ziegler had made the tag in time.  With the bases load and two outs, a pitch got away from catcher Tom Shollin who retrieved the ball and threw to pitcher Ziegler who made the out.  Eskimos won 1-0.  (Edmonton Journal July 28, 1956)

Chums

Regina pals, Tony Levaggi (left) and Bob Phair (right)  Phair had a grand slam in Regina's 11-0 victory over Moose Jaw.  Levaggi added four hits.  (Moose Jaw Times-Herald, July 31, 1956)

 

Ben Lott

The Meridians' second baseman Ben Lott belts another.
  
North Battleford stars

North Battleford's Mark Bussan, Bob Herron, Emil Francis, and Mike Dayne.  (North Battleford News Optimist, September, 1956)

Congrats

Meridians' manager Stan Karpinski congratulates Emile Francis and his Beavers on their championship run.  At the front, Louis Green, Mike Dayne and Mark Bussan pose with the Coca Cola trophy. (North Battleford News Optimist, September, 1956)
 

 

He scores

An Eskimo convention at home plate!  A bases-loaded double in the 3rd inning was the key blow as Edmonton shutout Moose Jaw 4-0.  Eddie Bertotti is seen scampering home, while Bob Gerst (No. 25) the next batter, and Carl Maggio, who has already scored, offer advice.  The catcher is Jim Garrett. (Edmonton Journal, June 19, 1956)

Gary Pennington    

Left - Teammates gather to congratulate Gary Pennington who helped the Eskimos get the season off on the right foot with a 5th inning homer in Edmonton's 5-2 victory.

Right - Slim Thorpe, head of the Lloydminster owners' group, congratulates manager Stan Karpinski on a fine season.
 

 

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