1956-02-15 The Sporting News Baseball Magazine Contents

1956/02/15 —

Cover cartoon is “The Last Word” by O’Mealia

Headline on front cover is “Gabe Takes Shot at Gun-Jumping Drills – ‘Early Whistle Makes Camp Too Lengthy'” featuring Gabe Paul

Also beginning on the cover is “‘Sweeping Changes’ – Action Begun on Tightening Shrine Vote” about the Hall of Fame

Feature on Pete Reiser as he starts over as a manager in the low minors, with photos

“Dodgers Should Repeat as N.L. Champions, But … ‘It Won’t Be Any Cake Walk,’ Says Alston” with large photo of Walter Alston in street clothes

“Pitchers to Have Own MVP Awards in Future – Trophy Set Up as Memorial to Cy Young”

“Entire Game Mourns Passing of Mack” – The death of Connie Mack at age 93 is covered in detail over four full pages beginning with large cartoon by Lou Darvas, photos from throughout Mack’s career, his career statistics as both player and manager, and several articles

Whitey Lockman

Mickey McDermott

Capsule previews and rosters for the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Phillies

“Sonic Boom Heard Over Boston as Ted’s Pay Hits Stratosphere – Guesses Range to $110,000 as Splinter Flies to Hub to Sign 14th Bosox Pact” with small headshot photo of Ted Williams

Plus, believe it or not, much more! Including several articles covering many other players and teams, usually at least something from each team; winter ball coverage, some Spring Previews of early arrivals, etc.

40 pages total.

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