1956-05-23 The Sporting News Baseball Magazine Contents

1956/05/23 —

Cover cartoon is “Modern Version of an Old Child’s Story” by Lou Darvas

Headline on this issue is: “Lane Sees Card Flag With New Hurlers – Cites Balance in N.L. as Aid for Redbirds

Also beginning on the cover is “Crackdown on Latin Circuits Looms – Majors Irked by Attitude of Winter Loops”

“All in Game Hail the Comeback of Vic Wertz” with large Lou Darvas cartoon of Vic Wertz

Carl Erskine No-Hitter vs. the Giants

“Looping the Loops” column by J.G. Taylor Spink focuses on Dodgers receptionist Grace Therkildsen

“Yankes’ Stumbles Shatter League’s Runaway Fears – Bombers Find That Mantle and Yogi Can’t Do It All; Most of Casey’s Hitters Take Low Plate Marks into West”

“Dickey Hails Mickey’s Bat — Says He Tops Even Ruth” with small photos of Babe Ruth, Bill Dickey and Mickey Mantle

Large, nearly half page, Louisville Slugger ad features Mickey Mantle with Mantle’s career stats

Plus, believe it or not, much more! Including several articles covering many other players, usually at least something from each team; box scores; statistics; minor league coverage

40 pages total.