1956 Cincinnati Reds Crosley Field Radio-Television Log and Schedule
The page from the 1956 Sporting News Dope Book provides a detailed overview of the Cincinnati Redlegs, including their radio and television broadcasting logistics, uniform description, ticket pricing, attendance data, and schedule. The radio broadcasts were conducted on WSAI (1360) with announcers Waite Hoyt and Jack Moran, while television coverage was provided by WLW-T (Channel 5), WLWD (Channel 2), and others. The team's uniform consisted of a scarlet and white design, featuring a scarlet block "C" and a baseball-themed mascot emblem. Ticket prices varied, with box seats costing $2.25, reserved grandstands at $2.00, and general admission at $1.50. The attendance record was noted as 981,443 for the 1939 season. Cincinnati's schedule included matchups against teams like St. Louis, Philadelphia, New York, and Brooklyn.