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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1955

Page

16

Giants Rally Past Phillies 2-1 on Williams Ninth

New York Giants edge Philadelphia 2 to 1 as Davey Williams hits a decisive ninth inning single off Wehmeier to drive in Don Mueller. Sal Maglie earns his sixth straight win after a tight pitching duel with Herman Wehmeier.

New York Davey Williams Don Mueller New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Sal Maglie Philadelphia Herman Wehmeier Maglie Mueller Hank Thompson Willie Mays Bobby Morgan Wehmeier Dusty Rhodes Williams Giants Ocbseves Secetec Cari Adisecccevices So—Wehmeier Magiie

Abilene Edges El Paso 10-9 in ninth inning drama

Abilene rallied to beat El Paso 10 to 9 after Oran Stoker entered in the ninth for the Blue Sox. Stoker came from Plainview this week and held El Paso in check to secure the two game sweep as 2,115 fans watched a tight, run for run contest with notable late outs and RBIs from Honacki Kay Hughes Mangin Maddern Tate Pascal and Perini.

Abilene Oran Stoker el Paso Blue Sox Stoker Sox Plainview Texans I. Paso Sivcensesece SUNN Schavensducys Lehrmann Oseerlvesar E—Mackay Rob—Wade Santa Wade Worthy U—Liep Robots

Hole-in-One Wins Mixed Two-Ball Title at St. Cloud

Bohmer and Mrs. Dean clinched the annual mixed two-ball foursome at St. Cloud Country Club when Bohmer holed out from 151 yards on the ninth, his second straight ace on that hole in the event. The pairing posted a nine-hole 40. Bohmer teased a repeat next year while noting no plans for another ace.

St. Cloud Country Club Bohmer

Childress Golf Invitational Attracts Local contend ers

Defending champion Billy Holmes of Shamrock is favored in the Childress Country Club Invitational this week. Local rivals Audie Little and J D Michie posted sub par rounds with Michie setting a new nine hole record of 30 and Little matching 31. They shot 65 for 18 holes to tie the course mark. Qualifying starts Friday with match play Saturday and Sunday. all male amateurs pay 7 50 to enter.

Between YOU and ME at La Mesa Park

The story discusses Bill a leading quarter horse at La Mesa Park with future eligibility issues noted as age could disqualify him. Nowata Dumpy clocked 350 yards in 18 4/5 seconds tying one of Bill’s La Mesa Park records. The narrator reflects on weaker Monday cards, asks for betting form, and recalls Sunday profitability.

Bill Orval Huston la Mesa Nowata Dumpy la Mesa Park

Pirates Rally To Beat Dodgers At Ebbets Field

The Pirates overcame a rough fourth inning to defeat the Dodgers 6 3 at Ebbets Field. Dick Groat and George Freese drove in two runs in the seventh, Jerry Lynch homered in the ninth, and Bob Friend earned his third win against one loss while Ed Roebuck took the defeat.

Tee Pittsburgh Brooklyn Pirates Dodgers Ebbets Field Bucs Dick Groat George Freese Jerry Lynch Ed Roebuck Labine Friend Duke Snider Roy

Indians Beat Orioles 2-1 in 13 Innings

Sam Dente doubled home the winning run in the 13th as Cleveland defeated Baltimore 2-1. Dave Philley homered in the ninth to force extras after Jim Wilson held the Indians to five hits through eight innings. Gene Woodling homered for the Orioles off Bob Feiler before the late scoring rally.

Cleveland Sam Dente Indians Baltimore Orioles Dave Philley Paltimore Gene Woodling Philley Jim Wilson Bobby Avila Doby Wilson Woodling Bob Feiler

High Scoring May Plague U S Open at Olympic Club

San Francisco reports that the Lake Course at Olympic Club will be toughened for the 55th U S Open June 16 to 18. Golfers anticipate scores 2 to 4 over par with 234 to win, as tunnel like fairways wind off the Pacific and hazards tighten around the greens.

San Francisco Pacific Ocean Olympic Country Club Nick Ayer Elmer Border Club Greens U.S. Golf Assn Ayers Border Harvie Ward Scotland Johnny Battini Olympic Club Ward Battini USGA Lake Lake Merced Ayer

Abbott and La Chapelle in Opening Bout at Sports Arena

Two veterans, Ace Abbott of Abilene and Maurice La Chapelle of Tacoma, sign for the one fall curtain raiser limited to 15 minutes. The card also features Edmund Francis defending his world junior heavyweight title against Cowboy Carlson in a best two of three falls or 90 minutes.

Chubby Ace Abbott Abilene Maurice la Chapelle Tacoma Wash Abbott la Chapelle Pacific Coast Edmund Francis Amarillo Cowboy Carlson Frankie Hill Murdock Chet Wallick Karl Gray Chris Belkas

Hospital Tested Cream Ends Athlete's Foot Itch Fast

A hospital tested cream destroys athlete's foot fungi on 60 second contact and relieves itching. The non greasy dry cream named TING promises instant relief, prevents spread, aids healing, and keeps to a dry, lasting set. Priced at 69 cents with money back guarantee at all druggists.

Speake and Score Lead Rookie Race

May 31 New York The Rookie-of-the-Year race would likely crown Bob Speake of the Cubs and Herb Score of the Indians. Speake, a late bloom in left field, has 10 homers and 31 RBIs with a .304 average since taking over regular duty. Score, a 21-year-old lefthander, posted 82 strikeouts in 72 innings and a 2.88 ERA, matching pace with major leaguers. Other bright rookies include Virdon, Boyer, Roebuck, Arroya, Clemente, Howard, and Lary among pitchers and infielders Delis, Tappe, Gorbous, Palys, and Foiles.

New York Bob Speake Chicago Cubs Herb Score Cleveland Indians Speake Score Cubs Hank Sauer Des Moines Lake Worth Isa Long Island Bob Turley Virdon Howard International Rbi Boyer Cardinals Roebuck Dodgers Luis Arroyo Clemente Howard Yankee Willie Mays Yankees Bill Skowron Frank Lary Duke Maas Johnny Bucks Tom Sturdivant Art Ceccarelli Kansas City Nelson King Pittsburgh Jack Meyer Philadelphia Humberto Robinson Milwaukee Juan Delis Washington Ted Tappe Glen Gorbous Stan Palys Cincinnati Hank Foiles Cleveland

Probable Pitchers Listed for Wednesday Games

The Associated Press lists probable pitchers for 12 MLB games across the National and American Leagues. Conley, Erskine, Nuxhall, Astany Z, Jones, Roberts, Arroyo, Littlefield, Brewer, Donovan, Stone, Hoeft, Gromek, Palica, Wynn, Ford, Bucks, Herbert, and Keliner are named as likely starters or relievers for the day.

Associated Press Milwaukee Brooklyn Conley Erskine Cincinnati New York Nuxhall Astanallie Z Boston Chicago

22 Americans Hold In British Amateur

In St. Andrews England May 31 22 Americans survived to the third round of the British Amateur Golf Championship as Captain Bill Campbell exited after a 2 and 1 loss to Reginald Pattinson. Campbell suspended from Walker Cup duties earlier, Pattinson a first time British Amateur contestant played clutch golf. The American delegation led by Dale Morey Bruce Cudd Don Bisplinghoff and Jimmy McHale advanced as did several veterans and service players. Weather was warm sunny and calm at Royal Lytham and St Anne's with late first round winners Barton Bridgeford Chick Evans and Eddie Lowery among the notable names.

ST. Ames England Bill Campbell United States Campbell St. Andrews Britain Royal Lyttham St. Annes Reginald Pattinson Australia Doug Bachli Pattinson Royal Grammar School High Wycome Dale Morey Indianapolis Bruce Cudd Portland Ore Don Bisplinghoff Orlando Fla N. C James K. Bernard Jr Westboro Mass Harold Ridgley Havertown Joe Bob Golden Austin Tex Henry Timbrook Jr San Francisco R. F. Cottingham Royal Lytham St. Anne’s Barton Bridgeford Paris Chick Evans Chicago Eddie Lowery

Aggies Even NCAA Series On Strong Shutout

Texas A&M pitcher Jerry Nelson blanked Arizona 5 0 before 4 000 at Bryan securing a split in the district NCAA playoff. Arizona won the opener 6 2. Nelson struck out 11 over four hits and four walks for his best collegiate outing as Gragg doubled in the ninth but was left stranded.

Bryan Tex Jerry Nelson Texas Aggies Arizona Omaha Nelson Wildcats Russ Gragg Aggies Carl Thomas Thomas

Tulsa and Houston high school baseball scores and pitchers

Baseball card listing multiple games with team names Tulsa Houston Fort Worth Beaumont Oklo City San Antonio Dallas Shreveport. Scores show run totals by inning with notes on pitchers Harshbarger Widmar Biskup Jones Fort Worth and others. Final tallies include 5 2 -1 5 0 and - etc.

Tulsa Houston Harshbarger Widmar Biskup Jones Souter Wooldridge Smith

Beaum on Exporters Fall to Fort Worth 5 3 in Tight Clash

Beaumont Exporters outhit Fort Worth 10 to 9 but lost 5 to 3 as Morris Wills hit a two run homer. Merrill Waters delivered key relief to preserve Carroll Behringer's sixth win of the season. Jack Parks hit Beaumonts solo homer.

Beaumont Tex Fort Worth Cats Carroll Behringer Merrill Waters Morris Wills Jack Parks

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