State Champions Listed For 1955
Compilation of 1955 champions across auto racing, baseball, basketball, football, golf, swimming, track, and other sports with notable names such as Bob Sweikert, Jimmy Bryan, Don Schlundt, Ken Lutterbach, Bob Crick, and Milt Campbell. Includes records, standings, and award winners from Indiana and regional circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sweikert
Indianapolis
Sweikert
Jack McGrath
Glendale
Calif
Phoenix
Jimmy Bryan
Ohio State
Purdue
Indiana
Big Ten
Bill Murakowski
Evansville
St. Joseph's
Hoosier
Indiana Central
Sullivan
Lawrence
Plymouth
Royerton
Seymour
Boonville
East Chicago
Roosevelt
Ken Lutterbach
Bob Crick
Michigan
Big State
Ball State State High School
Gary Froebel
Bob Buck
Froebel
Oatess Archey
Marion
Clyde Austin
South Bend
Washington
Marvin Sturgeon
Cannelton
Russ Garriott
Hobart
Elkhart AC
Milt Campbell
Indiana U
Greg Bell
Terre Haute
Anderson
Frank Norris
Wabash College
Bob Richards
Long Beach
Top 1955 Sports Stories From Dodgers to Derby Upsets
The 1955 year in sports produced a record World Series comeback by Brooklyn over the Yankees and a series of standout moments. Nashua and Swaps fought a famed match race while Jack Fleck shocked Ben Hogan in the U S Open playoff. Rocky Marciano defeated Archie Moore as plans for piano lessons surfaced. The year also saw Vukovich’s death at Indianapolis, Ray Robinson reclaim the middleweight crown, Swaps beating Nashua in the Derby, Australians sweeping the Davis Cup, three runners in the miracle mile, and the Cleveland Browns winning a 10th straight division title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Snider
United Presssports
New York
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Yankees
Nashua
Jack Fleck
Ben Hogan
Rocky Marciano
Archie Moore
Bill Vukovich
Indianapolis
Ray Robinson
U.S
Cleveland Browns
Vukovich
le Mans
France
William Woodward
Brooks
Marciano
Moore
Rocky
Bobo Olsen
Swaps
Forest Hills
Tony Trabert
Vic Seixas
Australia
Lazlo Tabori
Hungary
Brian Hewson
Chris Chataway
Britain
Attucks Dominates Capital City Holiday Tourney Poll
Indiana’s Crispus Attucks tops the UP Coaches Board with all first place votes in the Capital City holiday tourney rankings. Lafayette and Seymour follow, while Fort Wayne South rises into the top tier and South Side Archers climb to ninth as Madison and Monticello gain ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Crispus Attucks
Indiana
Fort Wayne South
Attucks
United Press Coaches Board
Lafayette
Seymour
South Side
Bluffton
Gary Roosevelt
South Bend Central
Hammond
Broncos
Kokomo
Logansport
Madison
Logan
Monticello
Monti
Mississinewa
Grant County Club
Roosevelt
U.P
I Pdm
Seana
Seymour Shde Weekageee
Rogaamson Wedi
Vice Esdes
Monticello & Madison
FW South G.roosevelt
Ikhart
Princeton
Richmond
New Albany
Hammond Noll
Anderson
Shelbyville
Martinsville
Jasper
Evansville Memorial
LaPorte
Shantz Arm Cleared as Arm Sound by Johns Hopkins Doctor
The Kansas City Athletics received a Johns Hopkins Doctor Bennett letter stating Bobby Shantz left arm is sound after years of injury. Owner Arnold Johnson backs Shantz option. several clubs show interest as Shantz, MVP in 1952, returns from cautious seasons with the A’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics
Bobby Shantz
O.K
George Bennett
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Bennett
Shantz
A's
Lou Boudreau
Philadelphia A’s
A’s
Baltimore
Arnold Johnson
Bobby
Betting at tracks rises in 1955 after attendance dip
The United Press survey shows 28,402,459 bettors at 24 states during 3,045 racing days in 1955, wagering $2,066,102,588, slightly down in attendance from 1954’s 28,421,082 bettors and $2,035,617,127 across 2,964 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press
Johnstown area star tops 1955 PA scholastic scoring
Jimmy Cox aged 17 from Collingdale High led Pennsylvania scholastic football with 207 points in 1955, scoring 32 touchdowns and 15 extra points. He had a 42 point game and previously 179 points in 1954. Vic Jones of Clearfield High was runner up with 184 points and 29 touchdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Jimmy Cox
Collingdale High
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Steve Seman
Cox
Vic Jones
Clearfield High
New Troubles For The Babe Zaharias
Babe Zaharias, famed golfer, flown from Fort Worth to Galveston after a pneumonia diagnosis. She says she felt ill Monday after posing outdoors for TV cameras and rode home to recover. she has had hip and leg pains treated by X rays and cancer surgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Babe Zaharias
Galveston
John Sealy Hospital
Raymond L. Bowen
Babe
Minoso Signs 1956 Contract With White Sox
Outfielder Minnie Minoso, known for slow starts, signed his 1956 deal with the Chicago White Sox. He aims to rebound from a .288 average in 1955 after a .320 mark in 1954, and received a salary reportedly between 30 000 and 35 000 dollars. Minoso is the fifth 1956 signee, joining Doby Kell and pitcher Billy Pierce who will discuss terms at the writers dinner on January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnie Minoso
Chicago White Sox
Minoso
Sox
Larry Doby
George Kell
Billy Pierce
Baseball Writers Dinner
Soviet Admit to U S Training Methods for Olympics
London reports Moscow acknowledged using American training to shape rowers for the 1956 Australian Games. Viktor Kuprianov cited Ivanov and Buldakov observing Pennsylvan ia's Henley win, with the pair now doing weekly cross country runs, skating, and skiing as March ends approaches. Ann Karrer of Philadelphia averages 213 in first nine league games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Soviet Union
Australia
Moscow
Viktor Kuprianov
Victor Ivanov
Ivor Buldakov
England
Kuprianov
Buldakov
Ivanov
University of Pennsylvania
Ann Karrer
Philadelphia
Golf rules eased to speed play and curb flagstick use
The USGA and Royal and Ancient Golf Club released revised rules effective Jan 1 1956. Changes include sole control of the flagstick by the playing stroke, limits on lifting balls nearer the hole, and a requirement to identify provisional balls. The rules emerged from May meetings in England and Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Great Britain
U.S. Golf Assn
Royal and Ancient Golf Club
St. Andrews
Scotland
USGA
Royal and Ancient Club
England
Philadelphia
Pitt braces for Sugar Bowl setback with Jenkins injury
Pittsburgh faces a major setback as fullback Tom Jenkins is ruled out of the Sugar Bowl against Georgia Tech due to a torn knee cartilage. Bobby Grier is expected to start but also carries a knee concern, risking Pitt's ground attack in the New Orleans matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Georgia Tech
Tom Jenkins
Pitt
Howard Waite
Jenkins
Panthers
Waite
Bobby Grier
Marvin Griffin
Georgia
Grier
Johnny Michelosen
Owens decries Olympic US Russia dual meet framing
Jesse Owens criticizes press plays on a US versus Russia Olympic showdown ahead of the 1956 Games after returning from a government goodwill tour. He notes the era will feature standout athletes from many nations and predicts US dominance in multiple events before a tight finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Owens
United States
Russia
Jesse
India
Malaya
Philippines
Owens
Ilinois
U.S
Berlin
England
Finland
Germay
Ohio State Buckeye
Spooner Signs Up Hint $9 500 Paper For Dodgers In ’56
Lefty Earl Spooner signed a 1956 Brooklyn Dodger contract for about 9 500. Podres’ impending Army service boosts Spooner’s role as a reliever. In 99 innings he was 8 6 with 3.64 ERA but shined in relief with 1.11 ERA in 32 1 3 innings over 15 games. He had 5 1 record as a reliever and led the NL with 7.1 strikeouts per nine. Richie Ashburn won the 1955 NL batting title with a .338 average and one sacrifice fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner
Broooklyn
Earl Spooner
Brooklyn Dodger
Dodger
Johnny Podres
Brooklyn
Richie Ashburn
Phillies
Giants Eye Future as Minor Leaguers Lead in Strikeouts
The Giants project strong pitching talent with five minor league hurlers leading their leagues in strikeouts in 1955. Pete Burnside topped the Texas League in Dallas, John Fitzgerald led the Carolina League at Danville, Dick Maibauer led the Cotton States League at El Dorado, Vic Davis dominated the Georgia State League at Sandersville, and Joe Shipley led the Kitty League at Mayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giants
Pete Burnside
Dallas
John Fitzgerald
Danville
Dick Maibauer
el Dorado
Ark
Vic Davis
Sandersville
Joe Shipley
Mayfield
U S Skaters Head For Norway Ahead of Olympics
Five members of the U S Olympic speed skating team plus manager and coach depart New York for London en route to Oslo to train and compete in nine international meets in Norway Switzerland and Italy before the Jan 26 opening of the Cortina d Ampezzo Games. Coach Del Lamb and manager Herb Schwarz expect top showings in short races though longer distances hinge on pre Olympic training. Ken Henry Patrick McNamara and several teammates leave for Europe with others to join in Oslo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Oslo
Norway
Switzerland
Italy
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Herb Schwarz
St. Paul
Schwarz
Europe
Ken Henry
Chicago
Bill Carew
Madison
Wis
Pat McNamara
Gene Sandvig
John Werker
Minneapolis
Don McDermott
Engelwood Cliffs
Chuck Burke
Art Longsjo
Fitchburg
Mass
del Lamb
Milwaukee
Carow
Longsjo
McDermott
Cardinal rookie Ken Boyer ranks third in NL steals
In 1955 Ken Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals finished third in the National League bases stolen with 22. Bill Bruton led with 25 and Willie Mays had 24 steals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Boyer
St. Louis Cardinal
Bill Bruton
Willie Mays
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Ron Waller
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles
Charlie Toogood
Rams
Carlton Massey
Warren Lahr
Browns
American Assn
Rochester
Middletown Merchants
Keokuk
Iowa
American Legion
Michigan City
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Fort Wayne
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Don Schlundt
Franklin
Indianapolis Attucks
Muncie Central
Wabash Valley
Switz City
Double Cola
Jack Barhan
Walter Anderson
R. Jessup
Hank Day
Morris Plan
Jo Berkopes
Patty Dryer
Marge Skelton
Joe Campbell
Campbell
Ken White
Crawfordsville
Marjorie McNeely
Pat Lesser
Seattle
Jane Nelson
Roger Rubendall
Don Essig
John Hare Jr
Jack Leer
Fendrick
al Atkins
Ashland
Miami
Bill. Dunn
Bakersfield
New Ha
Indianapolis AC
Frank McKinney Jr
IAC
Yoshi Oyakawa
Hawaii
Walter Reed Swim Club
Lafayette Swim Club
Judy Roberts
Walter Reed SC
Lafayette SC
Ohio Valley
Riviera Club
Mary Ann Marchino
State High School
Muncie Burris
State
Chuck DeVoe
Chuck
John DeVoe
Ken Dillman
Florence Cartlidge
Eleanor Bailey
Erle Theimer
John Hironimus
Charles Karabell
National Archery Assn
Cecil
Eunice Modlin
Larry
Bertha
Lonnie
George Heaney
Norman Ross
Ana University
Danny Foster
Detroit
State Gallery
Loren G. Ballenger
the Sports Patrol
Big Guns
By Kurt Freudenthal
Shantz Arm
Comiskey Park
ST. Louis
Frank Lane
St. Louis Cardinals
Lane
Wally Moon
Luis Arroyo
Stu Miller
Puerto Rico
Billy Muffett
Ind
New York Knickerbockers
Dick McGuire
Dick Atha
Indiana State
Leap Frog
Archie Dees
Drake
Dave Hutchins
Des Moines
Hoosiers
Jim Carey
Charley Brown
Jerry Thompson
Terry Olmsted
Roy
Joe
Roy Campanella
Rose Morgan
Joe Louis
Queens
N.Y
Goldfish Derby
Anderson Ymca
Vaughn Pettigrew
P.S
Floyd Stoelting
Channer
Commerce
Phil Foster
Carl Erskine
Foster
GIANT
U. S
Skate Stars
Pendleton Ave
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