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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1954

Page

26

Ripple and Anderson Nines Clash Under Memorial Lights

Broad Ripple and Anderson prepare for two seven inning games, with Lindop posting a 7-1 mound mark and .324 batting, Harvey at 4-1 with a .352 mark, and Miller 2-0 in two starts. Broad Ripple batters include Burkhart .500 and Yount .240. Gates at 6 p m and 8 15 p m cap a night scouted by major leaguers, admission nominal.

Ripple Anderson Lindop Harvey Miller Broad Ripple Wally Cox Ted Cunliffe Bob Burkhart Ken Long Duane Zaring Dick Freeman Bob Yount Pete DeVault Ron Roberts Dick Renstch

Indians Beat St Paul Saints 9 1 Behind Jones Six Hit Game

Sam Jones pitched a six hitter and homered, leading the Indianapolis Indians over the St Paul Saints 9 to 1. Gale Wade tied the game early, Owen Friend and Hank Foiles sparked a rally, and Rocco Colavito belted his 18th homer with two on. Norman Fox allowed a single extra base hit over the last five innings.

Indianapolis Sam Jones Indianapolis Indians St. Paul Saints American Association Gale Wade Saints Owen Friend Hank Foiles Jones Friend Foiles Rocco Colavito Walt Moryn Bud Hutson Norman Fox Indians Joe Altobelli St. Paul Negray McCoy Fox Olsen. Jones

Northern Conference Beats NCCs Best Men

Northern Conference swept the inter conference meet in Kokomo outrunning North Central Conference stars 121 to 65. Ronald Lines of Valparaiso cleared 12 feet 11 inches to win the pole vault over Billy Jones of Anderson, who matched 12 feet 0 inches. Jim Leverette of Anderson placed in the broad jump and the Indians’ half mile relay team of Leverette Stith Sanders and Davis finished fourth in their event.

Kokomo

Tuttle's Triple Scores Kaline For 5-4 Detroit Win

Rookie Bill Tuttle hits a pivotal triple into the left field corner driving in Al Kaline from first for a 5-4 Detroit Tigers win in 12 innings over the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday night. Ottawa Rough Riders sign Dale Samuels, former Purdue back who played for the Chicago Cardinals last season.

Tuttle Kaline Detroit Bill Tuttle al Kaline Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Ottawa Ont Ottawa Rough Riders Dale Samuels Purdue Chicago Cardinals

IHSAA Track and Field Champions Through the Years

A compact ledger lists IHSA track and field champions by year from 1904 Bloomington to 1954 Froebel Gary, with milestone milers and era leaders including Shortridge Manual Kokomo Froebel and notable times such as 4:20.4 by Max Truex.

Bloomington Hammond-Shortridge Hammond Monticello Linton Kokomo Fairmount Academy Noblesville Washington Shortridge Rochester Crawfordsville Froebel Gary Indiana George Steep Indianapolis John King Manual of Fred Newlin John Nay Sheridan John Trotter North Salem Harold White Union City John Wooley Wiley Terre Haute Virgil Bolding Bedford Tom Deckard Jack Corridan John Stayton Anderson Jim Lambert Central of Muncie Max Truex Warsaw

Many Students Learn To Swim In YMCA Pool

YMCA pool classes for students from Anderson St Marys St Ambrose and Daleville ended with many youths qualifying in various strokes and levels. Students from St Marys and St Ambrose passed the length of the pool, width of the pool, or diving and floating tests, with named participants listed across multiple groups.

YMCA Anderson St. Mary's St. Ambrose Daleville Tanks St. Mary's Ella M Kathleen Benefiel Kathy Bagienski Martha Cox Susie Deiser Rita Ann Echlin Susie Hart Kathy Karr Kathy Miller Barbara Stringer Pamela Stanley Julie Williams Rebecca Ward Terry Baldwin Billy Karr Wayne LaVigne Mickey O'Neill Jack Rittman Thomas Wantland Timothy Williams Harlan LaVigne Kenneth Mellett Carl Mueschen Barbara J. Desier Anne McDuff Jule Hart Karen Sue James Kit Lane Frances Ann Nuce Barbara Pamela Sokol Jane van Noy Carol Ann Rita Marie Wantland Jill Stuart Gail Stringer Stephen Butler Robert Christal Dean W. Croke John Greenland Bill Graham Rich Heider Robert Jordan Timothy Kincaid Philip Lavelle Tommy Murray Doug Neely Terry O'Neill John Michael Pickell Henry Riga Dennis Skehan Keith Lindzy Gloria Bagienski Jane Crisler Jane Deeley Carole Lynn Parker Carolyn Levon Joyce Lamey Judith Ann Ross Tommie Krebs John Lamey Larry Lipton Richard Stock Melvin Vertner John Ward Robert Wehlage Frances Ann Brandyberry Ann L. Cannon Virginia Peckinpaugh Roberta Swit Marilyn Underwood Rita Kay Wende Phyllis Marie Watson Patty Wright Sally Ann Woods Lee Ann Wentz Jody Brandyberry Doug Blake Mike Ford David Glaze Phil Hiatt Gail Richard James Adrian King John Miller William Pugsley Jr Gregory Ricker James R Dillard Wende Rex Wright

LA Police Issue Jaywalking Summons to NY Runner

New York runner Tom Courtney, Fordham’s 880 and mile standout, who helped Fordham into a world record 7:27.3 in the two mile relay at the Coliseum, found a jaywalking summons in his wallet on Tuesday. He recalled receiving it but, amid the record excitement, forgot about it. The note hints at a police action pending in Los Angeles. Charley Kress of the Detroit Tigers is mentioned as an off season car salesman.

New York Los Angeles Tom Courtney Fordham Coliseum Courtney

Parks leads Plants 10-11 past Plants 1-4 in Nite Ow league

In Delco-Remy Nite Ow men’s baseball, Plants 10-11 rallied with two singles a double and fielder’s choice to score four runs in the late second inning and beat Plants 1-4 6 to 2. Charlie Parks allowed six hits with nine strikeouts for the win. George Hollies gave up seven hits including two doubles and a triple. Bones Livingston and J B Jones added two hits for Plants 10-11 while Don Boone and Red Gosnell had two singles for Plants 1-4.

Plants Delco-Remy Nite Owmen’s Factory Charlie Parks George Hollies Bones Livingston J. B Jones Don Boone Red Gosnell Los

Rowe and Gillman Spark 10-3 Plants 6-8 Victory

Ralph Rowe slammed a grand slam and scored five, while Barney Gillman added five hits in a crafty five for Plants 6-8. Gillman struck out one, walked one, and Rodger Byrne took the loss for Plants 3-7 as Rowe drove in five with a homer and double guiding the offense in Delca Remy Day League. Dick Mason and Wayne Roberts contributed two hits each.

Ralph Rowe Barney Gillman Plants Factory Park Rowe Dick Mason Wayne Roberts Gillman Rodger Byrne Passwater Craig Sesesesseser Chad Asceeseeeses Kuhn Becedense Woodruff Prn Rempher Brooks Byrne Perearesisees Scceess Abrhoa Beaver Ee Mason Os Eeees Iscesececsees Meover Eee Ee Roberts Heaver Roberts Coston Beaver Mason Bb—Byrne Gillman Woodruff A Moore Hudson

Turkey Dethrones Russia As Champ

TOKYO Wednesday Turkey dethroned Russia as the world free style wrestling champion at the four day meet finishing with 36 points, one more than the Russians who had won the title in 1952. The U S team placed seventh as Turkish wrestlers celebrated and coach Yasar Dogu hailed the victory as proof the Communists are not supreme.

Tokyo Turkey Russia United States Yasar Dogu

Novak to headline six-man tag at local Sports Arena

Steve Novak leads a six-man tag Friday at the Sports Arena teaming with Billy Fox and Jack O'Reilly to face Bull Montana Gino Angelo and Aztec Garcia. Three one fall preliminaries in 20 minutes set for 8 30 p m with action at eight thirty.

Grade Track Finals Carded Today at South Anderson

Finals of the 1954 Anderson Grade School Track and Field Championship will be run off at 4 p.m. today at the South Anderson oval. Twelve schools competed in trials including 29th Street, Washington, Longfellow, Central Avenue, North Anderson, Seventh Street, Shadeland, Park Place, Riley, Westvale, Meadowbrook, and Hazelwood. Hazelwood and ae are among the strongest contenders, according to reports.

Anderson South Anderson Oval Carl Bonge AHS 29Th Street Washington Longfellow Central Avenue North Anderson Seventh Street Shadeland Park Place Riley Westvale Meadowbrook Hazelwood

Kell Trade Sparks Yankee Suspicion and Rivalry

New York Yankees fans view the George Kell deal between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox as part of a league plot to keep the Yankees on top. The column notes prior moves by the A's and other clubs and questions whether multiple teams would conspire to boost the White Sox or derail pennant hopes.

NEW York New York Yankee Chicago White Sox George Kell Boston Red Sox Red Sox Kell Yankees Eddie Robinson Harry Byrd Philadelphia Athletics A’s White Sox Indians National League Johnny Mize Johnny Sain Enos Slaughter Sox Ted Williams

AHS To Hold Spring Sports Exercises

Anderson High School will host its annual spring sports recognition program Thursday morning in the Wigwam. Students from the track tennis golf and baseball teams will be honored by school officials.

Anderson High School

Andrews and Miceli Set for May 29 Clash at Coliseum

Promoter Al Farb and matchmaker plan a 10 round nationally televised bout in Indianapolis with Al Andrews, 22, entering the welterweight horizon against 25-year-old Joe Miceli. Miceli has won seven straight since Army discharge. The show also features Lou King vs Tony Anthony in a semifinal. tickets are moving fast, according to Hoosier Boxing Cub.

Joe Miceli Ike Bernstein Boy Bernstein al Andrews Miceli Coliseum Andrews Chuck Davey Pat Lowery Harry Stickevers Indianapolis al Farb Ray Arcel Bayuk Cigar Co Lou King Chicago Tony Anthony New York Hoosier Boxing Cub Bob Utter

Armscamp Plans Night Cards At Alexandria Speed Way

Floodlights will illuminate Armscamp Speedway for four weekend shows May 28 through 31. Stock cars race Friday through Monday nights with 8 30 p m starts CDT. Each program features four ten lap heats a fifteen lap semifinal and a fifty lap feature. Newcomers join strong fields as Karnes predicts records and large crowds for the Memorial Day weekend.

Alexandria Armscamp Speedway Armscamp Paul Whitey) Karnes Karnes Alexandria Oval

Davey Martinez Clash in Chicago Welterweight Showdown

Chicago headlines a televised 10 round welterweight bout as Davey, a 7 5 underdog, faces Vince Martinez at Chicago Stadium. The bout echoes a possible June rematch with Art Aragon and Gonzalez era stakes. Martinez, from Paterson New Jersey, seeks a title shot as Davey tries to rebound on comeback trails after recent wins and losses.

Jerry Liska Chicago Kid Gavilan Huck Davey Vince Martinez Davey Los Angeles Art Aragon Martinez Paterson N. J Gavilan Trail Sammy Guiliani Sammy Mastrean Gerald Drewer al Andrews Aragon

Ravens Win HCC Crown in 1954 Tennis Title

Ravens under coach John Wysong defeated Indiana Central 4 to 3 at Indianapolis to claim the Hoosier College Conference title, their sixth straight league win. Singles results featured Grimes and Taylor among others, with Duff and Dutz securing key victories and the doubles teams falling to IC combos.

John Wysong Anderson Indiana Central Indianapolis Ravens Grimes Harlan Taylor Kelsey Dutz Miller Riddle O’roark Duff Strain Grimes-Taylor Harlan-O’roark Duff-Dutz Kelsey-Miller

Anderson 9 Tops Foe In 6-4 Contest

Anderson nine defeats Franklin Grizzlies 6 to 4 in Hoosier College Conference baseball at Franklin. Six of seven Anderson batters in the third inning produced a four run surge as 16 hits powered the win. Ron Patty homered in the eighth, Allen 3 for 5, Patty 2 for 4, Taylor 2 for 4, Ellis 3 for 3. Duke Ellis pitched well before Jerry Brandon finished the ninth with a strikeout.

Franklin Anderson Raven Bob Macholtz Grizzlies Cahill Stroutman Ron Patty Allen Patty Taylor Ellis Madison County Anderson Ab Neal Jestice Seer Stroutman Franklin F—Allen Stork Barron RBI- Allen Brandon Asher So—Wertz So—Ellis W-Ellis Sterling Werts Ken McCracken Hall Wertz U—Stout Hevse

Strafaci And Sweeny Help U S Prestige At British Am

U S golfers Strafaci and Sweeny led a strong American showing at the British Amateur Championship in Muirfield Scotland. Eight Americans advanced to the third round as servicemen boosted the U S effort on a tough 6806 yard course amid wind rain and sun. Sweeny beat Lt Col Tony Duncan one up on the 20th hole while Strafaci beat A R Timms 4 and 3. Other U S survivors included Capt Malcolm Stokes Harold Ridgley Larry Carpenter Richard Davies and James Murray. Wright meets Davies Wednesday.

Muirfield Scotland Robert Sweeny Frank Strafaci U.S Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Strafaci Garden City N.Y A. R. Timms New Zealand America Firth of Forth Capt Malcolm Stokes Air Force Savannah Tulsa Okla Harold Ridgley Havertown Larry Carpenter Springfield N. J Richard Davies Annandale Calif U. S Hamilton W. Wright Sharon Sharon, Conn James G. Murray Pittsburgh Wright Davies

Dredging White River Planned by Anderson Boat Club

The Anderson Boat Club officials with Mayor Noland Wright outlined a plan to dredge White River starting next Saturday. Ridgeway Construction will donate equipment, ABC members will supply labor, and extra help will be sought, including funding, to clear stumps mud and trash near Indiana Road 109 bypass under sponsor supervision.

Anderson Boat Club Noland Wright White River Raymond Lukens Ridgeway Construction ABC Mayor Wright Orril Williamson Lukens Robert Nichols Wahn Dean Ted Gray Bud Ridgeway Hobart Hostetler

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George Thanas Jim Sutton Larry Deharity Sparks Rockets Memorial Park Dizzy) Lindop Gene Harvey Don Chubby Warren Central Indianapolis Tech NCC By Jim Smallegan Samuels Hpions i Track and Horace Mann Roosevelt Gery Charley Kress H. von Wahide Moss Island Rd C. Parks Ers Boone Havel Witsche Lb Seeeeennee Laurie Hazel Jacobs RBI J. Lemond J. Jones Gosnell Patterson JA Livingston SB Jones Safford Hollies Brann WC. Parks L—Hollies Hollies, Co. Parks Parks U—Sale Clute Whitney Martin Gaseteria Andrews and Pendleton Ind Foe Duke Ellis Jerry Brandon Sweeny By Sterling Slappey Cavalier Herbert Cavalier Sportsman's Park St. Anthony Hospital New Orleans Duchek Middletown, Ind Allstate Sears Ustate Vn Rane SE Seers 4 Minos Corsararion Sears, Roebuch Oath Habi Ves Earl E. Fisher and Leonard W. Myers Sears, Roebuck and Co
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