Opening Day Reels as Roberts and Ford Shine Despite Cold
In dreary, rainy conditions Robin Roberts of the Phillies limited the New York Giants to three hits over 81 13 innings before a 4-2 Philadelphia win. Whitey Ford matched with a nine inning start for the Yankees in a 19-1 rout of Washington. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 7-1 as Carl Erskine earned his first opening decision in four tries, and Detroit crushed Kansas City 10-2 behind Steve Gromek after rain delayed Boston at Baltimore.
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Standings and schedule for major league baseball
The listing shows standings with Chicago leading at 20 games, others like Milwaukee and Brooklyn at 1-0-1% marks, and New York and Boston among contenders. Wednesday results include New York 19 Washington 1 and Detroit 10 Kansas City 2, with Boston at Baltimore postponed. Friday’s slate has Cleveland at Detroit and New York at Boston. The day also highlights pitching star Robin Roberts no-hitting through 8 1-3 innings and Mick Mantle fueling a 19-1 Yankee victory with three hits and four RBIs.
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Troy Defeats Greenies 5-0 in County League game
Troy Trojans routed the Greenies 5-0 behind five hit pitching by Ray Hapney and Jim Wright. Hapney spun a perfect day at the plate on four trips, and Charles Taylor plus Wright each had two hits. Ames Bern fall caused by Dan Mayle and Dean with two hits. Trailing 4-1, Troy scored five in the seventh to win.
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Cardinals rookie Bill Virdon as high school track star
Bill Virdon, a rookie outfielder for the Cardinals, was a high school track standout. He competed in the 100 and 200 yard dashes, pole vault, shot put, and relay events.
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Voros Holds Fourth in ABC Bowling Tournament Standings
In Fort Wayne Joe Voros remained fourth with 1922 pins in the all events at the American Bowling Congress tournament. In doubles Jack Baum and Andy Hudoba of Youngstown sit second with 1270, while Middletown pair Fred Waczula and John Wolner are eighth with 1241.
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Ohio U. adds Youngstown College to 1955 grid
Ohio University announced Coach Carroll Widdoes that Youngstown College will replace Western Reserve on the 1955 football schedule, bringing the Bobcats to nine games. The night opener at Youngstown is set for September 15, with Marshall and Toledo on tap, then home vs Kent State October 15, followed by Miami, Indiana, Western Michigan, Bowling Green, and Morris Harvey.
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How To Lose Race at Hialeah Park
Jockey Kenny Church experienced a saddle slip while riding Doctor Heitz at Hialeah Park. He attempted to drop out but the horse pocketed him and he remained in. Doctor Heitz finished second after losing the lead pad that comprised part of its assigned weight, leading stewards to disqualify the horse for the missing impost.
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Gola Makes Warriors a 1956 Contender
The Philadelphia Warriors league title hopes rise with Tom Gola from LaSalle drafted as a territorial pick and Corky Devlin and Bob Schafer added. Gola, 6 7 207, averaged 24.2 points last season and set major rebound records.
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Springfield hosts seventh annual relays in 1955 start
Springfield High School hosts the seventh annual relays with 49 invited schools across Class A and Class B. Mansfield's Tigers defend titles having won three of the past six meets, while Springfield has claimed two and Columbus Central the remaining title.
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All-Stars Win 83 75 In Barnstorming Tilt
The All-Stars defeated the Harlem Globetrotters 83 75 at the Arena last night. Notre Dame captain Jack Stephens scored 26 points on 16 of 18 from the line to lead the scoring. Tom Gola, tabbed No 1 pick in the NBA draft, added 15 points for Philadelphia Warriors' selection.
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Duquesne Star Moore Sees TV Fans Critique Dayton Loss
Moore of the Duquesne Dukes notes televised games are nice but he has received nearly twenty letters from TV viewers since a 67-58 defeat by Dayton University. The letters urge ways to stop Dayton's leading scorer Bill Uhl, who powered the Flyers to the win.
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Largest weekday crowd at Comiskey Park watches White Sox vs Yankees
The record 38,056 fans gathered at Comiskey Park in Chicago on July 28, 1954 to see the White Sox host the Yankees, setting a new weekday attendance high for the venue.
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Tebbetts Seeks Quick Answer to Problems
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts pushes for fast fixes as the Reds open 1955 with two losses. Corky Valentine to start against the Cubs, with Bob Rush expected to oppose. New rookies Jim Pearce Jerry Lane and Johnny Klippstein may get looks as Tebbetts reshapes pitching. General Manager Gabe Paul adds Bob Hooper from Cleveland to bolster the staff.
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