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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1955
Page
6
Yogi Berra blasts three homers fueling the Yankees seven game win streak and lifting them into the American League lead. Mantle often on base ahead of Berra, who has lifted his batting to around .286 while Balt imore losses fueled by late surges across the league.
Cincinnati Reds see their longest string since 1953 halted by St. Louis in a 5-2 defeat. Luis Arroyo took the loss in game two after a ninth inning rally in the first, with Wally Post Ted Kluszewski and Smoky Burgess delivering key hits. Kluszewski hit his 11th homer as Cincinnati closes the four game set with St. Louis. Rudy Minertin to face Warren Spahn in Milwaukee to start a three game series.
Toledo’s Sox beat Charleston 3 2 in a doubleheader, tying Omaha for second place in the league. Omaha lost to Minneapolis 6 3, while Toledo defeated the Millers 9 0 in the bottom of the ninth. Don Bes relieved to shut down a late Denver rally as Louisville and Indianapolis planned a doubleheader in Indianapolis.
In San Jose California Jorge Macias led a bout tied to a German fighter with a 180 percent outpointing. The card included Costa Rica and Portugal competitors, with a 156 percent score and a 10 percent margin noted in reports by the Associated Press.
Breeding stock for sale from L L Holiday of Galkipokii Ohio features a Brown Swiss head tested under DHIA. Sale highlights include verified hereditary data and suitability for dairy herds. Interested buyers contact L L Holiday for details on availability and pricing.
Batting leaders across the leagues show Mueller New York hitting .307 with 54 runs and Campanella Brooklyn totaling 39 RBIs. Snider Brooklyn leads in runs with 34 and 10 home runs combined with Kluszewski Cincinnati. Pitching leaders include Newcombe Brooklyn at 6 0 and Jones Chicago with 59 strikeouts.
A Filipino promoter said arrangements are nearly complete for two 10 round non title bouts in Japan featuring world featherweight contender Flash Elorde and former Orient champion Lupe Surreal. He operates in Tokyo and Manila and expects Saddler trip details to be finalized in a day or two.
Bucks win in a to-the-wire game against the Bobkittens after a tense extra inning. Garver drives in key runs as the Bucks prevail on a late double and strong bullpen work.
In the International League clash Columbus Jets protest a Virginian pitcher appearance counting against the 20-man limit. Richmond Virginian manager Luke Appling cites umpire input while Columbus manager Nick Cullop argues the switch violated rules. Virginian twin bill wins 74 65 with home runs by Hank Edwards Russ Kerns and Dee Phillipe.
Ted Williams, 36, starts tonight in Boston in an exhibition against the New York Giants to benefit hospitalized war veterans. He will wear No. 9, join a home run contest, and return to left field as a conditioning test ahead of a planned official return next weekend against the Washington Senators.
Cleveland pitcher Wynn silenced Detroit bats for most of the game but a ninth inning single by Fred Hatfield broke the no hitter bid. Al Smith drove in three runs as the Indians beat Detroit 6-3 to snap a skid, while the Yankees swept Baltimore to extend their lead.
Time trials ended Sunday with Bill Vukovich Jack McGrath Tony Bettenhausen Fred Agabashian and Sam Hanks among front runners. Seven slower qualifiers from last year linger at the rear while McGrath set a 10 mile record and ten front runners topped 140 mph on the 21 mile track. The overall average nears last year at about 138.7 mph.
Akins the veteran St. Louis welterweight held a 13 10 favorite status as he challenges New York's Joe Miceli for a fifth straight win tonight at St Nicholas Arena in New York. Akins aged 25 holds a 27 13 1 record while Miceli aged 26 has knocked out Luther Rawlings in prior bouts with the bout telecast set for 8 p.m. local time.
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