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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1955

Page

11

Cleveland Again Gets Bad Penny in pennant chase

Cleveland and Detroit renew their fierce AL pennant rivalry as the Indians hold a slim lead over the Yankees with six of eight games left against Detroit. Early Wynn opposes Detroit ace Bob Lemon, with plans for Lary and Garcia or Score to face the Tigers in coming games.

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Fate of Walker Due Next Month

St Louis Cardinals manager Harry The Hat Walker faces a determination at the club’s organizational meeting next month. General Manager Dick Meyer indicated the fate of Walker, once viewed as a possible darkhorse pennant threat, is now uncertain as the team struggles to avoid last place.

St. Louis Harry

Bears End Jinx With 24-21 Victory Over Browns

In a 10th annual benefit game, Ed Brown led the Bears to a 24-21 win over the Browns. A late surge in the third and a 5-yard field goal by George Blanda sealed Chicago's comeback after a 21-7 halftime deficit.

Chicago Dears Bill McColl Tere Sears George Blanda Bears Cleveland Brown New Concord Rod Brennan John Halfoack Dunnette Ctevelana Fred Curly Morrison Olympia Zanesville Otto Graham New Lexington Morrison Chester Vaught Bull Gary Vaughn Roger Wolf Dan Teater Jackraham Jim Ginnan George End Strickland Mike Kittle Jim Gyure Gearward Panace Dante Lavell Gerald Hook Larry Harding George Goodman Lou Groza

Tribe and Yankees Face Final Push for Pennant All Even

The Indians and Yankees each have 56 losses as they enter the final stretch of the season with eight games left. Cleveland, at home to Detroit, holds a slight edge in games played and both clubs must win out to avoid a season finale tie. The Tribe also faces six of its last eight against the Tigers.

TRIBE Indians Yankees Cleveland New York Detroit Tizers

Rochester Victorious and Toronto Teams Clash in Playoff Hopes

Reports from the hockey and baseball fronts describe Rochester's 10 victory and Toronto's lineup shifts as key playoff contenders. Managers cite lineup protection, pitching depth, and strategic pitching plans with Fornieles and Markell mentioned in Toronto, while Rochester’s GM Siser weighs lineup adjustments amid a tense, crowded season.

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Dodgers Tie NL Record With 1197 Home Runs

Brooklyn Dodgers draw even with the major league season home run mark at 1197 after back to back shots by Musial and Repulski in a 12 inning win over St Louis. The Braves and Red Sox linger, four games back, with eight to play as Pinky Higgins warns it won’t be easy. One major league game Thursday features a 32 inning tilt in St Louis as Brooklyn wraps up its Western trip.

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Baseball Leaders and Scores From the Era Summary

Statistical leaders across leagues feature Mantle of the Yankees with 37 homers and 121 runs, Kaline of Detroit leading in hits at 147, and Ashburn of Philadelphia top batting in the National League at 388. Mays drives NL home run totals with 1198 for the era, while St. Louis and Dodgers shine in late games as Musial hits for power in a long 12 inning win.

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