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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

3

Stengel Relies on Relief to Beat Indians 3-2

Casey Stengel again used his bullpen as the Yankees outlasted Cleveland 3-2. Tom Morgan and Jim Konstanty combined in relief after a 3-1 seventh inning lead, preserving the win as New York extended its AL lead. Other scores included Detroit 5-2 over Boston and Baltimore 3-6 over Kansas City.

Wilks Associated Press Casey Stengel New York Yankees Stengel Yankees Cage White Sox Cleveland Beefon Ted Williams Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Brooklyn Carl Erskine Metisse Andy Carey Mickey Mantle Campy Gail Harris Giants Jim Hearn Luis Ar. Regulski Hearn Rip Regulski Ad Arroyo Williamsteed Red Eeen Plal Jim Wilson Ray Moore

Basilio Wins Title From DeMarco After Tough Fight

Basilio defeats DeMarco in a 10th round stoppage at Canastota before a 9,170 crowd. The 23-year-old Bostonian DeMarco dropped twice and was counts to nine before a final right and left hooks sealed the bout. The show grossed about 139,704 with a million impressions from coast to coast radio and TV.

Canastota N.ae Vuesti Tony Palaces DeMarce Tone

Omaha NCAA baseball opener surprises favorites in World Series

A chaotic opener in Omaha set a tense tone for the NCAA college baseball World Series as predictions warned the favorite teams could face a tough start. Officials noted unclear play and high stakes as the series began.

Omaha Talnadout Omieiais Aay Sry Beg Saeed Ag

Oak Hill shuts out Catholics 10 - 5 in church league

Oak Hill piled up seven runs in the first two innings to beat the Catholics 10 to 5 in church league softball. Harold Hoegh pitched for Oak Hill allowing one walk and two strikeouts, while Dirk Buffington started for the Catholics and Gene Kinen finished. Both teams left seven men on base as Oak Hill capitalized on three doubles by Gene Kinen and Bob Carey and Catholic miscues to hold the lead. Zion Lutheran faces Christians next. Methodists meet Catholics Monday and Wednesday.

Oak Hill Gene Kinen Bob Carey Catholics Harold Hoegh Dirk Buffington G. Kluever Craney D. Buffington Carey M. Neary Allen OD. Jensen B- Hoegh Anderson V. Hoegh D. Bjorn D. Roid G. Bjorn G. Johnson G. Nelson D. Haner R. Middaugh B. Anderson Ruer Catholics Osk Hill Kiner Jorgensen Buffington Kinen Hoegh Hoech

NCAA meet opens with upsets and expected wins

In Omaha the NCAA baseball series opened with surprises as Southern California lost 2-1 to Colorado State and Arizona fell 4-1 to Western Michigan. Wake Forest won 1-0 over Colgate and Oklahoma A. & M. beat Springfield 5-1. Tomorrow Colgate faces USC, Arizona plays Springfield, Wake Forest meets Colorado State, and Oklahoma A&M faces Western Michigan.

Omaha Southern California Colorado State Arizona Western Michigan Wake Forest Colgate Oklahoma A & M Springfield Mass College

Santee Edges Lowell In 880 Yard Showdown

Kansas star Wes Santee defeated Arnie Sowell in a fast 880 yard race at Stockton California clocking 1 49 1 to edge Lowell who had been undefeated in major meets. The time neared the 1 48 4 standard set by Mal Whitfield.

Stockton Calif Wes Santee Pittsburgh Arnie Sowell Santee Lowell Mal Whitfield

Baseball Standings From The Associated Press

National League results include Brooklyn 7 Chicago 0 and New York 2 St. Louis 1. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh postponed. Sunday games listed and Monday schedule shows Milwaukee at Cincinnati. American League standings feature New York leading with 17 wins, Chicago 18 losses, and other teams with varying records. Sunday games include Washington at Chicago and Baltimore at Kansas City with start times indicated.

Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Seoul Cincinnati Philadelphia American League L. Peace Cleveland Detroit Washington Baltimore Kansas City Boston

Cardinals Seek Trade With Reds Failing to Materialize

New York reports say the St. Louis Cardinals discussed a trade with Cincinnati general manager Gabe Foul on Walker but no deal was reached. Lee described the talks as focused on an outfielder, with Harry or Bob Tiefenauer mentioned as possible targets.

New York St. Leuis Cardinals Walker Gabe Foul Cincinnati Lee Harry Bob Tiefenauer

Pitching Star Erskine Shuts Cubs as Dodgers Win

Yesterday's Stars: Carl Erskine pitched a two hit shutout with one walk to blank the Cubs 74. Ted Williams homered twice for Red Box driving Bastop to a 5-2 win over Detroit.

Carl Erskine Dodgers Cubs Ted Wiliams Red Box Bastop Detroit

Briggs Stadium Sparks Williams Comeback With Homers

Ted Williams, aging Red Sox slugger, thrills Detroit by hitting two homers in Briggs Stadium debut as part of a doubleheader against the Tigers. Williams, returning from near retirement, has four homers in 36 plate appearances since coming back and says Briggs Stadium is a good place to hit.

Joe Falls Detroit Ted Williams Briggs Stadium Detroit Tigers Williams Boston Red Sox Willams Peert Beckiene Tigen Maiéup Red Sox Hom Boston West Cleveland M@adium Peter I

Extra Handed Atlantic Elks Midgets 5-2 Loss at Exira

Extra handed the Atlantic Elks Midgets their first loss of the season last night at Exira, 5-2. Extra built the final margin with three walks two errors and a hit batsman.

Atlantic Elks Exira

Incomplete Economic Note on the Soviet Union

Fragmentary text references economics and the Soviet Union with unclear names and phrases. The fragment mentions the United States and a possible descriptor about spending and a dorm, but lacks coherent context or identifiable figures or events.

Baseball Roundup From Major League Play

The score sheet highlights Ashburn, Panes, 968, and Klux zerteli with teams Cincinnati and Brooklyn, and mentions Ruis-Snider. Brooklyn beats New York and Chicago 6 0 and Milwaukee 45 with Campanella, Newcombe, Jatt. coat. Strikeouts by Jones and Roerts mark 68 on the season.

Bate Ashburn Kluxzerteli Cincinnati Ruis—Snider Bro Ilyn Milwaukee Bee Tie Rae Lyn Cathpanella Brooklyn Aaton Yaukee Snd Campreps Loui i Snider Triples New York Gilliam Bare New Ker Fondy Chicago Fate Campanella Newcombe Jatt.coat Jones St. Roerts Philadelphia

Baseball Leaders and Standouts From the Season

Batting leaders include Kaline Detroit at 348 with 3.38 average after 125 at bats. Mantle New York tied with Kaline for 41 RBIs. Home runs led by Mantle and Zernial at 14. Berra New York with 11. Doubles shared by Finigan Kansas City Jensen Boston Smith Cleveland Power Kansas City and Mantle New York. Stolen bases led by Jane Chicago Rivera Chicago with 7. Pitching leaders show Wynn Cleveland and Ford with 5 decisions.

Vie Detroit Kuenn Det Russ—Mantle de York Smith Cleveland Kaline Mantle New York Jensen Boston Hite Finigan Kansas City Power Stephens Fox Chicago Carey Zernial Berra Stolen Lance Jane Chicago Rivera Wynn Ford

New York Team Wins 7-1 Against Bucks of New York

Strikeouts Score records Cleveland at 101 as Turley defeats New York 9 in a pitching matchup summary with strong output from the New York squad and notable scoreline.

New York Bucks Cleveland Turley

Heath earns ISU honors at graduation ceremony

Sherri Heath daughter of Mr and Mrs Garner Heath was named to the Purple Arrow frontier organization at Iowa State Teachers College during honor on vocation ceremonies May 25. She also made the scholarship list for a 3.26 GPA or better. Cut your speed when dusk falls you may save a life.

Istc Exra Sherri Heath Garner Heath Purple Arrow Fronor Iowa State Teacher's College

Camp Wakonda Opens for Scout Week Near Le Wold

Camp Wakonda in the Southwest Town district will open for the seven day first outing as about 150 Scouts from the area attend the initial week. Six week-long sessions are scheduled with a four day 4H outing for July 5 0. Activities include crafts swimming archery and rifle practice led by a six man adult staff headed by camp director Nelmit and assisted by Lefty Hofmeister as athletic assistant. Other staff include Mike Gibbe Ted Smith Keith Collier and John Mills with provisional troop leaders.

Wakonda Southwest Town Lewold Cnent Acetic Seoul Byron Lefty) Hofmeister Mike Gibbe Manchester Tor Ted Smith Lewis Keith Collier Shenandoah John Mills

Birth of George Lyle Parrott in Greenfield Hospital

Mr and Mrs Norman Parrott announce the birth of a son named George Lyle, five pounds one ounce, born Saturday at Greenfield hospital. The couple also have a daughter Normian Lee. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Levi Parrott of Greenfield and Mr and Mrs George Buckner of Fontanelle.

George Lyle Parrott Bridgewaser Norman Parrott Greenfield Hospital George Lyle Normian Lee Levi Parrott Greenfield George Buckner Fontanelle

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