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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

3

Hogan Quits Open After Iowan Upsets at San Francisco

Ben Hogan retires from on tour after losing the National Open to Sack Fleck of Davenport Iowa in a dramatic playoff at the Olympic Club Fleck par 68 Hogan 72. Fleck earns 98000 prize money and instant fame while Hogan hints at a weekend golfer future and contemplates another Open bid next year. Bogan collected 5000 dollars in prize money.

Chris Edmonds San Francisco Ben Hogan Sack Fleck Davenport Iowa Wieck Sem Parks Bogan

National League standings and listed Tuesday schedule

Standings show Brooklyn 46 16 leading the National League with a 0.742 pace, Chicago 32 30 at .516, Milwaukee 32 30 at .516, New York 31 31 at .500, St Louis 28 35 at .445, Pittsburgh 25 35, Philadelphia 22 39. Tuesday games: New York at Cincinnati 7 p.m., Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 8 p.m., Brooklyn at Chicago 12:30 p.m., Philadelphia at St. Louis 7 p.m.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet G.B. Brooklys Caicago Milwaukee New York Wel St.Louis Q Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicagoes Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis American Sebasur W.L. Pet G.B Cleveland Boston Kansas City Washington Baltimore Bundsy Detroit

Moore Favored To Beat Olson In Title Bout

The Associated Press reports Bobo Olson challenges Archie Moore for the world heavyweight title at the Polo Grounds. Olson is listed as a 9-5 underdog, with Moore aiming to add another reign atop the heavyweight division.

Associated

Millers Lead Cut in Double Victory Chase

Toledo closed within a half game of the American Association lead with 2-1 and 5-1 wins over the slumping Minneapolis Millers. Indianapolis blanked Denver 9-0 and 4-0, while St Paul swept Charleston 6-4 and 5-1. Omaha split with Edwardsville 2-8 after a 7-? wild throws game, and Louisville edged ahead 70 in the eighth before a late Omaha rally and a costly misplay in the 12th by Wally Lammers opened the door for Frank Malzone to score.

Associated Press Toledo American Assn Sanday Minneapolis Millers Indianapolis Indians Denver St. Paul Charleston Omaha Eduisville Tom Casagrande Danny Schell Louisville Wally Lammers Joe Buck Frank Malzone

Giants Bench Willie Mays in Milwaukee Loss

Giants bench Willie Mays for the first time in his career as Milwaukee Braves beat New York 8-7 on Al Dark’s eighth inning error. Leo Durocher cites slumps and misplays. Mays rests after a 3-for-26 stretch and is expected to return in Cincinnati as the series opens tonight.

Milwaukee Willie Mays New York Giants Giants Milwaukee Braves Leo Durocher Mays Whitey Lockman al Dark

Lincoln breezes to 13 1 win over Wichita

Lincoln combined a 13-1 rout and 9-0 victory to tighten the Western League race as Colorado Springs and Pueblo also swept twin bills. Sky Sox won 4-3 and 3-2 over Sioux City, while Des Moines beat Wichita 2-1 and 7-3 in the nightcap. Ron Cooper homered to break up the Sioux City contest in extra play.

Lincoln Wichita Associated Press Colorado Springs Pueblo Bills Sky Sox Sioux City Dodgers Des Moines Indians Bill Nordberg Dick Hall Ron Cooper Conrad Springs

Carroll Golfer Wins Atlantic Open Day

Harold Manning of Carroll won the Atlantic Golf and Country club open day tournament with 106 over 27 holes. Bob Brannon of Denison took second with 100. Third place tied between Dr. Jim Van Antwerp of Atlantic and Bing Benufort of Carroll with 110. Lester Murphy Atlantic Bill Victor Red Oak and Frank Rizzuto Omaha followed with 113.

Harold Manning Carroll Atlantic Golf and Country Club Bob Brannon Denison Jim van Antwerp Atlantic Bing Benufort Lester Murphy Bill Victor Red Oak Frank Rizzuto Omaha Howard Johnson Fritz Simpson Ted Becker Dale Whiteman Dick Irwin

Elks Defeat Harlan in Extra Tourney First Round

The Elks defeated Harlan 10-2 in the Extra fasketionel tournament first round. Junior Turnure struck out four, allowed two hits, and Merlyn led a 10-hit Elks attack with a double and a triple. The Elks will face the Casey-Sac City winner in the next round.

Elke Jene Harlan Elks Casey-Sac City Junior Turnure The Merlyn

Red Sox Rout Indians as Wilms Hit Two Homers

Ted Wilms powered Boston with two home runs and three RBIs while Joe Nuxbull limited Cleveland to a few runs, helping the Red Sox dominate the Indians in a lopsided win.

Ted Wilms Red Sox Boston Cleveland Indians

Yankees Rally To Double Win Over White Sox

The New York Yankees reclaim first place by sweeping the Chicago White Sox 7-1 and 5-2. Ed Lopat won in the opener, while a late homer by Gil McDougald and Mickey Mantle propelled the nightcap as Hank Bauer added a triple. Ted Williams powered the Red Sox past Cleveland 11-7, boosting Boston’s bid in the division.

ED Corrigan Associated Boston Cleveland Red Sox Indiana Ted Williams Sox Herb Score Mel Parnell Tom Hurd Yanks White Sox Elston Howard Bill Skowron Gil McDougald Mickey Mantle Ed Lopat Jack A cDougard Hank Bauer Sandy Consuegra Rtanty Baltimore Nsas Oem St. Louis Cardinals Chicago ‘Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Ron Negray Jack Meyer Cubs St. Louis Cub Hal Jeffcoat Ty Relief Paul Giethe ES &Lomah Dale Long Eames Fe Redlegs Aix Nuxhall

Fragmented local item about a veterinary matter

A partial OCR reads a rough note mentioning a vet and an unspecified party. The readable words are garbled and do not reveal a clear event, person, or location for a concise news summary.

Jackson Retains Trans Mississippi Golf Title

Walker Cup star Jimmy Jackson defended his Trans Mississippi title after beating Rex Baxter Jr 2 and 1 in Des Moines. Baxter had narrowed a four hole morning deficit but failed to close the gap as Jackson sank a 6 inch putt after Baxter missed a long one.

Des Moines Jimmy Jackson St. Louis Jackson Rex Baxter Amarillo Tex Rex Bree Baxter Jimmy Jack

Son to compete in Western Amateur at Rockford

The son will participate in the Western Amateur golf championship at Rockford Illinois starting July 18. He will join a field of top amateur players to contend for the title and honors.

Son Rockford, Ill

Audubon Rallies to Beat Wiota in 10-3 Victory

Audubon overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat Wiota 10-3. Roger Jorgensen pitched a seven hitter with 17 strikeouts, while Gene Kinen and Bud Jorgensen led Audubon with three hits each. Wiota led early, tied the game in the sixth, but Audubon exploded for four runs in the seventh and three in the eighth. Audubon schedules next at Casey next Sunday.

Audubon Douse Wiota Roger Jorgensen Gene Kinen Bud Jorgensen Wiota Viota Casey

Card of Thanks for Father’s Illness and Death

The Harvey Weaver family extends gratitude to relatives and friends for cards gifts and sympathy during their father’s illness and passing. Special thanks to Anita Fire Department and the church ladies who served lunch.

Anita Fire Department

Atlantic driver wins fourth heat and trophy dash in Stock Car racing

Carl Lilenthal of Atlantic won the fourth heat race and the trophy dash at Playland Park on Saturday night. John Beauchamp of Harlan took the 15 lap semi main event while Don Pash of Avoca finished fifth. Hookie Christensen of Harlan scored third in the consolation race.

Council Bluffs Carl Lilienthal Atlantic Playland Park John Beauchamp Harlan Don Pash Avoca Hookie Christensen

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