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Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

Page

3

Three Marks Set As West Coast Tops Big Ten

In Berkeley California a Southern California star broke the U S 1 mile record at the Pacific Coast Conference Big Ten meet. UCLA’s Ledes clocked 4 minutes 4.2 seconds and teammate Don Vick threw the shot 56 feet 3% inches. Old marks were 4 08.4 by Don Lash Indiana and 61 ½ inches by Os Chandler Stanford.

Chris Edmonds Berkeley Calif Southern California U. S Os Chandler Stan

Major League Leaders Summary

The report lists leading MLB players by league in batting and fielding categories. Names such as Mantle Kaline Campanella Aaron Ashburn and Mays appear with their teams and cited stats across runs hits doubles and triples.

Kuean Mantle New York Kaline Detroit Fox Vbata Ashbure Paladin Cam

Cubs Fourth of July Marne Tournament Kicks Off

The annual south west Iowa cub baseball tournament will be held in Marne from July 4 to July 9. Jacksonville defends its 1953 title after last year’s 1–0 final over Council Bluffs Men. Entries, roster and notarized birthdays required, register by June 29 with Rev. J. M. Stefferson.

Marne Iowa High School Athletic Association

Baseball and basketball results with schedules from major teams

National league standings show Brooklyn at 16 47 16 16 and Chicago 30 5M with Milwaukee at 4 30. Reported scores include Brooklyn 7 over Chicago 3 and Cincinnati 10 over tied teams. Thursday schedule lists Brooklyn at St. Louis 12 3 p.m. and St. Louis at 7 p.m. as the only games scheduled.

National Pee L. Pet.g.b. Brooklyn Chicago Milwaukee New York Cimelianati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Lou Milwaukee St. Louis

Dodgers Star Don Newcombe Earns 18th Victory

Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press reports pitcher Don Newcombe of the Dodgers won his 18th game against one defeat as Los Angeles defeated Chicago 7 to 2. Ted Williams of the Red Sox hit his ninth home run of the season with two on in the night game.

Associated Press Don Newcombe Dodgers Chicago Cubs Ted Willams Red Sox ED Wilks Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Williams Detroit Tigers Boston Ted Ned Garver Bills Pitc Aiver Kinder Tom Hurd New York Yankee Stadium Mickey Mantle Yankees Kansas City Chicago White Sox Washington Cleveland Baltimore Brooklyn Chicago Don New Milwaukee Cubs Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Giants Philadelphia St. Louis Alex Relinte Yanks Mantle Tommy Byrne Ernie Brooks Warren Hacker Roy Cam Newk Bob Buhl Braves Eddie Mathews Joe Adcock He Eame Ee M Siee Jackie Collum Redlegs Johnny Antonelli Willie Mays Giants Ashburn Gran Nee Phils Carda

Moore Olson Title Fight At Polo Grounds Tonight

Aging Archie Moore risks his light heavy crown and a potential heavyweight shot as he meets Carl Olson in a 15 round title bout at the Polo Grounds. Moore, 38, entering his 39th birthday in December, holds a 20 fight streak and is a 2 to 1 favorite. Olson, 21 straight wins, fights outdoors at 8 p.m. with ABC coverage. about 30,000 expected. If rain delays, the bout moves to Thursday.

New York Archie Moore Carl Bobo) Olson Polo Grounds Moore Rocky Marciano al Weill Marciano Archie Rocky

Zaharias to miss golf three to six months after surgery

Galveston Texas reported Babs Didrikson Zaharias will be absent from golf for three to six months after spinal surgery to repair a ruptured disc. Dr. Snodgrass said the back injury arose when she tried to push her sand-stuck car and is unrelated to her previous cancer operation.

Galveston Tex Babs Didrikson Zaharias

Williams Homer Lifts Red Sox Past Tigers 5 4

Ted Williams delivered a late two‑out three run blast in the eighth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox over Detroit 5 4. Williams sparked a surge after returning in May as Boston climbed to .500, with the homer backing a pitching effort that preserved the win.

Williams Homer Red Sox Detroit

Pueblo vaults past .560 mark in six game win streak

Pueblo climbed over the .560 mark for the first time this season, extended its winning streak to six, and trimmed Wichita's Western Sea lead to two games with a 2-1 victory over the Indians. Dodgers won tense opener but required a ninth inning push to break a tie. Colorado Springs beat Des Moines 9-7 in the other game as both teams combined for six doubles and four homers.

ATEC Pueblo Wichita Western Sea Indians Dodgers Widuite Colorado Springs Des Moines

Minneapolis Uses 15 Hits To Beat Charleston 9 3

Minneapolis wins 9 to 3 over Charleston behind 15 hits. Lefty Dick Tomanek earned the win as Vern Grace Homered triple and single while Pearce pounded the ball. Omaha started with three first inning hits but Indianapolis answered with runs in the second and fourth to take the lead and hold on.

Associated Press Minneaps Yaed Dick Tomanek Tomahawk Pearce Cardinals Vern Grace Tribe Omaha Indianapolis

Vacation ends for pitcher Thomas Qualters with Phillies

Thomas Qualters of McKeesport Pennsylvania leaves the Philadelphia Phillies after two seasons as a bonus player in which he pitched less than an inning. He signs with the Reidsville club of the Class B Carolina League for 40 000 dollars. The rule required a two year stay after signing.

Philadelphia Phillies Thomas Qualters McKeesport Reidsville N. C Qualters Phils

Figure Newcombe Aims To Reach 25 Wins This Season

In Chicago, Brooklyn ace Don Newcombe projects a 25 win season as he eyes a milestone not seen since Dizzy Dean. The 30-game winner benchmark remains distant, yet Newcombe touts his best year with a string of strong past campaigns and solid ERA prospects.

Chicago Dizzy Dean St. Louis Brooklyn Newcombe St . Brooks Rater Cubs New

Walnut and Carroll gain semifinals in Extra invitational

Walnut defeated Mento 12 to 7 and Carroll beat Jacksonville 6 to 3 to reach the semifinals of the Extra invitational baseball tournament. The two clubs meet in the first semifinal Friday at 6 30 p m. Jerry Young allowed four hits and seven strikeouts for Walnut. Clyde was the losing pitcher for Mento, suffering seven strikeouts. Both teams tallied six errors.

EXIRA Walnut Carroll Mento Carrol Jacksonville Jerry Young Aaves Wredam Clyde David Nielsen Elk Horn

Ford Frick Called To Settle Feud

Commissioner Ford Frick was urged to resolve a dispute between the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians over compensation for Cox. About 20,000 allegedly changed hands in a deal involving outfielders Dave Pope and Wally Weyl, with Cox never reporting to Cleveland. Frick warned he could void the arrangement and return players to their original clubs if forced to decide.

Ford Cleveland Indians Baltimore Cleveland Cox Orioles Moodie Ihe Tean Dave Pope Wally Weylake Indians Richards

Local Notes From Long Lane and Omaha Visits

Lawrence Havens and family host Ed Fase and sister at Long Lane Missouri. Anna O Hallaren of Omaha returns home after a week with son in law Bernard Earl and family. Joe Threan and daughters of Omaha spend weekend with Mr and Mrs A C Palmer.

Wiota Lawrence Havens Ed Fase Long Lane Anna O’hallaren Omaha Bernard Earl Joe Threan A. C. Palmer

Boy Scout Camp Attendance Near Griswold Reaches 136

Shian MacLean son of Mr and Mrs Ed MacLean participates with 136 Boy Scouts at Camp Wa konda near Griswold for the outing.

Shian MacLean Camp Wakonda Griswold Shian Ed Maclean

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