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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1955

Page

3

Yanks Split With Indians Lead By Three Games

Yankees and Indians split a four game set as Elston Howard and Herb score boosts lift New York. Whitey Ford's right arm blanks the Giants in the nightcap while Early Wynn earns a three hit win for Cleveland.

Yanks Joe New Elston Howard Herb Yankees Whitey Ford Wynn Indians Feore Bril Pe Law Pirates Willard Nixon Red Sox Slonthpaw Alex Kellner Athlatog Ray He Ferris Pain

Lincoln Whips Bruins Twice

The Western League said Lincoln defeated Des Moines twice with scores 32 and 61 to gain a half game on the leaders. George Witt in his Lincoln debut tossed a one hitter in the nightcap but walked six and issued two wild pitches. The Sky Sox beat Puello 10-1 as Gar Brill threw seven innings for his seventh win. Willis Kirkland hit a two run homer for Sioux City in a loss to Lincoln.

Associated Press Wichita Colorado Springs Sioux City Sky Sox Pueblo Lincoln Des Moines Chiefs George Witt Sky Gar Brill Indians Soos Willis Kirkland

Purdue ace Joe Campbell wins National Collegiate Golf title

Purdue's Joe Campbell defeats Rice's Johnny Garrett to capture the National Collegiate Championship in Knoxville. Campbell, already Indiana amateur and public links champ, continues pursuit of another state title on Purdue's course at Jayette as action spans two days.

Knoxville Tenn Purdue University Joe Campbell Johnny Garrett Rice Campbell Indiana Purdue Jayette

Baseball Standings And Schedules Highlight Monday Update

Central time standings show American League leaders with Detroit and Cleveland atop. Monday’s results include Detroit 6-4 over Washington and Cleveland 5-0 over New York. Upcoming games feature Detroit at Chicago and Kansas City at Cleveland with several rain cancellations and postponed matchups.

Associated Prees W. L. Pat Detroit Washington Kansas City Baltimore Cleveland New York Boston Chicago

Walnut shuts out Atlantic 14 to 0 in extra finals

Walnut capitalized on nine Atlantic errors to win the Extra invitational final 14 0 after taking a two run lead in the first and adding nine in the seventh. Jerry Young sparked a three run fourth and a triple by Merlyn Christensen helped a late surge as Atlantic never recovered.

Walnut Atlantic Carroll Extra Jerry Young Gary Lebeck Jerry Moore Moore Lebeck James Zimmerman Charles Kinen Mervyn Christiensen Junior Turnure The Elks Merlyn Christensen Seored Bliss Rosenberg Minerman Jensen Bob Williams Christensen, Jensen Rettenmaier

Lowary wins micro-midget feature at Atlantic track

Jimmy Lowary of Atlantic tops 16 cars to win the lap feature. Ward of Omaha finished second in the event and claimed the third heat. Seerat of Fontanelle placed third in the geatype and won the fourth heat. Fontanelle host Fontan- results list several heat winners including Lowary in multiple heats with Als and others noted.

Jimmy Lowary Atlantic Lowary Ward Omaha Seerat Fontanelle Fontan Glade,lade Postale Ze Christensen Fransed Shadge Petersen Staley Cumberland Wolverton Esa

Major League Leaders In National League Batting And Pitching

A scrambled list of leaders in the National League includes Ashburn of Philadelphia and Mueller of New York tied for batting with 83 runs and 52 hits respectively. Bruton of Milwaukee and Fondy of Chicago top others in doubles and triples, while Labine of Brooklyn and Newcombe of Brooklyn lead pitching with perfect records and high strikeout totals driven by chaos in the presented figures.

Ashburn Philadelphia Muell Er New York Campanella Brooklyn Snider Bruton Milwaukee Mueller Aaron Logan Repulski St. Louis Jones Chicago Roberts

Omaha Beats Twin Bill Opponents After 4-0 Loss

Omaha wins 4-1 in the nightcap to take the series three games to one as Minneapolis ends a six game streak. Sig Miller leads Omaha in the 4-1 afternoon win while Louisville takes the opener 8-4. Rod Gernert homered for Louisville amid a foggy, error-filled game.

Toledo Minneapolis Omaha Sig Miller Louisville W. Smith

Yesterday's Stars Rally in 7-2 Win Over News Giants

A star player delivered a 14 time hitter performance driving in a run with a single as Net City defeated Baltimore 7-2.

News Giants Prabanarae City Baltimore

Youth Who Lost Is Guest Of Indians

Donald Shemwell, who challenged baseball stars Rosen and Williams, is invited as a guest by the Cleveland Indians after a local fundraising effort. Hooped by 11 year old Hollingsworth who earned a uniform from Williams, the city sent Luke to Boston. Indians offer to cover Donald's trip. Williams and the Red Sox plan three games in Cleveland marking a first look at major league action for the youth advocate.

Cleland Donald Doug. Jacy Shemwell Rosen Ted Williams Cleveland Indians Hollingsworth Elkton Boston Williams Billy Ena Ald Luke Milt Ellis The Cleveland Plain Dealer Tribe Wiliams Roben Ellis Red Sox

Van Antwerp Places Second in Cresten Open Golf Meet

Dr James Van Antwerp finished second by one stroke in the Cresten open day golf tournament yesterday behind Luis Fontanini of Des Moines. Van Antwerp shot 37 then 35, total 110, while Fontanini led with 108 after a 38 87 26 108 showing. Harold Cozad of Red Oak was third with 111, and Larg Fontanini of Des Moines was fourth at 112. Other Atlantic members Lester Murphy Bob Schwartz and Jerry Price also attended the meet.

James van Antwerp Atlantic Luis Fontanini Des Moines van Antwerp Fontanini Harold Cozad Red Oak Larg Fontanini Bernie Irwin Lester Murphy Bob Schwartz Jerry Price Griswold Atlantic Club

Wiota Triumphs Over Exira 6-1 on Sunday

Wiota Independents defeated Exira 6-1 behind 6-pit pitcher Kinen who fanned eight and issued three walks. Spoo started four innings for Exira with two strikeouts and two walks. Phippen finished with three strikeouts and two hit batsmen. Wiota rapped ten hits and fielded flawlessly. Exira committed errors contributing to the loss.

WIOTA EXIRA Wiota Independents Extra Raiders Kinen Spoo Phippen Viota

Wiota Baseball Seeks Away Game After Strong Hensley Game

Dick Hensley led Wiota with three hits in five at bats including a double while Harry Budd added a single and a double and Tom Crammer had two hits in five trips. Manager Bud Jorgensen says Wiota wants an away game Thursday. Harlan is on Sunday and Linden Sunday night.

Dick Hensley Wiota Harry Budd Tom Crammer Bud Jorgensen Harlan Linden

Williams Sidelines With Back Ailment Ahead Of Pittsburgh Exhibition

i Ted Williams is sidelined for three days with an aching back and stayed home as the Boston Red Sox flew to Pittsburgh for an exhibition game. He hopes to rejoin the lineup in Washington on Tuesday after missing four games with the Chicago White Sox. Mercury is noted as the planet nearest the Sun.

Boston Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Pittsburgh Red Sox Chicago White Sox Washington

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