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Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1955

Page

3

Dodgers Winning Pace Is Back To Normal

Dodgers pace steadies as Brooklyn returns to previous June tempo. article notes Milwaukee and St Louis, Braves, Yankees, White Sox and Red Sox standings with June marks cited and comparisons to last year’s league record pace.

Dodgers ED Wilks Associated Press Brooklyn New York Grants Milwaukee Brooks Braves New York Yankees White Sox Red Sox Tribe

Baseball Standings Wednesday Schedule

New York visits Brooklyn at 6 p.m. Pittsburgh plays Philadelphia at 6 p.m. Chicago travels to Milwaukee at 8 p.m. Cincinnati heads to St Louis for a 7 p.m. game.

New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis

Lewisville Beats Don Larsen In Wild 12-8 Loss

The report notes Lewisville knocking off undefeated Don Larsen in a high scoring game, with a 12-8 Ameri- decision despite late rallies. Also mentioned are Charles and Omaha’s performances against Indianapolis with murky details.

Associated Press Lewisville Denver Don Larsen Ameri- Asan Charles Omaha Fashof Indianapolis

Lincoln Chiefs win with four homers against Pueblo

Lincoln Chiefs powered by four homers beat Pueblo 9 6 in Western League action as Dick Hall moved from outfield to pitcher and slugger Cobos plus Frank Rice joined Hall with homers. The win tightens Lincoln’s grip on third place and narrows the gap to Colorado Springs. Wichita outlasted Sky Sox 6 5 in 10 innings, Des Moines beat Chicago Cubs 3 2 in an exhibition.

Lincoln Pueblo Associated Press Lincoln Chiefs Nebraska Colorado Springs Sky Sox Wichita Indians Renue Lin Des Moines Chicago Cubs Iowa City Sioux City Dick Hall Marcos Cobos Frank Rice

Durocher: Giants At Lowest Ebb

New York Giants players mutter the club is at its lowest ebb as they trail the Dodgers in 1955. Manager Leo Durocher laments poor hitting, defense, and overall performance after a pregame homer contest with the Yankees.

New York i New York Giants Yankees Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Leo Durocher de Setner Suereis Lockman Don Mueller

Des Moines Bruins Edge Cubs For 3-2 Win

Des Moines Bruins beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 as relief pitcher Bob Thorpe earned the win with two hits allowed in six innings and driving in the go ahead run. Thorpe delivered the tie breaking RBI with two outs in the seventh after Ray Betlino and Don Biebel sparked the offense. Harry Chiti homered in the eighth to knot the score at 2-2.

DES Moines Bruins CUBS Es’ Moines Chicago Cubs Bob Thorpe Thorpe Ray Betlino Don Biebel Harry Chiti

Audubon and Kimballton Meet for Junior Legion Title

Audubon and Kimballton American Legion Junior teams clash Thursday night in Jacksonville to decide the Audubon County Junior Legion champion and the right to advance to the seventh district junior baseball tournament at Tabor next week. The Kimballton team is largely Jacksonville car?so, with the game set for Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Audubon and Kimballton American Legion Audubon County Junior Legion Tabor Kimbaliton

New York boxing inquiry ends with suspensions

The New York State Boxing Commission wraps up a probe into the Boxing Guild of New York. Six managers receive indefin ite suspensions for refusing to identify guild roles while under oath. The investigation aims to curb guild influence over club rules and beer interests, with Irvin Galt observing.

New York Julis Helfand New York State Athletic Commission Helfand Murray Frank Boxing Guild of New York Gus D'Amato Floyd Patterson Bobby Melnick Ralph Tiger) Jones Bobby Nelson Joe Miceli Charlie Bauer Chris Christensen Bill Daly Vince Martines Guild Tex Pelte Irvin Galt New York State

Agganis, ex Red Sox star, dies after pneumonia relapse

Agganis, 35, renowned Boston University football and baseball star and former Red Sox first baseman, died in Boston’s Maria Hospital after a relapse from an attack of acquired pneumonia. Doctors said he had contracted pneumonia earlier and was in treatment.

Warey Agganis Boston University Red Rox Boston Maria Hospital Neumod Bao

Hurricane Jackson Beats Slade on Knockdown-Free Bout

Tommy Jackson avenged a 1947 loss by decision over Jim Slade in a 8-round bout. The fight featured Jackson expressively claiming a final comeback mood, with no knockdowns despite Slade slipping and falling in the eighth. An AP card favored Jackson 63-1 with judges Grant and Felix scoring 5-4-1. Also notes summer swimming lessons at Atlantic pool led by Bob Williams.

New York Valdes Nino Valdes Tommy Hurricane Jack Jackson Slade Bob Williams Atlantic

St Paul Edges Catholics For Fifth Win In Church League

St Paul defeated the Catholics 10 to 8 to push their league lead to five straight wins. Calvin Hoegh and Bob Pratt sparked a four-run fourth, Norm Rasmussen hit a homer in the sixth, and Don Jacobsen drove in two in the second. Both starters went the distance with four strikeouts each.

St. Paul Dick Buffington Dennis Craney Eugene Mines Don Jacobsen Clifford Christensen Bob Andersen Calvin Hoegh Bob Pratt Norm Rasmussen Christensen Aed Buffington Seft Zion Lutheran

Newcombe Tops NL Control Pitcher Honor

The Associated Press reports Newcombe leads the National League in walks per game, allowing 16 bases on balls in 115 innings for a 1.25 average. Robin Roberts of Philadelphia trails at 1.60 per game with 235 walks in 141 innings. In the American League Sandy Consuegra of the White Sox holds the top control percentage at 1.33 per game with 10 walks in 73 frames, followed by Eddie Lopat of the Yankees with 12 walks in 70 innings for 1.54.

New York Brooklyn den Ae Robin Roberts Philadelphia Associated Press Newcombe Roberts Rollin Sandy Consuegra Chicago White Sox Eddie Lopat Yankees Consuegra

Dogs Watch Dogs Re Said To Any Often Home Alone

Fragmentary note describes dogs guarding property while owners are away at night. Readable parts suggest routine monitoring and alert behavior. No further details or names available.

Safeguard Your Home with Small, Loyal Watchdogs

Reassuring advice emphasizes that protecting homes and children need not be costly. Even a small, dutiful watchdog can deter intruders and provide peace of mind for families.

Carter to defend lightweight title against Wallace Smith

Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter will defend his crown against Cincinnati challenger Wallace Smith in a bout set for tomorrow night in Boston. Carter, a power puncher, appears the strong favorite to retain the title and remains an even-money pick to win by knockout.

Jimmy Carter Boston Wallace Bud) Smith Cincinnati Carter

Smith to defend title in 15 round bout on ABC telecast

Smith, 36, will defend his title within the scheduled 15 round distance. The fight will be telecast by ABC at 8 p.m. CST. Smith, winner of the 190 AAU 136 pound championship, dropped a 10 round decision to Carter in 1980.

Smith ABC Carter

Release As Named to Drake Vacancy After Resignation

Release As was named to fill the Drake vacancy created by Tom Deckard's resignation as he moves into private business here.

Drake Tom Deckard

Look in Both Directions Before the Tern Side Roads

A cautionary notice urges drivers to check both directions before turning onto side roads or streets to prevent accidents and protect life. The advisory emphasizes careful observation at intersections and merging points.

Dodgers top Giants in city league romp

Jack Bennett allowed only three hits as the Dodgers routed the Giants. Bruce Bailey powered the attack with a home run and four singles in four trips, helping a ten hit effort. John Sharp took the loss, while Christensen collected two of the Giants three hits.

Dodgers Giants Jack Bennett Bruce Bailey Dodie John Sharp Christensen

Atlantic News-Telegraph Briefs

Mr and Mrs Glen Taylor of Atlantic with Daisy Taylor and Mrs Armbita Pond visited Dysart to see Mil ford Overton and family returning home Sunday Mrs Pond to visit a few weeks Fay Powers and wife returned from DeQuoin Arkansas after visiting her brother Seti Ballew and family Albert Mita and South John is at Park Air base near Oakland California en route to Chanute Illinois for further training Extra copies of the Atlantic News-Telegraph should be ordered in advance.

Albert Mita John Park Air Base Oakland Calif Chanute

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