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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
14
Boston star Sullivan shines despite the sophomore hurdle as the team maintains strong form. The Associated Press reports a confident performance that underscores Boston's growing consistency this season.
The night features Bud Smith challenging Frank Carter in a world lightweight title bout at Boston Garden. Carter seeks a historic third reign, carries 70 victories with 18 losses and 9 draws, while Smith stands 31-11-5 with 18 KOs. The 15-round fight starts at 8 p.m. and will be aired on ABC.
The Austin American Legion Junior team rallied with three in the bottom of the seventh to beat Albert Lea 6 to 4 at Marcusen Park. Bob Mathias delivered a three run homer after a bases loaded walk by Bill Roach and Dave Christopherson, erasing a 4-3 deficit and boosting Austin to a 6-2 record.
East Side Pee Wee baseball games rained out this morning will be played Friday morning. Dick Seitz, playground instructor, announced the schedule. Over 100 boys participate in the East Side Pee Wee League.
Pittsburgh Pirates announce they optioned right handed pitcher Bob Purkey to New Orleans on Tuesday.
Faribault Lak ers crushed Austin 24 0 at Bell Field in a Southern Minnesota League game. The 1 546 home crowd saw Faribault take a 3 0 series lead as Austin dropped to the cellar with four wins in 20 starts. Three home runs helped fuel the blowout as five pitchers tried to stop the rout.
The Packers were soundly defeated by the Lakers as Underhill allowed five hits and a bases loaded homer in the fifth. Griffith earned his fourth win of five starts with eight strikeouts, while Corrales exited on the suspended list after the poor effort.
The Fairmont Martins moved into fourth in the Southern Minnesota League with an 80- shutout of Rochester. Albert Lea beat Mankato 11 innings as John Livinski homered to fuel a comeback. Faribault and Winona won to stay atop the standings. makeup game set for tonight if weather allows.
Chicago White Sox stay in second place after three losses as catcher Sherm Lollar shown as a key run producer. Manager Marty Marion calls him half the offense alongside Nellie Fox, praising Lollar's steady defense and regular play for his improved hitting and value beyond statistics.
Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella, sidelined by a left knee problem after a foul tip in St Louis, was scheduled for X rays today to check for a fracture. He had previously missed time after a left hand injury last season.
Ring Magazine elevates Archie Moore to heavyweight top spot after a third round KO of Carl Olson. Basilio dethrones De Marco at welterweight with a 12th round TKO, while Famechon and D Agata gain top contending slots in featherweight and bantamweight. Hoepner climbs to fifth in light heavyweight. other shifts include Martinez up to third welterweight and Meateer entering middleweight ranks.
Charleston, long league doormat, swept a doubleheader against the Minnesota Millers 4 2 in the opener and 12 3 in the nightcap. Denver moved into the first division by beating Louisville 10 9, the only standings shuffle of the night.
Rocky Marciano and Archie Moore remain unsigned as boxing officials predict a September bout. New York is favored to host at Yankee Stadium with September 12–15 window, while Chicago Soldier Field and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum are also considered.
American champion Samuel Reshevsky challenges Botvinnik and three other leading Russians for a dual match. He heads to a United States Russia test in Moscow with Botvinnik as the first opponent. Bisno favors a world title context and envisions the match crossing cities including New York and Paris.
The Moose Lodge beat Robbins Floor Covering 110 11 hits and a 7 0 record at the Athletic Field as Funk allowed four hits. Lansing Corners edged the Merchants 5 4 aided by a Huff homer and Helland triple in the seventh.
Harold de Mars of Terryville Connecticut and Charles Patterson Jr of Stoneham Massachusetts signed contracts with the Milwaukee Braves and were assigned to farm teams today.
Wichita Kansas hosts the $7,500 Women s National Open as a new champion is expected to emerge. Rabe Zaharias cannot play due to recovery from an operation, while Patty Berg and Louise Suggs, both former Open champions, are predicted to be the leading threats after Berg recently won the Western Open.
W Paul Dean Jr nephew of Dizzy Dean signed a letter of intent with Southern Methodist University. The 18 year old 6 ft 5 in 183 lb right hander hopes to pitch for the Mustangs while pursuing a college education, per Paul Dean Sr. His lineage ties him to the 1930s Cardinals pitching gashouse.
Lincoln and Des Moines extended Western League starts with six straight wins. Lincoln beat Pueblo 74 as part of a six game run, while Des Moines defeated Sioux City 5 to 3 to stay near the league cellar behind a fluctuating Omaha.
In Chicago three changes surfaced in the all star poll as the deadline nears Friday at midnight. Duke Snider of Brooklyn leads NL centerfielders while Stan Musial of St Louis passes Ted Kluszewski of Cincinnati for first base. Jim Finigan of Kansas City moves ahead of George Keil of the Chicago White Sox at third in the AL.
Faribault pitcher Pep Saul, a former Faribault Laker righthander, has signed to pitch for Jordan in the Minnesota River League. Saul, who was on the Laker staff last season, was released by Faribault and becomes eligible to sign with Jordan.
Charles S Dad Rumley 77 a veteran trainer and driver of harness racing horses died Tuesday after three weeks illness in Princeton. Rumley known for long service in the local racing circuit.
Heavy rain drenched Shaughnessy Course as a field of pros and amateurs began the $15 000 British Columbia open. Mike Souchek shot a record-equalling 62 in damp conditions while Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer posted tepid scores, Snead 71 and Palmer 68, amid driving rain.
In New Orleans Willie Pastrano 176 outpoints Joey Maxim 183. In Miami Beach Harold Carter 190 outpoints Julio Mederos 183. In Ocean Park Pete Kawulia 130 outpoints Willie Lucero 12815. In Richmond Baby Vasquez 13514 outpoints Art Rampioni 136. In Chicago L C Morgen 17 knocks out Louis Carr 139.
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