Rule Bites Hand What Brung It Champs Gammel
In a Gautier baseball game at Oller Park Lamar hitter laced a ground ball into right field and circled the bases. It rolled into weeds where no ground rule covered. The ball was ruled an automatic double, robbing Gammel of a 390 foot homer as fans watched a lively, contentious play unfold.
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J. We. Gammel
Houston
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Never Be Satisfied Lesson Shadows Lee Sluggers
The piece discusses pitching philosophy and timing in baseball, citing Freeport pitcher Dick Coulter and the Gander team led by Beverly Rockhold. It contrasts junk pitching with study of hitters, noting how pitchers like Preacher Roe and Eddie Lopat thrived against fearsome sluggers.
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Beverly Rockhold
Freeport
Preacher Roe
Eddie Lopat
Abe
Sports in Brief Cards Change Opening Site
CHICAGO W Walter Wollner managing director of the Chicago Cardinals says the club will open its 1955 season Sept 26 in Pittsburgh not Sept 25 in Chicago as previously announced in the NFL schedule. Other items cover boxing bidding controversy and racing season opens in New York with White Skies expected to lead, plus intercity Golden Gloves tie and a tennis result in Menton France. Edmonton Eskimos sign halfback Kalmanic.
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Walter Wollner
Chicago Cardinals
Pittsburgh
New York
Jamaica
I C. Wickham
Eddie Arcaro
Enis
Golden Gloves
Chicago Stadium
James Archer
Willie Morton
Gander Relays Open As Vic Davis Wally Wilson Lead 440
At the Texas Relays in Austin on Friday the Gander track team timed prelims with Vic Davis and Wally Wilson in the 440 yard dash. Anton Smajstrla started the seven man Gander entry in the high jump as Baytown pressed for a sprint medley bid while Abilene and Sunset loom in the mile relay. Finals run Saturday with schools and universities mixed in the program. Oklahoma A&M and Wes Santee are among top entries in distance events over the two day meet.
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Anton Smajstrla
Baytown
Wally Wilson
Vic Davis
Lee
Ganders
Abilene
Caliegr div Ton
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Pat Bond
Robins
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Wilson
Oklahoma Aggies
Santee
Lloyd Larrabee
Oklahoma A&m
Wes Santee
Kansas
Interniranica
Fred Ashemore
Billy Heard
Frederik Eckholt
Stuve Landqvist
Monley
Mansas
Bjorn Boogernd
Mashburn Avide Okahema
AGM Agpie
Happy
Ren
University Whivision
Eckhoff
Sibal
Okahoma Aggies
Tink Fiste
Pam Rogees
Diet Borrster
Bat Desai Sith
Wes Pat
Simcha
la Hee Parks
Reetnars
Aed Phashnions
Ril Bighorn
Psae
Hurdes
I Son
Robert Way Dee
Oklahoma
Henri Geller
Cuclaidrat Acs
Yankees and A's Deny Imminent Big Player Deal
Spokesmen for the New York Yankees and Kansas City Athletics denied rumors of a five player swap involving Arnold Portocarrero. Eddy Robinson Charley Silver and Art Schallack were named in the report. Officials said no deal was discussed, though trade talks with several clubs are known to be ongoing.
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New York Yankees
Kansas City Athletics
Yankees
Arnold Portocarrero
Athletics
Edgar Munzel
Chicago Sun-Times
Munzel
Eddy Robinson
Charley Silver
Art Schallack
Florida
Ray Kennedy
A's
Ceerge Weiss
New York
Kansas City
Parke Carroll
New York Yenkees
Whiss
Sun-Times
Hyo
Yanko Arti
Oklahoma Indians Top Texas Loop
Oklahoma City Indians built a 4-2 edge over Texas League opposition in spring exhibition play after a 6-2 win over Beaumont Expos and a sharp win at Crowley. Al Papat sparked the Beaumont game with the knuckleball, while Joe Damato Jim Neufeld contributed eight hits off Howie Anderson and Marshall Bridges as Ray Aldridge and BHL Bagweil held back Crowley players.
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Beaumont
Tex
Oklahoma City Indians
al Papat
Ind
Pasort Agnat
Papat
Jacek Cardey
Joe Damato
Jim
Piver Davis Mr Team versatile club member seen as utility
Scott Baillie profiles Piver Davis known as Mr Team, a versatile player who can handle any position. The piece notes Davis’s spring role at third base, limited game action last season, and his ongoing pitching and fielding practice, with a history in the Negro Leagues and leadership in the Birmingham Black Bureaus.
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Scott Baillie Oaks
Davis
Beindlis Gine
Deaver
Davis Iing
Elvieh
Gander Nine Faces Aldine and Galena Park Invades
The Ganders meet Aldine in a district IIAA game while Galena Park attacks Oiler Park Tuesday night. Huey or Evans will start as Adams weighs the rotation after a 15-10 district win over Freeport. Evans earned his first win in two-thirds innings and the team practiced Thursday with the same lineup planned for Freeport.
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Blue Mustangs
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Fred Huey
von Evans
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Ganders
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Bob Kalbitz
Winston Porter
Wayne Barke
Edwin Denny
W. Gammel
Barry Lanster
Don Walker
Wild As Ever Says White Sox Courtney in Tampa
Courtney defends his wild image amid talk he has softened after a fine. The White Sox catcher recalls battles with Piersall and Martin, insists he remains aggressive and ready to prove he is not second string. He notes trade happiness and readiness to contribute, with home base in Caushatta and ties to Milwaukee. Cincinnati Redlegs begin spring camp in Tampa.
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