30 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
1
Work on the lighting project progressed last week as 85 components were installed and reflectors mounted. Officials expect the fields ready for Friday night use in a Tee league encounter with Creston, while Bedford hosts Lenox on July 12 to begin the second-bak season.
Prescott defeated Lyman 62 in a protested ETL circuit game played May 3 at Prescott. Officials announced last week that the protest was upheld and the score stands as declared. Circuit proxy Join Jones disclosed the findings.
Bedford and Orient split a Friday Teende league doubleheader. The Locals Peewees lost 5-4 while the Midgets were defeated 10-4. Orient pitcher Klemier kept Bedford’s hits scattered as Dougherty pitched for Bedford with Beaver catching.
Lenox hosts Gravity in a Sunday scrimmage with Lenox scoring early and mid game while three players stand out on offense. Neilson Mitchel Wray and King Sterom rated among attackers as the scorelines and substitutions were tracked for the teams.
Nodaway topped Carbon 72 in an NVL league game Sunday. The contest featured key hits by Sadeewee and Ubree with Nodaway taking a 2 run margin to seal the victory.
A garbled note references a vehicle event involving a truck and a Chevy mentioned alongside smoke and wheel issues. The legible fragments point to an automobile mishap or off road moment without clear names or locations.
A night game concluded with a 12 to 1 victory in the Teests league. Pitchers combined for 14 safe knocks as the clumsy text preserves a terse scoreline. The event wraps the Toenday tvle Mi schedule in a lopsided result.
The Peewees won their opener against Zion with a 14 to 4 tally. Zoa's Midgets defeated the oldsters 31 to 4 in the same set of games.
An association announced purchase of lights for the stock car oval at Keet and work has begun to install them around the St Tasior fair rooms. The project aims to illuminate the track for evening events and improve safety for drivers and spectators.
Guenther admits trouble finding teams to schedule home games as Nodaway Valley league teams ignore Bedford. Most towns with available schedules have full cards, leaving Bedford short. Managers urge interested teams to contact the Bedford manager by letter or phone to arrange play.
Bedford down Mount Ayr 10 to 2 in Peewee contest. Dorzhery and Dowils controlled play while Moffett handled receiving duties. Widgets battled for second place as Peewees moved to fifth in standings. Hinggold limited to five singles and three tallies.
Molach Wilcow and Diivier Saterday capture three top finishes amid a Challien stock car program. The modified feature neared prize money before a fatality halted proceedings, and Wilson led the egg dash for first money. Douken Iord freed the Bed fous, while Wisor’s timing set a notable mark at the Salfeale hop.
OMAHA NER: O. Akin owner of a lumber firm sends GRAVITY- FP. top Ak Payoffs at Ak-Sar-Ben track. Akin’s stable has earned $12,520 so far this meet with several days remaining. EK Carey of Denver leads with $16,000, while C. Craig of Texas ranks second with $13,442.
Lenox Fish Day attracted 75 entries with winners including Erma Cason and Robert Hart for first fish, Mary Hughes for largest catch in 11-16 years, Kent Strains for west side fish 19 and under, and Betty Hart along with Linda Wright in the 1¢ and under group earning a prize for biggest fish.
A former Bedford coach expands duties to tutoring and oversees coaching in other departments, widening involvement in student training and athletic programs.
The Creston team defeated Mt. Ayr 11 to 4 while Orient beat Bedford 6 to 4. Creston also beat Orient 9 to 6 and Bedford 4 by 10. Mount Ayr lost to Creston 9 to 3 and Bedford 10 to 4. Lenox routed Zion 31 to 0, and later Zion fell to Clearfield 1 to 17. Diagonal lost to Lenox 12 to 1 and to Clearfield 4 to 0.
Coming games for July 1 include Crest on at Bedford Clearfield at Zion Diagonal at Lenox and Mt Ayr at Orient in a balanced prep schedule across four matchups.
The Clayton Cloverleaf 4-H Club gathered at Bedford auditorium on June 1 with 11 members present. Barbera Moore Shirley Fudge and Gwen Moore were selected to sing in the county 4-H chorus.
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