Strong Busch Denial Cards on Sales Block
New York report claims the St. Louis Cardinals are for sale due to poor performance and deals. Cardinals President August A. Busch Jr. calls the story ridiculous while acknowledging stockholders and directors would decide if a sale occurs.
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Gussie) Busch Jr
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Kaline Pulls Ahead In Batting Race
NEW YORK P Young Kaline of the Detroit Tigers widened his lead over Harvey Kuenn in the American League batting race. Kaline pushed to a .383 average with an 11-point gain while Kuenn dropped 25 points to .341. Vic Power sits third at .324. In the National League, Richie Ashburn leads at .351, with Ted Kluszewski rising to .335 and Dale Long at .328. Kaline also leads in runs batted in with 44.
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Pittsburgh
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New York Yanks
Complacency Blamed as Giants Slump Deepens
Chicago morning after early season woes manager Leo Durocher criticizes his team for resting on past success. He says the 1955 squad lacks spirit and effort, citing lazy plays and lack of drive as the club trails the Dodgers and Cubs. Sal Maglie takes heat for a blown play amid ongoing losses.
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Baseball Scores From The Associated Press MLB Standings Recap
Major league standings show New York leading the American League with a .655 percentage, followed by Chicago Cleveland Detroit and Boston. Tuesday schedules include Cleveland at Washington and Chicago at Baltimore with notable pitching matchups listed. National League leaders Brooklyn and Chicago seed a tight race while several interleague results and Texas and Western leagues are noted.
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New York bout Logart defeats Light burn in tight decision
In New York Isaac Logart 144 pounds from Cuba outpoints Ludwig Light burn 13815 in a close result. The Toronto card saw Earl Walls 201 from Canada outpoint Billy Gilliam 210 in Newark New Jersey. Al Andrews 158 from Saginaw Michigan outpoints Duke Harris 1475 in Detroit by decision.
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Duke and Nebraska Each Get $144 717 From Orange Bowl
A postgame audit shows Duke and Nebraska receive 144 717.94 each for the 1955 Orange Bowl. The gross gate was 460 835.75 with 81 259 from TV rights. The Miami city got 51 675 for the stadium use. The committee reported a 586.16 profit, vs a 1 200 deficit in 1954.
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Australia OKs Olympic prep report amid cost cuts
The International Olympic Committee approved Australia’s report on 1956 preparations in Paris. The delegation was urged to avoid delays and cut daily athlete maintenance costs from 8.40 to about 7.09 dollars. Approval is seen as a final hurdle before the November 22 opening, with some IOC members warning of potential relocation if delays persist.
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Logart Wins Over Lightburn in Narrow Decision at St Nicholas Arena
Isaac Logart the Cuban welterweight beat Ludwick Lightburn of British Honduras in a close second meeting in five weeks. Referee Felix had Logart five to four one, judge Birnbaum tied, and judge Aidela with Lightburn by five four one. AP favored Aidela. The bout weighed 144 to 138. it was televised on the Dumont network.
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League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
League leaders show Kaline Detroit with a .383 batting average and 44 RBIs. Mantle New York and Zermal Kansas City top home runs with 14. Pitching leaders include Wynn Cleveland 8-1 and Consuegra Chicago 4-1. batting leaders list Ashburn Philadelphia .351 and Aaron Milwaukee 72 hits.
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Second Swing Through West For Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers resume a West coast swing aiming to resemble the NL leaders. They carry a 109 game edge over Chicago and a three game lead over New York as Milwaukee, Cincinnati and St Louis notes mix with homers by Kluszewski Jablonski and Mathews.
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Amateur Threat In National Open Contends
In San Francisco Harvie Ward Jr. emerges as a serious amateur contender for the National Open as Byron Nelson and Frank Stranahan praise his form. Ward, 29, ranks among the top amateurs with rounds of 69 70 and 71, aiming to break the event’s 22 year drought for an amateur winner.
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College World Series Semifinals Set in Omaha
Western Michigan meets Wake Forest while Arizona faces Oklahoma in the NCAA College World Series semifinals in Omaha. Arizona and Western Michigan are top seeds, with Don Lee slated to start for Arizona and Tom Borland for Oklahoma, as the double elimination bracket narrows to a Wednesday final if Western Michigan loses. Indiana population estimate noted.
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Ft. Leonard Wood Leads in Track Meet
Ft. Leonard Wood leads the Sth Army track meet with 35 points after eight events at Kansas State College stadium. Ft. Carson 31 and Ft. Riley 13 follow as four new records and one tie were posted. the all Army meet continues today with the finals set for Saturday and Sunday.
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Europe Favored in 1960 Olympic Host Hopes
Detroit delegates face tough odds as Rome Lausanne and possibly Europe vie for the 1960 Games. Fred Matthaei says Europeans mostly favor Rome with Lausanne also strong while Detroit fights to land the event after decades of effort.
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Iola Open Golf Tourney Set For Sunday
The annual Iola open amateur golf tournament will be held June 19 at the Iola Country Club two miles east of town. Five flights plus the championship will be contested. Qualifying runs 7 to 9 30 a.m. Tom Scaletty of Parsons is the defending champion.
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Wichita Track Coach Resigns for Arkansas Post
Charles Bidwell longtime Wichita University of Wichita track coach and head of physical education resigns to take a similar post at the University of Arkansas. Bidwell, a 1935 Kansas State Teachers College graduate, noted Arkansas offered facilities and opportunities he could not resist. His teams won five seconds four thirds and one fourth in Missouri Valley Conference meets. Arkansas had earlier hired Wichita A s head football coach Jack Mitchell.
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Abe) Bidwell
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Hogan first U.S. Open champion to file entry for 1955
Ben Hogan, former U.S. Open winner, becomes the first past champion to file his entry for the 1955 U S Open set for June 16 to 18 in San Francisco.
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The Chanute Tribune Page Ten June 14 1955
Local notes from Chanute Kansas highlight community events and brief notices dated Tuesday June 14 1955. Short items reference town activities, civic updates, and upcoming meetings with a focus on residents and organizations serving the area.
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Chanute Tribune
New Wildlife Refuge to Be Placed in Kansas
Washington reports the Interior Department will establish the Quivira wildlife refuge in Stafford and Rice Counties Kansas. Initial tract of 1449 acres has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.
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Monmouth Park Opens June 11 Aiming for Record Attendance
Opening day targets at Monmouth Park include 23 476 spectators and wagering of 1 606 223 dollars as the track season starts June 11 1954. Frank G Mitzel of Detroit named the third Detroit head of the American Bowling Congress.
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