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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

Page

21

Mantle's Long Home Run Sparks 6-2 Yank Victory

New York defeats Kansas City 6-2 as Mantle belts a 486 foot homer in Yankee Stadium. Tommy Byrne wins his fifth, tossing a complete game and holding the A's to six hits. Kellner takes the loss after a long rain delay and the 10 degree drop in temperature.

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Collum Leads Reds Past Giants 10-1 on Birthday Night

Cincinnati pitcher Jackie Collum, amid his 28th birthday, defeats New York 10-1 to halt the Giants’ six-game win streak. Collum notches his fifth win, while Wally Post belts a three-run homer in the third inning. Ray Katt pinch-hits for McCall for New York’s lone run in the eighth.

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Favorites Win As Wimbledon Action Starts

Wimbledon opening day sees Doris Hart Louise Brough and Beverly Fleitz steam through first rounds while Maureen Connolly sits in press box. Dorothy Head Knodes Kay Hubbell and Arvilla McGuire struggle, Darlene Hard drops a set before victory. Hart, Brough and Fleitz dominate. Mortimer advances easily in second round.

Wimbledon England Doris Hart Louise Brough Beverly Flietz Maureen Connolly Hart-Brough-Fleitz United States Dorothy Head ‘Knode Alameda Calif Kay Hubbell Boston Arvilla McGuire Piedmont Darlene Hard Long Beach Miss Hart of Coral Gables Fla Nell Hopiman Miss Brough Britain Rosemary Walsh Fleitz Germany Inge Pohmann Mrs. Pohmann Angela Mortimer Dorothy Luxton New Zealand

Skyline Night Auto Races Set At Skyline Raceway

Skyline Raceway schedules stock car races for next Wednesday night at 8 p m with two trophies to be awarded for the 35 lap sportsman feature and 15 lap strictly stock event. The program adds to Sunday racing and guarantees tow money to drivers living 50 miles or more who fail to finish in the money.

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Moore Olson Title Bout Looms At Polo Grounds

New York June 21 The Archie Moore versus Bobo Olson light heavyweight title bout is set for tomorrow night at the Polo Grounds at 10 p m EDT if weather weights and sponsors allow. Moore barely fits 175 pounds while Olson is about 170 172, with odds near even money. TV sponsors pay 100000 to broadcast to nearly 100 stations. no local theater telecast. Gate hopes run to 250000 but depend on sales tomorrow.

Bob Considine New York INS Archie Moore Bobo Olson Polo Grounds Moore Olson ABC

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