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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1954

Page

4

Last Place Chisox Upset Tigers In Friday Games

Windel Miller pitched a complete game as the Chisox upset the Tigers 12-4. Dan Mitchell hit a first inning home run, with Jimmy Rogers and Tate adding doubles. Randall Owen took the loss after replacing Butch Farha.

Chisox Tigers Red Sox Yankees Dodgers Phillies Windel Miller Sox Dan Mitchell Jimmy Rogers Tate Butch Farha Randall Owen Owen Shahan James Braly Cecil Goff

Phillies overpower Braves 10 3 to regain NL third place

The Philadelphia Phillies exploded for four runs in the first inning to defeat the Milwaukee Braves 10 3 on Saturday. Robin Roberts earned his 10th win, supported by a 14 hit attack led by rookie Danny Schell with four hits including a bases loaded homer, while Hank Aaron homered for Milwaukee. Nichol took the loss as five Philadelphia pitchers held the Braves to ten hits.

Ers Braly Jerry Lane Yanks Bobby Short Lane Paul Holcomb Fred Cawthon Gerald Havens Wayne Weatherly Mike Thompson Yankees Dodgers Phillies Charlie Rasberry Rasberry Beal Burroughs Donnie Johnson Joe Lane George Stone Tony Crone Phils Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukee Braves Braves Nichols Clark Nichol Robin Roberts Hank Aaron Danny Schell Schell del Ennis Willie Jones

Pirates Edge Reds 4 3 on late surge at Forbes Field

Bob Friend carried a no-hitter into the sixth before rain halted play and Jim Greengrass broke it with an infield single. Cincinnati chased him in the eighth as Ted Kluszewski hit his 20th homer with a man aboard, but Pittsburgh held on for a 4-3 victory.

Pittsburgh Bob Friend Ted Kluszewski Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Redlegs Friend Forbes Field Jim Greengrass Greengrass Johnny Temple Cincinnati Kluszewski Redlegs Wallis Pirates

Giants Call Up Right-hand Hurler Ramon Monzant

The New York Giants promoted right handed pitcher Ramon Monzant on June 26 as part of their stretch run push toward the first place showdown with Brooklyn. Monzant has seven wins and three losses for Minneapolis, with 76 strikeouts and 58 walks in 98 innings, plus a 23-7 record and 2.73 ERA with Danville last year.

New York New York Giants Brooklyn Ramon Monzant Minneapolis Monzant Venezuela Giant Danville

Giant wave overflows lakefront as guards report damage

Sam Leone, director of life guard services for North Side beaches, says a giant surge filled and overflowed the lake shoreline. The lake rose six feet then sank, wrecking beach installations and boats. Meteorologists cite a sudden air pressure shift as the cause. Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States in 1787.

Sam Leone North Side Morocco United States

Smoky Mountains Park Forests Mostly Intact

About 200000 acres of Great Smoky Mountains National Park remain in original forest condition representing roughly forty percent of its 500000 acre area. The finding highlights substantial preservation amid broader park management concerns.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Grand Slam Homer Lifts Giants to 6-4 Win Over Cubs

Wes Westrum belted a fourth inning grand slam to power the New York Giants past the Chicago Cubs 6-4. Johnny Antonelli earned his 10th win before leaving in the eighth, with Hank Sauer hitting his 23rd homer for Chicago. Walker Cooper also homered for the Cubs, who stranded several base runners after the early blast.

New York Wes Westrum New York Giants Cubs Chicago Johnny Antonelli Hoyt Wilhelm Antonelli Hank Sauer Marv Grissom Ralph Kiner Westrom Johnny Klippstein Don Mueller Willie Mays Bill Taylor Westrum Giants Walker Cooper Sauer Gene Baker Randy Jackson Wilhelm

Bosox Williams Leads 3-1 Win Over White Sox

Ted Williams returns from a 22 game layoff due to a virus and broken collarbone to drive in a run and score in Boston's 3-1 victory over Chicago. Jim Piersall and Harry Agganis started the rally with singles, Williams hit in the first inning, and Jensen added a ninth inning triple for the final run.

Chicago Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Jim Piersall Harry Agganis Williams Piergall Aggannis Sammy White Boston Red Sox Jackie Jensen

Giants Announce Preseason Schedule with Rams Opener

New York Giants disclose a seven game exhibition slate starting August 8 in Portland against the Los Angeles Rams. The lineup includes a September 4 clash with the Detroit Lions in Norman Oklahoma.

New York New York Football Giants Portland Ore Los Angeles Rams Detroit Lions Norman Okla

Dodgers Rally Past Cardinals 7-6 In 11 Innings

Jackie Robinson delivered the winning run in the 11th as the Brooklyn Dodgers edged the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6. Duke Snider homered with a man aboard in the ninth to force extra innings and stretch his hitting streak to 17 games, with Jim Hughes earning the win in relief. Brooks Lawrence took the loss.

Brooklyn Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dukee Snider Dodgers Giants Cubs Brooks Lawrence Junior Gilliam Don Hoak Snider Robinson Jim Hughes Dodger Cardinals Carl Furillo

National League Standings and Saturday Scores

New York leads with 44 wins and Brooklyn 43 as Philadelphia Milwaukee St Louis Cincinnati and Chicago follow. Saturday results include Philadelphia 10 Milwaukee 3 Brooklyn 7 St Louis 6 11 innings New York 6 Chicago 4 and Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 3.

United Press New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh

Farm League Schedule Card Preview

The listing shows a weekly schedule with matchups: Giants versus Phillies Cardinals versus Dodgers on Monday and Wednesday Giants versus Dodgers Phillies versus Cardinals Friday Giants versus Cardinals Phillies versus Dodgers. A historical note mentions Constantine’s vision of the cross before facing Maxentius in the Western Empire.

Red Sox Tigers Yankees Chisox Cardinals Giants Phillies Dodgers S. Dodgers Constantine Maxentius Cross

Golfer Billy Johnston Leads Capri Ladies in Hot Wednesday Round

Ten golfers battled the heat as Billy Johnston led her partner Sis to a four over par. Aileen Huffstettler delivered ice cold lemonade on No 8 with the "Angel of Mercy" jug while Lottie Patterson struggled with the late greens and Mildred, Gladys, Merle, Illa, Gayle, Ethel, and Altus watched.

Billy Johnston Sis Michie Brown Altus Bridie Angel of Mercy Aileen Huffstettler Oxford Illa Lottie Patterson Bungle Gladys Merle Mildred Gayle Ethel Lottie Billy

Garver Nips Rally As Tigers Win 5-4

Ned Garver entered in relief to stop a late Washington rally and preserve a 5-4 Detroit win. Al Aber earned his first win against one loss after limiting the Senators to five hits and one run through six innings. Arizona statehood note dates 1912.

Detroit Ned Garver Washington Detroit Tigers Garver Tigers Mickey Vernon Jim Busby Pete Runnels al Aber Senators

Memphis State Junior Grabs College Crown

Robbins, a Memphis State junior, beat Cecil Calhoun of LSU 4 and 3 at Brae Burn to win the NCAA golf title. The 19 year old Calhoun struggled with wind and miscues while Robbins recovered from a rough start to seal the championship on the 15th hole of the afternoon round.

Houston Hillman Robbins Memphis State Cecil Calhoun Louisiana State Robbins Brae Burn Country Club Calhoun Ler

Bolt Extends Open Lead With 69 In Insurance City Open

Tommy Bolt of Houston shot a two under par 69 in the third round to maintain a three stroke lead at 200 13 under with one round left in the Insurance City Open in Wethersfield Conn. Doug Ford and Eddie Burk tied for second at 203.

Wethersfield Conn Tommy Bolt Houston Bolt Doug Ford Kiamesha Lake N.Y Eddie Burk Woodbridge Dallas Burk Jerry Barber Bob Kay Bobby Toski Haas Furgol Boros Holscher Ford Toski Livingston N.J

Gorgeous George Hides Curly Locks in Childress Cafe

A Childress woman reports wrestler Gorgeous George wore a stocking cap to cover his blond curls during a breakfast stop. The cafe owner confirmed his visit, and the girl speculated the hair color may have been dyed.

George Childress

Florence Chadwick joins Navy Deep Sea Diving School as a diver

Florence Chadwick, famed for crossing the English Channel, becomes the Navy Deep Sea Diving School's notable exception to the all male program. She dons a 190 pound suit and completes 20 minutes underwater, signaling her desire to pursue diving training and a Canada to U S swim later this year.

Washington NEA Florence Chadwick Gertrude Ederle U.S. Navy Miss Chadwich Navy Chadwick Florence Anacostia Richard Dobbins Comar. W. Kenneth Wilson Straits of Gibraltar Bosporus Dardanelles Canada U.S Victoria B.C Port Angelus Deep Sea

Orioles Rally Past Athletics in Ten Inning Win

Ed Burtschy wild pitched home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 5-4 before 7,418 at Memorial Stadium. Cal Abrams started the 10th with a double, Dick Kryhoski extended his 16 game hit streak, and Vern Stephens singled to send Kryhoski home before Burtschy relieved Romberger.

Baltimore Ed Burtschy Baltimore Orioles Philadelphia Athletics Memorial Stadium Burtschy Dutch Romberger A’s Philadelphia Eddie Joost Chuck Diering Coan Dick Kryhoski Cal Abrams Orioles Vern Stephens Kryhoski Romberger A's Bie Chakales Joost

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