Kansas City poised as AL newcomer for 1955 season
The Kansas City area emerges as the likely new American League member for 1955, replacing the Philadelphia Athletics. An offer of about four million dollars is on the table, backed by Arnold Johnson and partners, with Roy Mack and family weighing the bona fide bid. Will Harvidge reportedly gave approval, while Roy Mack negotiates a buyout from relatives. Also noted: Teener League batting leader Tom Linski hit 448, and several players reached .300 or higher.
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Midwest
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American League
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Nick" Bogden
Tom Linski
Ed Burkhart
Ed Latos
Bill Turner
Paul Dietsch
John Middleton
Bill Kinney
Francis Dyer
Ted Francisco
Bill Mitchell
Bob Follett
Berra Powers Yankees To 2 1 Victory Over Indians
Yankees beat Cleveland 2 1 as Yogi Berra drove in two runs on a clutch single after 51 at bats in seven games. Ford blanked the Indians over the final five frames, sparking New York’s push toward the pennant while the Giants and Braves won their contests.
Legion Nine And Erie Play 3-3 Tie
The Corry American Legion Juni or ball club visited Erie and battled the Slovak Nomads to a 4-3 game called after seven innings due to darkness. Erie scored all runs in the third, Corry answered with three in the fourth to tie. Manager Patsey Notte sparked the uprising with walks, an error, Dick Latos’ double and Wall Latos’ single. A rematch is set at Loveland Field Friday evening with Dick Staples pitching and Larry Cassett catching.
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Na Wonals
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Patsey Notte
Dick Latos
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Loveland Field
Dick Staples
Larry Cassett
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Major Standings and Weekend Schedule Summary
The standings show New York leading with 11 wins and 34 losses, Detroit at 7 25 percent, Boston at 20 41 percent, and Philadelphia at 8 7 354 percent. Tonight schedule features New York at Santa night, Philadelphia at Baltimore, Boston at Chicago, and Washington at Detroit. Yesterday results include New York 2 1 Cleveland and Chicago 6 2 Boston 2. Philadelphia 6 Baltimore 2 and Detroit 2 Washington 0.
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New York
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Carter Faces Flanagan In 10 Round Tilt In Chicago
Jimmy Carter, 30, a two time lightweight champion, seeks a comeback against Glen Flanagan in a 10 round bout at the Chicago Stadium. Carter holds a 3-1 favorite as Paddy DeMarco awaits a September 22 rematch in San Francisco. Start time 10 p.m. EDT. Also results from Pony League and International League games with radio option on WPIG.
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Jimmy Carter
Glen Flanagan
Carter
Paddy DeMarco
San Francisco
Flanagan
del Flanagan
Chicago B Stadium
Carvey
Stenographer Favored In Hambletonian Trotting Stakes
GOSHEN N Y This is the day of the big whirl around Good Time Park as sixteen top 1 year old trotters collide for 106 830 purse second richest stake of its kind Stenographer owned by Max Hempt of Camp Hill Pa and driven by Del Miller heads a strong field after eight wins in nine races a stout favorite in the event
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Mous Ero Goshen
Good Time Park
Stenographer
Max Hempt
Camp Hill
del Miller
Fights Last Night In Havana New York Detroit Spars
Boxers Miguel Diaz from Havana stopped Joey Klein of New York in two rounds. Allen Kennedy of Bay City outpointed Dick Perkins in Milwaukee. Henry Hank stopped Jean Poirier in Detroit. Pappy Caulk knocked out Gil Geekie in London Ontario.
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Gil Geekie
London
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Yesterday's Stars Highlight Yankee Berra Two Run Hit
In a 2 1 victory over Cleveland, Yogi Berra delivered a two run single in the third inning to lift the New York Yankees past the Indians while Carl Erskine fanned nine as the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2 1 at Ebbets Field for his 0th straight win over the Redbirds. A young angler at Conneaut Lake hauled a 20 pound 45 inch musky on his second attempt amid strong fishing tales from Meadville Runkle Butler and other locals. In Boston Paul Pender outpointed Larry Villeneuve in a 164 pound bout, Brookline MA.
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Buffalo Raceway
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Titusville High
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Henry C. Zimmerman
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Rube Walker
Walt Moryn
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Bob Rush
Hank ‘Thompson
Ruben Gomez
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Jee Adcock
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Andy Pafko
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Phil Cavarretta
Jack Harshman
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Joe Nuxhall
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Ray Boone
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Corry Little League All Stars Vie for Section Final Bid
The Corry Little League All Stars host Farrell at Olin Bracken Field for a 6:40 p.m. sectional clash. A win sends Corry to Friday’s regional contest against a Pittsburgh district winner to reach Williamsport. Corry reached the sectional semis by beating Franklin 4 0, while Farrell edged East Butler 2 0. Co manager Joe Baresi announces Art Perkins will start, with Bob Bailey catching if needed. Infield lineup includes Cas Vier at first Tom McWray second Tony Williams short and Baresi third. outfield features Leroy Rieck left and Don Davis.
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Furrell
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Joe Baressi
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Tom McWray
Tony Williams
Baresi
Leroy Rieck
Don Davis
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