Frick Quiet on Possible Bay Area Major League Move
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick visited San Francisco amid talk of a major league shift to the bay area. He declined to comment on franchise relocation, saying his purpose was to investigate bonus violations and gauge the game’s feel. Frick will depart for Denver to continue bonus investigations.
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Sands of Time Running Out for Phil Rizzuto
New York reports that aging Yankee star Phil Rizzuto, once deemed by Casey Stengel as the best since Honus Wagner, nears 37 next month and likely exits active play as the sands of time run out on his career.
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Fresno Pitcher Grabs 20th Win in 1-0 Victory
Fresno right hander Glen Stablefield became the California League's first 20 game winner with a five hit 1-0 win over Salinas. He outdueled Don Corella, struck out seven, and did not walk a batter. The win kept Fresno in title contention despite Salinas loss.
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Jordan Defeats Miceli in Ten Rounds in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles last night lightweight Jordan defeated veteran Joe Miceli in a 10 round unanimous decision before 6,733 fans at the Olympic auditorium. Jordan pressured Miceli in the first and sixth rounds, with his best blow landing in the sixth when a right to the head nearly put Miceli down. Miceli, a former welterweight contender, endured the challenge after a long career of more than 70 professional bouts.
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Puleo and Courchesne to Fight at St Nicholas Arena
Lightweight Puleo of Brooklyn and Courchesne of Roslindale sign for a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena on September 5. Both fighters are listed as lightweights and the card also notes a welterweight bout between Isaac Logart of Cuba and Sugar Wilson of Englewood scheduled for September 12 at St Nick's.
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Ex Globe Trotter Tatum Starts New Harlem Magicians
In Kansas City, Goose Tatum announced he will not rejoin the Harlem Globetrotters and is forming a new team with Marcus Haynes called the Harlem Magicians. The pair plan to feature college All-Stars and have about 160 games booked, marking Tatum’s shift after 15 professional basketball years.
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Comebacks Spark Dodgers as Newcombe Campanella Lead
Baseball column by Jack Cuddy highlights Don Newcombe and Roy Campanella as top comeback figures of 1955. Brooklyn’s duo fuels the Dodgers toward an early pennant clinch, with Newcombe's 18-3 record and Campanella's .325 batting average and 85 RBIs cited amid past-season struggles and injuries.
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Martinez Seeks Fights Amid Baseball Comeback Talk
Paterson New Jersey reports welterweight contender Martinez struggles to arrange fights after parting with manager Daly. The piece highlights baseball comebacks including Tommy Byrne, Dick Donovan, Elmer Valo, Enos Slaughter, Jim Hearn, Clem Labine, and Joe Black, noting their recent strong seasons and potential returns.
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