Trade School Victim As Caddo Stretches Wins Streak To Six
Caddo extended its seven game streak to six with a 16 strikeout performance by Shelton. Leading hitters for Caddo were M Shelton Bowling and Thrasher with two hits each, while Reid led Trade School with a homer and two singles. Florence was the losing pitcher. Next week Caddo visits Flint for a 2 pm game. An all day picnic is planned at Caddo on July with three games starting at 9:30 am. all are invited.
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Shelton
Caddo
M. Shelton
Thrasher
Trade School
Reid
Florence
Flint
Sweikert, Noted Racer, Dies After Indy Salem Speed Way Crash
Indianapolis flash Sweikert 30 died after his sprint car flipped at Salem Speedway. He braved the track but was killed within minutes after reaching hospital. Photographers Mueller and Shirley suffered minor injuries. Sweikert leaves widow Delores and three children.
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Indianapolis
Bob Sweikert
Salem Speedway
Sweikert
Ed Elisian
Delores
Dale Mueller
St. Louis
Ivan Shirley
Scottsburg
Ind
Los Angeles
American Automobile Assn
De Marco Eyes Next Shot At Saxton After Martinez Win
Tony De Marco could challenge Johnny Saxton for the welterweight title pending New York Boxing Commission licensing of Frank Palermo. Negotiations for a Saxton De Marco bout may target September after De Marco stopped Vince Martinez at Fenway Park. Basilio remains the top contender but could be blocked if Helfand blocks Palermo license.
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Boston
Tony de Marco
Johnny
New York Commission
Julius Helfand
Helfand
Palermo
Norman Rothschild
S. N.Y
Saxton
Basilio
DeMarco-Martinez
Sunday results and Monday schedule in basketball and hockey
The page lists results from Sundays games including New York over Cleveland and Chicago beating Boston while Baltimore and Kansas City also appear. It shows Monday schedules with Detroit at Kalotsas City and Chicago, plus other matchups and scores noted in terse format.
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New York
Cleveland
Boston
Baltimore
Kansas
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Kalotsas
Decatur Elks and Robins Split Inter-league Doubleheader
Decatur Elks traveled to Tuscumbia for inter-league softball with Robins. The Elks won 5-0 behind Billy Woodall two-hitters in game one. Robins captured the nightcap 3-2, scoring three runs in the seventh as the Elks faltered late.
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Decatur Elks
Robins
Decatur
Tuscumbia
Elks
Billy Woodall
Long
Ellis
Robin
Don Alexander
Woodall
Soft drink sales in the United States reach 1.26 billion cases in 1955
The report shows 1,264,925,000 cases of soft drinks sold in the United States during 1955, highlighting strong consumer demand and market size for beverages.
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United States
Tumbling Chicks Suffer Two Straight Doubleheaders
The Chickssaws drop two straight doubleheaders as Chattanooga sweeps Little Rock and climbs to fourth while Birmingham leads and New Orleans defeats Atlanta. League standings tumble after a rough weekend with Atlanta falling from first to mid-pack amid veteran-player penalties.
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Asia
John D. Martin
Atlanta Crackers
Chickssaws
Vols
Tribe
Chattanooga
Memphis
Atlanta
Martin
Little Rock Travelers
Mobile
Birmingham
New Orleans
Haney May Stay if Flag-Winner
In New York the Milwaukee Braves may keep Fred Haney only if they win a pennant next season. Braves president Lou Perini denied contacting Leo Durocher and stated Durocher does not fit the club. Haney, who took over after Grimm, has a contract tied to his 1956 performance with a promise of retention if results improve.
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New York
Fred Haney
Milwaukee Braves
Orbs Canan
Haney
Milwaukee
Lou Perini
Braves
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Grimm
Ita
St. Louis Browns
Pittsburgh Pirates
Non Moslem minorities in Arab countries noted
The article observes that while Islam is dominant across Arab nations, significant non Moslem communities exist in several states. It highlights religious diversity within the region and hints at social dynamics affecting minority groups.
Maturity Makes Middlecoff Great
Cary Middlecoff, 35, wins his second National Open with a 281 total over 72 holes in Rochester. He faces hip tendonitis and other health concerns that threaten his ability to stay atop golf while planning rest before the PGA and upcoming events.
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Oak Hill Country Club
Rochester
Middlecoff
Ben Hogan
N.Y
Hogan
Julius Boros
Ted
Kroll
Mets
Tenn
Dallas
Tex
Philadelphia
George Fazio
PGA
Doug Ford
Tom O'Shanter
Herren Wins Blue and Gray Tennis Title
Herren of Birmingham came back from two match points to capture the men singles crown in the eighth Blue and Gray tournament in Montgomery. He defeated top seed Johann Kupferburger of the University of Miami 4 6 7 5 6 0.
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Montgomery
Wade
Herren
Birmingham
Pubblic Parks
Johann Kupferburger
University of Miami
Braves Sweep Double Header For New Boss
The Braves win both games as Fred Haney takes over after Charlie Grimm resigns. Joe Adcock homers three times including the first left field stand homer at Ebbets Field. Pirates still lead NL despite a double defeat. Musial, Sauer, Del Greco power Cards. Giants edge Mets 1 0 on Mays and White haymaker sequence.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Charlie’ Grimm
Milwaukee
Joe Adcock
Brooklyn
Fred Haney
Grimm
Adcock
Haney
Ebbets Field
St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Stan Musial
Hank Sauer
Bob del Greco
Cincinnati Redlegs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Redlegs
New York
Willie Mays
Bill White
Giants
Sparse Water Vapor Detected in Mars Atmosphere
Scientists report scant traces of water vapor in the Martian atmosphere, suggesting a dry air environment with limited moisture. The finding affects models of climate and potential transient clouds on the planet.
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Mars
Zany Champion Needles Heads For Belmont
Needles the Florida colt heads to Belmont Park after a Belmont Stakes victory where he trailed early but surged past Fabius and Career Boy in the stretch. Trainer Hugh Fontaine indicated the colt will target Monmouth Park and the 3 year old championship with a possible entry in the American Derby at Chicago's Washington Park on Aug. 18.
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New York
Needles
Hugh Fontaine
Monmouth Park
Fontaine
Chicago
Washington Park
Calumet Farm
Fabius
C. W. Whitney
Florida Flyer
Mexico Cotton Use Rises From 1953 to 1955
Mexico consumed 350000 bales of cotton in 1953 and 420000 bales in 1955, indicating increased domestic use. The data highlights growth in textile demand and manufacturing activity across the period.
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Mexico
Major League Leaders Batting and Runs Highlight
Fragmented data shows Mantle of New York leading in runs with 83 and a batting stat at 125 at bat. Cleveland and other teams appear with terse notes from league leader summaries and decision counts.
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Ba’ Mantle
New York
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