Jaycees Win 10-5, Take Second Place Over Hutchinson
Garden City nets second place in Weskan B-1 play with a 10-5 victory over Hutchinson at Lightnerfield. Christie earns the win after relief from George Lloyd. Garden City builds a 2-0 lead, Hutch Ellis replies with a five-run second, but Garden City pulls away with a four-run bottom inning and key hits by Lindahl and Maxwell.
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Jaycees Dominate At Bat With Aggressive Base Running
Stockomer’s RBI single and a left-field error helped the Jaycees build an early lead as they stole eight bases, with Dater stealing three. Kinney, Keller, Elliott and Christie scored across the first two frames, while a series of walks and infield plays fueled an 8-2 lead by the fifth. Dewayne West drew a walk, then was caught in a double play attempt as Elliott and teammates executed a double steal in the eighth.
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Radio baseball fatigue and a final Keller game in Garden City
A column laments radio broadcast intrusion into ballgames, describes the fatigue and distraction at Wrigley and Connie Mack venues, then reports on a Keller farewell with Monte Keller ending his Garden City Jaycees run after four seasons and high school eligibility.
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Radio vs. stadiums sparks fan access clash at Cubs Dodgers game
The piece argues against radio and TV bypassing public address systems, cites Phil Wrigley’s control of Cubs broadcasts, and notes the Dodgers beat Chicago 6-4 as Newcombe left with a shoulder strain. It also covers AL and NL standings, with White Sox, Yankees, Red Sox, and Royals results, and ends noting the University of Richmond lacks a fieldhouse, using Richmond arena for home games.
Top Game on Top For Semipro Meet in Wichita Clash
In Wichita, Kansas tonight’s feature of the National Semipro Baseball Tournament matches the Wichita Boeing Bombers against Columbia Tennessee Monsantos. Both teams are undefeated in this year’s meet with a single victory each. Columbia won via a no hitter by Levy Turner. Other first round results include Milwaukee Falks 9 Johns town Glovers no hitter, and Council Grove 38-2 Cherokee Chiefs. St Joseph Auscos edged Westville Athletes 5-2. Three teams eliminated: Caterpillars 5-0 over Grand Junction, Roanoke Rapids 10-0 over Raymond, Middleton 13-1 over Ashland. The double-elimination format should last about another week and a half.
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Coffeyville Wins Southeast B-1 Crown in Baseball
Coffeyville will represent southeast Kansas in a playoff against the western Kansas champion for the state Ban Johnson League title. Coffeyville defeated Neodesha 1-2 to take the southeast crown, while the western division playoff between Pratt and Dodge City starts today. State championship dates not yet set.
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Boxer Slapped With Suspension By Home Town
Cincinnati boxing officials suspended Bud Smith the lightweight champion until he fulfills his obligation to fight in Cincinnati for Becker Athletic Club. Promoter Becker blamed the IBC and promoter conflicts over a rematch with Jimmy Carter.
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Juco Football Opens 1955 Practice At Grimsley Gym
Grimsley gym hosts 35 junior college players signaling the start of the 1955 Broacbus ter grid season under coach Jack Morris in his sixth year. Two-a-day sessions begin at 8 am and 4 pm as workouts focus on conditioning before installing plays and scrimmage. Expected roster near 45 by next week with most of last year’s 12 lettermen returning. one loss is Sublette quarterback John Phoenix. Newcomers Bruce Stone and Gene Crossette shine. Don Talley takes over as assistant and shares ends coaching with Morris. The Buster squad opens Jayhawk conference play September 16 at home against Independence. The Cubs’ 1955 schedule includes seven wins in 11 games against the Phillies, a mark slightly above last year.
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Al Dark helps Giants beat Cardinals on Boyer wins
New York: Giants captain Alvin Dark mentored Ken Boyer before the game, and Boyer delivered three strong hits to end St Louis Cardinals five game skid in a 2-1 victory. Manager Harry Walker credited Dark as one of the game's smartest hitters for teaching Boyer to hit behind runners and to the opposite field.
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Rex Layne and Baker Predict Knockout Victory
Rex Layne of Lewiston Utah and Bob Baker from Pittsburgh predicted a knockout in their scheduled 10 round heavyweight bout in Jordan Utah tonight Baker weighs 209 Layne 207 and both expect victory according to local sports brief.
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