Jaycees Rally Past Liberal for First-Place Belt
Garden City Jaycees clinched first in Western Division B with a 7-4 victory over Liberal. Eddie Dater belted a grand slam to spark the rally, while Bob Brown and Joe Heier battled, with Heier enduring a sore arm through eight innings for his fifth win. Two late errors by Garden allowed Liberal to close within two before Garden adds insurance in the ninth.
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Two Clubs Take Easy Wins in Tournament
In the second night of sub-district softball action at Finnup Park, Fankhauser and Deerfield won big. Loren Cockriel allowed three hits as Latin B fell 17-4 in five innings, while Bob Fulton tossed a one-hitter in a 10-0 Deerfield win over Ulysses. Tonight Northern Natural meets Southwest Carpet at 8 p.m. and Garnand faces Ulysses at 9:15.
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Views By BOB COOKE on Marion and Orioles dismissal
The column recalls Marty Marion being ousted from Baltimore by Arthur Ehlers over defeatist attitudes and visions of victory. Marion moved to Chicago, taking a managing job with the White Sox, while Orioles stagnated under Paul Richards. The reminiscence ends with a nod to a poem about Marion’s men.
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New York
Marty Marion
Baltimore
Marion
Arthur Ehlers
Oriole
Long Legs
Ehlers
Orioles
Paul Richards
Mr. Marion
Chicago
White Sox
Comiskey Park
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Marion’s White Sox Built From a Multitude of Surnames
The piece lauds Marty Marion as a modern manager shaping a hybrid White Sox unit at Comiskey Park. It highlights Marion’s past with the Cardinal Gas House Gang, his leadership style, and the club’s mix of veteran and naturalized players including Dropo, Kell, Minoso, Trucks, and Harshman, noting his infectious personality and fresh approach to managing.
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Comiskey Park
Walt Dropo
Nellie Fox
George Kell
Sherman Lollar
Billy Pierce
Jim Busby
Minnie Minoso
Virgil Trucks
Jack Harshman
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Australians Start Davis Cup Drive Without Hoad
Australia faces Canada in Montreal as Davis Cup play begins with Rex Hartwig replacing Lew Hoad in the opening singles. Hoad unavailable after personal heartbreak after Wimbledon, while captain Harry Hopman leads the team into the North American final ahead of the big clash with the United States at Forest Hills next month.
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Lew Hoad
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Rex Hartwig
White Sox Fight Back Into Race For AL Flag
The White Sox defeated the Yankees 3-2 to seize the series two games to one, snapping a July slump era and moving within striking distance of the pennant. Cleveland beat Boston 6-4 to close the gap, while Detroit won 7-5 over Baltimore. Dodgers beat Reds 10-2 as Giants and Cardinals won. Braves and Cubs fell.
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New York Giants
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St.Jouls Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Kansas Horses In Raton Derby
Three-year-old contenders include Blue's Son, Hot Lunch, Briar Stark among 23 nominees for the eighth annual Raton Derby at La Mesa Park Raton New Mexico on Sunday September 4 with a $2000 purse. Royal Men owned by W J Lewis Jr of Clarendon Texas is among the nominees and Hawkins Blue's Son has been an outstanding La Mesa three year old this season.
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Hot Lunch
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Joe Kemper
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Doug Ford Leads Rubber City Open After First Round
Akron Ohio reports Doug Ford among leaders as the Rubber City Open enters its second 18 holes. Ford fired a 6-under-par 32 34 86 on the 6,700-yard Firestone Country Club, chasing a strong start by Kia Mesha Lake, New York, and keeping pace with his busy home life between rounds.
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Lions and K of C Crowned 1955 Knothole Champions
Lions win 7-4 at Clint Lightner field to claim the major league title while Knights of Columbus dominate Rotary 19-6 to seize the minor division flag. Kiwanis led 2-0 before Lions exploded for seven runs in the second. Dee Weiser pitched three hits in defeat. Bobby Thorne starred for Lions with two hits as Rod Rogers drove in the decisive runs.
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George Escalada
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Leslie Bencini
Dick Komlofske
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Taldo Orf Gibson
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Rich'dson
Vidaurri
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Meeker
Weiser
Thorne
Salina Tops Great Bend 3-2 in Relief Mastery
Salina pitcher Bob Colgan earned a 3-2 win with 6 2-3 innings relief over Great Bend, spelling Rakestraw, allowing five hits and striking out 10. Colgan's eighth inning single set up Dan Whitmore to score on a fly and error sequence, breaking a first place tie in B-1 play. Ty Cobb achievement noted as part of his career record.
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Dan Whitmore
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