Local B-1 Club Opens Season Against Pratt
Garden City's Ban Johnson base ball team launches its western division defense at Pratt in the season opener at 8 15 pm. Manager Ken Ester will start either Jack Christie or Joe Heier on the mound with LaVerne Billinger receiving. Infield shifts include Ray Stockwell at third and Eddie Dater at short, while Bobby Bergkamp and Pokey Smith cover first and second. Outfielders Quay Shaffer Dwayne West and likely Ken Palmer highlight the field with Leonard Brungardt Wayne Walter adding depth. Lyons invades for the first home appearance against a league opponent.
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Garden City
Ban Johnson
Pratt Tahight
Ken Ester
Jaycees
Jack Christie
Joe Heier
LaVerne Billinger
Denver
Ray Stockwell
Topeka
Roger Kinney
Eddie Dater
George Lloyd
Bobby Bergkamp
Pokey Smith
Ester
Quay Shaffer
Dwayne West
Ken Palmer
West
Hammon
Okla
Leonard Brungardt
Wayne Walter
Don Bishop
Lyons
Eddie Stanky Reflects On Managerial Life In Florida
In Al Lang Field, St. Petersburg, Edward Ray mond Stanky sits with visitors before players arrive. He discusses 1954 troubles, his competitive nature, and misunderstandings from his nicknames Muggsy and The Brat. He recalls relations with Leo Durocher and his intense dedication to baseball.
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Edward Raymond Stanky
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St. Louis
Eddie
Holligan
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Durocher
Brooklyn
Stanky and Durocher Rivalry Ties to Cardinals Loyalty
The piece recounts how Leo Durocher sided with Eddie Stanky in salary dustups with Brooklyn, then guarded enmity when Stanky joined the Braves. By the Giants era the two reconciled, while Stanky’s move to St. Louis amid Cardinals’ tradition created tense dynamics. Intertwining loyalties shape managerial perceptions among longtime Cardinals.
Two Examples of 30 Year Men in Round Robin Golf
GREAT NECK New York Cary D Middlecoff and Jackie Burke准备 to challenge in the Round Robin opening today as a lead up to the National Open. They shot identical 67s in a pro-am warmup at Deepdale, beating par by three strokes. Sixtyteenth-round format features 16 contestants plus many top pros and amateurs. Middlecoff is 34 Burke 32 and Sam Snead the defending champion is 43. Each player faces 15 others over four days. top point getter wins 3000 dollars.
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N.Y
Cary D Middlecoff
Jackie Burke
San Franisco
Kiamesha Lake
N. Y
Deepdale
Middlecoff
Burke
Sam Snead
Pep Praised as A Sportsman After KO of Cam
Willie Pep defended his sportsman persona with a fourth round TKO of Joey Cam at Boston Arena before 2,486 fans. Pep opened a deep cut on Cam, then avoided further blows, prompting a stoppage before round four. Pep, a veteran with 188 wins, praised Cam as a tough opponent.
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Willie Pep
Joey Cam
East Boston
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Victry
Vetenan
Mee
Wichita Indians Tie Lincoln In 11 10 Slugfest
Shortstop Bill Hain drilled a two out double in the 10th to lift Wichita’s Indians over Western League leaders Lincoln 11-10. Wichita erased Lincoln’s lead after five ties, with seven pitchers used and 16 hits by each side. Juan Senties went 3 for 4 as Wichita altered six doubles and two homers to tag Bill Bell.
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Lincoln
Colorado Springs
Des Moines
Sioux City
Pueblo
Juan
Bill Bell
No Complaint About Santee Invitational Mile Caper
Wes Santee is set to star in the mile at the Compton Invitational track meet amid denial of San Francisco expense money rumors. Larry Houston of the Southern Pacific AAU says no official complaint has been filed and Santee will compete in the event. Santee asserts he has received no extra payment beyond hospitality. he plans no AAU filing and dismisses the rumors as crazy.
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Modesto
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
National League leaders include Ashburn and Mueller atop batting with averages around .373 and .356. Snider leads RBIs at 48, with Campanella and Kluszewski close. Home runs see Snider at 15. Erskine and Conley lead in wins with 7-2, 1.778 ERAs among top pitchers. American League batting shows Kuenn at .379 and Kaline at .3878, with Berra and Kaline sharing RBIs around 38 and 36. Hits favor Kaline at 63. Zernial leads Kansas City in homers.
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Philadelphia
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New York
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St. Louis
Snider
Brooklyn
Campanella
Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Aaron
Milwaukee
Mays
Newcombe
Jeffcoat
Chicago
Arroyo
Erskine
Conley
Kuenn
Detroit
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Power
Kansas City
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Jensen
Boston
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Mantle
Smith
Cleveland
Zernial
Kansas
Gilchrist Leads Batboy Contest Victory Nears
Frankie Gilchrist holds a commanding lead over Benny Oeding and Damon Cox in the bat boy contest with voting closing tonight. Ballots postmarked or delivered to the Telegram sports desk before closing time will be counted, and the winner will be announced Saturday. The winner will start work as the Jaycees' batboy in the game with Pratt here Sunday.
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Benny Oeding
Damon Cox
Telegram Sports Desk
Jaycees
Baiboy
Pratt
Batboy Ballot Official Contest Form From Garden City Telegram
The Garden City Telegram invites entries for the Batboy Contest. Frankie Gilchrist lists voting rules allowing one ballot per voter and deadlines by midnight June 2 with postmark or in person delivery to the Telegram sports desk in Garden City Kansas.
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Baseball Standings Highlight Berra Mantle Trio in NY Showdown
AB City reports a major league clash featuring Berra and Mantle for New York with Ford in New York at 11 runs, Wynn from Cleveland with 6-1 and Turley of New York at 8-2. The scoreline hints at a tight season battle as pitchers post strong lines.
Roberts Keeps Phillies Out of Cellar Position
Baseball brief notes Robin Roberts wins 20 games a season standard. Phillies sit seven games back as he yields a 3-1 win over the Cubs. Dodgers beat Braves 11-8 and Redlegs top Giants 5-2. Indians blank Orioles 5-0. Yanks sweep A’s 3-1 and 6-1. Duke Snider belts three homers for Brooklyn as he nears 4th. Nuxhall throws four-hit shutout until Mays homer. Cards top Pirates 6-2 with Arroyo 6th win. Boyer and Virdon lead offense. Monmouth Park horse race first run July 30 1870 with $700 purse. Class A Sally League managers include Ed Papowski as only non major leaguer.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Roberts
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Milwaukee Braves
Redlegs
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New York Yankees
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Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
Duke Snider
Brooklyn
Ted Kluszewski
Roy McMillen
Giants
Joe Nuxhall
Leo Durocher
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Willie Mays
Don Mueller
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Bill Virdon
Johnny Bucks
A’s
Yanks
Kom Morgan
Whitey Ford
Jarv Noren
Andy Carey
Carey
Monmouth Park
First Legion Prepares For Sunday Practice Game
Junior Legion baseball coach Eugene Deaver schedules a Sunday practice game at Lightner Field starting 7 30 pm. Probable starters include Tommy Walsh and Doug McPherson with Al Stecktein catching for Walsh and Jim Roth behind McPherson. Over 30 players tried out. squad trimmed to 20 with more cuts planned and no Junior Legion prior pitching experience yet. Two more non league games set against Ness City and Ness, plus a La Junta date with Garden City.
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Ness City
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