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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

Page

8

Liberal Slaps Jaycees for Seventh Defeat in B-1 Play

Liberal exploded for two five run innings to beat the Garden City Jaycees 11 to 6. Jerry Robertson earned his second win over Garden City while Del Richhart lasted the full route for the Jaycees. Bill Urban led Liberal with a 3 run triple and another triple, as Garden City fell for the seventh time this season. Eddie Dater hit a two run homer for Garden City, which also saw two strong rallies before Liberal finished strong. Tomorrow the Jaycees meet Great Bend at Clint Lightner field at 8:15 p.m.

Liberal Garden City Jaycees Garden City Jerry Robertson Jaycee del Richhart Las Animas Colo Jaycees Bill Urban Garden City Club Urban Buzz Bell Johnny Allen Hill Richhart Eddie Dater

Women’s Amateur Golf Tourney Opens In Topeka

Kansas women’s amateur golf action began at Shawnee Country Club with Judy Bell and Natasha Matson sharing the low qualifying score at 80. Both from Wichita, they sit three over par on the 6,465 yard course as medalist scores are decided in the first round of match play. The 36 hole finals are set for Saturday.

Topeka Kansas Judy Bell Natasha Matson Miss Bell Miss Matson Ehrwruteeee Shawnee Wichita

Olson Training Brings Fist Skill To Forefront In Asbury Park

In Asbury Park New Jersey Bobo Olson the world middleweight champion trains with rigorous methods. He treats the punching bag as an opponent sparring eight rounds or more and hiring high level sparring partners to push him. Sid Flaherty notes Olson’s head and hand feints against Archie Moore and Joey Maxim show elite preparation. Olson’s confidence appears to have grown, with faster warmups and more aggressive starts.

Asbury Park N. J Bobo Olson Honolulu Rocky Marciano Olson Bobo Archie Moore Moore Sid Flaherty Joey Maxim Flaherty Maxim

Bobo’s Ten Round Fight Lifts Doubt On Olson Showdown

Flaherty notes Maxim would scramble Olson in early rounds while Bobo stayed sharp through ten fast rounds. Pigeons, horses, and training wisdom color the scene as experts debate the odds for Olson vs Moore at the Polo Grounds. Sentiment favors Moore’s size but local opinion sees Bobo as ready for a longer, grueling pace.

Flaherty Hirsch Jacobs America

Record Two Miles Set By Ledesma At Berkeley

A Southern California freshman Fernando Ledesma shattered the U S collegiate two mile mark at the Pacific Coast Conference Big Ten meet in Ed wards Stadium Berkeley clocking 8 minutes 57.7 seconds The USC junior had previously finished eighth in the NCAA two mile relay in Los Angeles and 9 41 1 in another event The note mentions Horace Ashenfelter and a contrasting training remark for Maxim.

Berkeley Calif Kas USC Los Angeles Horace Ashenfelter

Ulysses Edged By Dodge In First Game

Dodge City defeats Ulysses 5-2 at Clint Lightner Field to advance to a playoff title tilt with Garden City. Glen Lubbers led the Dodge offense with two hits. Johnny Kimbrel earned the win as Bates took the loss. The Garden City Dodge City final pits the league champion against an all star squad from five teams.

Dodge City American Legion Ulysses Clint Lightnerfield Garden City Legion Dodge Dodge City Cowboy Capital Glen Lubbers Johnny Kimbrel Bates Garden City Lightner Field

Title Bout Tonight- Moore Olson Set For Polo Grounds Ring

Aging Archie Moore defends his light heavyweight crown against Carl Olson in a 15 round title fight at the Polo Grounds tonight. Olson vows pressure every round while Moore predicts a knockout en route to a possible Marciano bout. Weather and postponement noted, start time 5 p.m. CST. ABC will carry the event.

New York Archie Moore Carl Bobo) Olson Polo Grounds Moore Rocky Marciano al Weill Marciano Archig P.m ABC Olson

Western Women's Golf Meets Opens With Star Field

The Western Women's Golf Association tournament begins tomorrow in Madison Wisconsin with a 72 hole medal play format. Professionals vie for 5000 dollars in prize money while amateurs compete for silverware and honors in a marquee field of top players.

Madison Wis

Newcombe May Win 30 Games For Dodgers

Brooklyn pitcher Don Newcombe pushed toward 30 wins after his 12th victory in a 7-2 11 inning win over the Chicago Cubs. He refused to set a target, saying only he aims to win his next game as he capably contributes at the plate with a .426 average and multiple extra base hits.

Newcombe Dodgers Chicago Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Don Newcombe Chicago Cubs New York Giants Big Don Cubs Newk Cleveland Wes Ferrell

Pueblo Breaks Through Western Loop Lead In Win Over Wichita

Pueblo climbs past 500 and extends its win streak to six while cutting Wichita’s Western League lead to two games with a 2-1 victory over the Indians. Colorado Springs defeats Des Moines 9-7 in the other game. The Dodgers win their series opener in Wichita 2-1 after a ninth inning push.

Associated Press Pueblo Wichita Indians Colorado Springs Des Moines Dodgers

High Scores in Softball Tilts at Finnup Park

Southwest Carpet blasted 25 runs on 17 hits to rout Garnands 25 to 6 in the first game as Rudy Valenzuela and Casey Huelskamp led a power night with five and four homers respectively. Northern Natural downed the Latin Bees 6 to 1 behind Ed Knoll as rains aided a late Latin rally.

Southwest Carpet Garnands Finnup Park Carpetmen Rudy Valenzuela Southwest Garnand Moundsmen Casey Huelskamp Northern Natural Latin Bees Ed Knoll Knoll Arteaga Perez

Philippine champ Tugot shoots 66 in Western Open practice

Celestino Tugot of the Philippines posted a six under par 66 at Portland Golf Club in practice for the Western Open. Tommy Bolt of Houston, Texas, followed with a 67 on the 6,700 yard course as the tournament sets to run Thursday through Sunday.

Portland Ore Celestino Tugot Philippines Chamion Portland Golf Club Tommy Bolt Houston Texas

Golf Tourney Planned at Local Jaycee Course Sunday

John Dickerson, tourney chairman, announced a one day meet by the Southwest Kansas Amateur Golf Association at Jaycee Airlinks this Sunday. Entry fee is $2, open to the public. Plans are still in the formative stage and will be announced later.

Southwest Kansas Amateur Golf Association Jaycee John Dickerson Tourney

Saxton Starts Comeback With Sixth Round Stoppage

Former welterweight champion Johnny Saxton began a comeback by stopping Jimmy Fuller of Wilmington Del in 1 minute of the sixth round of a 10 round bout last night at Maples Arena Brockton Mass Saxton won to revive his career after a defeat in prior years.

Brockton Mass Johnny Saxton Jimmy Fuller Wilmington Del Maples Arena

Williams Delivers as Red Sox Edge Tigers 5-4

Ted Williams homered with two on in the eighth to lift Boston past Detroit 5-4 at Fenway. Mantle launched a 486-foot blast for the Yankees in a 6-2 win over Kansas City at Yankee Stadium. Brooklyn widened its NL lead. Newcombe earned his 12th win as Chicago fell to 7-2 in 11 innings. Philadelphia outscored St Louis 10-8.

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