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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1955
Page
2
Los Angeles hosts the Cleveland Browns in the NFL championship game at the Coliseum after their chartered flight and a cold week of practice. Weather calls for clear, dry conditions and the field is tarped for protection as Cleveland aims to extend its era of Eastern Division titles.
Taylor County Baseball Association extends sponsorship from Little League and Babe Ruth to a six week Biddy Basketball league for ages nine to twelve. Tryouts begin January 9 at Grafton Junior High with rounds starting January 21 and games each Saturday at 9 AM. Teams from First Ward West Side East Grafton Blueville Hilltop and St Augustine.
Nashua the four legged champion arrives from Lexington to receive a key to the city from Hialeah mayor and trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons also to be honored. The horse, bought for a record 1 251 200, targets the 50 000 Kenneman Handicap and 100 300 Widener at Hialeah in February, aiming to surpass earnings marks.
In Seoul Korea Socialist leaders announce plans to form a third party to oppose President Syng Man Rhee in next year’s presidential election. Former Communist Cho Bonz AM, who ran against Rhee in 1952, will lead the group and said the Socialist Party will oppose dictatorship by capitalist and corrupt elements as well as Communists.
New York sports columns decry recent tempers in basketball, hockey, and golf amid pre Christmas incidents. Bradley Loyola melee, Duquesne Marquette handshake snub, Ray Felix and Lostcutoff lip incident, Rangers Leafs penalties, and Tommy Bolt Snead clash illustrate widespread flare ups. The piece urges calm and goodwill amid the festive season.
The year crowned new glamor in sports with Willie Hartack and Al Kaline among rising stars while veterans like Rocky Marciano and Ted Williams still held sway. Hartack rode 400 winners, Kaline claimed the batting title, and boxing, golf, tennis, football, auto racing, and bowling added fresh faces and enduring names to the 1955 headlines.
Wheeling Downs plans three race meetings next year starting with spring from April 21 to May 6. Dates approved by the state racing commission include July 14 to September 15 and October 0 to November 17. The article notes other historical details about the Coast Guard and ancient light, but the readable track dates are the focus.
In Miami the Shrine Bowl spotlight shines on four stars from SMU Notre Dame and Army. Halfbacks John Madeh ai Don McHenry Gene Kapish and Don Holleder receive praise as North and South teams prepare for Monday's game. South coaches express disappointment after Friday's practice but commend the SMU duo. North observers note Holleder's standout workout and Army’s need for a quarterback. Asia height note appears unrelated.
A United Nations economist in Buenos Aires says Argentina will finish 1955 with a 200 million dollar deficit in international payments, added to a 500 million dollar deficit from recent years, as government adviser Dr. Raul Prebisch warns of a grave crisis and pledges confidence in recovery. The report references past policy errors and notes historical use of water clocks in ancient Greece.
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees led the American League in slugging with a .611 mark and 37 home runs tied for the league lead. He totaled 99 RBIs, 119 walks, 67 strikeouts, 158 hits, and 316 total bases in 517 official at bats. Ted Williams finished with a .336 average, 28 homers, 183 RBIs. Other leaders included Kuline in batting, Boone and Jensen in RBIs, and Herb Score setting a rookie strikeout record.
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