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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1955

Page

2

Giants Rally Past Tigers In 16-9 Babe Ruth League Bout

In a high scoring game halted at dusk after five innings, the Giants led the Tigers 16-9. Key moments included Teddy Garrett’s homer for the Tigers and Burdett and Jaco producing Giants runs, with Keener pitching five innings for the Giants and Brady working three for the Tigers. Junior Martin, Burdett, Jaco, and Johns had two hits for the Giants as the teams prepared for a July Fourth doubleheader.

Gough Giants Tigers Dunham Ronnie Heater Martin Turoczy Johnsol Tiger Tucker Johns Morgan Garrett Jaco Teddy Garrett Burdett Keener Phelps Terry Keener Jimmy Lord Don Brady Brady Junior Martin Jack Burdett Bus Jaco Dave Jowns

Minor League Results From Southern and American Associations

Southern Association games include New Orleans 8 Birmingham 7 and Nashville 2 Atlanta 0 with Mobile 6 Little Rock 2 and Chattanoosa 0. American Association results show Charleston 4 Indianapolis 3 and Denver 5 St. Paul 3 with Omaha 11 Minneapolis 7 and Toledo 9 Louisville 5.

Press Southern Association New Pett Minneapolis Omaha Toledo Denver

Ohioan Leads British Columbia Open At 65

Finsterwald of Bedford Heights Ohio shot 65 in the third round to lead the British Columbia Open at 200. Bob Rosburg San Francisco sits two back after a 70 to 202. Ted Kroll Utica New York and Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs West Virginia tied for sixth with 206 after 68s. Marty Furgol Lemont Illinois posted 69 to reach 207.

Snead-Kroll Vancouver Dow Finsterwald Bedford Heights Ohio Bob Rosburg San Francisco Rosburg Holscher Apple Valley Ted Kroll Utica N.Y Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W.va Mike Fetchik Yonkers Mike Sovchak Durham N.C Marty Furgol Lemont

International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament Promises Thrill

AMA hosts an event from July 1 to August 1 with intense game fish competition described as unbelievably fantastic by a sportswriter. The Humboldt current feeds vibrant colors and big catches in the bay, attracting anglers with unexpected variety and abundance. Panama offers easy access from Miami, English speakers, modern architecture, and strong charter boats run by Hi Panama hotel from Balboa Yacht Club to Pinas Bay, Perlas islands, and Mt. Garachine Point in Panama Bay.

Panama Canal Zone Miami Panama Airways Florida Hi Panama Hotel Balboa ‘Yacht Club Pinas Bay Perlas Islands Mt. Garachine Point Panama Bay

RESULTS By UNITED PRES American League results and scores

American League games feature New York beating Cleveland 7 to 1 after a strong eight inning rally. Chicago falls to Cleveland in extras. Detroit splits with Kansas City in twin bill, scoring 26 runs in two games. Baltimore and Boston win, while Philadelphia beats New York in the National League. Brewers beat Orioles with strong pitching as the Pirates and Dodgers also win. St Louis dominates Chicago, while Milwaukee tops Cincinnati. Pittsburg, Brooklyn, and New York also post victories in varied fashion.

United Press National League Brooklyn Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati New York Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Boston Kansas City Washington Baltimore United Wasi McDermott Chakales Ramoe Jobbs FatzGerald Edwards Ford Berra Pierce Moss Wynn Hogan Bos Balti Brewer Kiely Kinder Zauchin White Wilson Moore Dorish Smith Gastall Kansas C Garver Hoeft Cristante Birrer House Herbert Ceccarelli Sain Gorman W. Shantz Buhl Jay Edelman Vargas Crandall Staley Black Burgess Law Peterson Podres Roebuck Hughes Howell Phila Antonelli Giel McCall Wilhelm Katt Westrum Roberts Serninici

LEADERS By UNITED PRESS Baseball Season Leaders

The report lists top players by club in batting and pitching with figures for G AB R H and batting averages. Notable names include Kaline Fox Smith Kuenn Doby Mantle and J. Kluszewski along with pitching leaders Newcombe Labine Wynn Donovan and Lees.

United Press Ashburn Phil Cmonix Bkn Virdof S.L Aaron Mueller Kisawki Cin Kaline Det Fox Chicago Smith Cleve Kuenn Doby Kluszewski Red- Jegs Snider Dodgers Mays Giants Campanella Banks Cubs Jensen Red Sox Newcombe Labine Wynn Indians Donovan White Sox Lees

Match Races in Horse Racing History Highlight Great Jockeys

The piece reviews famed match races from the early 20th century to 1947, citing Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Alsab, Whirlaway and Coaltown. It notes notable showdowns including Armed versus Assault at Belmont Park and Alsab versus Whirlaway at Narragansett. It also mentions Nashua versus Swaps, with Arcaro and Shoemaker as judges of the era’s top mounts.

Urewart Cheago Swaps Nashua Man O'War Sir Barton Kendlworth Park Zey Papyrus Belmont Park Seabiscuit Alsab Whirlaway Armed Capot Coaltown Asault Narragansett Park Eee Neshua Eddie Arcaro Willie Shoemaker

Fleitz and Brough Clash For Wimbledon Title

Beverly Baker Fleitz of Long Beach California and Louise Brough California met in the Wimbledon title round in London. Fleitz, 25, was a 3 to 1 favorite to conquer the center court battle of the blondes.

Wimbledon England Beverly Baker Fleitz Louise Brough California Fleitz Long Beach Calif Miss Brough

Faye Crocker Leads Women in National Open

WICHITA Kansas Miss Faye Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay once quit the tourney trail now holds an eight stroke lead in the 7500 dollar National Women's golf Open as she tees off the final 36 holes. Crocker led the field as she began the first of two 18 hole rounds today. Spinach contains more iron than any other vegetable.

Wichita Kan Faye Crocker Montivideo Uruguay

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