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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
15
New York Giants struggle as aging stars show wear in a season that hints at decline. Only Don Mueller hits .300, while others sag as pitching and defense falter. Front office adds Sal Maglie and a youth to salvage a waning title hopes.
Oakland Oaks beat the San Diego Padres nine to five over five games, moving into second place behind the Rainiers. Sacramento rose to sixth by defeating Los Angeles 4-2 as Hollywood and Portland games were rained out. Bearers host next.
KYOU and KFKA will broadcast the Colorado State Wyoming district No 1 NCAA baseball playoffs from Laramie. The final game of the series was set for Friday at 4 p.m. With a first game in Laramie on Saturday at 1 p.m. A second game would follow if needed, and a possible third game would also be aired. The winner advances to Omaha for the National College World Series in June.
Chicago news reports Joe Stydahar is replaced as head coach of the Cardinals with Ray Richards named first assistant. Managing Director Walter Waltner announces the settlement of Stydahar's contract for about $16,000 yearly after a two year three year stint that yielded three victories and one tie.
Philadelphia matchmaker Pete Moran faces grand jury charges for false testimony in a Pennsylvania Athletic Commission probe of the Johnson Mederos fight on May 6. Moran was arrested during a recess and released on $2.59 bail. The commission also accuses Moran of violating state law by acting as a manager for a fighter. As a result of the bout, all professional boxing in Pennsylvania was suspended by Governor George M. Leader. Reaver, Kentucky Derby winner, was foaled at Brookdale Farm in New Jersey.
Wichita rolled to two straight wins highlighted by a triple play and a grand slam, closing the Western League gap to one game after a 6-4 victory. Pueblo, Des Moines, and Colorado Springs each earned wins as Pedro Almenares led VW-hit attack. the Stedger triple play sparked a late score to beat Sioux City. Denver, Lincoln, and others posted results amid a jumble in standings.
Denver's Bears swept a road trip through Minneapolis St Paul and Omaha, rebounding from May doubts. They swept St Paul in a three game set, beat Omaha in the first game of a Memorial Day doubleheader, and moved into the first division with solid offense led by Skizas and Tattelbach. Laursen exploded for four hits including two homers in St Paul, driving in seven runs for the day as Fridley and Herzog provided key hits and speed on the basepaths. The club travels to Toledo for an eight game home stretch beginning Thursday, with series against the second place box supply and a Ladies Night slated for June 7.
Conrad of San Antonio Texas defeats Scrutton and Haylie to reach Saturday’s final in Ames England. He will face Alan Slater of England, who beat Arthur Perowne 3 and 2. Slater earlier upset Joe Carr while Perowne defeated Don Bisplinghoff.
National Golf Day fourth annual observance in New York aims to match champions Furiel and Patty Herg. Men play Furiel, women play Migs Berg. donors donate a dollar to fund the event across clubs. Proceeds support sponsors with a target turnout near 201,008 competitors.
Major League batting and fielding leaders listed for American and National Leagues. Names such as Ashburn Campanella Mays Kaline Mantle and Irvin appear with team affiliations and stat tallies including batting averages runs batted in home runs stolen bases and pitching wins. The data also notes leaders like Snider and Klaszewski with multiple categories across divisions.
Scores from multiple leagues include Pacific Coast results for San Francisco and Oakland, International and American associations, Texas League, Southern and Western leagues, plus Pioneer and Des Moines matchups. The report notes many games postponed, teams from 42 states, DC, and Canada. Arthur Reinke traveled the farthest from Saudi Arabia to the ABC tournament site.
Crandall for Milwaukee, a 21 year old catcher, is blamed for slumping as the Braves slide to fourth, 13 games back of the Dodgers. He has three homers while hitting poorly and facing mounting pressure to spark the team. He vows to find an angle and improve the club’s form.
The State Came & Fish Dept reports fishing should be fair to good this weekend. Best spots include Leadville Fort Collins Kremmling North Park Rio Grande Glenwood Springs and Grant with trout in some waters. Meek streams are high and roily while lakes and reservoirs reach normal stages.
Jay Ottinger of Detroit operates the first noted boat delivery under its own power to Norfolk bringing a 30 ton cabin cruiser bought in Florida by a Seattle lumberman.
PhU Scrutton defeated Billy Joe Patton 7 and 6 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the Syttish Amateur Golf Tournament. Vaurad from ban Antonin Texas topped England's Roger Bayliae 4 and 3, advancing to the semifinals where Alan Slater of England defeated Joe Carr of Ireland 9 and 8.
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