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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
8
Jefferson City paper notes Bears win 5 to 4 over Moberly as a championship play looms tomorrow in the senior league. Also lists Friday schedules and results from the American and National Leagues with multiple matches and pitchers’ records.
More than 100 Missouri golfers will tee off tomorrow at the Country Club in championship play. The first foursome starts about 9:30 am as the scramble for the championship begins, with the final 18 holes Sunday deciding the winner. Awards will be presented Sunday for tournament and low scratch handicap in 18 and 36 hole divisions.
Jefferson City County Club tahes a 248 to 247 edge over Columbia and Sedalia in the 45th Hinterc golf meets opening round led by Loeffier with 72. Leslie adds 76 for 281 points. others include Schroeder 77 and Farmer 76. Next action June 16 at Sedalia, then June 23 at Jefferson City and June 30 at Fulton.
Santee resumes pursuit of the mile at the Proval Invitational torch and field meet in Compton. The field includes notable rivals as he seeks a national breakthrough and aims to improve on recent marks while facing seasoned competitors from England Hungary and Australia in a tight sprint and distance program.
Algoa defeated the Stags 12-10 in Civic League play at Duensing Field. News-Tribune beat the Highway Department 12-5 in Intermediate League action. Bob Steadill earned the win for Algoa. Gabby Whepminny took the loss for the Stags. Pete Morris pitched for the News-Tribune with Bil Scheuler hitting a home run. Three games are scheduled tonight in local leagues.
In the British Amateur Championship semifinals, American Conrad of San Antonio remains the lone U S entrant after Australia’s Joe Carr of Ireland upset American rival Libeiminsting 2 and 1. England’s Roger Bay iss and Alan Shirer reached the last four with upsets of fellow Americans.
In the American Association Omaha AO and Charleston split 4 to 3 with Denver and Shreveport also noted. Texas League rookie Lynn Leven is highlighted along with Fort Worth, Beaumont nicknaming a player Little Giant for a 3 foot 10 inch frame. McNeece’s 18 starts run to 13-2, while a bout coverage by NBC and radio plans a 3 p.m. start.
The Yankees extend their win streak with a 12-4 victory in Kansas City over the Athletics. Key contributors include Hank Bauer, Elston Howard, and Bob Service, while the A’s were hampered by walks and timely hits. Cardials also lost earlier in the day, with solid pitching from the Pirates, and a Cardinals defense that allowed multiple runs.
Young and M Neece prepare for a rugged bout at Madison Square Garden facing off after Costa and Perez showcase. Young, a veteran middleweight contender who fought Olson in 1958, returns to action against the fiery McNeece, a red haired rival from Central Islip in a blood and thunder matchup.
The Stags host Rollant in a non league game and then face Hartsburg on Sunday as part of a busy weekend. Stags pitchers Paul Schneiders and Jack Mankin are available tonight with newcomers Tom Sturley and Alfred Robinson expected to debut. Junior Legion games include Mexico vs Jefferson district action and Merchants at Washington Park. Jefferson and Red Birds also prepare for district showdowns while nearby leagues schedule Osage Bend, Brazite, Eldon, and other matchups.
New York Giants pitcher Johnny Antonelli won his eighth consecutive decision since joining the club, beating the Cincinnati Redlegs as Brooklyn surged with a late burst. Other MLB results included Brooklyn, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Detroit teams pushing their leads or closing gaps. Herb Score struck out ten in Cleveland’s win, while Ted Kluszewski homered for the Reds. Missouri conservation officials previewed exams for conservation agent positions and noted wild turkey nests and law enforcement training at a Missouri event.
Jefferson City Red Birds powered to a 16-3 win over Mexico in Missouri Valley play, collecting 21 hits as every player had a hit. Wilber Allison led with five hits in six at bats and Jim Weber added four, while Fred Verslues and Danny Casey limited Mexico to four hits over five innings.
Between 80 and 100 entrants are expected for the California Sand Green Golf Tournament to be held Sunday in California. J. E. Ford notes the 2% stroke event will run in four flights with the first nine holes determining flight placement and eight prizes for each flight. Former champions include Ken Lanning and Jins McKinney, with McKinney having won the last three years.
Members of the Jefferson City tennis team will travel to Moberly Sunday for opening matches in the Central Missouri Tennis Association. Jefferson City players include Richard Naey, Osegay Mack, Alvis Papin, Stanley Schupp, Herb Altman, George Schupp, and C R Childs. Other association members are Payette, Marshall, Columbia, and Mexico. Next action for Jefferson City is June 12 at Columbia.
Abilene Christian College leads the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics festival in Abilene as participants from North Texas State and Redlands compete. Dave Tipton posted bowling gains, while Tidwell and Aier tied for top sprint marks. awards were announced at the post season dinner at the Presbyterian Church.
Crandall, Milwaukee catcher captain, faces a .173 average with three homers as the Braves slip to fourth in the National League standings, eight behind. He speaks of soul searching and doubts about the staff and pitching, while the team battles through a rough stretch.
Mike Souchak rose as a strong threat in the Deepdale Round Robin golf crown after refusing to be chewed up on day one. In a 16-player field including Sam Snead, Cary Middlecoff, and Chick Harbert, Souchak posted 68 with five plus points, edging past rivals in a quirky arithmetic derby that compares each player's score against all in their foursome.
Fragmented report notes a boxing card with Pele Aguirre stopped by a Los Angeles fighter, mentions Santa Clara Cuba and Monterrey Mexico, with unclear stakes and earnings around $82. Names Laure Salas and Gov. Ken Nut appear in garbled form.
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