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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1955
Page
10
Brooklyn Dodgers star Robinson refuses sacrifice bunt then belted a decisive homer against the Cardinals. The Post-Tribune notes the NL must stop waiting for a Dodgers collapse and headlines Brooklyn's ongoing winning run.
In former St Louis Cardinals era reminiscence, Stan Musial praises Harry Walker as the best manager, while the current St. Louis squad benefits from Walker’s leadership. The piece blends player opinions with game summaries including Dodgers, Cubs, Yankees, and Braves results, highlighting Walker Musial and team context.
Exempt spots shrink to 17 as top names fail to reach the cut. Chandler Harper led 128 qualifiers at Columbia Country Club Chevy Chase amid a cautious reshaping by the USGA. Nelson Little and Nelson attempt comeback promotions add intrigue as 26 San Francisco spots loom for the June 16 18 event.
St Louis pitcher Arroyo gave up a ninth inning homer to Jackie Robinson as Brooklyn edged the Cards 5-4. Peewee Reese and Duke Snider homered for Brooklyn to erase an early deficit. Salty Hemus and Mesoraco combine for St Louis offense. Kansas City hosts a 100 lap AAA stock car race at Lakeside Stadium featuring Teague and Bundy in a new stock engine class with top finishers inspected overnight.
Stags United and Knights of Columbus clash in a Civic League doubleheader at Duensing Field after a rain pause. Salvation Army and Kroger debut in the second game, with other local teams like Memorial Baptist, Lutheran, and St Peter’s slated for girls and mixed matchups as weather allows.
The Ozark League game saw Donald Graham allow four hits as Eldon defeated Stringtown 4-2. Eldon backed his effort with two runs in the second and sixth innings, marking his third win in five starts.
Two regional teams extend losing streaks after weekend games. Mexico’s Caliga and Fulton’s American Legion squads both failed to win, with Caliga shut out 12-0 by Callao after 7% innings due to rain and Fulton dropping to Glasgow 12 4, before a forfeit win by Fulton in another league.
Mathews, recovering after an appendectomy, aims to rebound with the Braves and push his homer pace beyond 40 for the season. Dyck and Jefferson City teammates pace a torrid American Association season as leaders post strong showings, with White, Miller, and Trotrige among top batting and pitching leaders in a high-scoring period.
Amateur boxing results reported with names and places including Alec Brown Paoli Wallace Jack Gardner and Johnny William England. Event details show locations such as New York and Boston with various weight classes and outcomes.
Rain and wet grounds halted a Washington Park game featuring Jefferson City Red Birds. The teams postponed to Wednesday at House of David, with Elvin Roe of West Plains Lions set to face the touring squad. Merchants and Ban Johnson league games were also washed out.
Rafael Merentino, 26, from Argentina, earned a chance to avenge his lone American defeat after stopping Mardy Smallwood in the second round at St Nick's Arena. Matchmaker Tex Sullivan announced a rematch with Jackie LaBua set for July 1, at the same venue, after LaBua replaced the injured Merentino's original opponent. Merentino, now 38 wins, six losses, four draws with 49 knockouts, had previously beaten Smallwood in America.
Three Central Missouri high school basketball players join seven others as state scholars chosen by Don Faurot of Missouri University. Tom Shelton Montgomery, Don Shearmire Wellsville, and Howard Derrieux Mokane are among the recipients. Shelton is 6-5 and weighs 185 pounds, Shearmire 6-2 at 175 pounds, and Derrieux 6-2 and 175 pounds. Other scholars include Glennon Forrestall Fredericktown Mike Ellis Kirksey Buffalo Wilbur Arch Moore Doniphan and Wilfred Charles Siebert Baytess.
Columbia swept six singles to lead in Central Missouri tennis before rain halted play. Other results saw Moberly and Fayette edging past Jefferson City and Mexico. Notable Columbia wins included Fowler over Michaels and Nickels over Harvey, with Dwyer and Belemere also winning for their teams. Next Sunday, Columbia hosts Jefferson City while Moberly travels to Fayette and Mexico to Marshall.
Intermediate and Midget baseball opening day schedule postponed as rain wets grounds. At Smith Field Capital Supply vs Dochla's set for 5:15 p.m. Yesterday's DeLongs vs Eagles and Lions vs VFW games postponed to later dates. Scruggs-Guileman faces Optimists at Kansas St Field also at 5:15 p.m.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Western Inter-Provincial Football Union signed 22-year-old Buddy Leake, Oklahoma QB and kicker, to a diamond grid pact. Club president Ralph Misener announced Leake may play for the St Towle Cardinals baseball organization until fall training opens July 15.
Gayle Talbot argues Ford Frick’s committee should study why fans quit parks as pitchers are shuffled during long games. She cites Cardinals manager Harry Walker using eight pitchers in a 12-5 Dodgers win at Ebbets Field, praising Walker’s authority yet noting the public bore. Subsequent days feature four more relievers and two long doubleheaders.
In American Association Minneapu lis 3 Louisville 0 seven innings. St Paul 7 Omaha 7. Texas League games Houston 4 2 Bar. Fort Worth 14 Oklahoma City 10 6. Tulsa 1 Chattanooga 3 4. Mobile 3 New Orleans 314. Birmingham 344 Chattanooga posts games scheduled Western League 4 3 Colorado Springs.
Versailles and Jefferson City square off at Washington Park in a Junior American Legion game as Jefferson City chases league win No. 4. Left-handed starters Sonny Eberhart or Fred Albright take the mound for Jefferson City with Dennis Higgins at first base available for relief. Versailles counters with Larry Hunter, aiming to rebound after a 3 2 loss to Columbia, while Ken Pare, Ken Swartz, and Jack Moore pace their lineup.
Osage Bend won 182 over Brazilo Sunday to maintain the Ozark Baseball League lead. Freeburg idle, 4-1, sits second. Elgon and Moxane win to share third with 2-2 records. Three Sunday games set: Elcon at Freeburg, Henley at Osage Bend, Moxane Jays at Stringtown.
CHICAGO LR Bob Speake of the Chicago Cubs, a National League rookie of the year candidate, has 3 hits but 33 RBIs. More than half his safeties are for extra bases with six doubles, two triples, and one home run. He credits improved plate discipline after Des Moines season.
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