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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

8

Baseball Standings and Schedule From Busy American League Night

The table shows New York leading the American League with a .4021 mark and Cleveland around .3128. Schedule notes include Kansas City at Washington, Chicago at New York, and Cleveland at Boston. Recent results list Cleveland and Chicago tying eight runs, New York routing Detroit 3, and Boston posting seven runs over Kansas City.

Wwlpet Sekt New York Washington Porserfiels Ciday Metrory Baltiimore Johnson Chicago Dor An Va Ford Cleveland Boston Heuluman Baltimore Detroit Kansas City

Bolt Takes Lead in U S Open in Sparkling Sixty Seven

A mixed set of results from major league baseball as veterans like Byrne Trucks and Dickson guided winners. The Yankees beat Detroit 3-2 while Trucks pitched a six hit shutout to edge Baltimore 2-0, and Philadelphia blanked Milwaukee 3-0. Brooklyn led the NL while Cincinnati beat the Dodgers in 10 innings.

Anacrenca’ Frey Pappy Dogether Macry Dirkson Virgil Trucks Tommy, Byrne K Byrne Detroit Tigers New York Yankers Trucks Chicago White Sox Baltimore Bruins Brooklyn Cincinnati Dodgers

Youth baseball doubleheader slate at three Jefferson City diamonds

Three youth games set for this afternoon on Jefferson City diamonds. Junior League features Taneer versus Kiwanis at Lutheran Field at 5:18 pm, while Twredies Angles face Optimists in a Midweek League on the Kansas Street diamond at 5:15 pm, and Eagles meet Zangs at Field with 7:00 pm start.

Jefferson City Taneer Kiwanis Luthléran Field Twredies Jlangle Kansas St Eagles Zangs

Sedalia Citians Lead Inter-City Golf Standings in Half

Sedalia Citians hold a sizable lead at the halfway mark in the annual inter-city golf event with 69644 points, ahead of Sedalia 381, Columbia 55219, and Fulton 440. Jefferson City area players contributed strong scores on home courses as leaders prepare for final rounds at Fulton and Key courses. The national open at San Francisco recounts a tough Olympic Club layout with Tommy Bolt leading by three after 72 holes, while Billy Maxwell and Ben Hogan vie for top honors in a field trimmed by course rough and difficult greens.

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Lutheran, Police Win in Softball Tonight at Duensing Field

Two softball games are listed at Duensing Field. Lutheran moves into first in the Intermedi ate League with a 13 2 win over KLIK and strong play from Pete Foster and John Lueckenalre. Police edge Kroger 12 6 as Ray Scott drives in the winning run, Dent Prenger homers for Kroger, and West Plains defeats Jefferson City 22 9 in a late inning barrage led by Althouse and Hunt.

Byrne Ninening Lions Trucks Moose Lutheran Field Baltimore Ith Bailey Standford Duanes Scott Pillette Joy Coleman Upland George Kell Senro Nellie Hamimond Fox Wall Dropo Braves Bryant Liang 6Rith Luthéran Cluthera KLIK Lutheran Pete Foster John Lueckenalre Dan Sparks Floyd Loesch Ralph Eidson Istarter Woklkt Hart al Wohlt Ned Ray Scott Red Miller Police Kroger

Capital Cuy Squads Tonight Face Busy Baseball Softball Schedule

Eldon plays Legion Washington at 3 pm and St Kiwanis Junior Lutheran Field hosts a 5 14 pm game. Red Bids meets Armswong at 8 pm Tweedies oppose Optimist in Midget League at Kansas St Field Eagles face Zang Motors in Intermediate League at Smith Field 35 pam News Tribune battles Salvation Avary in Intermediate at Duen sing Field Buensing Field hosts Columbia Civic League at 20 Burn.

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Bansons vie for wins in Sunday baseball contests

In a Central Missouri double header, Jefferson City Ban Johnson entries hover near the pennant race. Brookfield, 15-2, splits with Moberly and faces three games in three days after beating Beanville. Leroy Cleeland won his fourth of five starts, allowing seven hits. Mexico edged Colombia 0-7 aided by Rab McNamara. Other Sunday games included Honimville at Mexico and Marshall at St Columbia and Moberly.

Brookfield Jefferson City Central Missouri Bears Beanville Brookfirs Moberly Marnalt

Des Moines golfer faces St Louisan in Trans Mississippi tourney

Des Moines entries highlight a busy Trans Mississippi golf event with Jimmy Jackson and Sarge Bonini from Des Moines. Round results include Jackson advancing after beating rivals, while Rex Baxter Jr. defeated Malt Beal and Vince D Antoni defeated Lee Cole as others contest third round matchups.

Des Moines St. Louisan Jimmy Jackson Sarge Fontanini Jackson M Vearrald Walker Cuvesper Louis England Bonini Bee Jimmy Des’ Moines Wakanda Mexico Kanda Setam- Buikeys Missouri John Morcell Rod Biss Dee Moines Gene Zispani Goodland Kan Neil Croonquist Minneapolis Foreimer Minnesota Croonquist T Hoak Walia Peok New Rochelle Noy Wah Dick Ferguson Ater Kenneth Young Mitneapolis Peok Don Kneeter Destoines Rex Baxter Jr Amarillo Tex Vince D'Antoni St. Louis Baxter Malt Beal Omaha D'Antoni Lee Cole Kansas City

Haddix Shuts Out Pirates as Cardinals Triumph 3-0

In St Louis Haddix fans nine, allows two runs only, guiding the Cardinals to a 3-0 win over the Pirates. Schoendienst and Musial contribute timely hits while Red Schoendienst’s homer and a Musial double spark the attack. The Athletics stumble in Boston as a late rally falls short, Kansas City pitching four-hit balls through seven innings before Boston bullpen collapse.

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Jefferson City Tennis Hosts Mexico in Sunday Match

Jefferson City’s tennis team aims to break a home losing streak Sunday as Mexico travels to town. Jefferson City lineup includes Richard Nacy Oscar Muck Alvin Papin Stay Schupp Sam Luebbert Elmer Heinrich and E R Childs with Mexico’s probable players Tom Johnson Denny Bosworth Bob Mudd Jim Grainge and Bob Piper. The Tigers are 2-13 after recent losses to Moberly and 9-0 to Columbia amid rain disruptions.

Jefferson City Mexica Richard Nacy Oscar Muck Alvin Papin Stay Schupp Sam Luebbert Elmer Heinrich E. R. Childs Taies Mexico Tom Johnson Denny Bosworth Bob Mudd Jim Grainge Bob Piper Fayette Marshall Moberly Columnia

Telecast of NCAA Track Meet on KROG-TV CBS Network

CBS and KROG-TV will air the national collegiate track and field championships this Saturday after the Cleveland-Boston baseball game. The nine hour telecast runs until 4 p.m. and features 375 top college track stars including Southern California and Illinois. Changes to KACG-TV schedule move Championship Rowing to 6 to 7 p.m. plus Wrestling 8:30 to 9:40 p.m. and Down You Go at 7:30 p.m. after Two For The Money.

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Moore Needs Win Over Olson For Shot at Marciano

Summit New Jersey reports Archie Moore weighing near light heavyweight limit after a weight check by Dr Vin cent Nardiello. Moore vows to shed pounds to defend against Bobo Olson next week and win a September title shot at Rocky Marciano with backing from the New York State Athletic Commission.

Summit Archie Moore Vincent Nardiello New York ‘State Athletic Commission Bobo Olson Moore New York Commission Rocky Marciano

Capital City Junior Legion Faces Eldon in Washington Park Showdown

Capital Citians, aiming for a ninth District win, host Eldon at Washington Park tonight after a string of league battles. Jefferson City pitchers Fred Albright or Sonny Eber will duel Eldon’s mound corps as Mexico and Versailles results shape the tight standings.

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Jones Favored In Durando Bout At Madison Square Garden

Yonkers star Ralph Jones faces Ex champion Durando in a high profile MSG finale. Jones is a 12 to 5 favorite as NBC prepared to televise the round match. Durando, rarely seen since a Feb loss to Kid Gavilan, has mixed results this season with two wins and five losses.

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Fights Report From Nightcard Bout Summary

Fights last night featured outpoints and stoppages involving several fighters. Bout details include Vargas securing a decision over Elbo while Brooks JR defeated Roorkes, with additional results from Simms Gar and other listed participants.

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Gabler Leads League Hitters In Central Missouri Leaderboard

Central Missouri and Jefferson City players top batting charts. Gabler of Columbia hits .430 to pace leaders, with Jameson Horan and Tony Fritsch among top averages. Leroy Howser and Al Cavalier also figure among sharp hitters as teams push in conference play.

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Wake Forest Wins College Baseball Tourney of Omaha

Wake Forest of North Carolina captured the NCAA College World Series by defeating Western Michigan 7-6 in Omaha. Linwood Holt delivered the deciding hit after a sequence that began with a walk and errors, with Luther McKeel scoring on a passed ball and Holt driving in the go ahead run. The Deacons finished 5-1 in the tourney, while Western Michigan ended 13-2. Som Borland and Al were named outstanding players.

Wake Forest Omaha North Carolina Deacons Western Michigan Broncoz Broncos Ted Luther McKeel Miki Schwartzkoff McHeel Fritz Messner Linwood Holt Southerners Som Borland Oklahoma Borland

Missouri Outdoors Sees women gain in outdoor sports

Missouri Division of Resources and Development reports rising female participation in fishing and hunting. A statewide survey notes women now markedly join activities from deer hunting to trotlines, with some counties showing double digit percentage gains over the past decade. In Trimble Wildlife Area, 318 anglers caught 3,727 fish in four days. A fox attack ends with a collector killing the animal after it threatened a man in Adair County.

Missouri Prentiss Mooney Re+ y Tangervalien Trimble Wildlife Management Area Fay Gropan Asheries Dick Vaught

Hough Park Colt Club Publicizes Tourney Entries

Members report 14 golfers have started 36 hole qualifying for the annual club tournament. Final rounds must be completed by June 26 to set pairings for July 3. The event opens the first week of July with at least four flights A to D, plus a championship.

Hough Park Colt Club Golffos Country Club Anual James JB. Curran Hough Park

Merchants Find No Team for Salisbury Game

Jefferson City Merchants manager Claude McClure reports no opponent in Salisbury after a misread schedule. The planned June 6 game was postponed by rain and wet grounds, and a new date will be announced. Jefferson City has been inactive for a week with two games canceled. Next action is Sunday at 2 pm when Capital Citians visit Algoa.

Claude McClure Jefferson City Cerausr Citians Algoa

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