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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

7

Bears Beat Brookfield Twice In Central Missouri League

Jefferson City post describes the Bears securing two wins over Brookfield at Washington Park, boosting their standing as regular features of a tight league race. Pitching by Cassmeyer and Verslues, plus timely hitting from Alberts and Hafner, spurred a 24 21 and 24-21 doubleheader, with Merchants and Stags also posting wins and setting up a key next matchup at home.

Jefferson City Huy Johnson Bears Bansons Brookfield Washington Park Bears Capital Citrans Leroy Howser Jack Gatler Jim Kemmer Floyd Roberts Chians Macemaver Shutant

Moore Gambles Rich Future in Wednesday Bout

Archin Moore risks a $1,000,000 future for about $90,000 in a Wednesday heavyweight title defense against middleweight champion Bove Olson at New York's Polo Grounds. The 34 year old, 9 to 5 favorite, must win big to remain credible for a shot at Rocky Marciano, with a potential $90,000 purse from an estimated $250,000 gate and 25,000 in attendance, plus TV and radio shares.

New York Archin Moore Bove Olson Polo Grounds Moore Rocky *Marciano Radio Munky ABC Archie Olson Vince’ Martinez Managers’ Guild Syra Jieuse Chico Varona Cuba Radio-Tv

Young Democrats Face K of C Tonight Clash of Loebball Leaders

Undefeated Young Democrats (3-0) meet Knights of Columbus (1-0) at Diensing Field at 8 pm. Bud Yan Lao to start for Young Democrats, Fred Schneiders for El of C. Also Trinity Lutheran (20) vs Methodist (2.0) in Girls League at 6:30 pm. Highway Department 2-31 vs Salvation Army (0-2) closes the card at 5 pm.

Diensing Field Highway Department Salvation Army Highway News-Tribune

Legion Squad Faces Severe Challenge in Loop Game Tonight

Jefferson City’s Legion squad meets Mexico’s Junior Legion in a postponed Eighth District League clash. Mexico is 32-? this season and has won nine of eleven, while Jefferson City aims for its sixth straight league win and 10th season victory. Leroy Klebba will start for JC with Bobby Joe Hutchison likely opposing.

Jefferson City Gions Sexton Motors Mexico Citians Mexton Junior Legion Cilans Columbia Leroy Kiebba Bobby Joe Hutchison Klebba Marvin McCow Raymond Scott Wendall Koerner Jerry Higgins Jerry Toebben Joe Calvin Gene Hazelhorst Bobby Lammers Larrys Long Ralph Jones

Fleck Edges Hogan To Win U S Open Playoff

Jack Fleck, 32, from Davensport Iowa, defeats Ben Hogan in a playoff at Olympic Country Club to claim the U S Open after posting a four under par 62. Hogan finishes with 72 as Fleck seizes the lead on the fifth hole and holds on through late drama, earning $6,000 plus additional earnings.

San Francisco Ben Hogan Jowan Jack Fleck I Municipal Davensport Iowa Hogan Olympic Country Club Lake Course Marks Hogan Fleck Hileide Werth Green Flock Mun Sam Parks Remmand Tres Rie Hog Courpetitor Firally Lerdas

Cardinals Win Attendance Lead in Dodgers Series at Haselt Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals won only one of three games against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Haselt Stadium but led in attendance with 81,141 over the series. Karl Spooner pitched five scoreless innings in relief for Brooklyn to seal the decisive win, while Floyd Wooldridge was charged with the loss for St. Louis.

Associated St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Haselt Stadium Desigers Karl Spooner Replief For & T Floyd Wooldridge Houston Bill Virdon Vandalia Eddie Mergard Dallas Tex Ted Williams Milwaukee New York Sox Pittsburgh Cincinnati Ace Redlegs Secs Mel Parland Ine Nuxtall Chas Grell Her Tom Hurd Jet Sandoval Harry Sox the Brooks Cochran Covington St. Louis Sandy Amores Jerry Steppelman Carl Erskine Jefferson City Vera Raines Meadsville Ind Spooner Erskinel Ira Lewie Te Fith Walter Phils Maynald Lombard Marv Blastocks Stretch Willie Jones J. R. Cleary Brooklyn Ledgers Los J King Giants Leo Dorocher John Phil Giants Wille Mays Lips Jr Vex Chicago Cubs Cleary Philadelphia Phillies Alsfard Crouch Warsaw West Darkness Dark

Prison Squad Tops St. Louis Ponies 9-5 in 8-0 Victory

Missouri Prison Eagles beat the St. Louis Ponies 9-5 as Sundar Mangan led with three hits. Dolan Boswell Willams and Menard Frey added two hits each. Williams earned the win, Guattney took the loss in an eight-hit game.

Missouri Prison Eagles St. Louis Mangan Dolan Boswell Willams Menard Frey Wit Williams Jloss Guattney

Minor League Results From The Ameri can Association

Unclear league results listed show multiple mismatched team scores such as Indianapolis, Denver, Omaha, and others with a suspended game due to curfew. Several entries appear garbled and partially unreadable, but reflect scores and schedule notes across clubs in the American Association and related circuits.

Ameri¢en Association Indianapoliy Denver Omaha Lealsyhie Isecond Iopinge Charlestoe St. Pau Toledo Een Association Nashville Latte Rock Memphiy Chattangoza Memphia Ghettangopa Curf New Orleans Mobile Atlanta

Yankees Top White Sox in Duo of Wins to Regain Lead

The New York Yankees moved back atop the American League by sweeping the Chicago White Sox in a two game set. Elston Howard Bill Skowron Gil McDougald and Mickey Mantle homered as the Yanks took both ends, continuing a seesaw battle for first with Cleveland and Boston also in the mix.

New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Casey Stengel Cleveland Indians Boston Ted Sox Fed Sox Yanks White Sox Elston Howiard Bill Skowron Gil McDougald Mickey Mantic

Young Demos Top Marshall in Softball Victory

Jefferson City Young Democrats beat Marshall 60 in softball led by Bert Francis who allowed only three hits while smashing two homers and a double. Dave Beggers added a homer, and Francis struck out 14 with no walks as the Young Democrats extended their winning streak to nine, with upcoming league games against Knights of Columbus and Tarpitine at various venues.

Jim Cassmeyer Eiselfield Jefferson City Jerry Cleveland Brookfield Cassmeyer Wright Husky Capital City Cleveland Krooksield Herb Voerslues Byron Humphreys Forrester Ritter Bob Rovar Burst Royal Verslues Alra Anata Egg Prires Vandelicht Jefferson City Merchants Hae Severne Preets Ny Fritsch Roy-pire Merchants Marti Bunch Stan van Loo Frank Higgins Hears Algoar Remnes San Columbus Bia Mal Cilians Tal Mob Osborne Modesty Abb Laties Ana Scene Baker Jleifer Vu Cyren Tay Daugive Ferrer Bomder Algoa Mit Roverta Mh rToe Ledten Tor Eaumyer P Yeatco Toia Jef- Bogetnia Sofferson City Mabendels Howser GRO Yaniche Hemmer Zeeninth Wevler Geggit Asrhss Eae Bee Eae Bee Foochi, Curt Taggart Tovaront Tn Stubblefield Algor Sinth Brey Osborne Taggart Ellington Siew Ed Pepnotes Vie Seixas Drobny Caye Eris An aRoy Ewing Muhler Aiamein Pargilay Drobny Tanner Philadelphis Ily Caron Caye Alberts E. Albertios Eng Beitzerland Ene Alesse Britain McBaine Jimmy Jackson Imeearm Getter Jackson Cave Jack Menkin Handel Walker Cop Rex Baxter Jr Amarillo Yes Marshal Bert Francis Young Democrat Marshall Francis Dave Beggers Young Democrats Larry Zimmerman Charlie McDonels Citlaws Biaikes Davis Civic League Young Demos Knights’ of Columbus Jefferson’ City Tarptiine Bueasing Field Bogup Atrocrats Io Narshail Everting Horst Mim'nan Cemston i Seawite Weinzler McDaniels Joa Roark Joes Bolter AGM Davis Young Deas

Capital City Squads Tonight Sports Schedule

Baseball American Legion Mexico at 2 15 PM Lions June City League Washington Park Nebel versus Moose Junior League Washington Park 7 15 PM Roarks Range vs Fagles Intermediate Smith Field 5 15 PM Optimists vs Fabick Mid Get League Kansas State Field 5 15 PM Softball Trinity Lutheran vs Methodist Girls League Duensing Field 6 30 PM Young Democrats Civic League Duensing Field 3 PM Highway Dept vs Salvation Army Intermediate Duensing Field 9 30 PM

American Legional Mexico BP. m. Wivanis Ve. Lions Washington Park Nebel Moose Roarks Range Fagles Smith Field Fabick Kansas St. Field Trinity Lutheran Methodist Duensing C. We ‘Young Democrats Civic League Highway Dept Salvation Army Itermnediate

Red Birds Win Two Games In Local Intermediate League

Young Red Birds defeated California 16 to 1 and Horton 15 to 1 over the weekend, after two prior Teapuue losses. Richard Dalstein pitched Saturday for Capital Citizens, with a bases loaded single by James Medlanus and a Dalstein triple powering the rally. Walker earned the win in relief for Jerry Williams.

Defferson City Red Birds Capital City California Horton Richard Dalstein Capital Carly Capital Citions James Medlanus Dalstein Walker Jerry Willams Biles

Jefferson City Beats Mexico in Central Tennis First win in three engagements

Jefferson City swept five of six singles and two of three doubles to defeat Mexico 6-2, 6-2 in Central Tennis Association play. Papin and Childs won doubles, Haas was Mexico’s lone singles winner, and the victory left Jefferson City 1-2 in the series with Mexico 6-2 overall on the year.

Jefferson City Mexico Nacy John Plesko Muck Roworth Jocal AL Papin Tomeves Johnson Stan Sehupp Jnetters Bob Mudd Sam Luebbert John Hapi Cilians Kin Jefferson Tier Richard Nacy Oscars City Central Aad Hill Haas Jack Roworth Munif S.tt Haas C. R. Childs Bel Gal

Nebel Moose Also Play Tomorrow In Junior League

Leaders tilt as Nebel and Moose meet in the 3:15 p.m. game at Washington Park in a Junior Baseball League doubleheader with a late 7:15 p.m. finale slated, while Roark Range and Eagles clash at Smith Field in an all undefeated Intermediate League day.

Nebel Moose Kiwanis Lions Cins Washington Park Will Mvel Roark Range Eagles Smith Field Schriefers Zang Bordeaux DeLongs Red Birds Linus Kansas Smith Cavital Retters Optimist Kansas St. Fill General Supply Freshie Thursipees VFW Tigtel Mate “Aelam Amitermediate Eyspuel Behelelers Oy ZOD Roark and Linge Mordedie Eroshied Gatumers Bk Tae

NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDINGS AND SCHEDULE SUMMARY

AP report outlines NL standings with Brooklyn leading behind St Louis and Chicago as Chicago and Milwaukee trail. It lists recent results including Brooklyn 7 St Louis 4 and Milwaukee New York 5 Cincinnati 0, plus Sunday games Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St Louis.

Associated Press National League Brooklyn Chicago Bilwaukee New York Philadelph Cincinnat Wgr St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Hearn Fowler Mileaaker Milwaukee New Washington Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City Detroit

Seven Records Set In Army Track Meet

Army track meet at Manhattan Kansas closed with seven records. Pierre LaPierre and Fred Dwyer sparked the feature by finishing a 4 074 mile race as LaPierre edged Dwyer in the final yards. New marks also included Red Richards 2 0yard dash 20.9 seconds Bruce Drummon two mile steeplechase 1 20 4 Will Hollie loop step jump 49 ft 6 in John Hall thigh jump 7 4 Ted Wheeler 880 yard run 2 50 3 Willie Stevens 12 yard hurdles 14 3 seconds Richards also set 9 5 seconds in 60 yard dash. The 3rd Army champ won the Command hip with ALS points.

Manhattan Kas Pierre Fred Dwyer LaPierre Dwyer Mercy Georgetown University Wohl LaPierre Warren Dreutzler Army Red Richards 2Nd Army Bruce Drummon 4Th Army Wills Hollie Europe Command John Hall Ord Army Ted Wheeler Sth Army Willie Stevens Sth Richards

Durocher benches Mays after Giants slump in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Braves sweep Giants 3 games as Leo Durocher benches Willie Mays for the first time in his career. Mays struggled with three hits in 26 at bats and poor throws while Whitey Lockman covered centerfield. The defeat drops New York to fourth as Milwaukee wins 87.

Milwaukee Willie Mays New York Giants Feebley Giants Milwaukee Braves New York Leo Durochier Mays Whitey Lovkman AL Dark Due Vocher Bins Mays

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