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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1955

Page

8

Orioles fall as Richards trades backfire in pennant chase

In a tumultuous league day, Orioles manager Richard Byrd’s trades haunt the club as the White Sox, Yankees, and Cubs win important games. Byrd’s recent deal sends players away and helps Chicago and New York tighten the pennant race while Baltimore suffers a 3-0 to 7-0 swing in results across the circuit.

Baltimore Richards Indians Orioles Byrd White Sox Washington Wes Leavin Chicago White Andy Turley Sox New York Rot Turley Harryj Zeos Gene Wood Woodling Ballingtimore Cleveland Kan Hellas City Gatdford Boston Red Sox Detroit FC Frank Sullivan Tiger Yanks Boston Detroit Brook Ivy Chicago Cubs Idle Cincinnaty Ada Cleveland i Vicke Dians Baltillero Bob Beller Yiattey Hig Aioe Phily

VEW and Doehla Lead Busy Weekend In Central Missouri League

The Jefferson City Sexton Motors host Mexico at Washington Park as the league starts a full week of action. VEW and Doehla's win big with strong pitching by Wooldridge and Doehla's offense erupting for 11 runs in a second inning. The Capital City clubs seek top spot as Moberly and Therla challenge for the Central Missouri League crown with several key matchups and strong performances by local players. The Yankees sweep KC Athletics behind Boo Turley as Turley limits walks and Kansas City manages only three singles.

Arly Parker-Henley Stags Therla Citians Jack Mankin Hubert Cave Doug Link Jefferson City Merchants Blend Arm Salisbury Emstrong Jack Osborne Tebun Innaing Nehmeler Wooldridge Herm Wehmeier St. Louis New York Yankees Kansas City Athletics Boo Turey

Campanella Leads National All Star Poll With 919,179 Votes

Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella leads the National League in the ongoing All Star balloting with 919,179 votes ahead of Yankee legend Yogi Berra in second. Al Kaline stands third. balloting began June 10 and closes midnight next week. Contenders and vote tallies span Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Nellie Fox, and many others across positions and leagues.

Chicago UK Brooklyn Roy Campanella Milwaukee County Stadium Campanella Larry Cyogl Berra They New York Yankees al Kaline Detroit Tigers Musial St. Loui Klusvewski Cincinnati Stheeitdienst St. Louis Baker Chicago Tayrd Mathews Milwaukee Jackson Logan Banks Philadelphia jLockman New York Snider Ashdaie Mueller Aaron Vernon Washington Ower Kansas City Vox Avila Neveland Kell Finigs Sansay City Carrasquel

Inter-City Golf Standings Gain as Jefferson City Leads

Dr Paul Leslie shoots three under 70 to push Jefferson City Country Club ahead in inter-city play. Capital Citi laws add 917 points to top the standings with Columbia in second and Fulton trailing. After three matches, Jefferson City leads 9241b to 83113 for Columbia and 807 for Sedalia. next round ends Thursday at Filton.

Paul Leslie Detferson City Country Club Citlaws Columbua Jeffersson City Columbia Sedanls Fulton Lesiie Rohits Ed Toeffler Jefferson City Herb Schroeder Henry Andrae Russell Rinklin Elliott Tarmer Ralph Hammond James C. Blair, Jr Johnny Grant Eb, Ward Filton

Wan Lost Pet Rei iw York and Nearby Results

Fragmented sports brief lists multiple city matchups and scores including New York Cleveland Detroit Boston Washington Chicago and Baltimore with various partial figures. The garbled text mentions following games and results, rosters, and times, reflecting a crowded late night results page with inconsistent OCR.

Astersenea Rates York Chicago Cleveland GOK Detroit Boston Kateas Washinton New York Gurve Kucks Roslin Bleree Barney i. T Kansas Ciy Baltimore Porty Selle Marcette

Missouri Outdoors Opens First Open Season on Pheasants

Missouri outdoors reports the first open pheasant season since prior years as crowds flock to hunt in north and central counties. Officials note limited populations, with daily bag limits and possession restrictions in effect to protect the resource while hunters pursue birds across private lands and conserved habitats.

North Missouri Faust Yeayv Missouri Pee Tas

Red Sox Boss Says Team Has Little Fun In Division Bid

Manager Mike Higgins says Boston is not enjoying the chase for a first division spot as Detroit sits ahead by three games. Ned Williams fuels the surge with a homer driven hot streak since his return, boosting the lineup with pace, power, and veteran guidance for the young players.

Higgins Red Sox Boston I Wits Mike Higgins Detroit Ned Williams

Giants Sell Irvin Outright to Millers

The New York Giants announced they will trade Irvin to the Millers, with Terwilliger slated to replace Williams at second base. The move comes as the Giants prepare to open a series in St. Louis tonight.

Giants Irvin Millers ST. Louis New York Giants Mutlaal Toeayne Centertier Lioucin Wayne Terseifiger Minneapolis Fern Outfieiler Mointe Pryinn Winges Ginn St Louis Cardinails Monte Tvinapolis Terwilliger Davey Williams Bist

Fetchick Halds Lead in Western Championship

In Portland Oregon the Western Open Golf Championship opened with a surprising breath of play as Mike Fet chick and an unknown challenger surged through the first round. Fetchick Halds led the field as contenders vyed for early advantage and positioned themselves for the final rounds.

Fetchick Halds Portland Ore Mike Fetchick Unkown Nents Chin

Martinez Favored To Defeat Varona In Syracuse Bout

Martinez, favored to defeat Varona, returns to action in Syracuse after a layoff. The bout, televised on NBC, features 58-year-old history and signals a cautious clash as Martinez seeks his next title strides. Varona has similar KO history, with both fighters staking fifths and futures in a tense buildup.

Moore Marciano Title Fight Sparks Boxing Buzz

New York fans buzz as Moore faces Marciano in a title bout at Polo Grounds. Promoter Norris confirms plans for a June 30 defense with trainer and manager statements hinting at a heavy publicity push and extended camp.

Durocher Move Report Spurs Baseball News

Reports continue on the Durocher move as the St. Louis Ghee Hove and others discuss managerial changes. The story notes Bul Rianey now linked to New York Maxeapolis and hints at Cardinal owner Hose seeking public action while Wick Leiede presses for details.

Harry Giron SEA Sports SA Grater Cate St. Louis Ghee Wlng Bul Rianey Gara Fiehter Manaiger New York Maxeapolis Elno Ancovan Association

Seeded Players Dominate College Girls Tennis Field

The tournament features top seeded players from Seattle and Michigan with Land Martyr Montgomery of Trinity College and San Antonio, Texas among the entrants. Seeding placements include second seed Hay and third seed Montgomery as the event advances toward quarterfinals.

Janoity Seattlet Ayn Ty Reilly Ol Mchigan Land Martyr Montgomery Trinity College San Antonio Tex Thotar

European welterweight title fight sparks London card

European welterweight bout headline action in a star packed night featuring fighters from Newcastle Angeles and Britain. The event highlights include Idrissa Diune and Zora Fol yy with international rivals from Phoenix Liverpool and Be. The result and specific scores remain unclear amid a chaotic OCR read.

Jess Newcastle Ped Wyatt Anne N. Angeles Johnny Simumes Debio Phoenix Liverpool Apgrawl Idrissadiune France Waley Thon Mip Great Britain

Merchants Fall to Salisbury 10-3 in Wooded Night

Salisbury defeated Jefferson City merchants 10 to 3 as four Merchants pitchers issued 10 walks. Harold Johnson took the loss after four innings with eight walks. Salisbury’s Allen Delaney and Vern Kennedy limited the Merchants to six hits, two by catcher Martin Bunch.

Salisbury Jefferson City Merchants Jefferson City Merchants Harold Johnson Tom O' Neal Claude McClure Johnson Allen Delaney Vern Kennedy Martin Bunch

Local League Games Set Across Central Missouri Circuits

Vetts plays at Versailles and Hartsburg at McBaine in the Central Missouri League Mokane faces Eldon Stringtown meets Brazito and Osne Bend plays Freeburg in the Ozark League across the region.

Vetts Versailles Hartsburg McBaine Mokane v Eldon Stringtown Brazito Osne Bend Freeburg

A's Reduce Price Size of Drinks at Municipal Stadium

Kansas City fans at Municipal Stadium will pay less for soft drinks but receive smaller servings. Twin City Sportservice agreed to cut price from 25 to 20 cents and shrink from 14 to 2 ounces. Alderman Gi said the concessionaire would not cut prices or sizes for hot dogs.

Kansas Chi'y Uf Kansas City Bess Jess Thomas Gi Twin City Sportservice Co Kansas City Athletics R‘blic Gram Wals

Jefferson City Tennis Team Hosts Marshall Sunday

Jefferson City tennis team welcomes Marshall Sunday in Central Missouri Tennis Association play. The hosts carry a 1-2 record, after a 4-2 loss to Moberly and 9-0 defeat by Columbia. Local entrants include Richard Nacy Oscar Mack C B Childs Alvin Papin Stan Schupp Sam Luebbert. Herb Allman may also play.

Mexico Jefferson City Marshall Missouri Citjans Moberly Columbia I Richard Nacy Oscar Mack C. B. Childs Alvin Papin Stan Schupp Sam Luebbert Herb Allman

League Results From Multiple Circuits Mixed Scores

Results show American Association Toledo 6 to 1 over Paul 5. Texas League Oklahoma City 3 Dallas 2, Fort Worth 1 San Antonio 3 Houston 1, Shreveport 5 Beaumont 2. Southern Association New Orleans 7 Atlanta 6, Memphis 10 Nashville 7. Western League Des Moines 7 3 Colorado Springs 1 Pueblo Wichita 4 Lincoln 7 Swix City 1.

Toledo Paul Oklahoma City Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Houston Shreveport Beaumont Massile Birmingham Chathamonga Little Rock New Orleans Atlanta Memphis Nashville Des Moines Colorado Springs Pueblo Wichita Lincout Swix City

National AAU Meet Champions Begin Competition In 1956

Boulder California reports the AAU nationals opening with top milers and sprinters aiming to break 4 minute mile marks. Contenders include Bobby Tidwell, Teiay, Arttee, Brage, Parry, and Morrow among others as entries from UCLA Texas and Kansas contend for Olympic team spots and AAU records.

Boulder Calc Compton Calif Amer Santer Bobby Tidwell Emporia 'Kan Santee Folsom Field Teiay San Morgan State Arttee Brage Jim Galliday Erie Wextern Rod Rich-Shelton Southern California Ard Bobby Morrow Charles Dumas Chinatian College Walt Davis Honses Houston Tex Thomas Torlanord Lane Parry Atl O'Brien Nashville Bragg Mel Pat Jie Kansas Bill Nieder Fred Dwyer Mso Tom Jones Bobby Seaman UCLA Miami Ohio

All-Girl Rodeo Set for Osage Beach in July

The Mid-West's first all-girl rodeo is planned for July 2 to July 8 at Osage Beach featuring dop female performers. The program includes bareback riding calf roping steer wrestling saddle bronc riding wild horse contests barrel racing and Brahma bull riding with several specialty acts.

Mid-West Osage Beach

News-Tribune tops Police to seize League lead

The News-Tribune moved into first place in the Intermediate League with a 5-3 win over the Police. Lutheran, previously unbeaten, fell 15 12 to Kroger's. Evangelical edged Memorial Baptist in a Girls League game as Pete Morris pitched well for the News-Tribune and Leo Seneuler drove in the decisive runs in the seventh. Jim Stenger earned the win for Lutheran while Floyd Loesch took the loss.

News-Tribune Police Lutheran Kroger Evangelical Memorial Baptist Pete Morris Art Bruoks Leo Seneuler News- I Trisune Keeger Jim Stenger Floyd Loesch

Young Democrats Face Marshall In Park Softball Tilt

The Young Democrats and the Socrats meet at Stington Park at 8 p m tomorrow in a non league softball game. Manager Bob Roark tabs Bert Francis to pitch for the Socrats who sport a 9 0 record. Last weekend Marshall was beaten 6 0 by the Democrats.

Young Democrats Pade Civic League Wit Stington Park Bob Roark Bert Francis de Socrats Democrats Marshall

Jefferson City Sports Schedule Featured Evening Baseball Softball

Baseball Junior American Legion vs Mexico at Washington Park in the district standings with Capital Reserve facing Schriefer’s at Smith Field. Scruggs Guhleman meet Lions in the Midget League at Kansas Street Field. Knights of Columbus play Fischer Drug in Civic League at Duensing Field. Columbia vs Stags also at Duensing Field. Tebbetts meets Highway Patrol in the Intermediate League at Duensing Field with games listed for 5:19 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. schedule details.

American Legion Mexico Washington Park Capital Reserve Schriefer’s Smith Field Scruggs-Guhleman Lions Kansas Street Field Knights of Columbus Fischer Drug Civic League Duensing Field Columbia Stags Pam Tebbetts Highway Patrol Duensing

State Trapshoot Titles Determined in Blissours Meet

In the 26th annual Blissours state trapshoot the Mobenlyia event will crown champions in class and doubles today. Yesterday Mitenell of Paris led preliminaries with 192 of 200 targets, followed by Mike Kaelin of Wathena with 191 and Ernest Jelley and Leo Clavin tied for third with 190.

Bul Mitenell Paris Mike Kaelin Wathena Fan Ernest Jelley Leo Clavin

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