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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1955
Page
14
Chicago sports reports a high profile 2: Swaps and Nashua meet in a 1 1/16 mile race at Washington Park amid perfect conditions. Hoofbeats coach CBS coverage and 35 000 spectators expected. Arcaro rides Nashua while Shoemaker guides Swaps. Swaps holds 2-5 odds. Nashua 9-5 with 126 pounds.
CHICAGO W Swaps and Nashua lead a $100,000 match race at Washington Park with two top riders lining up. Willie Shoemaker, 24, will ride Swaps, while Eddie Arcaro, 39, rides Nashua in a clash of the old master against the rising star. Arcaro praises Shoemaker as a future great, noting his seven year record and Kentucky Derby ride over Nashua. Shoemaker, fresh off a streak of wins at Washington Park, seeks another marquee victory and continuing dominance in the sport.
The Chicago White Sox, four games behind first, must win two against Boston and four versus Cleveland in the next six days to stay in the pennant race. Baltimore beat Detroit in a doubleheader. Brooklyn and the Cubs won to widen their leads.
The renowned jockey Ed Arcaro led the nation in earnings five times in the 1940s and 1950s. In 1952 his 1.849 million-dollar season set a record later surpassed by Shoemaker. He rode five Kentucky Derby winners and secured multiple Triple Crowns with Whirlaway and Citation, plus notable wins in the American Derby and Belmont.
The Eau Claire Bears beat Aberdeen 6-4 on Monday to extend their winning run in the Northern League. Superior was routed 11-8 by Grand Forks. St. Cloud defeated Fargo-Morthead 3-2. Winnipeg swept Duluth in a doubleheader winning 4-0 and 6-1.
Governor George M. Leader says a new boxing code will end the state ban on professional boxing once signed. The code strengthens State Athletic Commission powers after reports that Harold Johnson was drugged before the May 6 Philadelphia Arena title fight.
Drake University is readmitted to the Missouri Valley Athletic Conference after four years out. Faculty representatives and athletic directors voted unanimously to readmit Drake today following the Johnny Bright slugging controversy.
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo A Corp Billy Martin star second baseman of the New York Yankees until his induction into the Army today was granted a 30 day leave and will rejoin the team for its drive for an American League pennant. Martin's leave begins at midnight tonight and he must return to Ft Carson where he will complete his tour of duty on Oct 8. He intends to fly to Kansas City Tuesday to rejoin the Yankees immediately and hopes to be eligible to play by Thursday.
Quality Lumber and Coal Co. upset Rustic Inn 10 6 in a 12 inning Classic league make-up at West Avenue. Johnny Zahn led Quality with two hits including a three run homer Bud Tischer added two hits. L Wuensch homered for Rustic Inn while Larkin Otto and others produced hits in the loss.
Fight results list multiple bouts with Dan characters: Chris Christensen from Denmark stopped Gene Poirier in Niagara Falls New York. Bobby Murphy from Brockton stopped Lem Harvey in Boston. Nat Killer Jackson from New Orleans outpointed Carl Coates in Baltimore.
In St Paul the Junior World Series opener pits Cincinnati Postal Employes Post 216 at 37-4. Manager Bob Kenney says records don’t matter after beating Michigan City, which had a 28 game win streak. Lincoln Neb meets Salisbury NC this afternoon. Cincinnati meets Bunker Hill Post DC tonight.
Classic League make-up game at West Ave 7 15 p m between Quality Lumber and Peerless Beer entailing a Tuesday twilight clash to settle standings amid the recreation softball schedule for August 30.
Milwaukee and Brooklyn open a pivotal three game series at Ebbets Field as Lew Burdette faces Don Newcombe in a 5:55 pm start. Henry Aaron returns from injury to boost the Braves with a late season push, and Johnny Logan moves from cleanup.
In Wichita Kansas Monday night Sinton Texas Oilers rallied with a seventh inning triple by Bob Koper to score three and seize a 9-7 victory over the Milwaukee Falks in the National non pro baseball tournament. Sinton led 4-0 in the seventh before Milwaukee pushed two runs in the final frame, but the Oilers sealed the win and advanced to the fourth round among the top 10 clubs.
Chicago Bears announce the trade of rookie guard Dick Oniskey to the Pittsburgh Steelers for an undisclosed draft choice. Oniskey, a University of Chattanooga product, weighs 220 pounds.
A Detroit News retrospective marks the 50th anniversary of Tyrus Cobb's major league debut with the Detroit Tigers. The piece profiles Cobb as a fiery, brilliant competitor who dominated baseball with a keen mind, remarkable anticipation, and strategic base running, noting his lasting impact on the game.
MILWAUKEE Driver Al Herman rookie of the year at Indianapolis Speedway on Memorial Day is in poor condition at St Marys Hospital after burns from a pit fire Sunday. Attendants say he rests comfortably though burns are extensive and prognosis awaits several days. The Allentown Pennsylvania driver was strapped in his seat when gasoline ignited during a refueling stop at the 250 mile national championship big car race.
American League leaders include New York and Chicago with strong records. Baltimore and Detroit post results, while Kansas City and Cleveland contest near the top. National League shows Brooklyn Milwaukee New York and Chicago vying for position with key matchups upcoming. American Association reports Minneapolis, Toledo, and Indianapolis results as weather concerns impact schedules.
Erv Palica pitched a five hit shutout for Baltimore against Detroit, walking one in the 6-0 win to cap the first game of a doubleheader sweep. Wally Post hit two of four Redlegs homers off Robin Roberts, including the 34th deciding game winner in the ninth as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 4-3.
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