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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1955

Page

9

Legion Defeated In State Debut By Salina Attack

Salina used Rusty Batchler on the mound and an 11 hit attack to beat Lawrence American Legion Junior 7-2 in the first round of the State Legion Tournament at Hutchinson. Jim Ragan was slated to pitch for Lawrence as Great Bend suffered a 4-3 loss to Wichita in a consolation game. Two doubles by Joe Cobb and Chet Alton produced Salina’s first run after two outs.

Salina Rusty Batchler Lawrence American Legion Hutchinson Morgan-Macks Great Bend Wichita Jim Ragan Lawrence Joe Cobb Chet Alton Kansas State Don Zadnik Rudy Bletscher Fon Nery Bugs Mertes Doug Aether Rainsherger Bletscher Detroit Rudy Dickinson County High School Chapman Bryan Sperry Lawrence High K.U Zadnik Cleveland Ohio Tech Wildcats Navy K State K-State Bill Meek Houston Mertes State Jim Furey Chuck Zicketoose

Second Chance Sparks Salina Comeback In High-Scoring Duel

Salina rallies from tie game to topple Lawrence as Culley and Alton drive key runs. Rosenbaum leads off with a single, Morgan-Macks reply, and Salina seals the win with a sixth inning surge, keeping Lawrence at 24 10 on the season.

Rosenbaum John Had Ariow Culley Gary Brer Cobb Culley Alton Phil Rinard Larry Weis Salina Bill Fleming Batchler Morgan-Macks Gene Dunigan Herman Sisk Galen Cawley Fleming Batch Jor Calley Chuck McIntyre Curtiss Melton Lawrence

Diamond Data Wide Update on Major League Standings

Bleak multiple leagues data show standings with Chicago and Cleveland leading in American, New York and Boston near top, plus Kansas City and Washington in the mix. Friday and Thursday results list Cleveland, New York, Chicago, and Washington games, with several matchups and scores across National League and American Association divisions.

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Pronation Debate Spurs Allen and Hogan Golf Secrets

The article contrasts Phog Allen and Ben Hogan over who first used pronation. Hogan reveals adjustments added to pronation, including left hand position and a wrist twist, to shape shots. Allen notes supination and describes how pronation benefits touch, while Hogan credits 1946 tweaks for a smoother fade and distance control.

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Indians Boss Lopez Sees 98 Wins To Claim 1955 Pennant

New York. Al Lopez says the Indians must win 98 games to secure the American League pennant, noting they sit near first after a 6-3 win over the Yankees and close in on the White Sox. He adds 95 wins could suffice, but 98 remains the target pace.

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Carl Meet Opens With Sunflower Royals and Tonganoxie Rotary

The C C Carl League baseball tournament begins Sunday night at Municipal Park with Sunflower facing the Royals at 1 p.m. and Tonganoxie meeting Rotary at 8:30 p.m. Lecompton and the Elks drew first round byes.

Municipal Park Sunflower Royals Tonganoxie Rotary Lecompton The Elks

Cardinals edge Giants as Poholsky masters hitters

In Des Moines coverage the St Louis Cardinals beat the New York Giants 4 1 with 28 balls 88 pitches as Poholsky limited the Giants to four hits. Musial Wheldon and Moon contributed scoring plays aided by a NY error to snap a seven game skid. A Baltimore note mentions Lopat blanking the Athletics. The Iowa Journal critiques Little League for pushing 8 to 12 year olds beyond their development.

Associated St. Louis Cardinals Tom Pholsky Redbirds New York Giants Poholsky Giants Cardinal New York Solly Hemits Stan Musial Wally Moon Musial Wa Bill Whedon Moon Musial Joe Astrath Lopat Vic Power Des Moines Journal of the Iowa State Medical Society

Four Games Scheduled At Legion Meet Today

In the second round of the State American Legion Junior baseball tournament four games were set for today. Salina beat Lawrence 7-2 and Wichita Stevens defeated Great Bend 4-3 while Topeka won over Emporia 4-2 and Hutchinson upset Parsons 10-5. Losers’ bracket games this afternoon matched Lawrence against Great Bend and Emporia against Parsons. Tonight’s winners’ bracket games feature Salina versus Wichita Stevens and Hutchinson versus Topeka.

Hutchinson Salina Lawrence Wichita Stevens Great Bend Topeka Emporia Parsons Gamos

Four-Year-Old Killed Under Tractor Wheel

Stewart K Focus a four year old boy died yesterday after being crushed beneath a rear tractor wheel on his parents farm in Whitewater Kansas. He reportedly released the brakes and either fell or jumped as the vehicle began to roll. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Novalis Toevs.

Papa Mamma Whitewater Kas Stewart K. Focus Stewart Novalis Toevs

Fumes Sickens 65 At Burbank Electrical Plant

An alcohol fumes release at the Advance Relay and Electric Co plant in Burbank hospitalized 65 workers. Twenty six stayed hospitalized but none were seriously ill after fumes from transferring industrial alcohol. France reports about 2 percent million horses.

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Sox Boss Higgins Praised For Team Unity And Patience

Boston whispers praise for Mike Higgins as he credits the Red Sox roster for pennant progress. Ted Williams and Klaus receive nods, while pitchers Frank Sullivan Tom Brewer Willard Nixon and bullpen arms are cited for steady support. Higgins stresses calm leadership and faith in players, noting his own playing days shape his management style.

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Stengel Faces Tough Start as Yankees Trail Tribe in Series

New York Yankees trail Cleveland Indians by 10 to 7 as Casey Stengel’s first season at the helm nears its start. The club risks losing the season series for the first time since his 1940s arrival.

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White Sox hold even record with late-season road stretch ahead

With three games left in Cleveland and two in New York the White Sox stand 9-9 with two remaining at Yankee Stadium and two in Chicago. They beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 with 12 games played and have split two games with Detroit. In Cirpensboro NC a market break left two fishing poles missing valued at 2.10 dollars.

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