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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1955
Page
7
Coffeyville tops Pratt 15 1 in a pivotal game as Coffeyville needs one more win to claim the title. Pratt, struggling with pitching and offense, must rebound in upcoming contests to threaten the series lead.
Nashua and Swaps, rivals from opposite coasts, prepare for a $100000 winner take all at 1 1/16 miles on Washington Park dirt. Nashua, with Eddie Arcaro, seeks sophomore honors and Horse of the Year as Swaps, owned by Rex Ellsworth and ridden by Dave Erb, aims for a 9th win in 10 starts this season after a record 1:40.4 mile at Hollywood. Odds favored Swaps at 6-5 with CBS telecast set for 4 p.m. CST.
Charles, seeking a heavyweight comeback, is a 2-1 underdog against Tommy Hurricane Jackson in a 10 round Cleveland Arena bout. The ex champion, 35, vs the 24 year old Jackson, third-ranked for Rocky Marciano’s title, faces a potential upset carried nationally on ABC radio and TV.
Billy Martin said he is ready to join the Yankees if Casey Stengel needs him and the Army allows. The 26 year old infielder, set to return to Camp Carson on September 28, noted he could get a 5 day extension for the World Series. He spoke during a between innings delay at the Yankees Athletics game yesterday.
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