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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1955
Page
11
In Chicago Casey Stengel told reporters he would not waver from his confidence as the Yankees led the White Sox after a 6-1 victory in the opener. The nightcap ended 3-2 in favor of Chicago, leaving New York one game ahead of the second-place Sox.
Casey praises the team as the fastest and best defensively while noting Larsen helps pitching and Grim’s return. Stengel deflects, praises Cleveland’s pitching and bullpen, and references White Sox with three Southern League pitchers and Connie Johnson. The dialogue hints at a strong pitching staff and optimistic season ahead.
Cleveland infielder and star batter Wertz, 30, rested comfortably at Lakeside Hospital after fever from infantile paralysis subsided. Hospital officials said he was stricken with nonparalytic polio and admitted Friday.
A sprawling sports column previews the Davis Cup journey back to Australia and a grand slate of baseball and football clashes. It covers Hollywood’s pennant hopes at Wrigley Field, Swaps’ Derby prospects, UCLA vs SC football profiles, Sid Gillman’s Rams vs Browns, and a looming Australian triumph with Rosewall, Hoad, and Trabert. It notes Bil Starr’s exit from San Diego Padres, potential PCL leadership, White Sox ambitions, and George Kell’s veteran form with calls for managerial shifts.
The 49ers edged the Browns 17-14 at San Francisco as Gordy Soltau kicked a 10 yard field goal in the second period and George Maderes interception return plus a Billy Wilson TD pass gave San Francisco a pair of third quarter scores to hold off Cleveland’s late two TD rally. Rams edge Giants in Portland. Lions top Cardinals. Steelers beat Packers in Green Bay.
The Hellowood Stars and the Los Angeles Angels start a pivotal Pacific Coast League week at Wrigley Field with Red Munger facing Jim Brosnan. Other games include San Diego at Portland as Seattle vies for first. Stars aim to chop Rainiers lead with two key pitchers set for action.
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants 23-17 in a sudden death overtime in Portland. Eddie Price and Ken Waller returned punts for scores, with Ben Agajanian and Les Richter contributing on kicks as Rams overcome a 10 point first quarter deficit.
Fragmented RCA text reports scores and matchups from American and National Leagues. Teams mentioned include Seattle, San Diego, Portland, New York, Cleveland, Chicago, and Baltimore with varied results and scheduled games. The piece notes postponed games and upcoming Tuesday night contests across several cities.
Fort Carson, Billy Martin of the New York Yankees plans a 34 day leave starting this week. He is not discharged until October 8 but may use accrued leave now. He bought a Kansas City flight to rejoin the team and is expected to apply for leave today. He managed the Fort Carson baseball team in a celebratory farewell game after 19 season games.
At Legion Stadium a pair of semi finals headline the schedule with Foxton facing Baseball-Semi-finals of Tunsor Legion Journey. Da Palma Pati and Ana helm loom in the other game as fans anticipate 7 p.m. kickoff and a charged, localized showdown.
United States faces a long road back to supremacy as Davis Cup gaps widen with Lewis Head and Ken Rosewall facing temptations from professional play. Australia dominates with solid wins including Hoad over Seixas and Rosewall over Richardson, signaling a shift in power and raising questions about the U S team's depth and strategy.
Vines Victor showed up at Utah Open with an erratic round and missed chances while Palm Springs pro Tommy Williams tied the Meadowcrook par 72 record with a 65 for 273. USA prospects Tony Trabert and Hoad or Rosewall discussed as top hopes in the upcoming challenge.
The American League pennant race tightens as the Yankees drop in standings while Cleveland and Chicago press. The Yankees win 6 1 opener on Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra homers, but lose 3 2 in nightcap to the White Sox. Kennedy belts a first inning homer off Bob Turley. Washington and Boston post big wins in other AL games. in the NL the Dodgers gain ground with a 6-1 win over the Cardinals as Pirates sweep doubleheader. Boos and rallies accompany the season’s tense chase for the World Series.
Jagged OCR notes list radio and TV sports coverage with various team codes and times. Mentions Tigers SMEC Clanta KAT and Angels KFAB along with unspecified channels like KFOX. Wraps with unclear times and locations.
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