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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1955
Page
8
Aging Tommy Byrne and rising Johnny Podres duel as the Yankees and Dodgers battle for the world title in game seven. Dodger injuries threaten star Duke Snider and Jackie Robinson while Karl Spooner is shelled. Yankees seek a 17th championship and a 4-3 series lead.
New York and Brooklyn enter final game of the 1955 Hospital Series tied in injuries as Mickey Mantle and Jackie Robinson struggle with leg and Achilles issues. Hank Bauer returns with three hits as Whitey Ford shines, while Dodger support fluctuates.
The Dodgers face tough left-handed pitching and a hostile Yankee Stadium. In Middletown, Coach Glenn Ellison narrates a chaotic Friday night as photographer mix-ups, missing film, lost keys, and missing chalk hinder prep for a win against Neton Wilbur Wright.
FENWICK'S BARNEY OTTEN praises his 1954 halfbacks Dick Harmon and Tom Osuist and plans a strong ground game. He notes disappointment in a Saturday scrimmage score but believes his team can outpace rivals with steady running. He expects a tough Friday clash with Seven Mile and hints at a strategic mix against Oxford Stewart.
The Cleveland Browns cut back Henry Ford from the University of Pittsburgh and tackle Tom Jones from Miami of Ohio to reach a 33 player roster.
In New York Paddy De Marco won a 10 round decision over Kenny Lane while in New Orleans Willie Pastrano outpointed Paddy Young across 10 rounds. In Brockton Alex Brown stopped Johnny Howe in 4 rounds and in Providence Tim Jones outpointed Bob Bolton over 10 rounds.
Standings show Brooklyn and New York tied at 3 3 with results from four games listed. Financial figures include paid attendance totals and net receipts with commissions and players shares for six games and the first four games.
Paddy DeMarco, 22, Brooklyn, won a split decision over Kenny Lane, 23, Muskegon, Mich., at St Nicholas Arena to climb the 135 pound ladder. Lane weighted 140 pounds, DeMarco 141. Lane ranked No 6, DeMarco unranked before the bout. Lane had a 10 fight win streak and lost previously to Ralph Dupas.
Vic Slezak reached the finals of the Wildwood Flight at Wildwood Golf Club after a 3 and 2 win over Tom Wagner. Wagner earned his spot by default over Otis Grant to face Slezak in the final round.
Commissioner Bert Bell said he has under consideration possible action against Pittsburgh Steelers coach Walt Kiesling for conduct toward officials after a game against the Los Angeles Rams. Kiesling reportedly jostled a linesman and berated an official after a disputed call that helped set up the Rams winning field goal in the 27 26 game. He faces a fine up to 2000 dollars or life suspension under NFL code.
Archie Moore, former light heavyweight champion, will referee a four round fight at Hollywood Legion Stadium this Saturday pending a state athletic commission physical. Moore was denied a California fighting license last winter after doctors flagged a heart condition.
New York report notes Yogi Berra leads in World Series play with nine base hits and 40 games as catcher in seven series while Whitey Ford, Tommy Byrne and Duke Snider draw headlines. Despite ballots, fans privately favor Berra for back to back MVP despite Snider’s knee injury.
Baltimore Colts place 1 rookie tackle Bob Myers from Ohio State on waivers as they reduce the roster to 33 players.
In New York, Casey Stengel and Walt Alston emptied their bullpens for yesterday's game aside from Tommy Byrne and Don Newcombe who was unavailable due to arm pain. Rizzuto eyed DiMaggio’s world series record, while Campanella and Gilliam clashed over a failed coverage on Rizutto’s steal and a rough night for Hank Bauer.
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