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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1955
Page
12
The AL race tightens as Lopez and Stengel spar over pace with the Yankees nearing first place. Cleveland holds a slim lead with eight teams in pursuit, while the White Sox Red Sox and Tigers jockey for position ahead of a key series. Brooklyn pushes toward a late NL crown as Milwaukee hosts a pivotal two game set.
Fenwick High coach Barney Otten reflects on three-year build toward a mature football team. Veterans, assistant help, and a steady schedule show progress as the Falcons move from Armco Field to Barnitz Stadium signaling readiness for tougher foes.
Cincinnati Redlegs return to Crosley Field amid hopeful talk of climbing from fifth to fourth in the NL. Art Fowler to face Curt Simmons as Philadelphia and New York visit. Redlegs recall 10 farmhands including Ed Bailey Ray Jablonski and Bob Hazle seeking to spark a reunion with the parent club.
New York report notes power hitters boost both leagues toward all time home run peaks with three weeks left. NL 1141, AL 9885 homers. records 1197 NL and 973 AL seem within reach. Dodgers pace with 187. Yankees lead AL with 159. NL leaders include Dodgers, Reds, Brewers, Cubs.
Ohio State bright spot coach Wood Hayes called the first scrimmage fairly well satisfied while separating offense and defense for practice. Wisconsin had a light workout after eight grueling sessions, with five players sidelined by minor injuries. Michigan’s Don Johnston faces season-long absence due to a shoulder injury.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have surpassed 100 wins in a season twice with 103 in 1902 and 110 in 1909. They have suffered more than 100 losses in a season five times, the most recent three in a row.
New York reports show Harry Simpson, Kansas City, who is hitting .317, says Cleveland managers urged him to pull the ball while with the Indians. He faults that advice for limited power and a poor 1952 season after a .329 mark in the PCL with San Diego and a .256 season in Cleveland. He notes fences on the coast favor his pull hitting to left and right center.
Relief pitching shapes the pennant chase as Narleski of the Indians with 24 wins and eight defeats leads the trio. Kinder of the Red Sox, age 41, has 21 saves and a 2.02 ERA with five wins and one loss. Howell of the White Sox, 12 saves, 7-3 record, 2.95 ERA, backs Marty Marion. Yankees count on Konstanty, adding 17 wins protected earlier, after his return from Richmond.
Three ladies advanced with close wins in Wildwood Golf Club Ladies Fall Tour. Mrs De Meyer and Mrs James Healy each won 2 up over Mrs C S Jones and Mrs John Brooks respectively. Mrs Brooks Billman edged Mrs Don Cross 1 up. Mrs Al Leak posted 94 gross for low honors. In blind bogey Cross won with 46. Ritter and Carpenter tied for second with 42 and Leak had 41.
Ralph Kiner, star slugger with the Cleveland Indians and longtime NL home run leader, announces retirement at season's end. Citing aging and a lingering back injury, he plans to pursue business in California after finishing the year with a .244 average, 16 home runs, and 4 RBIs. He has discussed plans with Indians GM Hank Greenberg and not yet with manager Al Lopez.
Ohio backs 20 000 players line up for 1955 grid campaign as opening games on Sept 16 loom. Prevues allow limited 16 minute appearances to spotlight untried talent under game conditions. Emshler and Crisler issue rules guidance on masks false starts and substitutions. Massillon’s seven straight titles loom as North South game set for August Canton with Lehman director.
Basilio seeks to claim the middleweight title by beating Gil Turner in a 10 round nontitle bout in Syracuse New York. Turner climbs back from a prior upset as Basilio aims to KO Turner and solidify a title bid while ABC plans TV coverage at 9 p m EST.
Cleveland Browns announce George Ratterman will start at quarterback against the Detroit Lions Saturday night. Otto Graham, back with the team this week, will play while rookie halfback Bob Smith is sidelined with a leg injury. Dean Renfro likely sees extra action as a result.
Cornell has won more Intercollegiate Rowing Regattas than any other school. The Big Red holds 44 titles, leading the standings and extending its record.
Northwestern under coach Lou Saban fields a rich sophomore crop led by QB trio Ellis Pienta Rearden and adds veteran linemen Sanford Sacks and John Smith. With tested backs Troglio Jeske Glassman and a band of backs including Lindberg Widmark Comer and Thompson, the Wildcats aim for a solid Big Ten season. Next-Notre Dame.
The American League standings show Cleveland leading with 83 wins and 54 losses, followed by New York at 82 and 54, Chicago at 81 and 55, and Boston at 79 and 56. Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Kansas City, and the remaining clubs are listed with their records and games behind. Upcoming games include Chicago at Washington and Cleveland at Baltimore.
Brooklyn leads with .5 games back at 90 46, Milwaukee 76 62 trailing .551, New York 71 66 .518, Chicago 67 74 .475, St. Louis 57 79 .419, Cincinnati 67 74 .475. Tonight Brooklyn visits Milwaukee at 9 p.m., New York goes to St Louis at 8 p.m., Pittsburgh hosts Chicago at 1:30 p.m., Philadelphia visits Cincinnati at 8 p.m., and ee teams play Cincinnati at 1:30 p.m. and reaith at Milwaukee at 2:30 p.m. Only games scheduled.
Tom Carlson city recreation director said a meeting to discuss plans for the Knothole Football season will be held tonight at 7 30 in the Legion Building. Coaches sponsors and helpers are urged to attend.
Superior, Wis defeats Jackie King in Massillon Ohio as 161 to 10 score referenced. boxing result details incomplete but indicates a decisive outpoint win for Detroit-Al Andrews.
Race for 1955 American League pennant involves Cleveland, New York, Chicago, and Boston with a potential Sept 28 opener. A four-team tie could trigger playoffs Sept 26-27, and coin tosses set site and opponents if needed. Series games 1 and 2 likely in AL park, 3-5 at Ebbets Field, 6-7 back in AL city.
Forest Hills N Y Kurt Nielsen a top foreign seed fell in the national tennis championships Hal Burrows Charlottesville Va beat Nielsen after a marathon match 63 3 6 2 45 6 4 8 46 Seixas Rosewall and Richardson also reached the quarterfinals with wins over Fraser Moylan and Reed respectively
The American Legion League will bowl as scheduled tomorrow at 9 pm on Frontier Lanes, says league secretary Lew Shaffer. Despite earlier doubts, Shaffer notes the league will proceed this year.
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