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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1955
Page
5
UF rookie pitcher Art Ceccecarelli hurled six scoreless innings to defeat Baltimore 2-0 in the nightcap as Kansas City earned a split of the doubleheader after the Athletics routed the Orioles 7-2 in the opener.
Arizona pitcher Karl Thomas tied a NCAA tournament strikeout record as the Wildcats beat Springfield College 6-0 in Omaha. Colgate earlier eliminated USC 6-4 while Thomas struck out 15 in a standout effort, matching a 1948 mark.
Atley Donald announces a Yankee tryout camp next Friday and Saturday at Zion Memorial Stadium in Lezion. Red Head will aid, managing Twin Cities Sports of the Cotton States League, minor league affiliate of the Yankees. Open to ages 17 to 22 with contracts offered to standout players. Sessions start 10 AM both days. participants provide gloves and shoes. uniforms optional. Players pay their own travel costs, with reimbursement for those who secure contracts.
In Pittsburgh, Vernon Law fanned batters and allowed five hits before tiring in the ninth as the Pirates defeated the Braves 5-3 in game one. The Braves then won the nightcap 6-5 to split the twin bill.
In a two game set, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Giants 6-5 after taking the opener 8-3. Paul LaPalme earned his second win of the day with a 13th inning RBI double, fueling the Cardinals late rally. Stan Musial contributed a two run homer for the Cards while the Giants faded after a strong start.
In Brooklyn, Carl Furillo and Gil Hodges drove in five runs to back a 6-2 Dodgers win that split the doubleheader after Chicago surged to a 9-5 victory in the opener. Six homers highlighted the day with Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese among the notables.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a league related item with names Ole and Ry Freasot and ages. The readable text is insufficient for a full event, date, or outcome but indicates a local sports or organizational meeting. Further context would clarify participants and actions.
Lefthander Doug Pohlman earned his fifth win over Vicksburg as Pine Bluff Judges exploded for 14 runs. Chuck Lucabaugh and Dave Oliphant hit three run homers while Pohlman scattered 12 hits. Vicksburg scored three runs with two off a relief pitch and infield hits. Score by innings shows Pine Bluff pulling away early and holding on for the win.
Detroit historian H G Salsinger recalls Ty Cobb argued with umpire Tom Connolly once after being ruled out for stepping across the plate to hit a double. Cobb amassed 4 191 hits yet never forgave Connolly, per the Detroit News.
In El Dorado, Hot Springs Bathers beat El Dorado Oilers 11 to 0 in Cotton States League action. Al Dallevelle drove in eight runs with a bases loaded homer, a double and two singles. Rod Tangeman earned the win as four double plays supported his effort. Boots Warrell broke a leg scoring in the fifth.
An advertised remedy promises rapid relief from rheumatic pain with a first dose. The product is described as doctor approved with safe ingredients and a money back guarantee. Sold in liquid or tablet form at $1.25 at drug counters.
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