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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1955
Page
4
Dodgers routed the Reds 9 0 to widen their NL lead to 11 games as Chicago fell to the Giants 5 0 while Cleveland beat Washington in 11 innings and New York prevailed in Detroit in 10 innings. The Cardinals dropped to seventh after Stanks resignation and Walker era began with a rough start.
Associated Press reports Archie Moore struggles to reach the 175 pound limit for the light heavyweight title fight against Carl Olson. Moores weight has fluctuated from 196 at a May 2 bout to around 180 now, with five pounds to shed and concern over strength at 175. Gate projections drop from 350000 to about 250000 dollars.
Norb Zauchin and Ted Williams drove seven Boston runs in a slugfest inning. Zauchin hit a homer during an eight-run third as Williams added a homer, double two more, lifting his average to .378. Keokuk, Evansville, Quincy, Waterloo, Peoria, and Cedar Rapids led the Three League scores.
Gale Harris, 23 year old first baseman, returned from the minors to boost the world champions. He homered in four of five recent games, including a two run shot at Wrigley Field, aiding a 5-0 victory over the Cubs as Rueben Gomez scattered eight hits. Morris posted strong numbers last year and sought a spring try with the Giants.
Archie Moore and Bobo Olson signed contracts for their light heavyweight championship fight set for June 22 in New York. The pair paused training to finalize the terms at the Associated Press report.
Schedule lists games for Wednesday and Tuesday with matchups including Chicago at Baltimore, Cleveland at Washington, Detroit at New York, Kansas City at Boston, plus results such as Boston 12 Kansas City 4 and New York 7 Detroit 6 in 10 innings. Thursday brings Chicago at Baltimore Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Milwaukee New York at Chicago Pittsburgh at St Louis and Brooklyn 9 Cincinnati 9.
San Francisco previews the 1955 U S Open at Olympic Country Club with 132 pros and 30 amateurs. Defending champ Cary Middlecoff and stars Gene Littler Mike Souchak Julius Boros Sam Snead Ben Hogan loom as major threats. Weather and course conditions could swing outcomes over the 72 holes.
Eddie Stanky, fired May 28 as St. Louis Cardinals manager, said Tuesday he turned down a scouting offer from the Cards and is free to negotiate with other major league clubs. He noted permission to talks with any major league club and that he did not take the Cardinals scouting assignment, seeking a majors job.
Unbeaten Raul Macias holds a 14 0 record and is a heavy favorite to beat Billy Peacock in a 10 round non-title clash in Los Angeles. Peacock, 24 wins in 33 pro fights with six knockouts, seeks revenge after last year’s technical knockout. An overflow crowd of over 19 000 is expected, contributing about $50 000, with national TV coverage at 9 p.m. CST.
In Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 338 athletes from 90 schools showcase America’s track power ahead of the 1956 Olympics. The weekend features a marquee 100 yard dash with Jim Golliday and Harry Nash amid rivals Dean Smith and John Haines, each chasing fast times as the national field heightens Olympic expectations. Jim Kelly, chairman of the US Olympic Track Committee, asserts California could beat Russia in a dual meet.
Standings list First Tigers Amvets Post No 4. Second Senators Jefferson County Shrine. Tied for third fourth Indians Moose Lodge 775 Yankees Brehm Hanna Chevrolet Co. Game shows Senators 0 Yankees 2. Wright 14 strikeouts but lost 1 0. Burton won with 3 hits allowed. Cubs Dodgers Giants another league listing with pitching notes and strikeouts.
St Louis Card Trials players were assured Tuesday night the hall club is not for sale. Fleischman, public relations counsel for Anheuser Busch Inc, announced the denial to players in a clubhouse meeting before a game with Pittsburgh. He spoke for August A Busch Jr., president of the brewery and the club, who was out of town. The sale rumor had appeared in the New York Herald Tribune.
In St Louis Pittsburgh Pirates explode for eight runs in the fourth inning to beat the Cardinals 10 to 5. Dale Long drives in four runs as St Louis squander chances in the sixth and seventh. Ronne Kline picks up the win while Larry Jackson takes the loss as Wally Moon hits two homers for the Cards.
Paris The Wes Santee excessive expenses case rose again as International Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage said he asked the American AAU to investigate. Brundage declined to opine on outcomes, noting he sent materials to AAU chief Dan Ferris for review. Santee, a Marine Corps second lieutenant at Camp Pendleton, denied the charges as a newspaper story. Ferris indicated the Missouri Valley district must handle it, with Marion Miller saying action waits for Santee to submit travel permits for the California meets in question.
Major League Leaders list from Associated Press shows Ashburn and Kluszewski tied for leading batting averages, Snider top in runs, Snider drives in, Aaron and Mueller lead hits, Repulski and Snider top doubles, Mays Bruton lead in triples, Snider and Campanella lead home runs, Jeffcoat and Labine top pitching. American League leaders include Kaline in several categories, Mantle second in runs and RBIs, Kaline and Smith lead hits, Finigan and Jensen top doubles, Kaline and Mantle lead triples, Zernial leads home runs.
NEA Sports Editor Harry Grayson reports on how Harry Walker, newly in charge of the St Louis Cardinals, aims to steady a slipping club. He contrasts his managerial style with that of Stanky, emphasizes professionalism, and notes Walker’s plans for revolving pitchers to keep the team competitive.
New York manager Bucky Harris said Detroit failed to obtain Ed die Robinson from the Yankees. He blamed George Weiss for a trade that he called unfair. Possible terms included Ned Garver or Steve Gro mek, but no deal was imminent before the deadline.
Omaha defeated Toledo 2 to 0 while Charleston beat Denver 11 to 7. Louisville edged Minneapolis 6 to 5 and Indianapolis won over St Paul 7 to 4.
Montreal Bobby Courchesne and Pal Marcune planned bout postponed to tonight due to rain. Baseball results include M O Valleys and teams like Dubuque Decatur Clinton Kokomo Hannibal Paris with varied inning scores. Wynn of Cleveland leads pitching decisions at 8-1 while Consuegra of Chicago stands 4-1.
Lt Gene Maynard of the University of Illinois shone in the Army tournament held at Fort Devens Mass as the standout performer and leading figure in the competition.
Ft Monmouth athlete Maynard won the 880 and the mile and placed second in the 440 at the Tuesday First Army Track and Field meet. Ft Devens won with 78 points while Ft Monmouth finished second with 3.
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