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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1955
Page
3
The Washington Senators beat Baltimore 12to5 as Bob Porterfield backed by striking offense. Jim Busby and Tom Umphlett led with hits while Ike Eisenhower cheered from the stands. The Chicago Cubs opened with a 7to3 win over Cincinnati as Gene Baker and Harry Chiti homered and Ted Kluszewski hit the first for the Reds. Weather held, large crowds attended the North Atlantic doubleheader day.
President Eisenhower spends afternoon opening the 1955 baseball season at Griffith Stadium in Washington. Secret Service, photographers, and fans fill the scene as the President arrives early, throws out the ceremonial ball with a right-handed sidearm, and shares a light moment with Senators owner Griffith. Baseball history and presidential pageantry blend in a sunlit season kickoff with the Army band playing and the crowd settling in for the game.
In the American League Washington hosts New York at 2 p m McDermott facing Ford Boston visits Baltimore Sullivan vs Coleman Chicago plays Cleveland at 2 50 p m Detroit meets Kansas City at 3 p m Garver against Kellner Detroit also on tap. Yesterday Washington beat Baltimore 12 3. Tomorrow Detroit vs Kansas City Boston vs Baltimore Washington vs New York. In the National League Chicago leads with 19 wins New York 9 9 Pittsburgh Brooklyn and St Louis also on tap with several 2 50 p m and 2 p m starts including Antonelli Roberts Surkont Erskine Spahn and Lawrence. Only game scheduled New York at Philadelphia.
Fat Lowry, a 23 year old ex Marine from Toledo, beat Pete Adams by majority decision in a 19 round telecast at St Nicholas Arena. The fight saw Lowry rally in the last rounds, with judges split on rounds. Adams carried a weight edge but was hurt by Lowry’s overhand rights.
Frederick Babe Ruth Baseball League executives set April 18 at 3 p m at McCurdy Field for the 1954 tryouts. Boys born after August 1 1939 and before August 3 1842 must submit signed applications at Elm Street School St Johns Frederick High or MCA and attend at least three of five sessions to be considered for teams. Managers and sponsors of Babe Ruth teams attended the executive session with several local organizations represented. Regular league play is tentatively slated to begin May 16.
Latest results show Blue Life 4, Ebert's 4, Jack's Feed 3, Farmers Co-Op 3, Green's 3, Linden Hills 3. Upcoming matches include Blue Life versus Jack's Feed and Brunswick versus Green's Serv. Also noted are weekly statistics and individual performances.
Philadelphia April 14 Allie Reynolds former New York Yankees pitcher filed a $235 2350 suit in U S District Court against the Philadelphia Transportation Co claiming injuries from a July 7 1958 bus accident Reynolds who retired this year due to arm trouble says a chartered PTC bus roof was torn loose and part of it fell on him causing permanent injuries to both arms hands back and nervous system along with claimed fault by company employees.
Orioles veteran Joe Coleman to face Red Sox ace Frank Sullivan in Baltimore home opener as Pinky Higgins leads 1956 season debut. Hoops and league standings mixed in the same edition with multiple game results and manager Alf Lopez contract news.
Baltimore eyeing improved attendance as Paul Richards leads a largely rebuilt team with five new starters including Joe Coleman who opens at home. The Red Sox under Pinky Higgins visit without Ted Williams, after losses to Washington in the AL opener.
Jacobson's led with 33 points while Og H B Duvalls posted 420. Whisp placed 49 and 42, Boonsboro Merchants 40 47, Turners 42 38, with two postponements. Rudy had the high game 160 and Payne the high set 408. Jacobson's team high game 712 and season total 1939. Wolfensberger 27.46, Burdette 123.39, Koontz 123.14. The horned lizard note appears as stray text.
In San Francisco Olson the middleweight champion faces Joey Maxim in a non title bout at the Cow Palace. Olson favored 2-1 to win as Maxim, aging at 33, has cut weight and faced a tough test from the youthful challenger in a likely large television audience.
The Irish Five lost to Arcade Church Hl 26 to 33 while Monocacy Inn edged Ideal Garage 21 to 20. Mowers Petersville won 16 to 2a over Bakers Mower Shop as Stup's Guill beat Arcade Five. High game by J Lan ts Monocacy Inn 147, high set by C May Ideal Garage 388, high team game Monocacy Inn 592, high team set Irish Five 1696. Banquet date changed to next Monday at Peter Pan Inn with Blind Pit Tournament on April 25 at Arcade Alleys.
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