Major Leagues Close Season in 1955 Pitching Showdown
The 1955 season closed with three shutouts and several strong pitching performances. Brooklyn’s 4 0 win over last-place Pittsburgh featured four pitchers. Phils and Giants split doubleheaders as Leo Durocher resigned as Giants manager. Willie Mays tied club record with his first Sw 1 st home run of the opener. Detroit beat Cleveland 8-2 behind Bob Miller’s seven-hitter. St Louis defeated Milwaukee 8-5 and Baltimore beat Washington 5-4.
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Orange Bowl hopes ride on Oklahoma Maryland clash
The Orange Bowl promoters eye a 1956 matchup as Oklahoma seeks a return to the bowl after last year's absence, with Bud Wilkinson’s Sooners opening the season 13 6 in a comeback win over North Carolina. Maryland, coming off a close Missouri game, bounces back strong by defeating UCLA.
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Recreation League Recap Walkersville Scores
Walkersville recreation league results list teams and scores with weekly statistics led by Cramer’s 153 points in a high individual game and 369 in a high individual set. Ballantine Ale and Walersville top team totals with 606 in a high team game and 1766 in a high team set.
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Tamburello Is Praised After Maryland Ups UCLA 7 0
College Park Md Sept 25 Frank Tamburello led Maryland to a 7 0 victory over UCLA with a late third quarter touchdown. Coach Jim Tatum improvised a pitch out to Ed Vereb after feigned handoff confusion while Fred Hamilton cleared the way with a solid block. Maryland’s defense stymied UCLA limiting rushing and pressuring quarterback Ronnie Knox.
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Colts Upset Chicago Bears
Baltimore defeats Chicago 23 17 as Alan Ameche debuts with 194 rushing yards on 21 carries after a 79 yard opening TD. Bears score twice on Hill reception and Watkins run, while Blandon adds two field goals and two extra points for the Colts in a standout NFL debut.
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Big Race On Nov svember Laurel Race Course plans for DC International
Joe Cascarella, ex major league pitcher and Laurel Race Course executive, outlines the fourth annual Washington DC International at Laurel on Nov 11. He notes expected entries from England France Ireland and Italy, with a purse of 65000 and costs around 175000 to stage the event.
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Rams Rip 49ers In NFL Opener At Kezar Stadium
Los Angeles Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23 to 14 at Kezar Stadium as a bristling defense and four self made breaks, including a blocked punt and a safety, sparked the Rams. Sid Gillman earned his pro coaching debut, with McCormick Towler and Van Stocklin driving the scoring drives.
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LeBaron Leads Redskins Upset of Browns in Opener
Eddie LeBaron, weighing 168 pounds, sparked Washington to a 27-0 upset of the defending NFL champion Cleveland Browns before 30,041 at Cleveland. He connected with Johnny Carson for two touchdowns and added an early 24 yard pass to set the scoring, as Washington led wire to wire and ended Cleveland’s nine game win streak dating back to 1950.
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Industrial Bowling League Health Center and Standings
Industrial Bowling League results show Morgan's Lunch leading with 4 0 wins and K. & H. Plumber at 4 and 0. Final statistics list high team score 1712 by Morgan's Lunch, high game 618 by Warren's Men's Shop Blue, high set 409 by Gosnell, and high individual game 171 by Gosnell. Also includes final leaders for American and National Leagues in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases with multiple players named.
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