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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1955

Page

6

Musial's All-Star 12th-inning homer seals 6-5 NL win

Milwaukee's All-Star game crowd watched Stan Musial homer in the 12th to give the National League a 6-5 victory over the American League in the 22nd annual All-Star spectacle. Johnny Logan, Henry Aaron, Gene Conley, Willie Mays, Ted Kluszewski and Joe Nuxhall also starred for the NL, with Billy Pierce, Mickey Mantle, Early Wynn and Whitey Ford delivering strong AL efforts.

Joe Reichler Milwaukee Stan Man Milwaukeans Braves Johnny Logan Henry Aaron al Rosen Gene Conley al Kaline Mickey Vernon Musial Willie Mays New York Giants Ted Williams St. Louis Harvey Haddix Robin Roberts Philadelphia Ted K Billy Pierce Chicago White Sox Red Schoendienst Mickey Mantle Wynn Cleveland Pierce Nationals Sullivan Boston Frank Sullivan Schoendienst Cardinal Mueller Crandall Haddix Burgess Newcombe Mathews Carrasquel Rosen RBI Mantle Vernon Logan Jackson Aaron Kluszewski Kaline S—Pierce Avila Banks Roberts Bb—Roberts Williams Ford Jones Nuxhall Smith So—Pierce Ennis Snider Finigan Mays Lopata Conley Ho—Roberts Rer—Roberts Wp—Roberts Pb—Crandall W—Conley L—Sullivan U— Barlick Soar Boggess Summers Secory Runge

Musial's late homer seals NL All-Star win in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee the National League beat the American League 6 to 5 in 22 innings as Stan Musial delivered a game winning two run blast off Frank Sullivan. Gene Conley won, Frank Sullivan took the loss, in a game noted for shadows, records, and 45 thousand plus fans. Musial, 34, added five extra base hits in the eventful contest while Yogi Berra extended his catching streak to five straight complete games.

Musial Milwaukee Frank Sullivan Gene Conley Arch Ward Chicago Tribune Ward Stan Musial Stan

Agganis Estate Found Valued At Seven Thousand Five Hundred

Boston Red Sox first baseman Harry Agganis died June 27 at 26 leaving $7500 in personal property. His mother Mrs. Georgia Agganis of Lynn was named administratrix in Essex Probate Court. He left no will.

Salem Mass Boston Red Sox Harry Agganis Georgia Agganis Lynn Boston University Essex Agganis

Syracuse Beats Columbus 3 Rochester Defeats Toronto 7 5

Syracuse won 3 to 2 over Columbus while Rochester prevailed 7 to 5 against Toronto in a separate game. Havana topped Montreal 2 to 1 in the first game. Buffalo at Richmond was postponed due to rain with 2 games listed as pending.

Syracuse Columbus Rochester Toronto Havana Montreal Buffalo Richmond

Smith Named Sports Editor of Chicago Tribune

Wilfrid Smith, 56, was named sports editor of the Chicago Tribune succeeding the late Arch Ward who died at 58. Ward originated the major league All-Star baseball and All-Star football games and was buried after services at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Smith will be assisted by George Strickler, 51, a fellow Tribune sports veteran.

Chicago Wilfrid Smith The Chicago Tribune Arch Ward Ward All Saints Our Lady of Mount Carmel Smith Tribune DePauw University Greencastle Ind George Strickler

Charles 3-1 Favorite Over Andrews Tonight

Ezzard Charles a 34-year-old ex heavyweight champion is a 3-1 favorite over Paul Andrews in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium tonight. The fight is nationally televised at 9 p.m. EST. Charles seeks to stay a drawing card and improve his No. 6 heavyweight ranking while Andrews, with 30 wins in 35 bouts, must win to threaten the division.

Chicago Ezzard Charles Paul Andrews Chicago Stadium Charles Andrews Rocky Marciano John Holman

Senators Split With Colonels in Charleston Series

Charleston pitchers Floyd Melliere and R W Smith vie in a split doubleheader with Louisville as the Senators win 4-1 and 4-3. Len Johnston saw his 22 game hitting streak end in game one but rebounded with four for five in game two. Battey jaw injury after a hit by pitch. hospitalized overnight for observation.

Charleston Charleston Senators Louisville Floyd Melliere R. W. Smith Colonels Bob G. Smith Len Johnston Senators Truman Clevenger Earl Battey Joe Carroll Battey Forest Smith Ron Northey Smith Bobby Stegemeier Bill Powell Johnston

Masterpiece by Musial drives in five as Mets topple Dodgers

Musial drives in five and Crandall scores on a force play in the fifth. Mantle hits a two run shot in the seventh. Kaline and Avila drive in runs. Final: American 5 National 6. Details include batting lines, fielding, and pitching notes from a 1960s era game.

Standings and Tonight's NBA Schedule Across Cities

Chicago plays New York at 70 p.m. Milwaukee meets Philadelphia at 7 p.m. Cincinnati faces Pittsburgh at 7 15 p.m. in a transportation era standings style update.

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Campanella Cleared to Play as Dodgers Target Pennant

Roy Campanella has been cleared by club physicians to play after knee injury. He plans to start behind the plate tomorrow against the St. Louis Cardinals as Brooklyn, leading the NL by 11 games, seeks a return to form. Campanella praised the shin guard inset and noted no pain while stooping, while Dodgers’ slide since his injury has hurt team performance.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Roy Campanella Campy Brooks St. Louis Cardinals Campanella St. Louis Dodgers Roy

Kramer Eyes Tour Bout With Trabert Next Fall

New York reports Jack Kramer may return from semi retirement to challenge Tony Trabert on a professional tour next fall. Kramer offers Trabert a contract similar to the $75,000 he gave Frank Sedgman, hoping to boost his tour with top matchups and bolster Davis Cup effort.

New York Jack Kramer Tony Trabert Trabert Los Angeles Frank Sedgman Kramer Pancho Gonzales Gonzales Sedgman Pancho Segura Jake Forest Hills

Aussies Face Mexican Team for Davis Cup Opener

Non playing captains Harry Hopman of Australia and Raul Fernandez of Mexico will select players and draw opponents tonight for the opening American Zone Davis Cup tie in Chicago. Australia, aiming to regain the Cup, face Mexico and then Brazil Japan and a European Zone champion en route to a rematch with the United States. The U S clash is set for Forest Hills August 25 to 27. Captains will pick two doubles teams for action Saturday and the singles lineup Sunday at the Saddle and Cycle Club. Australia fields Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Rex Hartwig Neal Fraser and Ashley Cooper. Mexico counters Gustavo Palafox Esteban Reyes Jr Francisco Guerrero and Manuel Gallardo.

Chicago Harry Hopman Australia Raul Fernandez Mexico Brazil Japan U. S Forest Hills N.Y Saddle and Cycle Club Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Rex Hartwig Neal Fraser Ashley Cooper Gustavo Palafox Esteban Reyes Jr Francisco Guerrero Manuel Gallardo

Trabert and Grant Clash on Clay Court in Atlanta

National Clay Court action resumes as Tony Trabert and Bitsy Grant meet on the clay. A rain delay interrupted yesterday after Trabert won the first game of the second set. he took the first set 6 2. Bitsy Grant, 45, a famed retriever, forced deuce four times in eight games.

Atlanta Tony Trabert Cincinnati Bitsy Grant Trabert England Greying Bitsy Tony Willis Irvin Augusta Bernard Bartzen San Angelo Tex

Champ Meets Youngster In Publi Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS Defending champion Gene Andrews of Pacific Palisades Calif was playing the sharpest golf in the USGA Public Links Tournament going into today's 64 man third round but he faces trouble from Foster Bradley of Los Angeles 1954 National Junior champion The 18 year old Bradley Southern California sophomore led a strong group of teens through the second round yesterday defeating David Leon of Tuscon Ariz 4 and 3 While Andrews was walloping businessman Charles Afong of Honolulu 6 and 5 three youngsters won as handily as Bradley

Indianapolis Gene Andrews Pacific Palisades Calif Foster Bradley Los Angeles Bradley Southern California David Leon Tuscon, Ariz Andrews Walloping Charles Afong Honolulu

Davis Cup clash in Chicago opens tennis rounds Friday

New York reports Davis Cup action as Australia faces Mexico in Chicago in a three day prelude to a Forest Hills final. The winner advances to a test against Cuba or Brazil while Australia is favored to win each match.

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