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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

6

Masial Finds Batting Eye as Sox Reacquires Busby

Chicago General Manager Frank Lane trades for outfielder Jim Busby returning to the White Sox from Washington in a deal that sends Johnny Groth Clint Courtney and Bob Chakales to the Nationals. The column notes Lane’s view on past moves and compares other club trades involving notable players and potential returns.

Chicago Frank Lane Chicago White Sox Lane Jim Busby Sox Johnny Groth Clint Courtney Bob Chakales Washington Busby Sam Mele Groth Courtney Baltimore Chakales Harry Dorish Les Moss Mele RBI New York Yankees Bob Porterfield Porterfield Senators Bob Kuzava Milwaukee Braves New York Giants Johnny Antonelli Giants Antonelli Hank Greenberg Cleveland Indians Minnie Minoso White Sox

Bout Against Holman Tonight Vital to Ezz

Cincinnati reports a ten round heavyweight bout pitting Ezzard Charles against Johnny Holman of Chicago. The national ABC telecast starts at 9 p m EST. Holman previously stopped Charles in the ninth round at Miami Beach on April 27.

Holman Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Johnny Holman Chicago ABC Charles Miami Beach Fla

National and American League batting and pitching leaders list

The Associated Press presents leaders by league with top batting averages runs and RBIs. It highlights Ashburn and Kaline among others, plus notable pitching totals by Newcombe Wynn and Score with strikeout leaders listed for both leagues. The data enumerates leaders in hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases across the NL and AL.

Associated Press Ashburn Phila Snider Brooklyn E'klyn Aaron Milwaukee Mueller New York Repulski St.Louis Mays Campanella Boyer Newcombe Jones Chicago Kaline Detroit Mantle Berra Finigan Kas City Zermal Kansas City Rivera Wynn Cleveland Ford

Baseball scores and rain delays affect schedule

Denver routed Charleston 9 to 2 while Omaha beat Toldo 4 to 3. St Paul at Indianapolis was postponed by rain and Minneapolis at Louisville delayed as storms paused play.

Denver Charleston Omaha Toldo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville

Musial Drives Cardinals To 5-4 Win Over Phils

Stan Musial hot streak continues as he goes 3 for 5 with three RBIs and a run, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia to pull even with Cincinnati for fifth place. Musial added a two run double and a triple, boosting his early May revival to 13 games. The win, coupled with Cincinnati and Brooklyn outcomes, left the Cards in a fifth place tie while Brooklyn remained first and Chicago edged Pittsburgh. The Cardinals bullpen held firm after Musial’s late surge, and Harvey Haddix earned his third win with relief. The Phils’ Curt Simmons was chased by Musial in the first inning.

Musial Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Redlegs Redbirds Andreila! Musial Phils Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers

Major League Standings and Schedules Highlight Baseball Day

Eastern standings show Brooklyn leading with 31 12 record, Chicago 31 20, Milwaukee 26 23, New York 25 22, St Louis 21 27, Philadelphia 21 30, Pittsburgh 16 34. Today’s games include Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Milwaukee at New York, St Louis at Philadelphia, Chicago at Pittsburgh. Yesterday Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 4 0. Milwaukee topped New York 13 4. St Louis 5 Philadelphia 4. Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 3. Tomorrow Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Milwaukee at New York are on the docket.

Associated Press Brooklyn Chicago Milwaukee New York Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Staley Newcombe Burdette Gomez Jackson Kuzava Rush Kline Milwakee St.Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington Boston Kansas City Baltimore Byrd Shallock Harshman Porterfield Boyer

Pitching-George Susce Lifts Red Sox Over Indians 9 5

George Susce pitched 8 1 3 innings of three-hit relief to beat the Cleveland Indians 9 to 5. Stan Musial went 3 for 5 with a two run double and a run scoring triple to power the St Louis Cardinals past Philadelphia 5 to 4. Three ninth inning runs, aided by Bill Wilson's three base error, broke Alex Kellner's shutout and gave the Senators the win at Kansas City. Mickey McDermott allowed 13 hits and six walks in the nightcap but secured his fifth victory. Carlos Paula extended his reach with a sacrifice fly in the second game as Art Cedarelli drew a potential walk.

Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Milwaukee Braves New York Giants New York Yankees Detroit Chicago White Sox Baltimore Cleveland Indians Boston Washington Senators Kansas City Philadelphia Musial Curt Simmons Murry Dickson Harvey Haddix Frank Smith del Ennis Jim Greengrass Cubs Max Sarkent Darius Hillman Hal Jeffcoat Howie Pollet Warren Hacker Fred Hatfield Tom Sturdivant Ned Garver Yankees Eddie Robinson Joe Collins Yanks Herb Score Red Sox Ted Williams Mel Parnell Art Houtteman George Susce Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Stan Musial St.Louis Cardinals Bill Wilson Alex Kellner Mickey McDermott Carlos Paula Art Cedarelli

Braves Rally To Take Third From Giants In NY

New York Giants faced the Milwaukee Braves who surged to life with a 13-4 victory. Manager Charley Grimm cited injuries and slumps but noted improved pitching as the club clawed back into third place, still far from the pace.

New York Milwaukee Braves Charley Grimm Braves Joe Adcock Andy Pafko Bobby Thomson Eddie Mathews Grimm New York Giants

Hapless Senators Fall For Tenth Straight Loss

Denver beat Charleston 9-2 to extend the Senators eleven straight defeats as Sonny Dixon pitched well. Lou Skizas hit a three run homer, Bobby Richardson added a two run triple, and Len Johnston doubled with Don Leppert singles for the Senators' lone early run. Joe Torpey delivered a bases loaded single for Charleston. Frank G. Mitzel, Detroit, is noted as a figure linked to the American Bawk i Congress.

Denver Charleston Senators Sonny Dixon Danny Murtaugh Floyd Melliere Bears Lou Skizas Bobby Richardson Len Johnston Don Leppert Joe Torpey

Haddix and Simmons Triumph In St Louis Phillies Tilt

Dickson suffered a loss as Haddix pitched 7 1 3 innings with 5 walks and 6 strikeouts while Musial and Ashburn powered St Louis in an 8 4 victory over Philadelphia. Ennis and Greengrass homered for the Phillies, with Smith and Dickson yielding runs late.

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Cincinnati Brooklyn ABH OA ABH OA

Baseball scorecard style summary showing Cincinnati and Brooklyn players with at bats hits and errors across innings. Includes pitchers Podres and Podbielan with line scores and final totals.

Bristol at Welch rain postpones Appalachian League game

In the Appalachian League slate, Bristol at Welch, Bluefield at Wytheville, Kingsport at Pulaski, and Salem at Johnson City were all postponed due to rain. All four matchups were listed as pending (ppd) with rain noted as the cause.

Appalachian League Bristol Welch Bluefield Wytheville Kingsport Pulaski Salem Johnson City

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