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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1955

Page

7

Old Formula: Wallop the Weaker Clubs Major League Boxscores

Summary of a dense box score page covering multiple MLB games with line scores, hits, errors, and pitcher records for New York vs Boston and Kansas City vs Cleveland, plus Baltimore vs Washington and Detroit vs Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee vs St Louis. It lists player stats, substitutions, and game timings for the day’s doubleheaders and late innings.

Cleveland New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City Washington Boston Baltimore Wasington Associated Press Brooklyn Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia

Brooklyn and Philadelphia battle in a high-scoring NL tilt

The Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies clash in a National League game with a flurry of hits. Key performers include Snider and Gilliam for Brooklyn and Amaro and Reese contributing for Philadelphia as runs and errors shape a 4 to 1 score.

Gilliams Snider Amoros Hodges Furilio Hoak Morgan Ashburn Hamner Greengrass Ennis Jones Rbi Campanella Seminick Blaylock Hr—Hodges S—Podres Gilliam Brooklyn Philadelphia Bb—Podres Roebuck Miller Podres Hughes Kipper Mrozine Dickson Ho—Podres Wehmeier Lovenguth Mrozinski Rer—Podres W—Podres L—Wehmeier U—Donatelli Dixon Conlan Gore Abioa Gilliam Reese Hook Sseminick Roeebuck Ol'v'guth Mroz'ski eGorbous dLowrey eTorgeson

Indians Keep Grip On Top With Doubleheader Sweep

Cleveland extends lead with 11-2 mark over Kansas City as Al Lopez’s Indians repeat formula to stay atop the AL standings. Feller taxed in loss. Rosen and Smith power offense. Dodgers, Giants push in tense race. Mays adds four hits in Giants win.

Senators Lose To Denver 6 5 In Nine Inning Tilt

Charleston trailing in American Association play fell to Denver Bears 6 to 5 as Bobby Richardson homered off Dennis Reeder in the ninth. Denvers pitching held Charleston to one hit in last three innings while Torpey hit a left field homer for Charleston. Mothers Day crowd of 4754 braved drizzle as Grimsley prepares to start tonight to even the series.

Denver Colo Charleston Senators Ross Grimsley Denver Bears Charleston Bobby Richardson Dennis Reeder Charley Garmon Wally Burnette Joe Torpey Senators Richardson Melliere Reeder Rapp Kraig Garrinon Burnette Johnson

Baseball clash lists players and teams across cities

A terse baseball score fragment shows Harmon and Lyn for Cincinnati and St Louis, Erskine and Brooklyn with a 5 0 result, Jones and Antonelli from Chicago and New York, and a 1 000 strikeouts milestone.

Lyn Harmon Cincinnati Boyer St. Louis Erskine Brooklyn Jones Chicago Antonelli New York

Manager of Cockell Wants English Judge

CHRIS EDMONDS reports on the Cockell firm's pursuit of an English judge to oversee key matters. The piece outlines the search, implications for governance, and potential hurdles in appointing a qualified legal figure for the firm.

Cockell

English judge urged for Cockell Marciano title bout

John Simpson, Cockell’s manager, says he will request an English judge for the May 16 bout in San Francisco. He argues an international fight warrants at least one English official, naming Teddy Waltham and other British officials as candidates. He also criticizes fouling and notes Cockell’s poor training habits and weight changes. The piece also notes the Grand Circuit’s 1873 founding as harness racing history.

San Rafael Calif Marcianewon Cockell San Francisco John Simpson Simpson Cockell California Athletic Commission Edward W Teddy) Waltham British Boxing Board of Control Waltham California England Marciano

Al Smith hits three homers in Indians doubleheader sweep

Batting star Al Smith of Cleveland homered three times in the Indians' sweep of Kansas City. He hit two round-trippers with a man aboard in the opener 9-6 and clubbed an 11th inning homer to back Al Rosen in a 2-1 win in game two. Dick Donovan of Chicago shut out Detroit 1-0 on Nellie Foxs eighth inning triple and Minnie Minoso single. The White Sox also won the opener 5-4 in 11 innings.

al Lopez Cleveland Indians Kansas City Washington Boston Baltimore Philadelphia New York Chicago Detroit Yankees White Sox Tribe Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukee Braves St. Louis New York Giants Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cubs Randy Jackson Bob Speake Redlegs Hobie Landrith al Smith Bob Feller Art Houtteman al Rosen Innning Smith Little Nellie Fox Minnie Minoso Joe Collins Hank Bauer Grim Jim Konstanty Tom Umphlett Orioles Eddie Waitkus Duke Snider Johnny Podres Phillies Phils Warren Spahn Cardinals Don Mueller Giants Don Dick Graat Jerry Lynch Gene Freese Dick Littlefield Pirate Sal Maglie Giant Willie Mays Associated Press Dick Donovan Frank Lary Nellie Fox

Arch Moore to defend 175-pound title against Olson at Polo Grounds

Arch Moore, age 38, will defend his light heavyweight crown against 160-pound champion Bobo Olson at the Polo Grounds on June 22. Moore, noted for his heavyweight frame and stamina, impressed observers with a strong finish in his recent Las Vegas bout with Nino Valdes, suggesting he can make the 175-pound limit.

New York Archie Moore Rocky Marciano Bobo Olson Polo Grounds

Swaps Owner Projects Strong Derby Candidate Like Magic

Ellsworth and Tenney plan for Like Magic to challenge Swaps after declaring the colt the better horse. Swaps won the Derby with a record-fast final stretch while Nashua faded to second. Shiery Shoemaker rode Swaps, with Arcaro also in action for Derby history.

Louisville Rex Ellsworth Meshach Mickey) Tenney Swaps Nashua Whirlaway Ellsworth the Downs Churchill Downs Tenney Willie Shoemaker Downs Shoe Golden Gate Fields William Woodward Belair New York John W. Galbreath Shoemaker Dark Star Eddie Arcaro

WVU Citadel Tie for SC Lead as Tech Fights for Split

West Virginia and The Citadel share top SC lead at 5-1 after a day with coverage of Virginia Tech’s bid to preserve its conference standing. Tech’s 63 conference mark stands as VMI’s 3-4 in league play. Virginia Tech dropped to George Washington in 10 innings, while WVU beat St. Vincent 3-1 outside the conference.

Virginia Tech Virginia Military Lexington Techmen Gobblers VMI George Washington West Virginia Citadel Mountaineers Furman Hornets Bill Leonard Bill Gaines John Saffer Tech St. Vincent Davidson William Mary Virginia Newberry Bethany Richmond Washington & Lee Washington — Lee Hampden-Sydney the Citadel South Carolina William & Mary Washington—Lee Clemson

Tests in Johnson Case Continued in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission ordered further medical tests today on light heavyweight Harold Johnson after a Friday night KO loss to Julio Mederos to determine if he was drugged. Officials said initial reports he was not drugged may be inaccurate and tests will confirm possible drug influence. Johnson wobbled after the first round and could not answer the bell for the third, with aid needed to stand after the second.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Harold Johnson Julio Mederos Commission Johnson Mederos Alfred Ayella Jr Alfred “M. Klein

NBC Tourney Scheduled July 10 in West Virginia

The National Baseball Congress approved July 10 as the start date for the 17th annual West Virginia state championship tournament for non professional clubs. NBC commissioner J. F. Deem and NBC President Ray Dumont said affiliated league leaders will secure berths in the West Virginia finals. The champion may qualify for the 21st annual national event in Wichita starting August 19.

Wichita Kan National Baseball Congress West Virginia J. F. Deem Harrisville NBC Ray Dumont

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