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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
6
Theater owners of America express great concern over possible public charges to view televised World Series games. They warn admission fees would limit access to a privileged few and stifle widespread viewing of the series.
Three 500 series in a single evening mark strong return for the league. Shirley A posts a 550 series and 236 game, Pat Estes 529 and 190, Wanoda Thomas 523, with Shirley A the top average at 163 and Wanda B second at 156. Green's Jewelers leads team totals at 2304.
A veteran view explains how linemen shape outcomes on Sundays. The writer praises middle guards like Lou Creekmur, details forearm shivers and double teams, and notes defensive shifts to four six and seven man lines to confuse offenses.
Willie Mays, already active in business, has moved into a chief executive position as president of an insurance firm. He also remains involved in a baking company project and continues to pursue financial opportunities.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score earned The Sporting News Rookie of the Year honors after a 1955 season with 16 wins and a rookie strikeout record of 244. In a visit with Sports Writer Jim Burns Score described his modest outlook, focus on control, and belief that prayer steadies him as he remains unspoiled and eager to improve. He recalled walking two in his final Detroit game and noted he plans to build a long major league career.
In five years since a 1951 Sports Illustrated notice, baseball game length has lengthened. The National League averaged two hours 30 minutes this season, two minutes shorter than 1954, while the American League averaged two hours 33 minutes, five minutes longer than 1954.
Pants Rowland executive vice president of the Chicago Cubs says trade talks are active but teams seek young players or top prospects in the upper minors. He adds that no one is shy about asking for the team’s best assets.
For the past 15 years no American League team with a batting champion won the pennant. The last batter to lead the league and win the pennant was Yankees star Joe DiMaggio in 1929 with a .381 average.
Seven major leaguers were admitted to the exclusive 100 home runs club in 1955 raising the active-membership to 39. The players who reached the century mark last season were Gus Bell Al Dark Walt Droppo Whitey Lockman Mickey Mantle Willie Mays and Earl Torgeson.
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