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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

8

Twin Win Moves Bronx Bombers Back to First Place

Aes eno a) wa Twin Win Moves Bronx Bombers Back to First Place Wimbledon net play opens by John Farrow at Wimbledon England. Hamilton Richardson a young American Davis Cup player from Baton Rouge hopes to prove seeding wrong as he faces Sven Davidson in the opening round. Davis Cup stars Trabert and Seixas lead American bid with Trabert the 7-4 title favorite.

Wimbledon England Hamilton ‘Richardson Baton Rouge Sweden Sven Davidson Europe Davidson U.S Richardson Tony Trabert Cincinnati Vic Seixas Philadelphia Trabert Malcolm Anderson Seixas A. J. Clayton

Legion Tops Arcadia Meet Wauchula Today

Sarasota American Legion heads to Wauchula for a 4 PM night game. Wauchula 0-1 after losing to Arcadia 4-1. Sarasota 1-0 after beating Arcadia 11-10. Gary Wisener to pitch for Sarasota versus Jim Blanton, Johnny Greene, and Wisner.

Legion Arcadia Wauchula Sarasota American Legion Wauchula Legion Sarasota Gary Wisener Harlan McCall Jim Blanton

Four Homers Spell The Difference In Sox Mets Rivalry

Yankees reclaim first place by sweeping the White Sox 7 1 and 5 2 as Ed Lopat and rookie Johnny Kucks shut down Chicago. Ted Williams and the Red Sox win big over Cleveland while Dodgers and Braves win. Mets rivalry not present in text.

Ed Lopat Sox Elston Howard Sophmore Bill Skowron Billy Pierce Williams Herb Score Red Sox Big Ted Bob Feller

Lady Wrestlers Headline Inaugural Card at Legion Coliseum

The summer wrestling program begins Wednesday night promoted by Pat O Hara. Main event features Lee Chona LaClair versus Vick Lynn in a best two of three falls match with a one hour limit. Also on the card Ray Stevens of Columbus faces Danny O Shocker of Wellington, New Zealand in two out of three falls. opener at 8 30 pit Don Kalt of Pittsburgh against Bob Langevin of French Canada in a one fall bout with a 30 minute limit.

American Legion Coliseum Pat O'Hara Lee Chona LaClair Vick Lynn Miss LaClair Miss Lynn Ohio Ray Stevens Columbus Danny O’shocker Wellington New Zealand Don Kalt Pittsburgh Bob Langevin

Tarpon Tourney Sees Scarce Bait Yet Big Catches

Herb Sjolander notes bait shortages push camps to import from Tarpon Springs and Cedar Keys raising costs as visitors leave for fishing. Tarpon Tourney week five winners include heavy tackle winner Harry Cunningham and others with large tarpon, daily leaders listed and a 32 1/2 pound lead in week six. Weather and radio notice included with tournament updates and local tide times.

Tarpon Springs Cedar Keys Harry Cunningham Eugene Fisher Jr Cincinnati Ohio E. Malcolm Pope Winter Haven Frank Ayers Robert Krick Reading Edwin Salesky Walter Lawrence Krrck Kirck

Local Baseball Schedule Across Parks This Monday

The Sports Clock lists a full Monday lineup of baseball games at Life League Park Littl League Park and Payne Park. Matchups include Optimist versus Life League, Jaycees against Sarasota Bank, Kiwanis versus Citizens Bank, Sarasota Dairies against Elks, Mennonite versus Nazarene and Episcopal versus Pine Shores Presbyterian, plus Sarasota American Legion versus Wauchula at Payne Park.

Optimist Life League Park Jaycees Sarasota Bank Littl League Kiwanis Citizens Bank Little League Park Sarasota Dairies Elks Mennonite Nazarene and Episcopal Pine Shores Presbyterian Payne Park

Moylan Bags Second Dixie Net Crown in Memphis

Eddie Moylan of Trenton New Jersey won the Southern Amateur men singles title defeating Allen Morris of Atlanta 7-5 6-2 6-0. Moylan and Tom Brown of San Francisco also captured the men's doubles title. Yola Ramirez of Mexico City won the women’s singles, and Ramirez teamed with Sara Mae Turber to win the women’s doubles.

Memphis Karol Fageros Miami Moylan Tom Brown San Francisco Gustavo Palafox Mexico City Orlando Garrido Havana

Lions Palmer And Optimists Score II Wins

The Sarasota Lions won 6-4 over the Sarasota Merchants in the American Division at Little League Park. Palmer Bank edged Sarasota Rotary 2-1, while the Optimists defeated the Jaycees 3-2 behind solid pitching and timely hitting.

Sarasota Lions Sarasota Merchants Little League Park Palmer Bank Sarasota Rotary Club Optimists Jaycees Lions Merchants Ding Dingwell Bobby Ingle Bankers Bobby Kronick Palmer Crew Jack Bartlett

St Louis Girl Retires Pee Wee Golf Trophy

In Orlando Judy Torluemke age 10 from St. Louis captured the girls title in the National Pee Wee Golf Tournament for ages 3 to 12. She shot 49 for nine holes, six strokes ahead of Judy Chase of Sarasota, earning permanent possession of the Babe Zaharias trophy.

Orlando Judy Torluemke St. Louis Judy Chase Sarasota Babe Zaharias Mickey McMahon Carrollton Pine Hills Country Club Charles McDowell Elizabeth City N.C

Gross 74 Wins Sara Bay Event

Ernie Whitesell and Shirley Nelson shot a low gross 74 yesterday to win the Father's Day Two Ball Mixed Foursome at Sarasota Bay Country Club. Three teams tied for low net honors with 68.

Ernie Whitesell Shirley Nelson Sarasota Bay Country Club Lou Gorman M.J. Jerkins Jack Bliss G.N. Daly Harry Rice Emma McMahon

Bill Ash Throws No-Hitter as Builders Win

Billy Ash of Mathis pitched a no hit game leading the Builders to an 8 to 1 victory in Babe Ruth League action. Roy Kirkland suffered a shoulder injury while attempting to field a bunt but is expected to be ready for Friday.

Autos Billy Ash Mathis Roy Kirkland Kirkland Jack Buttons Venice Legion Realtors Washburne Field Trevor Huston Payne Park Medics Lawyers Moose Barkus Gary Brouchard David Kiger Bill McGinness Mark Chase Shriah Ne Ae Ryan

Fleck Wins Open to Start New Golf Era

Jack Fleck of Davenport Iowa wins the National Open in a playoff over Ben Hogan at Olympic Country Club. Fleck shoots 69 to Hogan 72 and earns $6,000 plus extra prizes. The victory ends Hogan era rumors as Fleck becomes top golfer in the nation with a dramatic late rally and dramatic finish.

San Francisco Ben Hogan Jack Fleck Davenport Iowa Hogan Olympic Country Club Lake Fleck Sam Parks

Sunday results and rain delays across MLB schedule

Sunday results show New York 7 to 5 over unspecified, Chicago 1 to 2, Boston 11, with Cleveland and Kansas City at Washington postponed by rain. Detroit at Baltimore also postponed. Monday has no games scheduled.

New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Kansas City Washington Detroit Baltimore Pet Brooklyn Chicago Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Mathis Pittsburgh Venice Realtors Brooklyn Louis Lawyers Miwaukee Medics Phiadelphia Moose Fame Barkus St Louis

Sportsmen to Hear Speaker at Sarasota Club Dinner

Sportsmen to Meet George Higgins president of the Sportsman Club of Sarasota to announce next week's speaker at the monthly dinner meeting at the Florida Power and Light Plant. Tonight at 8 p.m. the group will view movies of the 1952 NFL title game between the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns after the business portion.

George Higgins Sportsman Club of Sarasota Florida Power and Light Co Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns

Brooklyn Dodger Kellert’s early athletic path to Oklahoma A&M

Frank Kellert, future Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman, began as a basketball player. He earned a 1943 scholarship to Oklahoma A&M, launching his athletic career.

Brooklyn Dodger Frank Kellert Oklahoma A & M

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