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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
5
Wes Santee wins the Harver mile at Read ing, Pa but misses four minute pace. He eyeing Compton Invitational as possible record attempt. Also reports Classic race tragedy in Indianapolis and Casey Stengel’s platoon strategy fueling Yankees pennant bid.
The piece defends Rocky Marciano against critics who question his legacy. It praises his stamina and knockout record, noting he absorbs punishment in early rounds and rallies as long as his conditioning holds, unlike less conditioned opponents who tire.
The New York Yankees pull ahead of the Cleveland Indians by three games thanks to clutch late rallies. The Indians struggle to push across the decisive run in tight contests, prolonging the pennant chase.
The Indians pitching staff has cooled after a strong start. Bob Lemon is six and four, Mike Garcia three and four, Early Wynn out with illness, and rookie Herb Score, once sensational, facing relief challenges. Manager Lopez aims to rebound the club quickly.
Marty Marion and the Chicago White Sox are deep in the pennant race with observers noting they could win the title if they add top pitching. Reported pitchers Mike Fornieles Virgil Trucks Billy Pierce and Jack Harshman are solid starters, but relief pitching remains a key question for carrying games.
A Saturday Brooklyn Giants game featured a rare triple play started by Davey Williams the Giants second baseman. The note recalls a 1920 World Series unassisted triple play by Bill Wambsganss of Cleveland.
Sam Jones pitched a no hit no run game for the Chicago Cubs against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 12 marking the first time a Black player achieved this in major league history. Nine days later Warren Hacker threw a one hitter for the Cubs against the Milwaukee Braves amid a stretch of unlucky losses for him.
Ted Williams will be a major draw in the American League and a headache for opposing pitchers. The article ranks him among the few players with strong crowd appeal and notes others have talent but lack fan impact.
The Coast League notes Bill Sweeney resigned as manager of the Los Angeles Angels due to illness. He was known for his spirited exchanges with umpires during games while remaining a admired, amiable Irish figure off the field. Best wishes for a quick recovery.
The snippet hints at a discussion of Mickey Mantle and a possible record related to strikeouts. It reflects speculation about Mantle's pace and whether he might surpass a historical mark. The text is incomplete and offers only a fragmentary glimpse of the topic.
The article describes Mantle as a tremendous long ball hitter and switch hitter. It argues he accumulates strikeouts by trying to hit home runs, even after some of his blasts are measured as the longest. It urges focus on meeting the ball rather than riding it out of the park. (Continued on Page Five)
The Seal Beach Kid Baseball team lost 5 to 4 to undefeated Long Beach 7-Up, in a see saw contest decided in the final inning. Seal Beach out hit 7-Up six to four as Anderson and Conroy led with hits, while Bobby Robbins struck out nine in four innings for Seal Beach. The coach Ed Sukla praised the players and urged local support ahead of the next game on June 4 at Whaley Field.
Local appeal asks donors to support Seal Beach youths by funding uniforms bats balls and gloves. About $358 has been raised toward a $1000 goal with businesses donating acceptable for uniform backs. Send money or checks to KIDS BASEBALL ASSOCIATION in care of Mary Jane Johnson 343 13th Street Seal Beach.
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