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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1955
Page
9
Forest Hills report says Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas lost opening singles to Australia 20 year olds but teamed to win the doubles. If Hoad and Hartwig win both remaining singles Sunday, Australia will claim the Davis Cup after one American season. The Americans seek to defend after Seixas and Trabert reclaimed the trophy last December.
Bossy words from promoter and manager confirm Joey Giambra earns a February title date after a hard fought unanimous loss to Carl Olson in San Francisco. Olson called Giambra fast and smart as 5,102 fans booed the decision.
Eas tern League pitchers delivered strong performances with three route wins and two home runs. Dick Ricketts of Allentown and Don Cardwell of Schenectady led offense as races for the three playoff berths tighten. Reading holds a big edge while Elmira’s Lee Fessette earned his sixth win.
Dodgers center fielder Duke Snider apologized for past remarks after a three for five night against Cincinnati. He critiqued Brooklyn fans earlier but rebounded to raise his batting average above .300 and drive the Dodgers to a strong showing. He recalled being booed and accused fans of throwing objects including a beer can opener at him in the field.
New York Giants announce the purchase of outfielder Gil Coan from the Chicago White Sox and he will report immediately. The Giants also sold outfielder Ron Northey to the White Sox for immediate reporting.
An extra horse race will be run today at the Hagerstown track to benefit the relief fund being raised by the Red Cross for flood victims in the northeastern states.
Mrs Carey led Bellevue women in a sweepstakes with 93 19 74. Mrs Dan Carey tallied 92 14 78. Mrs John Donahut led Class A with 96 18 78. Mrs Sarsfield O Connor Jr led Class B with 94 21 73. Mrs Fritz Ellis won Class C with 105 29 76.
The Pacific Coast League standings show the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco teams leading with Sacramento and Oakland also in the mix as the season progresses. Early figures reflect a tight race among the top clubs with each game carrying weight in the race for the pennant.
The Kelly brothers powered two wins in the Herald Journal Golf League. Carl Kelly steered a 15 to 5 victory over Kushes, while Bill aided Mosher five in an 8 to 8 tie with Irvings. Spring and Johnson posted 4 to 0 wins as season closes next week at Green Lakes with Kellys facing Moshers and Irvings taking on Kushes.
Barbara Breit of North Hollywood California meets Rosa Maria Reyes of Mexico City in the final. Breit won 6-2 6-3 over Patricia Naud while Reyes defeated Mimi Arnold 6-4 3-6 6-3 in a 90 minute semi final. Breit with Diane Wootton faces Naud Bailey in doubles.
Vernon Pace Victor Highland Laird owned by N B Pratt of Silver Creek and driven by Bud Gilmour won the featured pace at Vernon Downs last night before 3 405 fans wagering 127 465. The favorite started at 45 and led from the top, paying 3 80 2 50 and 2 20. Handy Aces, six year old gelding, owned and driven by Howard Burt of Holcomb, captured the co feature trot.
Hank Aaron of Milwaukee will miss two to three days with a torn ankle ligament suffered in Friday night's 7-1 win. The report cites the Texas League standings showing Fort Worth 4 Oklahoma City 4 and San Antonio and Houston scores, with Beaumont and Shreveport results.
Syracuse beat Columbus 6 to 5 while Toronto defeated Richmond 5 to 0 and Rochester topped Havana 5 to 1. The schedule lists four night games and five 8:30 p.m. showdowns including Syracuse at Montreal and Columbus at Buffalo.
Morrisville Pa. defeats Delaware Township N J 4 3 in a ninth inning thriller as Rich Cominski homers after injuring his hand to seal the victory before about 10 000 spectators including General Marshall and Gov Leader. Fouke earlier tied the game with a fourth inning homer.
The Syracuse Chiefs edged the Jets 6-5 in Columbus while Toronto Leafs shut out Richmond 5-0 to widen their half game lead. Montreal idle as Rochester beat Cuban Sugar Kings 5-1. Allie Clark hit his 23rd homer for Rochester.
The record shows innings 7 and 6 with substitutions for Gray Bevan Lakeman Haag and Syracuse Columbus. It lists batters in order and bullpen details with pitchers Haag Porrell Zinker Johnson Gray Farrell Jacobs Gray and Farrell in relief. Final line notes include 8-4 for Gray and 5-5 for Farrell with a 3 30 time and A-10.251.
Detroit defeats Boston 5 4 with Kan at City 3 and Baltimore over Cleveland 5 2 while New York tops Washington and Chicago shut out Chicago 0. Saturday's probable pitchers show New York at Cleveland Larsen 6 1 Boston at Detroit Baumann 11, Lary 12 34 Washington at Chicago Stobbs 2 11 Harshman 7 7. Sunday's games include Washington at Cleveland two games and Baltimore at Detroit plus New York at Chicago two games and Boston at Kansas City.
Major League Leaders in the American and National Leagues with player names, teams, and season stats. Kaline Det 126 497 107 175 .352 leads batting. Kluszewski Redlegs 41 homers. Mantle 33 HR. Runs Batted In leaders Snider 116. Kuenn 175 hits. Newcombe 1-4 pitching.
The George Wiltse League wraps regular season with a doubleheader at MacArthur Stadium. East and West deadlocked for runner up with 4 4 records. South Siders top the league with a 7 1 mark and face North after West beat East earlier.
Buffalo drivers led by Bill Torresi prepare to resume the popular Buffalo Boys race at Brewerton. Promoter Alvin Richardson backs a team race to unfold in a few weeks along with a Destruction Derby on tonight’s card. Toronto, Richmond, Rochester, Syracuse and Columbus are listed among participants.
Sam Snead, six under par 134, holds a one stroke lead entering the Labatt Open third round in Montreal. He sits ahead of Stan Leonard and Doug Ford as Gene Littler and others chase in the $26,800 tournament.
A meeting for football candidates at Vocational High School is set for Wednesday morning. Coach Walter Black asks all interested boys to report at 10 a.m. Opening practice will be held Saturday at Burnet Park.
Southern Association results show Little Rock defeating Nashville 4 to 3. Memphis beat Chattanooga 7 to 6. Birmingham posted a 6 to 5 win over Madison. New Orleans edged Atunta 3 to 2.
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