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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1955

Page

9

Hungarian Leads Rival Pair to Tape

London report says I Tabori of Hungary won a three man mile race in 3 59.9 at White City Stadium with C Chataway and Bryan Hewson right behind in 3 59.8. John Disley finished fourth as world record pace hovered at 3 58.0 set by John Landy.

London White City Hungary I. Tabori Britain Christaway Bryan Hewson John Disley John Landy Australia Turku Finland Gordon Oxford Chataway Roger Bannister Hewson Tabori Rolf Lamers Germany Lamers Bannister

Root Janick Win Bridge Pairs Title at Syracuse

Fred C. Root of Tonawanda and Francis Janick of Buffalo won the men’s pair championship in the Canadian American bridge tournament at Hotel Syracuse with 404 points. William Joseph and Gerald Ackerman were second with 38444, Ronald Blair and Paul Srent third with 3693. In the women’s division two pairs tied with 499, including Mrs. C. W. Kenney and Mrs. W. H. McEeig, and Mrs. Charles Mercer and Mrs. Henry Dutcher. second place went to Mrs. Peter Donovan and Mrs. H. J. McDonald with 496.

Fred C. Root Tonawanda Francis Janick Buffalo Hotel Syracuse William Joseph Paterson N. J Gerald Ackerman New York Ronald M. Blair Paul Srent Ithaca C. W. Kenney Syracuse W. H. McEeig Binghamton Charles Mercer Henry Dutcher Rochester Peter Donovan H. J. McDonald Oswego

Costa Wins Title Match in Brooklyn Narrowly

Carmelo Costa 21, Brooklyn featherweight, earned a title shot by decisively defeating Lulu Perez in a 10 round apprehension style bout at Madison Square Garden. Matchmaker Billy Brown named Costa for a summer title bout against Sandy Saddler, tentatively on a Wednesday night TV card. Costa's win boosted his contender ranking and he repeatedly pierced Perez with sharp right hands and left hooks.

New York Carmelo Costa Brooklyn Sandy Saddler Billy Brown Madison Square Garden Costa Lulu Perez Brown Jerry Salica Perez Percy Bascett Lulu

Syracusans Reach 2775 Series At Congress Bowling Meet

Syracusans bowlers top the event with a 2775 team total at the American Bowling Congress. Julie Marker led with a 641 series, Dellulin posted two high games, and teammate Sam Fanizzi with 567 followed by Mixes Raye 548, Frank Garaiola 514, and Anthony Santani 475.

Fort Wayne Marker- Julie Syracuse Keglers Dellulin Gor Cates Hae US Rt Waderse Sam Fanizzi Mixes Raye Frank Garaiola Anthony Santani

Eastern track titans Penn State and Manhattan lead IC4A finals

Penn State and Manhattan battle for supremacy as IC4A championships enter finals. Jaspers and Nittany Lions push late, with Moran injuring in the 440 trials and Cantello of LaSalle breaking the javelin meet record at 228 feet 4 inches.

LaSalle al Canteilo Randalls Island New York Penn State Manhattan ED Corrigan Jaspers jPenn State Chick Werner Nittany Lions Sowell Courtney Fordham Pollard Cantello Philadelphia Bob Allison Navy

Brewerton Bill Tonight Opens Season at 40 Laps

The Brewerton track launches its season with a 40 lap spring championship tonight. Only drivers who raced this season at the track are eligible. After qualifying races, post positions for the feature will reflect season point standings. A car disqualified from last week reshaped points leaving Rod Turcott and Bailey Bailey near the front. If rain hits, the program moves to Sunday afternoon.

Brewerton Gil Molta RodiTurcott Bailing Bailey

Bill Spring Stars As Kellys Triumph

William Spring led the Kelly five to a 44 point victory over Gambettas. Sam Lanz and Bill Kelly each posted 40 victories over Art Pichette and Bill Irving in Herald Journal golf matches. The Moshers and Irvings split the matches. Next week the Kellys face the Moshers while the Irvings meet Gambettas.

Wiliam Spring Kelly Gambettas Sam Lanz Bill ‘Kelly Art ‘Pichette Bill Irving Herald-Journal TheMoshers Irvings Kellys Moshers

Drumlins Golf Event Highlights Tied Winners in Sweepstakes

At Drumlins Mrs Elliot Horn tied for low gross 83 with Mrs William Grygiel and Mrs Theodore Lebro posting 76 net. In Group Swanson led Group II 99 25 74 while Group VI saw Mrs da Henson Jeg with a 15 a wi as Madison NL v SUB set for the Morris and Essex Kennel Club show on June 2.

Elliot Horn William Grygiel Theodore Lebro Drumlins Swanson da. Henson Jeg

Blake Keeps Own Pace With 8-2 Mark In IL Action

Eddie Blake, 30, Toronto right-hander, extends a sixth straight win to lead the International League with an 8-2 record as his Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Rochester Red Wings 6-4. Blake contributed a double and a single, aiding a 13-hit effort against three Rochester pitchers.

Associated Press Eddie Blake Toronto St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Loop Blake Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Rochester Red Wings Montreal Royals Buffalo Bisons Columbus Jets Havana Sugar Kings Syraeuse Chiefs Richmond- Virginians Rochester Hector Rodriguez

Clown Gets His Answer in Santa Fe Softball Showdown

In Santa Fe New Mexico the Los Alamos Clowns faced the New Mexico State Penitentiary softball team. The playful set piece involved one of their favorite tricks.

Santa Fe, N.M Los Alamos Clowns New Mexico State Penitentiary

Dawson of Dean a blindfolded pitcher in close game

In a Masg district game Dean Down Academy pitcher Billy Dawson faced a disputed close match. An inmate umpire ruled a ball while a spectator challenged the call, amid chaotic remarks from the crowd about the blindfolded hurler.

Billy Dawson

Minoso Kept At Hospital After Pitch Hit

Chicago White Sox outfielder Minnie Minoso remains in Mercy Hospital after being struck in the head by a pitch in New York. Doctor says he will stay a few more days as a precaution then miss at least one more week and will not play until the New York Yankees visit.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Minnie Minoso Minoso New York Mercy Hospital John Claridge Minnie New York Yankees

Ramblers Schedule Busy Memorial Day Weekend

The Syracuse Ramblers baseball team faces a packed holiday weekend beginning with a game against Amboy at Meachem Field. They play Charles Cervi at Eastwood at 2:30 p.m. and on Memorial Day visit Jamesville for another 2:30 contest. Dan Russo manages.

Syracuse Ramblers Amboy

Nashua Prepares for Preakness Stakes Upset Bid

Nashua the big bay colt from William Woodward leads an eight horse field at Pimlico in the $116,600 Preakness Stakes as the main 2 to 5 favorite. Swaps, after beating Nashua in the Kentucky Derby, seeks a major upset with Saratoga and Traffic Judge among the stakes challengers.

Baltimore Nashua William Woodward Pimlico Saratoga Traffic Judge Honeys Alibi Nancy’s Lad Fleet Path Chuck Thompson Marion Dupont Scott Nick Shuk Clifford Mocers Eric Guerin

Finsterwald Sets 36-Hole Pace In Fort Wayne Open

Don Finsterwald, 25, from Bedford Heights Ohio, shot 131 for 36 holes at the Fort Wayne Open Golf Tourney as winded Elks Country Club hosts the second round. He led Doug Ford by four strokes after Ford carded 69 and 66 for 135.

Fort Wayne Ind

Penn Alumni Hear Sebo at Syracuse Dinner

Syracuse chapter of the University of Pennsylvania Club held its annual alumni dinner at the University Club last night. Jeve Sebo, Penn head football coach, spoke on the 1935 season and the team’s prospects, introduced by club president A. M. D. Cassel. Dinner committee members included Nool Hueber, Louis Steigerwald, Sr. Howard Clark and William Spitz.

Syracuse University of Pennsylvania Club University Club Jeve Sebo Penn Club Pesident A. M. D. Cassel Sebo Nool Hueber Louis Steigerwald Howard Clark William Spitz

Firefighters Tops Revenue in Industrial League Play

Lennox Rolfers defeated the Steelworkers 12 to 2 and the Firemen beat Internal Revenue in Sunnycrest Industrial League go matches. The scoreboard shows 22 to 17 in one contest, with unclear details for the rest of the event.

Lennox Rolfers Steelworkers Sunnycrest Bratis Bo Reek D "Hendry Tavers Tvark Ana

Six Americans Remain in Paris International Tennis Hunt

Tony Trabert Vic Seixas and Hamilton Richardson head an eight member U S contingent alive in the French International singles. Seixas defeated Roger Becker 7 9 6 4 6 2 6 3 to reach the fourth round with Kurt Nielsen awaiting. Beverly Baker Fitzgerald of Santa Monica advanced in the women's bracket by beating Josefa De Riba 6 1 6 2.

Paris Tony Trabert Vic Seixas Hamilton Richardson Seixas Budy Patty Los Angeles Kurt Nielsen Denmark Patty Jacques Brichani Belgium Sweden Sven Davidson Argentina Enrique Morea Philippe Washer Guiseppe Merlo Italy U.S Philadelphia Roger Becker United States Beverly ‘Baker Fieitz Santa Monica Calif America Josefa de Riba Spain

McGrath Favored To Win 500 Mile Race

Indianapolis race voters from the 100 mile an hour club picked Jack McGrath of Inglewood California as the likely winner of Monday’s 500 mile auto race. McGrath received seven votes with Jimmy Bryan Art Cross Jim Rathmann Sam Hanks and Bill Vukovich also named. Lee Wallard was elected club president.

Indianapolis Ua Jack McGrath Inglewood Calif McGrath Jimmy Bryan Phoenix Ariz Art Cross LaPorte Ind Jim Rathmann

Sedgwick Farms JV Tennis Ties Fayetteville Manlius 3-3

Sedgwick Farms and Fayetteville Manlius played to a 3-3 draw on the Sedgwick courts. Singles winners were Peter Alford and Ian Phillips for Sedgwick while Bob Lindberg and Ed Lamontagne added wins for the Hornets. Alford and Phillips also won the doubles, and Lamontagne teamed with Hern to win for Sedgwick.

Sedgwick Farms Fayettewiils- Manlius Sedgwick Sedwick Peter Alford Acn Phillips Bob Lindberg Ed Lamontagne Hornets Alford Philips Mahar Lindbert Hern Lamontagne Deanam Breck

Jets to Stay Over Holiday In Syracuse

The Syracuse Chiefs beat Richmond 4 to 3 to stay in the International League race and set up a five game series with Columbus at MacArthur Stadium. Bowman's inside the park homer sparked a four run seventh inning and Ben Johnson earned the win.

Royals Rocky Nelson Montreal Bisons Lou Limmer Jets Limmer Bob Bowman Syracuse Bowman Bob Micelotta Richmond Syracuse Chiefs Columbus MacArthur Stadium Nick Cullop Tribe Virginians Chiefs Buffalo Ben Johnson Don Erickson Lynn Lovenguth Johnson Ben Tompkins Westlake Marasco Wood Tompkins Edwards Kazanski Mierkowicz Connelly Kasko

Triple Deadlock Sets County JV Baseball Race

North Syracuse beats Baldwinsville 4 1 to pull into a three way tie in the County Jaxvee circuit. Dyer led the Northerners with two hits and two RBIs while Bees suffer their first loss to join the leaders in the standings.

North Syracuse Baldwinsville Bees North Syracusans Dyer Ores

Minor League Baseball Notes From A Dubious Pacific Coast League Card

Fragmentary sports brief mentions players and teams with scattered names including San Dero Los Anernes and San Franc in a mixed league context. Details about games or scores are unclear but reference to minor league affiliations and regional teams remains.

Prose Pacific Coast League San Dero T. Los Anernes Scottie Gotet Renee Sartamenia Oakyard Porvand San Franc

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