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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1955

Page

7

Defeat Quincy In Tense Duel Ends With Ninth Inning Homer

Sam Davis homered for the Hats in the fourth to break a slump and Jack Schultz triple and score in the seventh to put Terre Haute ahead briefly. Ken Shoop and Tony Kubek both contributed, but Kubek answered with a ninth inning homer to tilt the game as Umpire Russ Fisher made a controversial double play call.

Jerry Dunn Jack Dawson Casey Darrah Jack Killoren Tony Kubek Emery Sam Davis Sal Aprea Dick Bentfield Jack Schultz Waters Bob Szabo Frank Walenga Russ Fisher Chetta Bob Bonebrake Ken Shoop Dunn Kubek Armbruster Charley Newton

U S Girls Swim Team Opens Guatemala City Meet

Seven U S feminine swimmers led by Pat McCormick arrive in Guatemala City for the first of four amateur meets. Teammates include Carol Tait Jo ann Roger Jo ann Berthelson Jane Young Jacqueline Brown and Jan ette Anthony from California.

Guatemala City Guatemala U. S Pat McCormick Los Angeles Carol Tait Santa Clara Calif Joanne Roger Riverside Joanne Berthelson Berkeley Jane Young Oakland Jacqueline Brown Janette Anthony

MIT Crew to Defend Thames Cup at Henley Regatta

MIT crew will defend the Thames Cup at Henley Royal Regatta from June 29 to July 2. Pennsylvania and Dartmouth Rowing Club also will compete in the event.

London England Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Pennsylvania Dartmouth Rowing Club

Eisenhower Treks to Gettysburg for Farm Gifts and Plane

President Eisenhower enjoys a 32 minute trip to Gettysburg in a new four seater airplane and returns to Washington in 22 minutes. He accepts a Berkshire sow and three Black Angus cattle for his farm, plus a 1300 pound cow and a 150 pound calf from the Brandywine Angus breeders. The sow is expected to litter mid month, and Ike jokes about maternity on the farm before heading back to Washington.

Washington Eisenhower Air Force Gettysburg National Airport Assa Elden Holsapple Mitchell Ind Fred and Herbert Penick Hebron Ohio Heart of Ohio Aberdeen Angus Assa

Stengel Fears Are Borne Out In Tight Brav es Victory

Braveness: Roy Smalley ties the game with a three-run homer for the Phillies in the fourth. Stengel’s fears appear justified as the Braves win behind strong pitching and late offense. Multiple leagues noted with home runs by Mantle, Skowron, Vernon, Sievers, and Bell spanning scores and innings.

Bruton Braves Roy Smalley Phiis

State A.A.U. Meet Brings Strong Field To Elkhart

Elkhart hosts the state A.A.U. track and field meet with top high school champions and college veterans in a sturdy field. Notables include Hobart’s Russ Garriott the prep shot put record holder Marvin Sturgeon of Cannelton in the half mile Colum bus star Naverne Wille and ex college performers Lowell Zellers Lawton Lamb and Joe Kelly. Gregg Bell of Indiana the national A.A.U. broad jumper return to compete in his specialty.

Elkhart Ind A.A.U Russ Garriott Hobart Indiana Prep Marvin Sturgeon Cannelton Naverne Wille Columbus Lowell Zellers Indiana University Lawton Lamb Illinois Joe Kelly Loyola of Chicago Gregg Bell Indiana

Carter Byfield Moves

Carter Byfield relocates amid unspecified changes in Indianapolis during early June. Details remain unclear as the report notes ongoing movements without naming destination or reason.

Indianapolis Carter Byfield

Street cleaners honored at Washington lawn party

In Washington D C on June 4 the Progressive Citizens Assn hosted a lawn party for street cleaners in one of the citys nicest neighborhoods. The event offered ice cream soft drinks and cookies to recognize the workers who are often thanked at Christmas but overlooked at other times.

Washington Progressive Citizens Assn

Former Capital Brewer Must Serve Tax Term

Bardin convicted of tax evasion over 1944 to 1946 years. He faced claims of beer sales under OPA ceiling prices, stock buys, and under the table deals. Judges Schnackenberg and Swaim upheld the verdict with Finnegan dissenting on charge instructions.

Chicago Lawrence P. Bardin Indianapolis Internal Revenue Service Bardin Elmer J. Schnackenberg H. Nathan B. Howard Caughran Southern Indiana T. Lamar Caudle Justice Department Sen. Williams Houston Alvin Frank McHale Frank E. McKinney Democratic National

National Golf Day Arrives

San Francisco June 4. National Golf Day launches with Ed Furgol and Patty Berg set to duel the champ at the San Francisco Olympic Club ahead of the 1955 National Open. Over 200000 golfers worldwide enter a $1 fee for charity with medals awarded to those who beat the champ.

San Francisco Public Links Ed Furgol Patty Berg Miss Berg Furgol San Francisco Olympic Club United States Canada Mexico England

Pension Plan Study Approved by Major League Panel

Four members of the MLB players pension committee met in Cleveland to approve Retirement Plans Inc to study and recommend changes to the current pension system. Attending for management were John Galbreath and Hank Greenberg. for players, Ralph Kiner and Robin Roberts.

Cleveland, CO Major League Baseball Players’ Pension Committee Firm of Retirement Plans, Inc John Galbreath Hank Greenberg Ralph Kiner Robin Roberts

Boxing Results Roundup From New York and California

Paddy Young of New York owned Billy McNeece of Central New York with 163% vs 167% edge. Gil Cadilli of San Francisco and Jaime 122 of Stockton fought to a draw in Stockton California for an expected 10 round result.

New York Paddy Young Billy McNeece Central N. Y Stockton Calif Gil Cadilli San Francisco Jaime Drew

Sam Johnson predicts absences at St Andrews Open

The piece notes St Andrews hosts the British Open this year with Samuel Jackson among the absentees. It recalls his near-misses at the U.S. Open and his notoriety as a long driver, framing a quirky, era-tinged commentary on golf and fate.

St. Andrews Sam Royal and Samuel Jackson Virginia Sneads Ole Sam John Bull

NCAA allows 20 spring basketball practice sessions

Under NCAA rules college basketball teams may conduct 20 spring practice sessions within a 30 day period, governing how teams prepare before official activities. The rule sets limits on the number of practices and the time frame to ensure parity across programs.

N.C.A.A

Snead Thomson Clash Over British Open Glory

The piece contrasts Sam Snead and Peter Thomson as modern adventurers chasing golf success. Thomson skips the U S Open to prepare for the British Open, while Snead’s U S Open pursuit remains unresolved. The tone likens golf feuds to frontier boldness and recalls past British Open leaders.

A B C Bowling Classic Winds Up Action Sunday

Fort Wayne Indiana June 4 1953 Pfeiffer s Beer of Detroit stands 38 teams from the 1953 title and 2500 in the 52nd American Bowling Congress tournament Only one open division team remains before the classic closes Sunday The Buckeye Bowling Quintet of Cleveland trails Detroit with a 2737 score the closest behind the leader 3136 on Friday night

Fort Wayne Ind Pfeiffer’s Beer of Detroit Buckeye Cleveland

Pay Big Daily Double Boston Race Result

Pay big daily double in Boston betting column notes a pair of winners and unsettled results as wagering extends across the track on June 4.

Boston

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