Ollie Brantley Shuts Down Terre Haute in 4 0 Win
White Hawks pitcher Ollie Brantley twirled a six hitter as Waterloo blanked Terre Haute 4 0 at Memorial Stadium. Brantley fanned five, walked two, and stopped Dick Camilli’s 16 game hitting streak while Waterloo rode a 10 hit attack to a league win.
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Ollie Brantley
Waterloo
White Hawks
Memorial Stadium
Evansville
Cedar Rapids
al Dwyer
Chuck Selby
Ray Preston
Brantley
White Hawk
Dick Camilli
Paul Nickell
Jack Feller
Nickell
Jim Lynn
Feller
Ralph Pausig
Ray Taliaferro
Paul Petro
Jim Hughes
Mayor Tucker Leads Drive to Save Terre Haute Huts Baseball
The mayor rallied business leaders to raise funds for the Huts’ 12 day road trip with pledges exceeding 4000 dollars. Eight volunteers aimed for 100 dollars each while the club seeks 20000 more to stay in business for the season. Budgets, attendance, and cross-town support are cited as critical factors.
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Chesbro Suspended for Three Days by Harness Commission
Harness driver-trainer Frank Chesbro faces a three day suspension from the New York State Harness Racing Commission for allegedly slowing down the field during a Vernon Downs race on June 8. The ruling cites actions by Chesbro while driving in the event.
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Six Calumet Farm Horses Shipped From Delaware Park
Six Calumet Farm horses have been sent from Delaware Park to Arlington Park in Chicago. The loaded shipment includes Commodore M and Trentonian.
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Arcaro Wins Four More at Belmont Headlines Meet
New York June 12 Arcaro rode four winners Monday at Belmont Park to raise his total to 28 for the first 25 days of the meet. Bill Boland is second in the Belmont standings with 22 winners.
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Patterson camp views Archie Moore as easier title foe
Floyd Patterson manager Gus D Amato says Archie Moore would be an easier opponent for Patterson than Hurricane Jackson. He notes Patterson’s broken right hand from the Jackson fight and expects Moore to heal in time for a title bout. Moore and manager Charlie Johnston prefer opponents who win.
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Ben Becker Edges Pfizer in L. L. Tilt
Ben Becker scored the winning two runs in the last inning to edge Pfizer 8 to 7 at the Little League Park. Pepsi Cola defeated Model Milk 14 to 4 in Evening Optimist play, and Dodge Drugs topped Morris Shell Service 17 to 16 at West Terre Haute. Fiscus hit a three run homer for Pepsi Cola. Purcell homered for Model Milk.
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Dodson Leads E I T Tennis Wins Into Second Round
Top seed Les Dodson of Kalamazoo Teachers College and seven other eight seeds advanced to the second round of the Eastern Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament in Hamilton New York. Dodson defeated Bob Castle 6-2 6-0 and Farrin of Princeton beat Sassinsky 6-0 6-2 before outlasting Caldwell 6-4 6-0.
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Pirates and Reds Open Two Game Series for First Place
The Cincinnati Redlegs lead the National League by half a game as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit Cincinnati for a two game set. The article notes team form, individual batting streaks, and key pitching statistics from majors including Bob Friend of Pittsburgh leading in multiple pitching categories.
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Indians Fall to Minneapolis in 6-2 Loss
The Indianapolis Indians dropped their third straight game, 6-2, as they lost to third-place Minneapolis. Denver beat Louisville 12-9 to extend its league lead, while Tom Cheney pitched a 2-0 shutout for Omaha against Charleston and St. Paul defeated Wichita 12-5. Willie Kirkland sparked Minneapolis with his 15th homer, and George Maier blasted a grand slam for Denver before his shaky late inning.
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Dons To Receive U. P. Cage Trophy
The University of San Francisco basketball team will be presented with the United Press trophy for the 1955 56 season as national champions. Coach Phil Woolpert and players will receive the award from Richard A Litfin United Press Pacific Division manager in San Francisco. The Dons extended their win streak to 55 games in 197s ratings.
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Hogan Snead Poised to Win U S Open at Oak Hill
Ben Hogan and Sam Snead emerged as favorites after preliminary practice for the U S Open at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester New York. Hogan seeks a fifth title, Snead aims to complete his set by claiming golf’s premier championship. Ed Furgol touts Snead as long hitter ideal for the course.
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Purdue Hosts National Collegiate Golf Meet Field
Defending champion Jackie Yates of Redlands and Rollins players Marlene Stewart Anne Richardson and Barbara McIntyre lead a field of 40 entries from 25 schools at Purdue University South Course. Qualification rounds set 16 to advance to Wednesday match play with the final crown Saturday.
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Brewer Now Ace Red Sox Hurler
The kid right-hander Tom Brewer emerged as Boston's top pitcher with nine victories and a 2.38 ERA. He beat Cleveland 5-1 for his seventh straight win over the Tribe, while Porterfield’s four-hit performance matched a 4-1 Bosox win. Orioles edged Tigers 5-4. Washington split a doubleheader with Kansas City. the Dodgers moved into fourth place after St. Louis fell to Brooklyn 8-6.
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Coca-Cola and Eastern Ruth League Winners
Coca-Cola defeated Art Compton Cleaners 7 to 4 at the Commercial Solvents diamond. Eastern beat the Optimists 4 to 2 at Woodrow Wilson. Ronnie King pitched a one hitter for Coca-Cola with eight strikeouts and Jim Lurber had a three run triple in the fourth. Larry Motz allowed four hits in Eastern’s win.
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Duke Snider Hits Longest First Inning Homer
St Louis June 12 Duke Snider Brooklyn slugger said his first inning homer against the St Louis Cardinals was the longest of his career. The blast landed near the clock atop the right field pavilion roof about 385 feet from the plate and 110 feet above the wall base. Snider now has 246 career homers, with two homers credited to him Monday night.
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