Ballot mixup shows Tigers listed on Indians all star vote
Lorain mail reveals 11 ballots filled for Detroit Tigers names, including Red Wilson Ferris Fain Fred Hatfield Ike Boone Harvey Kuenn Jim Delsing Al Kaline and Bill Tuttle, instead of Indians roster. In sports action, Ken Johnson of Lorain nearly tied Narra Wulff in a Lorain County Speedway stock car feature while Wulff solidified points lead with a double win and second heat.
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New Champ Changes Strategy Each Round Against Cagey Carter
Wallace Bud Smith, 126 lb champion, defeated Jimmy Carter in a close decision to win the world lightweight title in Boston Garden. Smith, an underdog, fought aggressively, opening cuts on Carter and employing power shots to secure votes from the judges 147-140, 145-144, and 144-144.
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Not Many Good Ex-Indians In This Trade Roundup
Chronicle-Telegram notes a modest array of ex Indians linked in trade talks. Names mentioned include Mickey Vernon Minnie Minoso Gus Zernial Sherm Lollar Ray Boone Steve Gromek Sam Jones Dave Pope Wall Westlake Bob Chakates Eddie Robinson and others. It assesses potential value and fit for future Indians rosters.
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Musial Backing Sparks Cardinals Run In All Star Talks
Wulff uses strategy to back Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cards as heavy support builds for his All Star bid. Musial shines in outfield, though first base duties fade. race notes mention a chaotic night with spin outs and minor mishaps. Next week’s schedule shifts due to a weekend double program with time trials at 7 28 and races at 8 30 p m, plus a July 4 show ending with fireworks.
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Park Diamond Parking Causes Delay In Lorain County League Game
Cascade Park hosts a Lorain County Class A League doubleheader pitting Lehman & Johnson Realtors against Traxler Tracking. Cars in the outfield postponed the first game and altered field dimensions. the second game was played with ground rules permitting any car contact to count as a double. Home games moved to Recreation Field Diamond No 3 due to automobile obstruction.
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Indians Place WY Pet G B Standings Note 1955
Fragmentary sports note shows team standings with reference to the Indians and a 2 year ago today marker. Mentions 42 30.583 and 7, plus headings like Gy Pet G HBL and games behind leader. Readable details are limited and unclear.
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Rosburg Leads BC Open After 63 at Shaughnessy Heights
Bob Rosburg, pro from San Francisco, shot a seven under par 63 at Vancouver's Shaughnessy Heights in the BC Open to take a one stroke lead into the second round.
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Elyria Area Youth Baseball Schedule Dense With Local Parks
Elyria districts list a Saturday lineup across multiple leagues. Little League East and West feature teams such as Knights of Columbus, Elyria Motors, Eagles, and West Point Cities Service at various fields on Lexington Avenue and Cascade Park. Pony League matchups include Lorain County Ex vs Edyta Furniture and Fraternal Order of Police vs Toggery Boystown on field variations. Minor and Major leagues show Fox crossovers with Dugan's Donuts, Stewart Rudd and TV, and Lang at Lexington, plus Lorain Meding County league games at Cascade Park and LaGrange.
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Lorain County Savings & Trust blanked with two-hitter by Reeser
Jerry Reeser pitched a two hit game with 10 strikeouts and three walks for Lorain County Savings & Trust as Becker allowed seven hits in four innings and Keiser three in three. Davis and Wimsatt each had four hits, Ogle and Fosselius added two hits, Timms took the loss with 14 hits allowed and 42 strikeouts.
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Erhart Wins 18th With Rally Over Merchants
Erhart beat Wadsworth Merchants 4 to 3 for their 18th win in 21 starts. Jim Myers drove in all three ninth inning runs after Erhart trailed 3 1. Don Hafferkamp pitched five innings for the winner, with Phil Young earning the win after six. Upcoming games include Sebring at 5 p.m. Saturday and Lehman Johnson Realtors in Elyria Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Garagemen Defeat Rigo's Cafe in Wellington Open Softball
The Garagemen broke a 4-3 tie in the fifth inning to beat Rigo's Café Wellington 6-3 in Wellington Open League play. Bill Archer delivered a two run triple in the big fifth frame, one of Schacier's three hits, with Andy Suetta adding the only other extra base hit, a double.
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Willie Lundquist drives to comeback on local fairways
Willie Lundquist, the renowned golfer, makes a strong return after a hiatus as Carl Lundquist reports from United Press. The story highlights his renewed drive, steady form, and plans for upcoming tournaments amid a local fairway scene.
Rotarians Keep Rolling in a Wide Baseball Night
A chaotic update covering baseball results and player highlights. Key mentions include Willie’s strong season, Bob Turley’s 1 strikeout game, Gomerace and a Hall of Fame cue, plus a Yankees victory securing early AL lead. Scattered notes on teams, players, and standings across multiple leagues.
Rotary Club dominating Elyria Pony League with 7-0 win
Rotary Club stayed atop the American Division, defeating Fire Fighters 7-0 as Harl Webb threw a three hit shutout with five strikeouts. Dan Daniels Ernie Webb and Jim Guest produced multiple hits while Chuck Kelser and Mike Becker toed the mound for Fire. Also Lorain County Savings & Trust beat Hart Construction.
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New Ring Code Seen in Harrisburg
MM Gov George M. Leader said the Pennsylvania Legislature will be asked to approve a new boxing code after the current investigation of the sport is completed.
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Browns Sign Miami's Jones
Cleveland Browns sign Miami's Tom Jones a six foot five inch 240 pound national shot put champion. Jones declines 1954 Olympics in Australia citing economics and football season costs. He will be tested at Browns training camp in Hiram Ohio.
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Meister Earns Narrow Win to Keep Lead in League
Meister Co. defended its Old Timers League crown with a close victory over Mack's Barbers to remain undefeated. Jim Collier hit a home run as Meister held first place while Blue Bird Restaurant beat Montgomery Trucking. Birmingham Firemen piled 23 hits and West Side Auto Sales lost 7 6.
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