Troy Record Newspaper Archives, Sep 9, 1955, p. 15

Indians Win In 10th To Keep AL Lead Over Yankees

Cleveland beats Baltimore 5-3 in 10 innings as Larry Doby hits his 26th homer of the season to lift the Indians over the Orioles. Doby’s homer starts the 10th after Baltimore ties the game in the ninth, with Cleveland holding a half-game edge over the Yankees who routed Kansas City 13-0.

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Florence Chadwick Delays English Channel Swim

Florence Chadwick of San Diego postponed her English Channel round trip attempt. She planned to enter the water on the English side today as forecasters predicted only 32 more hours of light breezes before stronger winds.

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White Sox and Red Sox Lose 5-4 Slips in Pennant Race

The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox each fell 5-4 to Washington and Detroit, widening their gaps in the AL pennant race. Virgil Trucks started strong for Chicago before a two run rally in the seventh doomed the White Sox and Morrie Martin closed the game for Washington. The Red Sox also suffered a 5-4 defeat influencing their standings.

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American League Sets Playoff Arrangements

The American League outlined playoff formats to determine the AL team to face Brooklyn in the World Series. If four teams tie the race for first, three or four way playoffs are planned with specific pairings and home parks, and dates set around September 16 27 and 28.

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Baseball standings and results from national league and American league

The National League shows Brooklyn leading with 92 wins and 46 losses followed by Milwaukee New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh with varying records. The American League lists Cleveland and New York both at 8 54, Chicago 82 56 and Detroit 71 68 among others with several games noted. Tomorrow’s probable pitchers include Newcombe Meyer Rush Jones and Oxhall for several matchups.

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Colgate Tackle Out Indefinitely

Colgate tackle Bob Garn has a pulled leg tendon and is out indefinitely. Charles Hatcher will replace him at left tackle as Colgate opens the season against Dartmouth on September 24. Garn is a transfer from West Point and his return to practice remains uncertain.

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Martin To Get Belated Babe Ruth Plaque Honor

Billy Martin of the New York Yankees will receive the Babe Ruth Plaque as star of the 1955 World Series. The belated award is from the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers of America and will be presented before the game with the Chicago White Sox, as Joe Trimble issues the honor.

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Wild Pitch Rocks Red Sox as Detroit Rallies in Ninth

Detroit scores four in the ninth to snap Boston's six game win streak. Ray Boone lined out for Bertoia and Jack Phillips tied the game with a hit before Al Kaline delivered the decisive run as Kinder's wild pitch allowed the winning run to score in Boston.

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Pittsfield Pair Win Pro Senior at Shaker Ridge

Chuck Wilson and Ed Raynor of Berkshire Hills Club Pittsfield captured the Northeastern New York Pro Senior Golf Association tournament at Shaker Ridge with 144 total. Wilson fired 71 while Raynor posted 73 net. they claimed the Dwight B. Ladue Memorial Trophy. C O Stewart of Wolferts Roost won the Northeastern NY PGA Trophy for low amateur gross with 77.

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Phillies wallop Redlegs to clinch 6-4 win

The Phillies outslugged five Cincinnati pitchers to beat the Redlegs 6 to 4 and tighten fourth place in the National League. Hamner, Ennis, Seminick, and Post drove in runs as Philadelphia built an early lead and held off Cincinnati late.

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A. A. Playoffs Scores From Minneapolis and Omaha

Minneapolis defeated Denver 4 to 2 in a best of seven series and leads 1 to 0. Omaha beat Louisville 8 to 6 in a tied series at 1 to 1.

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Dodgers Clinch NL Pennant With 10-2 Win Over Braves

Brooklyn drills Milwaukee 10 to 2 to clinch the National League pennant on an early date in league history. Rookie Roger Craig and Karl Spooner held Milwaukee to six hits as Spooner struck out nine over 5 23 innings. The Dodgers won their eighth straight, with Campanella leaving after being hit on the forearm.

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Dodgers Clinch Pennant. Set Sights On World Series

The Brooklyn Dodgers clinched the 1955 National League pennant with a 10-2 win over Milwaukee and prepared for the World Series as players and managers spoke of possible opponents. Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese commented on facing the Yankees or Cleveland, while Milwaukee’s Charlie Grimm praised the Dodgers and vowed support in the Series.

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Marathon golf record set by Don Newport in Wisconsin

Kenosha Wisconsin AP Don Newport a 26 year old University of Wisconsin student completed a 20 hour 15 minute endurance golf test at Maple Crest Country Club. He played about 50 miles on a 645 yard course using automobile headlights for illumination and ended at 12:55 a.m. with blistered feet and an aching back.

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Giants Edge Cardinals 6-2 on Sixth Inning Doubles

In St Louis, Bobby Hofman and Wayne Terwilliger delivered key two base hits in a five run sixth inning. Harvey Haddix allowed five hits through five but took the loss as the Giants defeated the Cardinals 6-2.

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Punting Strong On Orange Eleven

Syracuse University fields a strong punting unit with four capable kickers during pre season. Assistant Coach Roy Simmons highlights Don Althouse Bill Brown Dick Carr and Don Laaksonen as standout punters who can clear danger. The 11 opens preseason practice in its second week and hosts Pittsburgh on Sept 24.

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Indians Win In 10th To Keep AL Lead Over Yankees

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Florence Chadwick Delays English Channel Swim

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White Sox and Red Sox Lose 5-4 Slips in Pennant Race

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American League Sets Playoff Arrangements

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Baseball standings and results from national league and American league

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Colgate Tackle Out Indefinitely

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Martin To Get Belated Babe Ruth Plaque Honor

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Wild Pitch Rocks Red Sox as Detroit Rallies in Ninth

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Pittsfield Pair Win Pro Senior at Shaker Ridge

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Phillies wallop Redlegs to clinch 6-4 win

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A. A. Playoffs Scores From Minneapolis and Omaha

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Dodgers Clinch NL Pennant With 10-2 Win Over Braves

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Dodgers Clinch Pennant. Set Sights On World Series

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Marathon golf record set by Don Newport in Wisconsin

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Giants Edge Cardinals 6-2 on Sixth Inning Doubles

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Punting Strong On Orange Eleven

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