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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1955

Page

7

Big League Box Scores Blend Sluggers and Strikes Across Five Games

Summary of multiple late season baseball box scores detailing runs hits errors and pitching lines. Notable performances include Berra homering for New York and Larsen securing the win in Detroit. Raschi and Sullivan strong for their teams. Zernial homers for Kansas City. Clemente Pafko and Aaron driving Pittsburgh Milwaukee scoring.

Cleveland Beats Washington In Rain-Soaked Baseball Game

Cleveland wins 5 to 7 at Washington as Stone earns the victory. Maglie takes the loss after 6 runs allowed across 2 innings while Feller and Mossi also work in relief. Runners reach base with multiple two base hits from Oravetz Dente and Foiles, and key RBIs by Run nels Courtney Umphiett Vernon and Sievers. Attendance 9,156.

Ntago Felle Mossi Cleveland Washington R—Avila Smith Dente Kiner Foiles Yost Cravett Vernon Sievers Runnes Valdivielso E—Smith Rosen RBI Runnels Courtney Umphiett Oravetz Avila Doby Magilie Chakales So— Stone Maglie Feller Sentinco Stone Stobbs S. Rer Santiago W—Stone L—Magne A—Chulak Berry McKinley Flaherty Woodling Cravetz Wertz Strkland Umphitt Vidvilso Hegan Charisies b-Evers P Mossi c-Kiner Magliie

Hoak, Reese lead Brooklyn comeback in Chicago loss

Brooklyn and Chicago combined for an 8 to 6 game with Reese and Snider driving multiple runs. Reese hit a home run and collected three RBIs while Snider added two homers and three RBIs as Chicago prevailed.

Roebuck Craig Brooklyn Chicago Ofx R—Hoak Reese Snider Hodges Shuba Fondy Banks Saver Miksis Chiti Hacker E—Miksis Hoak Jeffcoat RBI Baker Sauer Hr—Reese Sb—Hoak S—Jackson Sf—Reese Brooklys Bb—Hacker U—Gorman Boggess Engen Pineill Hook King O. Campaita Jackson Gilliam Furillo Merrima Zimmer Padres

Baseball game summary: New York vs Cincinnati

The box score shows New York 12 runs to Cincinnati 9 with Dark and Rhodes leading at bat. Rhodes and McMillan tallied multiple hits and Rhodes had three RBIs while Thurman and Post homered for New York. Cincinnati pitchers Klippstein and Minarcin allowed several runs as offensive output surged late.

Terwilliger Klippstein Staley Freeman Gross New York Cincinnati Dark Lockman Mays Rhodes Thomesor Heaman Knett Temple Burgess Kiuszewski Post Thurman Smith McMillan E—Dark RBI Mueller Katt Smits Hr—Thurman K Post Dop Temple Kruszewski Hearn Black Minarcin Collum Liddle So—Black Lockmn Kivezeki Kippsta Brovia Antonelti Mele Minarcin Harmen O. Gross Econo e-Palys

Mets Lose to Phillies in Sloppy Philadelphia Tilt

In Philadelphia the Phillies beat the Dodgers 4 to 3. Morgan and Ashburn drove in runs for the Phillies while Ennis and Greengrass contributed for St. Louis. Miller earned the win. Jackson took the loss as Artoc struck out in late frames. Left-Philadelphia 9, St. Louis 6. Attendance 8,455.

Negroy Miller Arroyo Repulski Grammas Stephenson Philadelphia Louis R—Ashburn Morgan Enniss Jones Greengrass Waitkus Seminick Moon Musial Virden Boyer E—Arroyo Sarni RBI Ashburn Hamner Ennis Ellicott Virdgon Hr—Morgan S—Grammas Wooldridge Rer— Simmons Negray Meyer Jackson Lapaime Lawrence W—Miller L—Jackson U— Warneke Secory Goetz Cascoli ST. Louis Ashbin Stehsn O Frazier Hamorr If Musial Virdon Grrorss Roulski Wikus d-Schnast Sminick Wishent Simmns P Sarni a-Blaylock Burbdink Gimms b-Grbous e-Walker Meyer C- Elliott Jackson Lwrnce Widrdge t-Hemus Inne Cate, Din

Jalopy Races Set Tonight at Rodeo Field Speedway

The eighth jalopy show of the season presented by Arizona Speedways Inc features modified stock cars on the quarter mile dirt track at Rodeo Field Speedway. NASCAR sanctioned program begins at 8:30 p m with a trophy dash heat races a special event and a 30 lap main. Time trials start at 7:30 p m.

Rodeo Field Speedway Arizona Speedways Inc

Industrialist Hopkins Pushes Idea Golf as Olympic Possibility

Industrialist John Jay Hopkins flew to Geneva to seek European support for including golf in the next Olympic games in Melbourne. Hopkins, head of General Dynamics and founder of the International Golf Association, argues golf’s global popularity and its fundraising potential justify Olympic status.

Jack Cuddy New York John Jay Hopkins Switzerland Hopkins United States Melbourne Australia Washington D.C Ed Furgol Chick Harbert General Dynamics International Golf Association Montreal Geneva Fred Corcoran Corcoran

Averages and Leaders From July Baseball Statistics

A-M figures compiled by William J. Weiss list batting and pitching leaders for various teams with July games noted. Key names include Moises Camacho, Ralph Wilcox, Manuel Magallon, and Jim Peete among others, with stats on runs, hits, RBIs, strikeouts, wins, and bases on balls.

William J. Weiss Phoenix Cananea Yuma Globe- Miami Tucson Nogales Pencentace Moises Camacho Mex Ruben Amare Manuel Magallon Ralph Wilcox Steve Hill G-M Vern Campbell Luis Casablanca Can Gordon Thomas Heron McDaniel Olaf Neilson Lucio Olivas Jim Peete Tuc Whitey Burton Neg

Misty Morn Leads 12 in Monmouth Oaks Field at Oceanport

Misty Morn headlined a 12 entry Monmouth Oaks field at Oceanport New Jersey in the 32nd running for 50 000 dollars with topweight 121 pounds. The Wheatley Stable entry Blue Sparkler and Manotick among challengers alongside Eddie Arcaro riding Misty Mora who previously won the Providence Stakes and Molly Pitcher.

Oceanport N. J Misty Morn Saratoga Molly Pitcher Monmouth Wheatley Stable Woodland Farms Blue Sparkler C. T. Chenery Eddie Arcaro Misty Mora Arcaro Manotick Eleanora Sears Soya France Hen Party Smart Devil Fantan Flower Bowl Lagoon Miss Misty Derry

Pikes Peak Meet Semis Set After Tight Quarters

Claude Post of Wichita defeated Joe McCarty of Denver 3 and 2 in the Pikes Peak Invitational quarterfinals. Ed Hopkins of Abilene rallied to beat Doc Sandy 2 and 1. Pete Adams and Chuck Briggs won their matches to reach the semis with Hopkins meeting Briggs and Post facing Adams in the Patty Jewett course 18-hole semis. The title match is scheduled for tomorrow.

Colorado Springs Colo Claude Post Wichita Kas Joe McCarty Denver Ed Hopkins Abilene Tex Hopkins Doc Sandy Blackwell Okla Pete Adams Jim O'Malley Kan Chuck Briggs Clary Freeman Tulsa Patty Jewett Briggs Post Adams

Cheesbourg Tops Globe Open Joply at Globe-Miami Speedway

Bill Cheesbourg of Tucson won the 40 lap open jalopy race at Globe-Miami Speedway after a five car pile up on the third lap. Jim Stapley was forced out after winning the first trophy clash and Dutch Bodenheimer took the second prize.

Bill Cheesbourg Tucson Globe-Miami Speedway Jim Stapley Stapley Dutch Bodenheimer

Rancheretts blank Bisbee team 10–0 in tournament

In Southern Arizona Girls' Softball Tournament action the Rancheretts defeated the Bisbee All-Stars 10 to 0. The Cineplaza Flirts beat Benson 11 to 1, advancing as semifinals set.

Bisbee Cineplaza Flirts Tucson Rancheretts Bisbee Kiwanis Safford Cotton Queens Southern Arizona Rancheretts Bisbee All-Stars Flirts Benson

Wooton and Arnold duel for junior girls title in Staten Island

Diane Wooton meets Audrey Arnold for the U S Junior Girls Grass Court Championship singles crown in Staten Island New York. Wooton and Jackie Tegland face Arnold and Pilar Herrero for the doubles title.

Staten Island N. Y Diane Wooton Audrey Arnold U. S Miss Wooton Jackie Tegland Miss Arnold Pilar Herrero

Little League Results from Arizona Leagues

CACTUS LEAGUE SO ARIZ PET 230 070-12 101 HIGHWAY PATROL 100 200-332 Lutz and Martinez Myerson Jernigan and Beard. FEDERAL LEAGUE CORBETT LUMBER CO 023 000-560 KTUC 600 00x-654 Gomez Sullivan Rincen Carrito Ricker and Walsh HR-Shepard KTUC.

Cactus League SO. Ariz. Pet Highway Patrol Lutz and Martinez Myerson Jernigan Beard Federal League Corbett Lumber CO Gomez, Sullivan and Rincen Carrito, Ricker Walsh Shepard

Briton Leads German Open After First Round

Sidney Scott of Great Britain shot 69 to lead the German Open in Hamburg as Ken Venturi of San Francisco posted 77 in the opening round. Venturi had won the German Amateur tournament earlier in the week.

Hamburg Germany Sidney Scott Great Britain Scott Ken Venturi San Francisco

Brocato Leads Del Mar Bing Crosby Handicap Field

Bobby Brocato a stakes winner earlier this year heads a nine horse field for the $10,000 added Bing Crosby Handicap at Del Mar. The four year old colt captured the Carter Handicap in New York last month.

del Mar Calif Bobby Brocato East New York

Alianza Wins in Night of Local Showdowns

City and county results highlight Alianza victory as games span from 4:30 p.m. Pirates versus South Side Aces at 6:30 p.m. Double L Drive Irives at 8:30 p.m. Western States Tigers clash with Ajo Copper Kings while FW Rancheros head to West.

Alianza Pirates Southside Aces FW Rancheros Western States Tigers Ajo Copper Kings

Oury Park Softball Tournament Schedule Highlighted by 17 Teams

City and county notes show the yearly softball tournament at Oury Park begins Monday with 17 entered. A packed weekly slate lists multiple games across venues including Flowing Wells, Santa Rita Park, and Santa Rita venues with weekly matchups, winners, and advancing teams, plus a second tournament featuring Cine Plaza Flirts, Nazarene Church, and Hughes Aircraft among others.

Carrillo Sluggers Oury Park Chargers Pueblo Gardens Palo Verde Baptist Church Marana Polecats M & L. Market Oury Park Dolls Nazarene Church Poultry-Lo Wakefield-Aggies Marana M4l Brigade Reds Chargers Lino Jrs.Tigers Pueblo-aPio Verde Marana-M&ll Santa Rita Park Cine Plaza Flirts Flowing Wells Rancherettes Ist Nazarene Church Flowing Wells Ranchers 1St Baptist Church Hughes Aircraft Southern Pacific el Sombrero L & L Drive-in Hall Insulators Jarcik Furniture Club Esquire el Paso Natural Gas Nick's Vase Krueger Pago Pago Code-Estrada Legionnaires Hughes Aircraft Gals Tucson Salvage Dames Shamrock Dairy Carre Aero Tech LOS Hangar Pilots RIDAY Tucson Salvage Dames Ellis Davis-Monthan Mustangs Young Insurance Sine-American Club Roadrunners Nazarene-Flowing Wells Command Post Baptist Hughes Aircraft

Phillies sign three rookies to 1956 contracts

The Philadelphia Phillies announced the signing of three rookies catcher Vic Collier of Gaithersburg Maryland pitcher Marvin Lee of Charleston South Carolina and outfielder Henry Marockie of Wheeling West Virginia All signed 1956 contracts and assigned to minor league farm clubs.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Today Vic. Collier Gaithersburg Marvin Lee Charleston S. C Henry Marockie Wheeling W. Va

Marciano Slows Pace in Heat Mustering Training

Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano rests through heat in Grossinger New York camp. He ran seven miles before peak sun and boxed three easy rounds with sparring partner Felix Antonio of Dayton Ohio. He defends title against Archie More on September 20.

Grossinger N. Y Rocky Marciano Sparmate Felix Antonio Dayton Ohio Marciano Archie More

Top-Rated Youth Missing From Semis

In Lafayette Indiana three Californians and an Oklahoma boy reach the National Junior Golf Tourney semi finals as Allen Gieberger the 1954 runner up is upset 2 and 1 by Dick Foote. Foote meets Bill Dunn while Phil Rodgers Advances. Seanor defeats Simmons and Rodgers beats Sommer in the day’s quarter results.

Lafayette Ind Allen Gieberger Gieberger Dick Foote Santa Ana Calif Foote Bill Dunn Duncan Okle Phil Rodgers San Diego Mill Seanor Sakersfield Dunn Jack Nicklaus Columbus Seanor Warren Simmons Canandaigua N. Y

Ray Terry to lead AF golf team in inter-service tourney

Lt. Ray Terry of Jacksonville heads a five man Air Force squad after winning the world wide Air Force championship with a 72 hole total of 283 at Langley Field. Lt. Bill Morrow finished second with 286 and will join the team along with Lt. Miller Barber Lt. Dick Spangler and T Sgt Harley Long. Brig Gen Ira E Snyder led the senior division with a 238 total for 54 holes.

Langley Field Ray Terry Jacksonville Fla Bill Terry Air Force Patrick Air Force Base Terry Bill Morrow Shreveport Army Navy Marine Corps Miller Barber Texarkana Tex Dick Spangler Lincoln Neb Harley Long Troy Ohio Ira E. Snyder Tactical Air Command Langley

Standings and scores from Southern Association and leagues

League notes show Memphis 11 to 1 over Chattanooga while Mobile 8 to 4 over Atlanta and Nashville 3 to 11 innings Birmingham 9 to 2 New Orleans. In Texas League Beaumont 5 to 2 Tulsa 3 to 9 Oklahoma City 6 Shreveport 4 Fort Worth 3 Houston 2. International League Toronto at Montreal ppd Iain Rochester 4 Buffalo 1 Richmond 9 Columbus 6 Syracuse 9 Havana 5.

Memphis Chattanooga Mobile Atlanta Little Rock Nashville Birmingham New Orleans Beaumont Tulsa Oklahoma City Shreveport Fort Worth Houston Toronto Montreal Iain Rochester Buffalo Richmond Columbus Syracuse Havana

Debut Halts for 49ers and Redskins In Exhibition Opener

San Francisco 49ers coach Norman P. Strader leads a revamped staff in an exhibition opener at Kezar Stadium against the Washington Redskins. An expected crowd above 27 000 watches a near replay of 1954 as Y A Tittle and Joe Perry anchor the 49ers offense while Ed die Lebaron starts at quarterback for the Redskins and star Ralph Guglielmi misses the game with College All-Stars duties. The series has San Francisco holding a 4 3 edge in previous meetings with seven total games played.

San Francisco 49Ers Washington Redskins Kezar Stadium Norman P Red) Strader Red Hickey Los Angeles Rams Frankie Albert Ace Mark Duncan Colorado A. & M Phil Bengtson Y. A. Tittle Joe Jet) Perry John Henry Johnson Billy Tidwell Billy Hugh McElhenny Hugh Redskins Joe Kuharich Eddie Lebaron College of Pacific Vic Janowicz Jim Monachino Rob Goode Ralph Guglielmi Notre Dame Chicago

Japan Shatters 400 Meter Relay World Record

Japan set a new world record in the 400 meter relay with a time of 3 46.8 besting the United States by one length on the second night of the U S Japan championships. The Americans finished 3 47.6 while Japan led 30 22 in team scoring after two days of three day event.

Tokyo United State U.S Ale University Japan

Canadians Triumph Over Rotary Champs in Openers

In Lethbridge Alberta the Worland Wyoming Indians defeated Saskatchewan Delisle Sceptre Combines 8-5 to open Rotary International baseball tourney. Other scores included Assiniboia Saskatchewan Aces 2 Spokane Washington George Builders 0 and Southern Alberta Foothills Wheatbelt All-Stars 7 Spokane Fairchild Fliers 5.

Lethbridge Alta Worland Wyo Saskatchewan Delisle-Sceptre Assiniboia Sask Aces Spokane Wash George Builders Southern Alberta Foothills- Wheatbelt All-Stars Fairchild Fliers Southern Alberta Granum White Sox Libby Mont

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