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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

8

Barr Leads Eagles past Broadway in twin bill sweep

Clarke County Eagles edged Broadway Gobblers 7-1 and 8-2 to extend a five game win streak. Buddy Willis powered the offense with a homer two doubles and a single in four at bats in the nightcap, while Walter Barr and Buddy Fuller combined for strong pitching as Broadway managed limited hits.

Buddy Fuller Walter Barr Clarke County Eagles Broadway Gobbplers Boyce Eagles Strasburg Luray Barr Fuller Gobblers Wilkins Miller Riggle Clarke ‘County Buddy Willis Doug Cochran Willis Bemnsdaffer Kackley Royston Pitta Heflin Tomblin Jones Bemnshaffer Shoemaker Alexander Orebaugh Buster Kagey Ward James Wood Harrisonburg Lanham CF Rf-P Armentrout Kagey Allebaugh Riggleman Wilkins Pos _ Jones Clarke County Bemusdaffer Royston Fuller Gonrepeenerenenen Clarke Broadway Pos Hwilkins Lanham Miller Riggleman Clarke County Pos AB Barr Kackley Royston Cc Tomblin LF Heflin CF Starkey Cc Everly Leroy LF

Return Bout Talk Gathers Steam for Marciano Cockell

San Francisco reports that a Marciano Cockell rematch, possibly in London in September, is gaining support from both camps. Cockell says he would welcome another title shot and would adjust tactics, while the Cockell camp favors London. The International Boxing Club has final say and did not comment.

San Francisco Rocky Marciano Don Cockell London Cockell Marciano England International Boxing Club

Pep Favored Over Cadilli In TV Bout

Old Man Willie Pep, 16-year veteran, meets rising Gil Cadilli in a rematch televised on CBS at 9 p m EST. Oddmakers name Pep the 8-5 favorite after Cadilli edged Pep in a disputed 10-round California decision that led to judge suspensions.

Detroit Willie Pep Gil Cadilli Los Angeles CBS Pep Cadilli California

Major League hurlers show early season form in bid for strong year

Alex Kellner blanks the Nationals 1 0 for Kansas City as Whitey Ford wins 1 0 for the Yankees. Larry Jackson tosses a 3-0 Cardinal victory over Brooklyn. Milwaukee climbs to second eight games behind the Braves. Cincinnati wins sixth straight over Pittsburgh. Boston and Baltimore win. Philadelphia rainout.

Don Newcombe Chicago Sam Jones Pittsburgh Larry Jackson Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinal Alex Kellner Kansas City Athletics Nats Whitey Ford New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Brooks New York Giants Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Ford Billy Pierce Pierce Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Mantle Yogi Elston Howard Eddie Robinson

Indianapolis Track Claims 45th Victim

Manuel Ayulo a 33 year old driver from Burbank California died after a practice crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday. The fatality marks the 45th at the speedway since its 1909 opening as Ayulo sought a start in the Memorial Day 500 mile race for the sixth time.

Indianapolis Manuel Ayulo Indianapolis Motor Speedway Burbank Calif Speedway

Major League Standings Update

Major results list New York beats Chicago 1 to 0 Boston defeats Cleveland 10 to 3 Kansas City edges Washington 1 to 0 Baltimore over Detroit 3 to 2 Tomorrow follows with no games on schedule

New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Kansas City Washington Batlmore Detroit Associated Press Big Baltimore

Out of box call costs Hampden-Sydney a loss to Richmond

Richmond beat Hampden-Sydney 9-8 as umpire Wade Chambers ruled catcher Stokeley Fulton out of the catcher's box on an intentional pass to Harold Butler. Coach Claude Milan protested the decision amid the delay. Virginia Tech closed its season with a 9-3 win over Virginia Military. George Washington defeated Maryland 4-1 to claim the Washington area title. Virginia topped Virginia Tech 7-4 ending a nine game skid. Richmond visited Randolph-Macon next.

Richmond Spiders Hampden- Sydney Hampden-Sydney Claude Milan Milan Stokeley Fulton Hampton Sydney Fulton Harold Butler Wade Chambers Virginia Tech Virginia Military Tech VMI George Washington Maryland Steve Bank Washington & Lee ACC Virginia Randolph-Macon

Spahn, Brooklyn at St Louis in 8 p m clash

Yesterday results include St Louis 3 Brooklyn 0 and Milwaukee 9 New York 4. Haddix 1 5 faced Padres 4 1 and Philadelphia Chicago game postponed by cold weather. New York to Milwaukee 2 30 p m today.

Pet GB Brooklyn Milwaukee St. Louis New York Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Lt Philadelphia Antonelli Nichols Spahn Padres Haddix Pittsburgh

Boxing Clubs Vie For Return Match With Dupas Ryff

In New Orleans, Boxers Ralph Dupas and Frankie Ryff attracted 9,200 fans as Dupas won a 10 round split decision over Ryff. The bout generated a 48000 dollar gate, with LBE offering 15000 dollars for a rematch and calls for a return in New Orleans.

Dupas New Orleans Louisiana Boxing Enterprises International Boxing Club of New York Ralph Dupas Frankie Ryff Ryff Blaise d’Aantoni LBE Charlie Black Ruff Madison

IBC Seeks Dupas Ruff Match At Madison Square Garden

The International Boxing Commission targets a televised bout featuring Dupas and Ruff at Madison Square Garden. Negotiations focus on securing a date and broadcast visibility for the event.

North American Flyweight Title Fight Tonight in Hollywood

American champ Keeny Teran faces Memo Diez of Mexico City in a 15 round North American Flyweight title bout at Legion Stadium. Teran, 22, brings a 25 3 2 record and a clear experience edge in this key regional clash.

Hollywood Keeny Teran Memo Diez Mexico City Teran Legion Stadium

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