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Story October 17, 1955

The Key West Citizen

Key West, Monroe County, Florida

What is this article about?

In Island City Baseball League at Wickers Stadium, Junior Conchs won 7-1 over Sonar School for their ninth straight victory, led by Julio Santana's triple and double; Tony Hopey pitched well. Cuban Club forfeited the opening game to Boca Chica Flyers due to inability to field a team, then lost the exhibition 5-8, with George Lastres hitting well.

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Cuban Club Forfeits Baseball Game
Junior Conchs
Win
Over Sonar School

Julio Santana banged out a triple and double to lead the Junior Conchs to their ninth straight victory in Island City Baseball League play yesterday afternoon at Wickers Stadium when they turned back the Sonar School 7 to 1.

Tony Hopey gave up six hits, whiffed nine and the only run scored off him by the Sonarmen was unearned.

Jones was nicked for 10 hits.

Leeburg Knowles also got a triple and single and Roger Bean hit two for four.

In the opening game the Cuban Club forfeited to the Boca Chica Flyers when they were unable to field a team.

With several substitutes in the lineup the Cuban Club then went on to meet the Flyers in an exhibition game 8 to 5.

George Lastres got a double and three singles in four trips to the plate to lead the Cuban Club's offense. Murphy, of the Flyers, banged out two doubles and a single.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Baseball League Victory Forfeit Junior Conchs Sonar School Cuban Club Boca Chica Flyers

What entities or persons were involved?

Julio Santana Tony Hopey Leeburg Knowles Roger Bean Jones George Lastres Murphy

Where did it happen?

Wickers Stadium, Island City Baseball League

Story Details

Key Persons

Julio Santana Tony Hopey Leeburg Knowles Roger Bean Jones George Lastres Murphy

Location

Wickers Stadium, Island City Baseball League

Event Date

Yesterday Afternoon

Story Details

Junior Conchs defeated Sonar School 7-1 in league play, with Julio Santana hitting a triple and double, Tony Hopey pitching effectively allowing six hits and striking out nine; ninth straight win. Cuban Club forfeited opening league game to Boca Chica Flyers for lacking a team, then lost exhibition 5-8 with George Lastres getting a double and three singles, Murphy hitting two doubles and a single.

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