Capahas Baseball 1955

July 25, 1955 Southeast Missourian

First baseman C.W. Suedekum of the Capahas pulls into third base with his second triple of the game as Holden Third-Sacker Mainey backs up for the throw from the outfield. It was during the Missouri State Semi-Pro Tournament second-round game at Capaha Park in which the Capahas defeated the Holden Chiefs, 10 to 7. About 500 persons saw the contest. (G.D. Fronabarger photo)

Editor's Note:

It was the first time the state tournament was held in Cape Girardeau. It was sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Junior Chamber of Commerce. There were 11 teams entered. The double-elimination event was formerly held in Sedalia.

Joe Uhls was the tournament manager. Umpires included Alton Bray, Paul Bray, Eddie Mayfield and John Dougan, all certified by the National Baseball Congress. About $300 worth of baseballs were used. Admission to single games and doubleheaders was 50 cents with 50 percent of the gate receipts used to pay team expenses on a mileage basis.

The Capahas beat Ste. Genevieve 11-0 in five innings. The Capahas later defeated Holden 10-7. The Capahas beat Kutis of St. Louis 11-1 in seven innings.

The Capahas lost to Crystal City 9 to 8. The Capahas lost their second game 6-3 to Borbein-Young of St. Louis. Crystal City lost the championship game to Borbein-Young. However, because Borbein-Young was engaged in a battle for the city title in St. Louis, they ceded their right to the national championships in Wichita, Kan. to Crystal City. Missouri also was represented by the Holden Chiefs.

The box score of the Borbein-Young game lists these Capahas players: Burris, cf; Radimer, c; McBride, ss; Suedekum, 1b; Goodwin, 3b; Rust, 2b; Hargens, lf; Carroll, rf; Weaver, p; Bloomfield, p; Weiss, p.

Two Capahas players were selected for the all-tournament team: center field, Jack Burris and first base, C.W. Suedekum.

The Capahas had entered the tournament twice before in recent years. In 1947, they were beaten in the finals by Kirksville and in 1950, they had a 2-2 record at Sedalia.

June 1, 1954 Southeast Missourian

Jackson Hitters to Play in Cape

The Capahas will be after their third straight victory of the young season tonight in engaging the Jackson club at Capaha Park. The Caps have won from East St. Louis 12 to 1 and Farmington, 7 to 4.

Manager Lou Weiss will have somewhat of a changed lineup tonight. At first base will be C.W. Suedekum of the Central Tiger state high school champions; Jim Welter will be at short in place of Gordon McBride, who is out of town; while Boss Weiss will hold down the hot corner, and Bob Goodwin will be in right field for Marty Radmer who will be out of the lineup for five weeks while attending school.

Lou Stoops, who has two wins to his credit will be on the mound, with Joe Bertling pulling on the big glove. The infield will be Suedekum, Bob Miller, Jim Welter and Weiss and the outfield Kenneth Hargens, Jack Burns and Goodwin. Game time is 8.

Sept. 28, 1955 Southeast Missourian

Capahas Batting Led by Suedekum

First baseman C.W. Suedekum led the Capahas in batting for .363. He went to bat 80 times and obtained 29 hits. Outfielder Harry Wells was runnerup with .357 although not playing in as many games.