Finals - Collins advanced to the District Tournament by trouncing Shipley 14-1 to win the Sectional Tournament Championship. Collins collected twelve hits in scoring their fourteen runs and only three batters struck out. Norlyn Smith had three singles, Dodd had two triples, and Vasey had a single and a home run. Gordon Smith pitched seven innings. Runs - 1, hits - 2, strikeouts - 8, walks - 3. Nichol caught. Collins scored five runs in the first inning, three in the second, one in the third and five runs in the sixth inning. Lineup: Pat Fitzgerald (58) (3b) 0 hits; Jerry Nichol (56) (c) 1 hit; Norlyn Smith (57) (rf) 3 hits; John Vasey (56) (2b) 2 hits; Jim Dodd (56) (ss) 2 hits; Larry Laird (56) (1b) 0 hits; Ben Clark (57) (cf) 1 hit; Bob Rice (56) (lf) 1 hit; David Fitzgerald (57) (lf) 1 hit; Gordon Smith (58) (p) 1 hit; Bill Ballard (56) (lf) 0 hits.
October 6, 1955 District Baseball Tournament at Slater. First round/Semi-finals - Collins had a tough time beating Waukee in 2 extra innings game, 4-2. Collins scored one run in the first and Waukee scored two runs in the fifth. Collins scored one more in the six to tie the game. No one scored until the ninth when Collins scored two more in the top of the ninth and held Waukee scoreless in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-2 victory. Gordon Smith started pitching for Collins, and was relieved by Vasey in the sixth. Both Collins pitchers allowed only three hits with Vasey the winning pitcher. Nichol caught. Collins had nine hits in scoring their four runs. Lineup: Pat Fitzgerald (58) (3b) 0 hits; Jerry Nichol (56) (c) 3 hits; Norlyn Smith (57) (rf) 1 hit; John Vasey (56) (2b-p) 0 hits; Jim Dodd (56) (ss) 0 hits; Larry Laird (56) (1b) 0 hits; Ben Clark (57) (cf) 1 hit; David Fitzgerald (57) (lf) 1 hit; Gordon Smith (58) (p-2b) 1 hit; Bill Ballard (56) (3b) 1 hit. Bob Rice (56) (rf) 1 hit.
Finals - Collins took the District Crown/Championship by beating Jamaica, 6-1. Collins collected their six runs on seven hits with fifteen batters striking out. Collins scored three runs in the second, one in the third, one in the fifth, and one in the seventh. John Vasey pitched seven innings. Runs - 1, hits - 3, strikeouts - 12, walks - 9. Nichol caught. Lineup: Bob Rice (56) (rf) 0 hits; Jerry Nichol (56) (c) 1 hit; Norlyn Smith (57) (rf) 0 hits; John Vasey (56) (p) 1 hits; Jim Dodd (56) (ss) 2 hits; Larry Laird (56) (1b) 2 hits; Ben Clark (57) (cf) 1 hit; Pat Fitzgerald (58) (3b) 0 hits; Gordon Smith (58) (2b) 0 hits.
Sub-State Baseball Tournament at Collins City Park. First round - Collins played their final game of the fall season when they lost to Tracy, 1-0. Tracy scored their one run in the third inning. Here are some of the highlights of their pitcher, Norm Millage, among the top left-handed pitchers in the State, in our game: He faced 21 batters altogether, runs - 0, hits - 2, strikeouts - 12, walks - 0. John Vasey for Collins did a fine job. John pitched seven innings, facing 29 batters. Runs - 1, hits - 5, strikeouts - 13, walks - 2. Nichol caught. Nichol and Clark each got one hit for Collins and both were triples. (Insert 2005: Apparently both these batters were put out on bases, as Millage faced only 21 batters, minimum number for a seven inning game.) Lineup: Pat Fitzgerald (58) (3b) 0 hits; Jerry Nichol (56) (c) 1 hit; Norlyn Smith (57) (rf) 0 hits; John Vasey (56) (p) hits; Jim Dodd (56) (ss) 0 hits; Larry Laird (56) (1b) 0 hits; Ben Clark (57) (cf) 1 hit; David Fitzgerald (57) (lf) 0 hits; Gordon Smith (58) (2b) 0 hits; Bill Ballard (56) (cf) 0 hits.
Baseball 1955 Fall Season Summary: Collins won - Milford 12-3, Shipley 14-1, Clemons 14-1. Lost - Huxley 7-5.
Sectional Tourney: Collins won - Rhodes 18-3, Zearing 4-2, Shipley 14-1 for the championship.
District Tourney: Collins won - Waukee 4-2, Jamaica 6-1 for championship.