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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1957

Page

6

Pilarcik's Bat Ruins Yankees

Pilarcik drove in two runs with a homer and sacrifice fly as the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-1. Ray Moore pitched five strikeouts in a seven hit effort, while Pilarcik added the fourth inning homer and a fifth inning sacrifice fly for the Orioles.

New York al Pilarcik Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Ray Moore Pilarcik Bob Turley Orioles Jim Brideweser Moore Brideweser Billy Gardner Baltimore

Ridgeley Reaches British Amateur Final In Formby Thriller

Harold Ridgeley the American Air Force sergeant advances to the British Amateur final at Formby after a 13 and 12 win over Arthur Walker. He will face Reid Jack of Glasgow after Jack defeated Alan Russell 20 3 2 in the other semi. Ridgeley praises strategy and downplays nerves as he eyes the title.

Formby England Harold Ridgeley Ben Hogan Jover Arthur Walker Reid Jack Glasgow Scotland United States Jack Alan Russell Jack Tommorrow

Keegan Halts Detroit 6-0 for White Sox Leaders

Bob Keegan pitched a complete game on four hits to shut out Detroit 6-0. Sherm Lollar hit a two run homer in the first, Walt Dropo added a grand slam in the eighth, as Chicago extended its AL lead and spoiled Frank Lary’s night. Minnie Minoso singled, Nellie Fox was doubled off, and the Sox won their 15th decision in 19.

Chicago Bob Keegan Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Sherm Lollar Walt Dropo Keegan New York Yankees Baltimore White Sox Tigers Sox Detroit Frank Lary Minnie Minoso Nellie Fox

Senators Edge Red Sox 3-2 On Lemon Ninth Inning Hit

Jim Lemon drove in Herb Plews with two out in the ninth to lift Washington past Boston 3-2. Tom Brewer allowed unearned runs and lost his fourth decision, while Truman Clevenger earned the win in relief for the Senators.

Washington Jim Lemon Herb Plews Boston Tom Brewer Truman Clevenger Senators Billy Klaus Plews Whitey Herzog Lennon Brewer Roy Sievers Lemon Lou Berberet Clint Courtney RED Sox Abhoa Abdhoa Piersil Mauch Wiliams Sieversf Vernon Berbrete White Ushercf Kemmerer Sievers Usher Boston Jhoevins Piersall Klaus Berberet Yost RBI Runnels Clevenger Courtney Chulak Summers Homehick Flaherty

Ford Blasts Way Into Lead In Wykagyl Round Robin

NEW ROCHELLE N Y May 1 Masters champion Doug Ford used a lucky set of makeshift clubs to surge ahead in the Wykagyl Round Robin. He shot 66 64 for 22 points total plus 3 to overtake Ben Hogan who drops to second with 21 points after leading through two rounds.

New Rochelle N. Y Doug Ford Ben Hogan Hogan Doug Ford Ooeres Ben Hogan Evesee Sam Snead Fred Hawkins Ken Venturi Dan Finsterwald Tommy Bolt Mike Souchake Dick Mayer Mike Fetchik Ed Furgol

Phillies Edge Dodgers 2-1 behind Jones late strike

Willie Jones drilled a two run triple off Don Drysdale in the fourth inning as the Phillies toppled the Dodgers 2-1 in Brooklyn. Robin Roberts pitched well for Philadelphia, with Campanella driving in the other run and Hamner contributing key hits.

Philadelfhia Willie Jones Don Drysdale Philadelphia Phillies Phils Brooklyn Dodgers Robin Roberts Jones Gran Hamner Phillies Drysdale Ed Bouchee Brooklyn Philadelphia RBI Campanella Hamner Gilliam Camnella Bouchee Fernandez Labine So—Drysdale Roberts Ho—Drysdale Rer—Drysdale W—Roberts L—Drysdale U—Donatelli Conlan Delmore Smith

Mays Streak Sustains Giants in 3-2 Win Over Pirates

Mays extended his hitting streak to 19 with an eighth inning double and scored the winning run as the New York Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2. Contested game featured key hits from Mays and Katt with Vargas, Freese and Spencer contributing in run production.

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Dukes Beat Dodgers 3-2 in Opener

The Albuquerque Dukes defeated the Pueblo Dodgers 3-2 in the first game of a brief four game home stand.

Albuquerque Albuquerque Dukes Pueblo Dodgers Dukes

Western League and National League Standings and Results

Standings show Amarillo Lincoln Sioux City and Albuquerque atop the Western League with mixed results from Friday and Saturday games. National League leaders Cincinnati Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia St Louis New York Chicago and Pittsburgh listed with Friday results including rain postponements and night games. Also listed are Big State and Southwest League clubs with incomplete games and Texas League action among Dallas Houston and San Antonio results.

Amarillo Lincoln Sioux City Albuquerque Des Moines de Colorado Springs Pueblo New York Klippstein Louis Milwaukee Jackson Wehmeier Spahn Pittsburgh Antonelli Bear Miller Friend Philadelpha New Gumbe Sanford BIG State Leaguf WE. Pet WOL Abilene Christi Victoria w&Temple Temple la Corpus Christi Corpus Detroit Chicago Hoeft Sleater Wilson Cleveland Kansas City Garcia Burnette Baltimore Johnson Bucks Boston Washington Nixon Stobbs Clovis Hobbs Midland Carlshad el Paso Ang’lo Plainview Ballinger Carlsbad San Angelo Dallas Austin Housian S. Anton Tulsa Ft. Worth City Houston Fort Worth San Antonio Oklahoma City Shreveport Houston St Fort Worth Ise

Johnson Kaynes Hinnant in First Round Knockout Victory

Johnson Kaynes Hinnant from Philadelphia defeated Clarence Hinnant of Washington at St. Nicholas Arena in 1 24 of the first round. The 9 to 5 favorite weighed 17642 pounds to Hinnant 173 and earned his 24th knockout in 54 wins while improving his record.

New York Harold Johnson Philadelphia Clarence Hinnant Washington St. Nicholas Arena Johnson Hinnant Arthur Mercante

Name Top Bowlers At Sponsors Fete

John J. Laughlin and Edith Green were named bowlers of the year at the Bowling Sponsors Appreciation Banquet. Laughlin is Southwest director of the Bowling Association and Green serves as secretary for the Womens Bowling Association and Civic League this past season.

John J. Laughlin Edith Green Laughlin Bowling Association Green Womens’ Bowling

Doubleheader Set Tonight For Amarillo And Colorado Springs

The Amarillo Gold Sox and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox resume after last night’s rainout with a 6:30 p.m. kickoff at Potter County Stadium. Jerry Speck and Ken Yoke will start for Amarillo in the two contests, with the second game following 20 minutes after the first finishes.

Amarillo Gold Sox Colorado Springs Sky Sox Potter County Stadium Jerry Speck Ken Yoke Ama

YMCA junior baseball program opens with clinic at stadium

The YMCA junior baseball program starts today at 10 30 a m at Potter County Baseball Stadium. Amarillo Gold Sox manager Eddie Beckman leads a baseball clinic with his players assisting.

YMCA Potter County Amarillo Gold Sox Eddie Beckman

Sky Sox to Open Potter County Stadium Roster

Rille to start tonight for the Sky Sox with Bill Brown and Dick Ramos as the rotation. Colorado Springs visits Potter County Stadium for the second time, after rain canceled May 2-3 games and last night’s contest. A twin bill is scheduled Sunday afternoon.

Air Force Group To Attend Game In Uniform

About 1100 Amarillo Air Force Base fans will attend the game between the Amarillo Gold Sox and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. They travel by chartered bus and arrive at 6 45 p.m. The party includes members from the 3338th 3341st 3342nd and 3366th squadrons.

Air Force Group Amarillo Air Force Base Amarillo Gold Sox Colorado Springs Sky Sox Air Force

Greenbelt Educators Golf Tournament Opens May 31

Area educators from the Panhandle compete in the 18 hole handicap Greenbelt Educators Golf Tournament in Greenbelt. The event begins at 8 a.m. with finals slated for Sunday.

Softball Games Called Off in YMCA Leagues

Softball games in the YMCA Industrial and Church Leagues scheduled for last night were called off due to wet grounds.

YMCA

Kaske Sparks Cardinals in 4-5 Win Over Braves

Kaske had four hits in four trips to pace the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Braves. McDaniel earned the win for St. Louis, allowing nine hits as Kasko drove in two runs with three singles and a double.

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Demon Hurler Piktuzis Shuts Out Soos In Des Moines Victory

George Piktuzis, veteran left hander for Des Moines, tossed a five hitter with 15 strikeouts to blank Sioux City 5 0 Friday night completing a three game sweep. He allowed three singles while fans and hitters combined for 15 strikeouts and two runs came on RBI by Pascal Stringer and Sheehan.

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Topeka Hawks sweep Lincoln Chiefs in late rally

The Topeka Hawks beat the Lincoln Chiefs 6 to 5 at Community Park, scoring three seventh inning runs to complete a three game sweep. Cottier Onuska Walton and Wilson drove key RBIs as Topeka erased a 5 3 deficit and advanced their series dominance.

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Taylor leads Texas to 2-0 win over Arizona Wildcats

In Austin on May 31 Junior Harry Taylor shut out the Arizona Wildcats 2-0 to put the Texas Longhorns in front in the NCAA District 6 baseball playoff.

Austin Harry Taylor Arizona Wildcats Texas Longhorn

Moxom Shifts Phillips Invitational Golf Lead

Vance Moxom of Berger took an early lead in the Phillips Invitational Golf Tournament with a 69 in medal play. He tied for medalist honors with Robert Tennant of Amarillo, who shot 74, as John Farquhar posted 70 and others like Don Kaplan Phillips 71 and Joe Gibson Amarillo 71 remained in close contention.

Phillips Vance Moxom Berger Moxom Robert Tennant Amarillo Tennant John Farquhar Don Kaplan Joe Gibson Jim Stienbaugh Crowell

Rain Delays Amarillo Sandies Eagles Playoff Game

Heavy morning showers postpone game two of the Amarillo Sandies versus Abilene Eagles quarterfinal series to 2 p m Saturday. If Abilene wins, game three is set for 2 p m Monday. possible doubleheader if Saturday rain continues. Winner advances to the State Tournament in Austin June 6-7.

Abilene Amarillo Sandies-Abilene Eagles Amarillo High Amarillo Eagles Austin Sandies Bill Curry Kenny Schmidt

Art Larsen Returns to Tennis Circuit in Sacramento

In Sacramento on May 31 Art Larsen, hobbling after a severe scooter crash, returned to tournament play winning his first match. The former national singles champion from San Leandro teamed with Merrill Ehmke of Oakland to beat Bob Walt and John Griffith of Sacramento 6 4 6 4 in doubles at the Central California Tennis Championships.

Sacramento Calif Art Larsen San Leandro Merrill Ehmke Oakland Yesteday Bob Walt John Griffith

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