Hayes Brothers Turn Coal Mine Hills Into Harness Center
Hayes brothers Don and Gene transform a strip coal mine hillside into a Trotting hub at Du Quoin State Fair. The Hambletonian moves here this year due to facility limits in Goshen, N Y. The fair runs Aug 25 to Labor Day with an expected 350000 crowd amid new dorms and a expanded grandstand. Royal Rodney is a top 1957 Hambletonian contender with a potential prize of 115000 to 120000.
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Hayes Brothers
du Quoin
Jere Cox
United Press
DU Quin
Ill
Don
Gene
W. R. Hayes
Green Hills
Hayes
Illinois
Hayes Fair Acres
Fair Grounds
Gene Hayes
Hambletonian Governing Board
Goshen
N.Y
Indianapolis
Fullmer or Robinson Could Lose The Title Fight Through Disqualification
Chicago. Illinois Athletic Commission chair Frank Gilmer says the Gene Fullmer Sugar Ray Robinson rematch could be decided by disqualification if either fighter commits flagrant rule violations. The statement follows controversy from the January Madison Square Garden bout, with rabbit punches and holding cited by both sides. Promoter Jim Norris noted ticket sales near 93 775, predicting about 14 000 in attendance and a $200 000 gate. TV and radio receipts are expected to reach $100 000.
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Chicago
Frank Gilmer
Illinois Athletic Commission
Gene Fullmer
Sugar Ray Robinson
Gilmer
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Fullmer
Robinson
Chicago Stadium
Fullmer-Robinson
Madison Square Garden
Ray
Utah
Johnny Conlon
Marv Jenson
Jim Norris
Derby Open Golf Tournament Faces Uncertain Future After Loss
The $30 000 Kentucky Derby Open Golf Tournament posted a loss with final figures pending. Chairman Heyburn said the outcome will influence whether the 72 hole event returns next year. Attendance was 10 000 for the final round, down for the event. Bill Casper Jr. won 4300 dollars with a 277 over four rounds. Also in Missouri Halbinger was named head football coach at Central Missouri State College succeeding James L Comer.
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Louisville
Bill Hegburn
Heyburn
Bill Casper Jr
Warrensburg
Halbinger
Central Missouri State College
James L. Comer
Frankton Pendleton Tie For Honors In Meet
Frankton and Pendleton tied for top honors with 64 points each in a three way meet at Frankton oval. Alexandria Tigers totaled 23 points for third as Frankton and Pendleton led in multiple events including mile relay and 880 relay.
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Pendleton
Eagles
Irish
Alexandria
Tigers
Frankton Oval
Moon
Merrill
Mauck
Friend
Lee Condon
Anderson
Waymire
Rhule
Castor
Martin
Bell's Market Wins Ladies Classic Bowling Title
Bell's Market clinched the Ladies Classic team title at Brown's Recreation with a 68 4 to 30 percent record. Kelley Furniture placed second at 64 2 34 percent, Tupman's third at 62 percent, and other teams followed including Anderson Training 62 37 and Eastman's Cafeteria 60 39. The list includes honor rolls with individual scores such as Cannon 218 and Shock 248 among others.
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Bell's
Brown's Recreation Lanes
Kelley Furniture
Tupman’s
Anderson
Eastman
D. H. Miller
Benefiel
Hunter Chevrolet
Anderson Bowling Center
Schleyer Pump
Brown's Recreation
Pink Horse Restaurant
Campbell and McCarthy Are ACC Speakers
Campbell and McCarthy addressed about 100 Anderson Country Club golfers at a kickoff breakfast. Campbell posted a 72 in the 18-hole round. McCarthy shot 73.Awards were given for low gross and blind par prizes with multiple ties and gifts. The club also announced a Guest-member Journey on May 18 led by committee members and the club pro.
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Joe Campbell
Anderson
Maurice McCarthy
Muskegon, Mich
Anaconda Wire and Cable Co
Anderson Country Club
Campbell
McCarthy
Umbrella
Dr. W. C. Polhemus
Carryall
J. A. Gardner
Harry Forse
R. L. Austin
Jacket
Bill Pressing
Jim Fenners
W. K. Black
Mort Roth
R. E. Skinner
Ned Harlan
H. E. Campbell
Jack Gardner
K. H. Schneider
Ray Jones
Anderson Edges Broad Ripple In High School Tennis
Anderson defeated Broad Ripple 4 to 3 on local courts with singles results: Coon over Brandt 6-2 6-4 and Aldred over LaFoll ette 0-6 6-3 6-1, plus Shaffer over Keene 6-2 6-3. Doubles Coon Shaffer won 6-3 6-1 while Lowe Minnefield fell 6-2 8-10 2-6 and Lowe Minnefield lost 0-6 8-6 4-6.
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Anderson
Broad Ripple
Frankfort
Lowe
Wenstrom
Minnefield
Swan
Coon
Brandt
Aldred
LaFollette
Shaffer
Keene BR
Coon-Shaffer
Brandt-Keene
Red Sox trade for Stone and Chakales from Senators
Boston acquires lefty Dean Stone and right-hander Bob Chakales from Washington in exchange for shortstop Milt Bolling, outfielder Faye Throneberry, and pitcher Russ Kemmerer. Stone adds a veteran left-handed option and Chakales adds bullpen depth as Mel Parnell rests on the disabled list.
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Washington
Boston Red Sox
Dean Stone
Bob Chakales
Washington Senators
Milt Bolling
Faye Throneberry
Russ Kemmerer
Mel Parnell
Jack Spring
Miami
Red Sox
Stone
Senators
Chakales
Bolling
Throneberry
Kemmerer
San Francisco
Shrider Named Miami University Head Basketball Coach
Richard G. Shrider, 34, appointed head basketball coach at Miami University in Oxford Ohio announced by Athletic Director John L. Brickels. A former star at Ohio State Michigan and Ohio University he comes from Fairborn high school replacing Bill Rohr who resigned to coach at Northwestern.
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Oxford
Ohio
Richard G. Shrider
Miami University
John L. Brickels
Shrider
Ohio State
Michigan
Ohio University
Fairborn High School
Bill Rohr
Northwestern
Anderson Downtown Coaches Club Heads to Convene
President Frank Gates calls a meeting of officers and directors of the Anderson Downtown Coaches Club for Wednesday noon at the Elks Lodge. They will nominate a slate of officers for the coming year and discuss plans for the final dinner meeting and Ladies Night party at Linder’s.
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Frank Gates
Anderson Downtown Coaches Club
Elks Lodge
Linder’s
Kokomo and Anderson Meet in Reserve Track Meet
Kokomo and Anderson are set to face off in a varsity reserve track meet this afternoon at the South Anderson field. Action begins at 4 o clock.
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Anderson
Kokomo
South Anderson
Danville Hurler Slaughter Throws No Hit Game in 14-0 Win
Sopho more Sterling Slaughter pitched a seven inning no hitter for Danville High School in a 14-0 victory over Allerton-Broadlands-Longview. He fanned 10 and issued four walks.
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Danville, Jr
Sterling Slaughter
Danville High School
Allerton-Broadlands-Longview
Slaughter
Anderson Takes Third in Central Indiana Rifle League
The Anderson team placed third in a 10 team shoot led by Danville with 962 and Seymour 960. Anderson totaled 952 with scorers J Connelly 193 W Sparks 193 J Edgell 190 P Hellems 190 P Hayworth 186. Other clubs included Penn Kingan Hoo sier Kokomo Indianapolis Plainfield and Allison.
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Anderson
Central Indiana Rifle League
Danville
Seymour
Penn
Kingan
Hoosier
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Plainfield
Allison
J. Connelly
W. Sparks
J. Edgell
P. Hellems
P. Hayworth
Beck's Fivesome Wins Grand View Pro-Am Title
Jack Beck captained a fivesome to 111 points to win the Grand View Men's Club 18-hole pro am at the municipal links. Others were Edgar and Bill Barnett Dave Brown and Ed Dennis. Dick Beck's team was second with 100 points. Top individual scores were Oscar Melson Jr 66 Mike Berson 68 and Vern Deaton 69 among 58 players.
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Jack Beck
Grandview
Municipal Links
Beck
Edgar
Bill Barnett
Dave Brown
Ed Dennis
Dick Beck
Oscar Melson Jr
Mike Berson
Vern Deaton
Madison Heights Dominates Three-Way Track Meet
Madison Heights crushed Elwood and Jackson Township at South Anderson Oval scoring 85 points to 48 and 30. Jackson Township’s Ron Boyland and Amos tied for high jump honors while Bob Brooks led Madison Heights with wins in 100 and 440 and anchored the winning relay squads. The meet sets up White River Conference showdown Friday at South Anderson Field.
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Eagles
Alexandria
Tigers
Frankton
Wilkinson
Summitville
Pendleton
Highland
Madison Heights
Lapel
Markleville
St. Mary’s
White River
Anderson Denny Field
Sheley
Moon
Day
Shively
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Kemper
Green
Rhule
Murphy
Lee
Cade
Priend
Lynch
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King
Telfer
P. Edwards
Lennon
McClain
Friend
Edwards
Dey
Rhule i
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Elwood
Jackson
Anderson Oval
Pirates
Panthers
Bob Brooks
South Anderson Field
Byrne
Douglas
Davis
Doyle
Brooks
Estep
Drake
Delph
Carpenter
Giselbach
Evans
Welker
Crim
Devis
Phagon
Weaver
Tire
Koide
Berkenbine
Campbell
Reveal
Kolder
Township
Pine
Jackson Township
Ron Boyland
Amos
Young
Courtney
Burdsell
Rich Boyland
Hollingsworth
Kantner
Carlisle
Hensley’s Foursome Ties For Third In State Pro Am
At Elwood Country Club the Central PGA pro am event ended with Hensley’s group from Anderson Grandview tied for third on 66. Wayne Hensley led a foursome with Ted Bishop Charles Lentz and John Minkley aiding, as seventy five pros and amateurs competed.
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Elwood
Paul Gross
Indianapolis
Sarah Shank
Charles Harter
Pleasant Run
Elwood Country Club Course
Wayne Hensley
Anderson Grandview
Ted Bishop
Charles Lentz
John Minkley
Hensley
Braves Open First Eastern Swing Against Giants in New York
The Milwaukee Braves, hottest team in MLB, start their eastern swing with two games versus the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, then three in Pittsburgh. They return to Ebbetts Field to face the Dodgers in a key series as Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette pace the pitching staff.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee Braves
New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Braves
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Pittsburgh
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Milwaukee
Sal Maglie
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Chicago
Philadelphia Phillies
Warren Spahn
Lew Burdette
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
White Sox
Yankees
Red Sox
Yankee Stadium
Yogi Berra
Casey Stengel
Burdette Spitball Accusation Debated By Tebbetts
The piece discusses Selva Lewis Burdette Jr. facing spitball accusations from Birdie Tebbetts, with umpire and NL President Warren Giles clearing him. It notes how dampness and a sharp breaking ball drew suspicion, while acknowledging the pitch was banned in 1920 and few pitchers used it. The column muses on detection, historical hitting rates, and broader cheating notions in baseball.
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New York
Selva Lewis Burdette Jr
Birdie Tebbetts
Burdette
National League
Warren Giles
Tebbetts
Milwaukee
Birdie
Dodgers
Keokuk Kernels rely on fans to fund 1958 season
Keokuk Kernels president Roy Krueger warned that operation in 1958 hinges on fan support. With a $20 season ticket price, 1,000 of 1,500 tickets have been sold as of now, and the drive runs through May 1.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Roy Krueger
Keokuk Kernels
Krueger
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