Lopez predicts improved AL race as White Sox challenge Yankees
Al Lopez says the American League could see a five team scramble with the White Sox Indians and Tigers Boston all capable of beating the Yankees. He notes Chicago is fast and aggressive and hopes spring training improvements curb late fade.
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IBC Monopoly Case Resumes in Federal Court Hearing
The hearing on the monopoly case against the International Boxing Club is to resume in federal court Wednesday with former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney listed by the defense as a probable witness. Judge Sylvester J. Ryan will hear contrasting proposals from the government and the SEC as the defense counters with a mild plan. One of Michigan State's oldest athletes, 31 year old Service Veteran Bill Bisard, is noted as a tennis player in the article.
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Sylvester J. Ryan
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Bauer Assault Case Takes A Peculiar Twist
New York United Press reports Hank Bauer a Yankee outfielder was arrested on felonious assault charge after a night club fight. An unusual citizen arrest followed as Edwin Jones had Bauer fingerprinted photographed and arraigned. Continuous dispute with witnesses and a potential civil action.
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Friedman
Mickey Mantle
Yogi Berra
Whitey Ford
Billy Martin
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Anthony Zingales
Philip Esposito
Zingales
Yankee
Score’s Eye Not Fractured For Cleveland Pitcher Herb Score
Doctors report no eye fracture or nasal bone displacement after Herb Score was struck in the face by a line drive on May 7. X rays show improvement and he may return from the disabled list on June 9 pending vision tests. Snellen tests may begin later this week to assess any vision loss.
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Score
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Thomas
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Major League Standings and Probables Preview
Major League standings show American League results with Cleveland beating Boston 8 to 2 and Chicago over New York 3 to 2 in a 16 inning game. Probable pitchers listed for several NL and minor American Association matchups follow with lineups including New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Kansas City Detroit and Cleveland games.
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Action Expected At Indianapolis Speedway Amid Winds
Winds and a damp track trimmed Tuesday activity at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway but hotter weather forecast for Wednesday raised expectations. Don Freeland led speeds on the 24 mile course at 140 mph while others kept pace at lower speeds to reduce risk.
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Pierce Tosses Four-Hitter In 3-1 Chicago Win
Billy Pierce pitched a four hitter for the Chicago White Sox in a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees. Pierce struck out eight, walked one, and drove in a run in the sixth inning as Chicago moved three games ahead of the Yankees. Elston Howard doubled for New York, White Sox offense capitalized on a Yankee error, and Ford took the loss in his first start since an arm injury. The win marked Chicago’s eighth straight.
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Sigman Declared Ineligible Hurting Michigan Baseball
Michigan in peril for the Big Ten pennant as right fielder Al Sigman is ruled ineligible for signing a 1950 Wisconsin Rapids contract. The senior, who also played football, was cleared of affecting past games since he was released after three days. Conference officials cited the contract dated April 15, 1950.
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Grandview Golf Winners Listed
Grandview golfers won major prizes in the Delco Remy nine tournament. Mike Borson and John Herbst led front nine scoring with 32 and 29 respectively while Harold Rector posted a 30 for back nine low net. Glaze shot five under par for a 32 back nine low gross with Rector earning back nine low net. Other winners include Melson Jr. and Mills tied for front nine low gross at 33 and Dunham Brown Wood and Walker tied for front nine low nets at 31 or 33.
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Lengthy Caliber Lineman Len Rosenbluth Tops Tar Heels Scoring
Len Rosenbluth led North Carolina to the 1957 NCAA title by scoring 95 points in 32 games and averaging nearly 28 points per game.
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Len Rosenbluth
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Indians Turn Four Boston Errors Into Grand Slam Victory
Early Wynn pitched seven hits while Cesar Carrasquel hit a grand slam as Cleveland capitalized on four errors by Boston in the sixth inning to take a 6 2 win. Billy Klaus struggled in the field with three miscues as the Red Sox defense collapsed and Carrasquel’s blast sealed the affair.
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Home Run Slump Hits Major Leagues Across Leagues
A United Press survey shows home run production down 18.7 percent overall from 1956 to 1957 after 225 NL and 113 AL games. Only the Giants, Athletics, Orioles, and White Sox increased HR totals, while 12 other clubs show declines led by the Pirates and Reds.
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