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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1957
Page
8
Frank Robinson, 21, replaces Ted Kluszewski as Cincinnati’s big man and pins a 12 game hitting streak while leading the league with a .396 average. The Reds win two at Chicago 7-5 and 7-1 to extend a 12 game road winning run.
Detroit game notes Chicago White Sox beat the Tigers 5-4 to stay atop the AL standings. 26 year old rookie Bill Fischer delivered tight relief for 7 innings, earning a spot over a minor league return after seven seasons in the minors.
In Havana Hipoilito Linares defeats Dollus Brown by outpoint with judges scoring 156 to 152 percent. The Hollywood or Los Angeles based card features Don Jordan and Jesse Bogart in separate bouts with similar scoring.
Boston's Mike Hines of the 1883 National League team achieved nine assists in a single game, a mark that remains a major league record.
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts, praising a 12 game Reds streak, says Milwaukee’s six straight wins over his club this season do not worry him. He notes a strong pitching rotation including Warren, Hacker, Hal Jeffcoat, Brooks Lawrence, Don Gross, with Acker and Freeman in relief as Cincinnati and Milwaukee share the NL lead at 16-7.
The Cleveland Arena hosts a middleweight bout between Joey Giardello and Rory Calhoun on Friday night NBC TV radio coverage highlights the event. Calhoun, 28 fights with one loss, faces Giardello a 26 year old veteran noted for stamina and power.
Toronto Leafs snapped a three game skid by defeating the Columbus Jets in a doubleheader. Niles Jordan allowed five hits in nine innings to win 10-3, while Johnny Schmitz limited the Jets to two hits in a 3-0 seven inning game. Lew Morton drove in four runs with a homer and a double, and Mike Goliat hit his second homer of the season in the first game.
Washington Senators directors meet to learn if Charlie Dressen will accept a front office post. Deposed as field manager last week, Dressen weighs a job to select players and lift the club from the American League cellar.
Bold Ruler leads the Pimlico prep as Gallant Man is out of the Preakness buildup. Gen. Duke and Derby winner Iron Liege stablemate remain doubtful starters while Inswept and Convoy join Bold Ruler. The eighth mile prep excludes betting and runs shorter than the Preakness distance.
Ken Neville former coach of the Columbus St. Mary Ramblers is named coach of all sports at Trimble High School. He succeeds Roger Allen who resigned recently after coaching at Trimble for one year.
Nelson Stacey of Cincinnati won the 100 lap late model stock car feature at Heidelberg Raceway, finishing in 44:26:17. Jim Romine of Youngstown placed fourth.
About 500 spectators attended Gallipolis Saddle and Riding Club’s first riding show at the Cheshire athletic field. Some 85 horses competed in 14 classes before the wet grounds led to cancelation of the 15th class, the tag race. Winners include Fred Lifelight of Pomeroy with two firsts and Lucille Lifelight, Janice Houck of Cheshire with multiple wins, and Arkie Pillsbury of Point Pleasant.
In Brescia Italy the Mille Miglia scandal ends with 13 deaths from Sunday’s open road race disaster. Marquis Alfonso De Portago and his co driver died when their Ferrari veered into spectators near Mantua at high speed. Dutch driver Josef Goettgens died later near Florence after his car slid on wet pavement.
Iowa Hawkeyes climbed to 5-1 in the Big Ten after sweeping Minnesota 3-2 and 6-4 on Saturday. Northwestern and Illinois kept title hopes alive with doubleheaders sweeping Indiana and Michigan.
Jimmy Demaret shoots 67 to win the Hot Springs Open at Hot Springs Country Club. He finishes at 276 12 under par beating Mike Souchak Billy Maxwell Lloyd Mangrum Johnny Palmer and Jackie Burke by one stroke.
Pittsburgh report says Mayo Smith, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, identifies a group of young players as the team’s future. Pitchers Jack Sanford and Don Cardwell, first baseman Ed Bouchee, and outfielders Harry Anderson and Bob Bowman are labeled as the “kids” who could trouble rivals if they develop.
Milwaukee star Warren Spahn outlines a three stage view of a pitcher's career from prospect to mainstay to suspect at age 36. He notes the pressure of aging, the need to win to keep bosses' attention, and cites a sinker and double play as keys to prolonging his career.
Cleveland eye specialist Dr. Charles I. Thomas says Herb Score is responding to treatment after a line drive strike to the right eye. The doctor reports the blood clot is partially absorbed and the veil is lifting, with about half the retina visible and the eye looking better, though a full exam is needed to assess potential permanent damage.
Montreal faces Buffalo at 6 30 p m Miami meets Columbus at 6 30 p m Havana plays Richmond at 7 p m Only games scheduled.
Sunday results show Charleston 7 Louisville 2 and Wichita 6 Indianapolis 3. St Paul 3 Omaha 2 and Minneapolis 8 Denver 1. Saturday scores include Indianapolis 7 Wichita 7 and St Paul 5 Omaha 1. Minneapolis 6 Denver 4 and Louisville 3 Charleston 0.
Frank Robinson and the Redlegs collected six hits in both games to win 7-5 and 7-1 over Chicago. Robinson raises his league leading batting average to .396. Tom Brewer and the Red Sox blanked Washington for a 10-0 win in the opener.
Revision in plans for the Babe Didrikson Zaharias trophy was announced by George Zaharias. The first presentation, moved from June 26 to next January, will honor the nation’s top female athlete based on the Associated Press poll and include a $2000 trophy.
Ohio University baseball aims for its 14th win in a Dayton game after recent conference series wins over Bowling Green. Myron Hutcheson leads OU at .412, Frank Caruso and Bill Tewksbury pace the lineup, while Bill Hinkle tops the staff with four wins.
Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian 9.4 seconds in the 100 yard dash to earn outstanding collegian honors at the West Coast Relays in Fresno. He also anchored ACU to two relay wins and helped Southern California win the team title.
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