Weathermen Predict Favorable 500 Start Conditions
The Weather Bureau posted 10-1 odds for good weather and 6-1 against rain for the 42nd 500-mile race in Indianapolis. Temperature around 70 degrees could cut tire wear and save fuel as Chief Steward Harlan Fengler outlines a slim chance an alternate enters the lineup. Pre-race practice notes recount past failures and the shift to a single-file, pit-side start to ensure proper order.
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Ohio U Bobcats End 1958 Baseball Season
Bobcats final game against Lockbourne AFB on Memorial Day was canceled at Lockbourne’s request. Coach Bob Wren said playing Friday would strain Airmen pitching for Heart of Ohio League games, making Tuesday’s win over Muskingum the last for 1958 with a 17 4 record.
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Ballas Bids for Brown Lane Lightweight Title Fight
Dallas joins a three city bidding race for the world lightweight championship bout between Joe Brown and Kenny Lane. R J O Donnell a Dallas theatre executive and spokesman said the decision should come within 48 hours. Houston and Minneapolis are also in the running with Houston viewed as the hottest site.
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Hennessey Wins ABC Masters In Syracuse Showdown
Tom Hennessey of St. Louis defeated Lou Frantz 7 8 9 to 7 4 9 in four games to win the American Bowling Congress Masters in Syracuse New York. He posted a 209.15 average, second best in Masters eight year history, behind last year’s 216 by Dick Hoover.
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Call Armour Top Field In OWL Archery Shoot
Point Pleasant Archery Club hosted the OWL league shoot at TNT grounds with clubs from Mountain State Sportman Athens County Bowhunters Parkersburg Marietta Grantsville Tecumseh Archers and Point Pleasant. Winners include Ernest Call Joe Armour Norma Kelley and Thelma Davis among many others across Open Expert Bowman Bowmen and Novice divisions.
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Players to Choose All Star Teams for July 8 Game
American and National League players managers and coaches start balloting June 22 to pick starters for the silver anniversary game at Memorial Stadium Baltimore. Balloting ends June 25 with 8 starters and 17 additional players named by managers, weather permitting July 8.
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Indians Reach .500 As They Hit Three Homers In Win
Cleveland improves to 20-20 with a 5-2 victory over Baltimore. Cal McLish throws a six hitter with no walks for his second win against one loss. Rocky Colavito homers twice and Minnie Minoso adds a key shot as the Tribe closes the home stand at 7-6.
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Redlegs Hopeful As Bell Supports Slumping Lineup
Cincinnati report notes Gus Bell collected two hits including a homer in four at bats, lifting his last 13 plate appearances to six safeties. The slumping offense blamed for recent struggles, Bell’s prior consistency and 13 homers last season contrasted with current form as Johnny Temple also contributes.
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Giants Triumph Over Braves in 12 Inning Setback
The Milwaukee Braves, lacking a reliable replacement for forearmed Bob Buhl, fell 7-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals after a 12 inning marathon. San Francisco edged Philadelphia 7-6 as the Giants pulled off a late rally. Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 7-1 while Chicago topped Cincinnati 6-4 behind Ernie Banks and Drott. Frank Robinson left early for hospital tests. outcome pending.
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Stolen World Series Pennant From Milwaukee Braves
A 37 by 15 foot blue and white pennant was snatched from a flag pole behind the left field fence during the Braves 3-2 win over the Cardinals. The thief lowered the banner from a 59 foot pole and left quietly.
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New Coach at McConnelsville High School Hired
Harry Gordon Wallar, former McArthur High head basketball coach, is named head cage coach at McConnelsville High School. A McArthur native and Ohio University graduate, he has six seasons of varsity play with a 90 43 record, and McArthur marks of 27 14. Wallar, with two years in the armed forces, led his 1956 McArthur squad to Vinton county and this year to the SEC Buckeye crown. He will coach varsity basketball and assist football and baseball at a Class AA school with about 700 students.
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Chicago fighter Scanlon defeats Rogers in ten round decision
Bobby Scanlon of Chicago outpointed Bobby Rogers of Chicago over ten rounds in Louisville Kentucky. Rudell Stich of Louisville knocked out Charles Cotton of Toledo in ten rounds in Louisville Kentucky.
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KC C Cousins Turn on Yanks For 4 3 Win
The Athletics rallied to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees, sweeping the series for the first time since 1955. Kansas City moved four games above. The White Sox and Tigers also won to stay in the pennant race. Frank Lary and Willard Nixon pitched for Detroit and Boston respectively. Tito Francona delivered five RBIs for the White Sox in a 13-3 win.
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Buchtel Nine Hosts Glouster Exhibition Friday
Buchtel will host Glouster in an exhibition baseball game Friday at 2 30 p m according to Buchtel manager Ben Wagner. The two Hocking Valley Association teams each won games last Sunday.
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