Albert Lea faces pitching woes as Snyder sidelined
Albert Lea manager Bill Ankoviak battles injuries and underperforming arms. Snyder is out ten days with a forearm muscle pull after a 10 inning loss to the Austin Packers. Fessette and March struggle while Koolbeck and Ciola impress, guiding a wary pitching staff toward steadier results.
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Bill Ankoviak
Hal Snyder
Ed March
Les Fessette
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Snyder
Austin Packers
Rich Koolbeck
Iowa
Winona
Lou Ciola
Austin
Mankato
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Lou
Cioa
Whitey Felker
Riggenbach Missing as Austin Packers Face Mankato This Week
Riggenbach will miss the Austin Packers games this week as he returns to Illinois Normal for exams and is expected back Saturday for Mason City. He replaces injured Jim Sack at shortstop, batting .333 with a homer against Albert Lea. Sack takes over shortstop tonight in Mankato, boasting .375 average after three games. New faces join the club including Gene Cooke and an unnamed shortstop. Notermann shines at catcher with .500 hitting and shows a strong arm throwing out a runner at second.
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Get Clutch Hits and Sharp Plays Highlight Local Baseball
Joe Rose in seventh Packers season shows age worth keeping. Dick Cordell aims for S M batting title with timely hits. Outfielder ties homer lead with Red Lindgren after back to back rounds against Faribault Albert Lea and Mankato. Owatonna to host 200 lap auto race June 16 with stars Beauchamp and White racing 1957 cars.
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Norris Defends IBC Chief as Judge Deliberates Penalties
New York federal court nears final decree on IBC monopoly charges as James Norris defends himself against government allegations. Judge Sylvester J. Ryan indicated possible dissolution of IBC New York and Illinois outfits and forcing Norris and partner Arthur Wirtz to choose between Madison Square Garden and Chicago Stadium. Norris, based in Miami, says he may quit boxing over government pressure and asserts his business practices are sound outside boxing.
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Moose Wins Softball Test at Northwest Field
The Moose Lodge beat Lansing Corners 1 0 on Monday behind a near no hitter by Mittag who walked two and struck out four in seven innings. Lansing Corners’ Helland allowed two Moose hits and the Merchants beat Lansing Corners 9 3 earlier. Upcoming games include Lefty’s Bar vs Miller Real Estate and the Merchants vs Lansing Corners at Northwest Field.
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Ronnie Knox Signs With Chicago Bears
Chicago owner George Halas announced Ronnie Knox the famed Pacific Coast quarterback has signed with the Chicago Bears. Knox a former UCLA signal caller did not finish his senior year and previously played for the Hamilton Club in Canada.
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GOP and Democrats in Five Inning Washington Charity Baseball Game
Members of the House will play a charity baseball game at Griffith Stadium in Washington. Republicans and Democrats, in uniform, compete for the Washington Evening Star fund to send underprivileged youngsters to camp. The event shifts attention from legislation to sport for one night.
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Fines and Trade Rumors Hover Over Yankees
The New York Yankees, mired in a nine of 15 skid, face fines of 1000 each for Hank Bauer Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Billy Martin and Whitey Ford and 500 for Johnny Bucks after a May 16 nightclub incident. Rumors push Bauer Martin on the trading block while tensions rise between manager Casey Stengel and GM George Weiss amid reports of larger friction.
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Weiss
Podres Delivers for Dodgers End SlumpWith Shutout
Johnny Podres pitched a five win fifth victory and fourth shutout lifting the Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the Phillies in Philadelphia. Hodges and Cimoli each contributed two hits including Hodges sixth homer as Brooklyn tied Milwaukee for third place. Pirates beat Giants 6-5 behind Nelson King relief in the other major league game.
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Austin Blues and Owatonna Meet Tonight at Marcusen Park
The Austin Blues return to Marcusen Park to face the Owatonna Cubs at 7 30 p m in a Down State League clash. Austin trails Rochester for first place but can close the gap with a win. Owatonna seeks its first victory after three straight losses. a rematch follows a 6 5 12 inning win by Austin.
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Definite Date Set for Patterson Title Defense
New York promoter Emil Lence announced July 29 as Floyd Patterson’s first heavyweight title defense at the Polo Grounds with challenger Tommy Jackson. Patterson gains 40 percent, Jackson 20 percent, NBC and General Motors on board, area blackout planned for TV, rain contingency set for July 30 and August 5–6.
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Redi Outpoints Ippolito in New York Bout
Stefan Redi of Passaic New Jersey outpointed Frankie Ippolito of New York in a ten round boxing match held in New York City. Ippolito fought hard but Redi controlled the action with sharper punches and clean combinations. The decision left Redi with a victory margin by judges' scorecards.
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Dodgers Boss Calm Amid Slump Before Cubs Game
Walt Alston, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, says he is not worried about a recent slump after a four game split with the Pirates and a four loss to the Phillies. He notes the team is getting hits but not timely power and credits Johnny Podres for a key three hit victory in Philadelphia.
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Ulrich Falls Short in National Open Qualifier
Austin golfers Wally Ulrich Carlson and Ted Hall failed to qualify at Minneapolis Interlochen sectional trials. Ulrich posted 74 79 153 while Carlson and Hall withdrew. Qualifiers for the National Open June 13 15 at Inverness Toledo included Ray Hill Neil Croonquist and Joe Sodd with Hill winning a playoff for the final spot.
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Williams Tops Cotton In Beats Toledo Bout
New Orleans. Al Williams aged 154 pounds from Los Angeles outpointed Charley Cotton of Toledo Ohio in a ten round decision.
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Charley Cotton
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Packers Seek Sweep in Mankato Return at Tanley Field
Austin with a 3-2 record visits Mankato for a Southern Minnesota League game at Tanley Field aiming to extend a two-game win streak. Pitcher Paul Kelecava is set to start for Ciola’s squad as Jim Sack returns from injury and Bob Riggenbach sits out finals.
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Millers Tighten Title Race In Tight American Association Show
Minneapolis beat Wichita 5 2 to close the gap behind the leaders as Max Surkont held the Skyhawks. Wes Covington hit two solo shots and homered again in the ninth by teammate Surkont. Indianapolis defeated St Paul 9 2, Louisville edged Omaha 5 4 in 16 innings, Charleston outlasted Denver 2 1 in 13, Don Rudolph pitched 16 innings for Louisville, Vern Rapp drove in the winner, Jim Delsing collected four RBIs for Indianapolis, and Donmeter scored for St Paul on a wild pitch.
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New York Mayors Talks With Dodgers and Giants Leaders
Mayor Robert Wagner convenes a meeting with Walter OMalley and Horace Stoneham to press for clear answers on whether the Dodgers and Giants will stay in New York or move west. Congress and stadium costs loom as factors in the unfolding baseball relocation debate.
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Deming Cops State Golf. Kent Fires 168
Minneap olis Roosevelt junior captures Minnesota high school golf trophy at the U of M course with a 143. Cub Davis of Stillwater runner up at 149. Worthington led by Mel Goldstrand claims team title over St Louis Park. In tennis at U Minn, Minneapolis Central and Rochester lead with 10 points each as singles and doubles semi finals set.
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Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollar Big Yankee Fine Record
The New York Yankees fined six players a total of 5500 dollars the largest club penalty ever. Individual fines included Mickey Mantle Hank Bauer Billy Martin Yogi Berra Whitey Ford and Johnny Bucks with 1000 and 500 amounts.
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Crepelle and Doutelle Lead Derby Field at Epsom
Crepello and Doutelle are favored for the 177th running of the English Derby at Epsom Downs. An expected crowd near half a million is set to pack the course for the 3 year olds classic first run in 1780.
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Maderos Outpoints Satterfield In Las Vegas Bout
Julio Maderos of Havana, 195, defeated Bob Satterfield, 186, of Chicago, by decision in a Las Vegas boxing match.
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Julio Maderos
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Bob Satterfield
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Sioux City Rallies for 3rd Place Bid With 6-0 Win
Sioux City shut out Lincoln 6-0 to close within half a game of Lincoln for third place in the Western League. Topeka Hawks dominated Des Moines 13-5 while Amarillo edged Pueblo 4-2 and Albuquerque outlasted Colorado Springs 6-5.
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Marks May Tumble in State Track Meet
Minneapolis Central St. Paul Central Minneapolis Washburn and Minneapolis Edison lead pre meet expectations at the Minnesota state high school meet. Wayne Sullwold of Southwest a top title threat with 4 27 in the mile. Other strong contenders include Roy Larson White Bear Lake Bart Bontems Duluth Central and Jerry Nelson Faribault. Strong showings forecast in shot put hurdles and high jump with several near records expected.
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Wayne Helm
Robbinsdale
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Tom Swanson
Anoka
Rudy Betlach
L. C. Hester
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Finsterwald and Brewer Qualify for 1957 U S Open
Golfers Gay Brewer Jr and Don Finsterwald earned spots in the 1957 U S Open at Inverness Club Toledo June 13 to 15. Of 162 qualifiers from 1920 entries, Brewer led with 67 66 133 while Finsterwald won a five way playoff after a 145 and earlier near miss.
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Sam Snead
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St Olaf Defeats Holy Cross in Softball, 24 to 1
St Olaf powered to a 24-1 win over Holy Cross in a YMCA Church Softball League game at the Athletic Field Monday night. Church of Christ beat the Methodists 11-5, First Baptist won 8-3 over Sterling Christian, and St Johns of Austin topped St Johns of Elkton 5-3. Church of Christ led the league with three straight victories while First Baptist and St Johns of Austin remained undefeated with two straight wins.
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Legion Club League Team Plans Workout
Members of the American Legion baseball team will open workouts at Dressner Park on Thursday June 6 at 4 p.m. The six team league invites all players ages 12 through 16 whose 16th birthday is by July 30 to join or observe.
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