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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1957
Page
9
New York reports show Joe Dey of the USGA defending Open eligibility while veteran Sam Snead and other pros criticize the process. Demaret and Harmon call for automatic qualifications based on recent performance, suggesting a potential boycott if reform stalls.
The film features Jayne Mansfield in her first bold screen persona as a provocative performer. The article discusses the public reaction and Mansfield's rising star status in this novelty musical comedy.
Al Lopez leads the White Sox with a rapid lineup. He explains hit and run as a defensive tool, praises Rivera Landis Minoso Doby Fox Aparicio Lollar and Batteny, notes Fischer's rise, and aims for stronger hitting and front line pitching to maximize Chicago's base running edge. He contrasts his New York duties with Cleveland where pitchers dominated and bench time was heavy.
West Coast promoter Jack Hurley reports heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson agreed to defend the title in Seattle around September. Hurley said he spoke with Cus D Amato and will travel to Seattle to fix the date site and opponent. Patterson is set to defend July 29 against Hurricane Jackson in New York.
Dodgers President Walter O'Malley and Giants President Horace Stoneham met Mayor Wagner to discuss staying in New York or moving. Both said no commitments were made and a definite decision is expected within six weeks, with talks on a potential Brooklyn site and city study ongoing.
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick major presidents Warren Giles and Will Harridge players Rollen Roberts Eddie Yost and attorney J Norman Lewis have been subpoenaed to appear before the House Judiciary Committee for a June 17 start. The probe, led by Rep Cellier to study the reserve clause and possible anti trust implications.
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was among early teachers of Helen Keller who was deaf blind and unable to speak, guiding her schooling and methods for communication.
AP Newsfeatures sports editor Frank Eck recalls Bob Carpenter urging caution yet optimism for Philadelphia. He notes early season lineup with Bouchee Bowman Sanford Cardwell and Anderson delivering strong rookie sparks and potential rookie of the year chances amid a promising farm system.
Philadelphia General Manager Roy Hamey notes improvement from a mix of veterans and youngsters as key infielders Hamner and Fernandez shape a stronger Phillies defense. Jackie Robinson cites Hamner and Fernandez as pivotal factors boosting the club’s early season push toward the first division.
The Bluefield Country Club launches a five session junior golf program sponsored by the Youth Activity committee. Rocky Schorr and Gale John lead group instruction for ages 12 to 14 and 15 to 17. Sessions run from tomorrow at 10 a.m. with future dates June 13 21 27 and July 5.
Florida State and Duke dominate the NCAA district 3 all tournament selections with six and five players named respectively. Unanimous picks include Dick Howser of FSU and Andy Cockrell of Duke.
The pitcher stresses control as the first goal and teaching faster pitches by varying speed. He outlines learning the fastball curve and change up in that order, plus observing veterans to refine technique and timing. He recalls early Boston Braves days and batting practice as a learning path.
Althea Gibson, 20, from New York, says her driving ambition is to become the world’s greatest woman tennis player. She is currently ranked No. 2 behind Wimbledon and U.S. champion Shirley Fry and expects to capture most season honors, including Wimbledon. Gibson notes her talents extend to singing and recording, though she remains largely a loner who enjoys movies and long sleep.
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