Rookie McDevitt Stars in 7-2 Brooklyn Win Over Reds
Brooklyn rookie Dan McDevitt pitched a complete game seven hitter for a 7-2 victory over Cincinnati, lifting the Dodgers into NL third place behind strong hits from Gene Cimoli and Charlie Neal. Rain interrupted play for about 70 minutes, but Brooklyn built an early lead with Cimoli’s homer and Neal’s double and squeeze. Cincinnati’s Frankie Robinson scored on an Ed Bailey double in the second, while McDevitt and Freeman held off late Reds rallies as Brooklyn totaled nine hits.
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National Amateur Harvie Ward Withdraws from Play
National amateur champion Harvie Ward withdraws from the Trans Miss Mississippi tournament in Dallas on probation from the USGA to avoid embarrassment to the events. Bob Goldwater says inviting Ward was a mistake as the USGA recognizes him as a professional, with Ward learning of the controversy only on arrival from Toledo.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores Across Leagues
International League Columbus defeated Rochester 4 to 1 while Buffalo beat Richmond 10 to 0. American Association Minneapolis topped Charleston 10 to 2, St Paul beat Louisville with a 1 to 0 score. Omaha game postponed due to rain.
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Stan Musial’s Hall of Fame feet first entry at Cooperstown
New York June 17 Stan Musial becomes the first player to enter the Hall of Fame Museum feet first as his bat from a 1954 doubleheader with the Giants is sent to Cooperstown The article notes Musial’s NL consecutive game record reaching 823 and his durability while joking about the meaning of the streak and his impact on fans and peers
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Favorites Advance In Scholastic Net Play
Top seed Earl Buchholz of St. Louis led a parade of favorites through two rounds of the National Interscholastic Tennis Tournament at the University of Virginia. Buchholz breezed past Garland Carlton 60 64 after a first round bye while other seeds won in straight sets, including Jim Shaffer, Larry Caton, Bobby Schwarin, Donald Ralph, Lawrence Nagler, and Lloyd Brown. Tomorrow features more singles action and first round doubles, with Buchholz slated to meet Roger McCormick in a key match.
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Martinez Defeats Gavilan in Ten-Round Decision at Jersey Ring
Welterweight contender Vince Martinez built an early lead and withstood a fifth round scare to beat Kid Gavilan by a 10 round decision in Roosevelt Stadium Newark night show. Martinez weighed 1504, Gavilan 14714, with ref Paul Cavalier scoring 7-3 overall.
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Hearing on Antitrust Immunity for Pro Sports Opens
Congress opened a House Antitrust Subcommittee inquiry into whether major league baseball football basketball and ice hockey should receive antitrust immunity. Rep Harris urged squarely that government not interfere while Justice official Hansen cautioned against extending exemptions and Celler pressed for a decision on potential discrimination in court rulings.
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Pirates Sign Brothers to Midwest League Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates sign Donald Dobrjino 22 and his brother Robert 19 to a Class D Midwest League contract. Donald is a right handed pitcher and Iowa University graduate who led the Big Ten with 57 strikeouts. Robert is a catcher listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
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Ramon Fuentes to Meet Luigi Coluzzi in Melbourne Bout
Ramon Fuentes of Los Angeles will fight Italy's Luigi Coluzzi in a 10 round welterweight bout at Melbourne Stadium on June 28. It marks Fuentes first match in Australia.
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Milers Seek Four Minute Mile On Grass In Dublin Meet
London report notes four minute mile times becoming common and three of the world’s eight active milers travel to Dublin next Monday to test grass performance. Derek Ibbotson predicts a 3:57 mile, aiming to beat Landy’s record. Delany cautions on records, while Hewson and others spar with optimistic views about grass track potential.
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Former Grid Great Is Steel Speaker
NATURAL BRIDGE June 17 Former football great Harry A Stuhldreher compared business to carrying a pigskin in an address before the Lynchburg Industrial Management share tonight. Stuhldreher assistant to the vice president of United States Steel Corp told 259 representatives that any business is a team in operation. He noted that each member must carry out his assignment to reach the goal and that preparation makes a better team. He was part of Notre Dames Four Horsemen backfield and later coached at It ol and Wisconsin. The steel executive spoke at the club s annual top management dinner with bosses as guests.
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Bluefield Golfers Prepare Beckley Match This Sunday
Bluefield Count Club pro Rocky Schorr urged all golfers expected to join the club match with Beckley this Sunday afternoon at the local course to sign up immediately. Four well known Bluefield golfers Dan Wells Dr Dan Goodykoontz Bob Brooks and Jim Strupp have signed for the Beckley match.
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Bonus Baby Poses Problems To Tigers In Personnel Change
Detroit sent outfielder Karl Olson to Charleston as the Tigers clear a spot for $25,000 bonus infielder Steve Boros. Olson played eight games for Detroit after joining from Washington via Boston waivers, batting 2 for 14. Senators GM Hillman Lyons noted six outfielders complicate decisions as Jimmy Small also joined Detroit and Charleston must trim one roster spot.
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Standings and Schedule From the League
Standings show Milwaukee Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis with matching records. Yesterday results Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 7 2 and Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 7 5. Today's schedule lists matchups Philadelphia Chicago New York Milwaukee Pittsburgh St Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati with listed pitchers.
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Phils Sign Lefty Chris Short to Johnson City Assignment
Georgetown Delaware June 17 Chris Short a 19 year old left hand pitcher was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies and assigned to Johnson City Tennessee in the class D Appalachian League He weighed 197 pounds and is the son of Federal Judge Isaac B Short The Bordentown Ty Septeny club earlier showcased his talents and his name drew interest from major league teams including St Louis Boston and Kansas City Athletics
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Attractive Lineup In New York Garden
Nine teen college basketball double headers will be played at Madison Square Garden during the 1957 season the Garden announced today. The slate includes 28 visiting teams with five conference champions and independents Notre Dame Dayton Memphis State Cincinnati Xavier of Ohio Seattle Holy Cross Temple. Conference champions to appear will be California Pacific Coast St Louis Missouri Valley West Virginia Southern Western Kentucky Ohio Valley and Connecticut Yankee.
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Yankees' Skowron Surges To Sixth In AL Hitting Race
Bill Skowron, 26, of the New York Yankees, rose from .236 on May 24 to .333 after 14 hits in 26 at bats last week. Mantle's hot stroke kept him near .379 with 19 homers. Williams trails with .379 and 12 points. Hodges, Musial duel for NL lead as Fondy and Groat rise. Aaron leads NL in homers and RBIs with 18 and 51.
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Bluefield Nine Wins Sixth Straight in Semi-Pro League
Bluefield Virginia rolls past Herndon 14 5 at Scotts Field as Carl Hrovath relieves at 5 5 and earns the win. Richard Kinser doubles home runs by Hrovath and others pace a 14 hit attack with one error. Virginia Siders improve to 6 0 atop standings. next host Tazewell Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Milwaukee Braves recall Wes Covington from Wichita farm team
The Milwaukee Braves recalled Wes Covington from their Wichita Kansas farm club to fill left field after the Bobby Thomson trade to the New York Giants. Covington had been optioned to Wichita in the AA American Association on May 15 and was hitting .300 there.
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Joe Brown Zuelueta End Training For Wednesday
Lightweight champion Joe Brown and challenger Orlando Zuelueta finished heavy training at Denver Coliseum and plan light work before the 15 round title bout. Brown backs six ounce gloves claiming extra punch power while manager Hymie Wallman confirms eight ounce gloves under Colorado rules.
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One Bonus Player Changed For Another For Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore on June 17 reports Jim Pyburn, a bonus player, was removed from the major league roster to make room for a new addition. Frank Zupp, a 17 year old San Francisco catcher signed for 30000 dollars, joins the list with a two year stay or release. Pyburn, 24, previously signed for 48000 at Auburn and now may move from third base to outfield after a failed tryout. He was sent to San Antonio after two years, joining Wayne Causey, a 25000 dollar bonus recipient two years earlier.
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Milwaukee Braves Sign Tiny Johnson
Lynn Massachusetts June 17 Lorne Tiny Johnson a 19 year old all around athlete was signed to a minor league contract by Jeff Jones New England scout for the Milwaukee Braves Johnson a heavy hitting pitcher and outfielder is slated to play in the Braves McCook farm in Nebraska He led in schoolboy hockey and football scoring and batted well for most of his three years
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Blue Gray Camp Opens Under Bragan In Rain
Bluefield manager Bragan held the first Blue Gray practice at Bowen Field with 25 rookie hopefuls. Rain halted the 10 a.m. session and a second try was planned for the day. Buck Lin, a Brooklyn scout, joined Bragan to assist, while Lia of Long Island University helped with sessions.
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Buffalo Bisons rout Richmond 10-0 in baseball game
Buffalo Bisons blanked Richmond 10-0 as Karl Drews pitched eight innings of shutout ball and led a 10 hit attack that included two home runs, a triple and a pair. Mike Baxes hit a three run homer as Buffalo surged in the fourth inning, while Richmond stranded a dozen runners.
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Basilio Managers Set Monday Deadline for Robinson
New York June 17 welterweight champion Carmen Basilio’s co managers set a Monday deadline for middleweight king Sugar Ray Robinson to sign for a middleweight title defense. Joe Netro and Johnny DeJohn say they have offers from Jim Norris for welterweight title fights and will sign Monday if Robinson fails to agree.
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