Braves Take Lead In NL Race In Brawling 8-2 Win
Milwauker tops Dodgers 8-2 as Johnny Logan and Don Drysdale fight erupts on field. Bill Bruton hits two homers and Carl Sawatski drives in four runs. Ted Williams belts a record three homers in a Red Sox 9-2 win over the Indians. Yankees beat White Sox 4-3 in a 28 minute brawl affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Richaean
Unttry Press
Milwauker
Wth
Ted Willians
Braves
Dodgers
Milwaukee
Johnny Logan
Brooklyn
Don Drysdale
Yankees
White Sox
Red
Giants
Cubs
Phils
Cardinals
Carl Sawatski
Bob Trowbridge
Bill Bruton
Gino Nmoli
Logan
Drysdale
League presidents crack down on fist swinging in majors
Ulrich report notes WH presidents Will Harridgs and Warren Giles plan stiff action to curb rowdyism on major league fields. Six players ejected Thursday in Chicago and Brooklyn battles prompt fines of at least 100 dollars and warnings to 16 teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Sports
Yankees
Whiteox
Chicago
Dodgers
Braves
Drooklyn
Ebbets Field
Tigers
Dortrait
White Sox
Art Ditmar
Larry Doby
Don Trysdale
Johnny Logan
Brooklyn
Slaughter
Billy Mart Noa
Beth Tssaale
Logan Werte
Broudlyt
Eddie Southern Misses NCAA Meet After Injury
Eddie Southern of the University of Texas strained a thigh muscle after slipping on Hill Hall stairs and will miss the National Collegiate track meet. He was slated to run the 120 yard high hurdles, 220 yard low hurdles, and 440 yard dash, placing him as a top contender before his injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Keddie Southern
University of Texas
Hill Hall
Southern
Williams Leads Early All Star Balloting for A L Team
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox tops the first cumulative voting for the 1957 All Star Game with 15 255 ballots for left field in the American League. Mickey Mantle trails with 14 755 votes for center field, while Stan Musial heads the National League with 12 485 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Lews Cardinals
Musial
Funk Office
Willams
Mantle
York Berra
Yankees
Harvey Kuenn
al Kaline
Detroit Tigers
Nellie Fox
Chicago White Sox
Naline
Jackie Jensen
Red Sox
Vic Wertz
Cleveland Indians
Reno Berton
Tigers
Phillies Near Trade Talk After Baumholtz Release
Philadelphia reports outfielder Frank Baumholtz was released by the Phillies and pitcher Jack Meyer was farmed out, sparking speculation the club may be on the brink of making trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillies
Philadelphia
Frank Baumholtz
Jack Meyer
Philadelphia Phillies
Baumhholtz
NCAA Meet Opens In Austin Today
The 36th annual national collegiate track championships begin in Austin with many stars sidelined by NCAA probations. Defending champ USC Los Angeles and UCLA miss the meet, transferring top competitors across events. Several 1956 champions plan to return in various events as rest of field remains star studded. Meyer, 25, optioned to the Miami Marlins pending recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
USLA
Southern California
Bob Welles
Doug Matjala
Max Truex
Rink Babka
UCLA
Rafer Johnson
Russ Ellis
Duke
Dave Sime
Bobby Morrow
Abilene Christian
Ohio State
Glenn Davis
Washington
Terry Robacco
Oklahoma A&m
J. W. Mashburn
Oregon
Jim Bailey
Morrow
Villanova
Ron Delaney
Phi Reavis
North Carolina College
Lee Calhoun
Indianas
Greg Bell
Manhattan
Ken Bantam
Occidental
Bob Gutowski
Aubrey Lewis
Nottedame
Selwyn Jones
Michigan State
Cate
Players Will Sell Memberships in Bonham Baseball Fund
Bonham residents will buy membership cards sold by players from Texas National and Pony League teams this Saturday. Each player will present cards to buyers, selling individually or in pairs for $1. Proceeds support the summer baseball program’s operating expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham Boys Baseball, Inc
Bonham
Players of Texas
National
Pony League
Standings and league results show tight races
The standings list New York 4 Chicago 3 Detroit 2 Baltimore 1 and Boston 9 Cleveland 3 Kansas City 6 Washington 2. Thursday Southwestern League results include Clovis 25 Hobbs 14 Ballinger 10 Carlsbad 6 Midland 4 FE Paso Plainview 5 San Angelo 4. Big State League notes Temple 3 Beaumont J Corpus Christa 12 Victoria 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Baltimore
Boston
Cleveland
Kansas City
Washington
Clovis
Hobbs
Ballinger
Carlsbad
Midland
FE Paso
Plainview
San Angelo
Temple
Beaumont
Corpus Christa
Victoria
Abuaene Idle
W. Pet
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Cincinnat
Brooklyn
St Louis
Pittsburgh
Lous
Leagee Tean
Ww. B. Pet
Meveland
Aono
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Tulsa
Austin
Fort Worth
Okla
City
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
National League To Have Leader After Tonight
The National League will crown a sole leader after tonight as the Cardinals and Giants meet in the second game of a twin bill with 2–0 records. The winner tops the standings while the loser drops to second. The opener features the Red Sox and Yankees battling to escape the cellar with two losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinals
Giants
Red Sow
Houston Beats Dallas 3-0 to Narrow Series Lead
Howard Nunn limited Dallas to four hits as Houston shutout the Eagles 3-0 to even the Texas League series at one win each. Errors by Dallas aided the scoring while Eime Broglie took the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Houston
Howard Nunn
Eagles
Tulsa
Austin
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Shreveport
Ead
Hoston
Ime Broglie
John Pfeiffer
Cats
League Leaders in Home Runs and Pitching Leaders
Summary of major league leaders: National League top home run hitters include Aaron Braves 16, Mays Giants 11, Moon Cards 11, Mustal Cards 12, Sauer Giants 11, with other key names Hoak Redlegs 41 in RBI chase and Mustal tied for runs with 45. American League leaders feature Mantle Yankees 18, Williams Red Sox 17, Zernial Athletics 13, Sievers Senators 13, with Manwell Tigers 12 and Wertz Indians 39 in RBIs. Pitching leaders show Sanford Phillies 8-1, Shantz Yankees 1, Bunning Tigers 6-1, Schmidt California 5-1, Jackson Cards 4.7 in ERA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron
Braves
Mustal
Sauer
Giants
Moon
Mays
Mantle
Yanks
Williams
Red Sox
Zernial
Athletics
Sievers
Senators
Manwell
Tigers
National Langiure Mustal
Cards
Hoak
Redlegs
Mavs
American League
Wertz
Indians
Skowron
Minoso
White Sox
Maxwell
Blue Blaze Wins Second in PURA Betty Copy Contest
Lone Star Gas employee newspaper Blue Blaze placed second in the 1957 Betty Copy Contest of the Public Utility Advertising Association. The award was presented at the PUAA annual meeting in Cleveland May 9 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Blaze
Low Star Gas
Utiiness Advertising Association
Frank C Lietz
Bellwood
Lone Star
Lietz
PUAA
Cleveland
Crambell Thompson
Alex L. Acheson
Lone
Keeton Indians Lead Texas League After Narrow Win
Keeton Indians moved into sole first place in the Texas League with a 12-10 victory over the Favorite Oilers. Hunts Eagles beat Hatleys Cats 19-7 as four teams showed improvement Thursday night. Dickie Robinson earned the win for Keeton with help from Stan Richardson and Ronnie Newton. Jerry Newton hit a homer and a triple, while Don Mauldin, Newton, and Richardson added doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeton
Packing Company
Indians
Bonham Boys Maseball Tr
Oilers
Hunts’ Eagles
Hatley
Cats
Dickie Robinson
Stan Richardson
Ronnie Newton
Jerry Newton
Don Mauldin
U.S. Plans to Turn GI Girard to Japan Stir Protests
The United States plans to hand GI Girard to Japan for trial on a charge of death by wounding after firing an empty grenade shell while on duty. Critics in Congress protest the transfer, urging inquiry into foreign aid and the case. A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee prepared to probe but was delayed by debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Japan
Girard
United States
Congress
Thomas S Gordon
House Foreign Affairs
Foregn Affairs
Gordon
Paris Drivers Obligate to Paster Windshield Time Cards
Paris motorists in the central area must display a windshield sticker indicating arrival time for parking. A knob on the card records time parked and a window shows when time expires. Police chief Roger Genebrier warned of strict enforcement for hours not shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Prefecture of Police
Leader pledges full inquiry into Girard case
He stated there is no intention to delay foreign aid legislation and that the group will proceed with its agenda while pursuing a complete inquiry into the Girard case. A reporter noted the firm stance on moving ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wiliams
Sawatski
Bruton
Jack Urban
Pirates
Yonkers
Ray Moore
Charley Maxwell
J. W. Porter
Fred Down
Eddie Southern
Worth Center Street
Poly
Jura
Temple Lumber CO. Nichanil of
Exdoring Wales
Ted Williams
A. L
Minion
Meyer
Miami Marlins
International League
Neuchuil
Vebue
Gories
Delaney
California
Don Bowden
Reavis
Charles Ssead
Olympic
Charles Seead
Jon Bragg
Kansas
Stanford
Calfornia
Texas
Joe Cash
Cowpress
Cnatddeoms
Sarasota Lad
Rog Atean
Pyne
National League
United Press
Don Russell
Megatcap
Rudy Pavanich
Jim Ackere
Ed Irons
Jay van Noy
Irons
Sanford
Shantz
Bunning
Schmidt
Jackson
Aly
Pet Hodges
Bkn al
St L
Roat
Pitts
Fondy
Pitts. Thomas
Kab Rh
Pet Worklams
Mantie
N.Y
Fox
Boyd
PURA
W. E. Bush
Bonham, Teras
Bush
T'S
Keeton Indians
P. W. J. Pet Keretons
Hunts
Treffic
Parisian
Roger Genebrier
Poice
Rea
Norge
United States Department of Agriculture
U. S. Public Health Service
United States Public Health Service
Americam Cyanamid Company, Phosphates and Nitrogen Division
Deps
Rockefeller Plaza
New York 20
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!