Lavagetto Named Washington Manager In Detroit Change
The Washington Senators fired Charlie Dressen and appointed Harry Cookie Lavagetto as manager in Detroit. The move comes after an eight-game losing streak and the team sits last in the American League, nine and a half games back. Dressen may become coordinator of player personnel. Lavagetto, 44, has coached Washington since 1955 and previously played ten major league seasons with the Dodgers.
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Don Kaiser
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Three-I League Standings and Monday Results
The Three-I League standings show Davenport Mocsecsevesens leading with 6 wins and 3 losses, Burlington at .667, Evansville at 5-4, Peoria 4-9, and Os Xetas at 2-5. Monday results include Evansville 12 and Peoria unknown, Cedar 3, with schedules noting Peoria versus Raeee at 7:30 and Bur, Keoka at 3.
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Hart Trophy Again for Gordie Howe in 3rd MVP Run
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings wins the NHL Hart Trophy for the third time as league MVP. The Montreal AP report notes Howe, described as the perfect hockey player, dominated the award with an overwhelming victory.
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First National Wheelchair Games Set at Adelphi College
Seventy wheelchair athletes will compete in races archery discus throw darts basketball free throw and table tennis at Adelphi College during the First National Wheelchair Games on June 1 in Garden City New York.
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Bad Bounce Ruins Milwaukee As Dodgers Tie Series
Milwaukee pitcher Lew Burdette misplayed a cruel hop in the 12th inning allowing Brooklyn to tie 4-4, then Cimoli homered in the 14th off Red Murff as the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-4 in 14 at Ebbets Field. Koufax earned the win in relief, historic clash overshadowed by Burdette’s late miscue.
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Braves
Gino Cimoli
Carl Furillo
Brooklyn
Kids League to Assign Players to Teams June 8
The 1957 Kids league opens June 7 with three age groups assigned to teams on June 8 at the high school. Players 9 to 15 report by section for team placement while 9-10 year olds start June 24 with four sector leagues. A two day clinic led by Danny Ozark’s group runs June 10 to 12.
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Patterson Plans Bout in London
Floyd Patterson intends to defend the heavyweight title in London this year amid a feud between his manager Cas D'Amato and the International Boxing Club. The promoter is Harry Levine, with a June or September defense possible, and a potential U S defense for an independent promoter.
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United States
Softball scoreboard snapshot and mixed results
The report lists softball scores and pairings including Wison s, Pump, Rowley, Stebbins, Foley, and Nordman. It notes Ron Butler’s Construction defeating Legion in a forté win with unclear line items and partial team references.
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Morley Hires Dale Black as Coach for 1957-58
L Dale Black graduate of Iowa State Teachers College has been named Morley high school boys athletics coach for the 1957-58 year He currently serves in the army at Fort Benning Georgia and will receive his release before school opens Black earned letters in basketball and baseball at ISTC and will coach both boys basketball and baseball at Morley
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Luther Golfers Fall at Mankato
MANKATO Minn Mankato State Teachers defeated Luther College 12 to 3 in a dual golf meet. Luther earned a lone win from Tom Haugen who defeated Jim Lorenz 244 4. Medalist was Mankato’s Jim Lloyd with 72 on the par 68 course.
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Lou Hoy
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Independence Golfers Triumph Over Manchester in Meet
Independence golf team posted a 177 to 219 victory led by Dick Lybeck with 37 medalist effort. Team scores list Bain Lybee Hankinson and others, while Manchester's Nelson Goff and Longseth crews finished behind.
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Raiders Struggle In Night Games Amid Youth League Drive
The piece notes the Raiders’ six night losses after two day wins and highlights community youth baseball efforts. Barneys Morrison calls for team sponsors, while the Town coaching clinic features Iowa and Delaware coaches led by Dave Nelson.
Tipton and Marion Win Junior High Titles at Monticello
Tipton and Marion captured team titles at the first Monticello junior relays held Saturday. Tipton took the seventh grade crown while Marion led in another division, with teams scoring high across events as reported by Special to The Gaze.
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Eighth grade meet notes show close margins and winners
The report notes Marion narrowing Maquoketa to an 11 point lead over Independence in eighth grade standings. Event winners include seventh grade 880 yard and 74 relay, 440 yard dash Lloyd, long jump Mundy, pole vault Whitchello, 50 yard dash Munday, and other sprint and field events amid scattered OCR errors.
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Franklin Gains District Final By Jack Ogden
Central City and Franklin of Cedar Rapids meet for the district baseball title after both overcame early deficits to reach the final. Franklin tightens in late innings as Ron Schleder drives key hits and Don Bleakley settles in on the mound for Central City.
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Lamont Coaches Lewis and Walling Step Down
Bob Lewis and Ned Walling resigned after leading Lamont high school athletics for two seasons. Lewis boasted an 11 3 record and second place in Buchanan county basketball while Walling’s girls placed third in the conference. Lewis also coached the Lamont boys to the district baseball tournament this spring and started the town’s first baseball program in over a decade. Both intend to continue coaching elsewhere or in new roles.
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Peoria and Cedar Rapids Clash on Memorial Park Night
Cedar Rapids Raiders host Peoria in a six game home stand at Memorial Park. Peoria wearing the Yankee label after Quincy's exit, led by Verne Hosheit, aims to rebound after a rough stretch. Night games begin at 7:30 with Keokuk due after the series.
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