Stengel and Braves Put Worlds Stars In Lineup
Casey Stengel fielded plans for the Yankees and Braves as the 1957 World Series opened at Yankee Stadium. Whitey Ford to start for New York and Warren Spahn for Milwaukee were set, with Mantle’s status uncertain and Skowron’s back healing. Mantle’s viability and Skowron’s condition dominated Casey’s final lineup checks amid ticket hype and practice sessions.
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Stupple Tops Iowa Golf Honors Amid Duel Duel
Bob Stupple, Cedar Rapids pro, named Iowa golf pro of the year by the Iowa section of the PGA. He won or placed in several senior events, defeating Cedar Rapids rival Charlie Burkart by one stroke to earn an expense-paid trip to the PGA Seniors at Dunedin, Fla. in January. Don Palmer won the substate title. Ann Casey Johnstone was named outstanding Iowa amateur.
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Clarence routs Van Horne 15-1 in state baseball opener
Clarence blasted Van Horne to reach the fall state high school tournament with 13 runs in the first inning and a 15-1 victory as the Cardinals attacked early and often.
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State Tilt at Van Horne Lakers to meet Eddyville in opener
The Iowa High School Athletic Association released first round state fall baseball pairings. Clarence will face Eddyville Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. on the Van Horne diamond. Anthon meets Bancroft St. John’s at Fonda in the other opener.
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Haney confident Braves will win World Series in New York
Milwaukee manager Fred Haney said the Braves did not come to lose as they faced the Yankees in game one at Yankee Stadium. He brushed off choke-up questions, noted a businesslike mood after Milwaukee’s parade, and outlined lineup plans for Joe Adcock, Bob Hazle, and Andy Pafko against different pitchers.
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Dodgers Granted Extension on Deadline to Decide Move
National League owners voted to extend to October 15 the deadline for the Brooklyn Dodgers to decide on relocating to Los Angeles. Giants president Horace Stoneham discussed San Francisco territory, while Dodgers boss Walter O’Malley pressed for more time as Los Angeles council delays loom. American League floated a plan to claim territorial rights in four of New York’s five boroughs, potentially reshaping the city’s baseball map.
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L A Council Faces 9 Hour Debate Over Dodgers Move
Los Angeles city council ends a marathon nine hour meeting without action on a Brooklyn Dodgers relocation contract. Police report a bomb threat halted proceedings but no device was found after searches.
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Cedar Rapids club to pick farm links for 1957
Cedar Rapids may align with either the Milwaukee Braves or New York Yankees for 1957 as the Triple-I league season winds down. Frank Pfaff could stay on as business manager if the Braves win a working agreement, while attendance figure 54 000 with 15 rainouts impressed Milwaukee. Cleveland fires Kerby Farrell amid a weak season and questions on leadership persist.
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Franklin Yearling Suffers Broken Leg at Scrimmage
Mark Donahue, 14, of 3701 Kencrest Drive NE, suffered a broken leg Monday afternoon during a Franklin junior high football scrimmage between freshman and sophomore squads. He was taken to Mercy Hospital and reported in good condition Tuesday. Donahue belongs to the Franklin frosh squad.
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Groat to Have Tonsils Removed Today
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Dick Groat will undergo tonsil surgery today at the Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Hospital. Groat led the club with a .315 batting average this season.
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Flu, Harris Knee Hit Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa City Iowa UP The Hawkeyes won 70 to 14 over Utah State but dealt with flu and knee injuries. Second string fullback Fred Harris twisted his knee and eight players sat out Monday’s practice along with flu victims End Fred Long Bill Gravel Center Mac Lewis. Regulars John Nocera Bob Prescott Ray Vanessen John Christiansen John Brown also did not suit up. First string focused on pass defense during the session.
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