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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1957
Page
8
The Yankees lost to Detroit 5-2, trimming their AL lead to 3 1/2 games as Chicago’s White Sox gain ground. Kaline homered twice for Detroit, Mantle’s average rises to .377, while Boston and Milwaukee each win behind strong hitting and pitching. Philadelphia and the Giants also produce big hits in their victories.
In Wichita the Arizona team beat Byram 10-9 after a wild 10th inning to reach the tournament fifth round. Casa Grande toppled Wichita Bombers 3-1 sending them to the losers bracket. Grand Rapids shut out Albuquerque 12-0 under the 12 run rule, while Lowry Air Force Base defeated Dallas 15-5. Ron Northey, after 40 games for the White Sox with a .185 clip, signed with the Phillies on July 30 and homered that night for his 9th major league homer as a pinch hitter.
1957 football preparations underway at Royster Stadium under new coaches Harry Heckethorn and Bob Clemons. Equipment issued Thursday and Friday after physicals, first practice Saturday morning at 8 then a 430 session. Caney game sept 20 opener with split-T offense and focus on defense. About 65 players, 15-20 sophomores, insurance required.
Philadelphia pitcher Robin Roberts, mired in an 8-18 season, defends his future and vows to win again. He rejects retirement talk, accepts bullpen reassignment, and believes his fastball curve remain key, while skeptics urge a new pitch to regain big‑game success.
In San Francisco Rory Calhoun outpointed Joey Giambra in a 10 rounder. Gene Armstrong outpointed Rudy Sawyer in New York. Jose Poluco Lopez defeated Billy Peacock in Tijuana. Ken Venturi tied for sixth with Fred Hawkins at 286 in the 1957 National Open debut.
Rory Calhoun 22 beat Joey Giambra in a ten round middleweight bout at the Cow Palace San Francisco by scores of 97-93 97-93 and 96-95. Calhoun started slow then mounted a comeback landing rights to the head and uppercuts to seal the decision.
National League standings show Milwaukee 76 47 .618 leading Bt Lat 69 54 .561 Brooklyn 70 55 .560 Philadelphia 63 61 .508 Cincinnati 62 62 .500 New York 61 67 .477 Chicago 55 48 .? Pittsburgh 46 76 .377. Tuesday night games include Chicago at Brooklyn and Milwaukee at New York. Monday results: New York 17 Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 4 Milwaukee 3. American League leaders New York 79 45 .638 Chicago 64 59 .520 Baltimore 59 63 .484 Cleveland 60 65 .480 Kansas City 48 77 .384 Washington 47 77 .379. Monday/Tuesday schedules list several matchups and results across leagues with multiple games played and standings noted.
Sugar Ray Robinson, while Jim Norris lay hospitalized, signaled readiness to defend his middleweight title against Carmen Basilio on September 23. He urged a possible agreement and suggested teaming theaters from TNT and Teleprompter. Norris was hospitalized after food poisoning amid a dispute over theater TV rights and contract terms.
Chicago opens a pivotal three game set with New York aiming to end the Yankees AL dominance. Sherm Lollar and Larry Doby return in top shape while Nellie Fox and Minnie Minoso provide the offense as Al Lopez tries to stop the Yankee run. Jim Wilson Billy Pierce and Dick Donovan to start for Chicago as Casey Stengel counters with right handers.
The Yankees trio Bob Turley Tom Sturdivant and the White Sox rotation are cited as needing two wins in the remaining games to remain in serious contention for the pennant race.
Minnesota relies on an all veteran starting group led by All America prospect Boby Cox as it aims to topple Iowa in the Big Ten race. Michigan State and Michigan join the contenders while Ohio State and Northwestern loom as dark horses.
Blanche Martin, center Dan Currie, tackle Pat Burke, ends Tony Kolodzie, and Dave Kaiser hero of the 1956 Rose Bowl champions, and fullback Dan Gilbert.
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson says OU will be sound this year but may lack last year’s speed after losses to graduation. He cites the opening game with Pittsburgh and notes Pittsburgh’s size and strength as a major obstacle for the 1956 champions.
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