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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1958
Page
6
The New York Yankees aim to clinch the AL pennant by three wins, starting a three game set at Washington. Whitey Ford faces Pete Ramos as the Yankees seek to regain pitching form and seal the title before a potential World Series run.
Washington Senators move hopes for relocation to Minneapolis are denied by team president Calvin Griffith. He said the Senators board will not vote on moving the franchise today. Minneapolis officials eyed a nine million dollar stadium expansion and simultaneous council approval.
Ninety degree humid conditions at Ames forced Iowa State football practice to end early. Coach Clay Stapleton said players had trouble breathing and the planned scrimmage was canceled after the afternoon session was shortened by an hour. Roger Spaulding, a junior wingback from Saco Maine, reportedly quit the squad after requesting absence in morning drills.
A compact roundup lists key matchups and results across leagues. Washington hosts New York while Baltimore visits Boston in the N league, with Detroit at Chicago and Cleveland at Kansas City noted. Friday features Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Chicago at St. Louis, plus Pittsburgh at Milwaukee and Los Angeles at San Francisco. In the American Assn Omaha edges St. Paul 1 0 as Denver defeats Minneapolis 6 3 and Indianapolis stops Louisville 2 0. Wichita beats Charleston 4 2 and 11 1 in the other noted scores.
In Wichita, Drain Oregon faces Alpine Texas in a fifth round National Non-Pro Baseball Tournament game. Drain upset Casa Grande Arizona 4 2 as Don Lane allowed four hits and hit a homer. Other results saw Grand Rapids Michigan beat Cherokee Ohio and Glenview Illinois topple Kellogg Iowa. Evening schedule includes Hampton Virginia vs San Diego, Alpine vs Drain, and Bellingham Washington vs Casa Grande with losers eliminated.
Manhattan Kansas AP says Coach Bus Mertes will drill play patterns this week so Kansas State will know expectations for the September 20 opener vs Wyoming University. Fall practice began in 98 degree heat yesterday.
Pitching star Bob Rush of the Braves allowed 10 hits but walked one and struck out seven in a 3-0 victory over the Giants. Red Schoendienst contributed with four Braves hits including a run producing double.
California will push the NBA to force Sugar Ray Robinson to defend or surrender the world middleweight title. An elimination tournament is planned with a Sept. 7 NBA meeting in Las Vegas to set a fight or quit ultimatum. Contenders Giardello, Mims, Fullmer, and Webb are highlighted in upcoming matches as possible eliminations.
Kan sas Labor Day weekend forecast from the State Forestry Fish and Game Commission reports fair to good fishing across the state. Southeast areas include Fall River Reservoir good for white bass and flatheads. Lake Florado, Lake Blue Stem show good black bass. various county lakes offer targets like black bass, channels, bluegills, crappie, and drum with overall improvements in streams and rivers.
Herb Elliott, the 20 year old Australian, ran 1500 meters in 3 36 in Goetborg Sweden. He also clocked a Dublin mile in 3 54 5 as experts debated a potential sub 3 50 mile. Jungwirth finished second in 3 39 0 with Elliott winning by 20 meters.
Fairmont West Virginia saw Ezzard Charles outpoint Johnny Harper in a 198 pound bout while Cincinnati hosted 203 pounder Johnny Harper. Richmond California hosted Bob Butcher 200 pounds who stopped Tom Harrison 182 pounds in Los Angeles Boots Monroe 120 pounds stopped Nacho Escalante 117 pounds in three rounds. Yvon Durelle 184 pounds outpointed Freddie Mack 170 pounds in Moncton New Brunswick.
Pittsburgh eyes a pivotal three game series with Milwaukee as the Braves hold first. The Pirates, 7 8 behind in second place with seven remaining games against Milwaukee and Pittsburgh. Bob Friend starts opposite Warren Spahn as late night NL action features several key matchups including Don Drysdale facing Paul Giel and Don Cardwell meeting Bob Purkey.
Lahouari Godih nicknamed Go Go aims to open up against Don Jordan in a 10 round lightweight main event at Madison Square Garden. Jordan favored 8-5 TV choice with a 38-11 record, debuting in the East despite NBA Ring rankings. Godih brings a 47-4-2 mark with 12 KOs and one stoppage.
The Cleveland Indians announced the purchase of pitcher Dick Brodow and another player, adding depth to their pitching staff. The arrival strengthens the rotation as the club seeks improvements this season.
Outfielder Rod Graber and another player from the San Diego club of the Pacific Coast League are expected to join the Cleveland Indians once San Diego completes its season on September 7.
CHICAGO AP The American Legion plans the nation s biggest Labor Day Parade to inaugurate its 40th annual convention. Officials estimate 100 009 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members will attend the four day event with about 60 000 marchers expected to fill two miles of Michigan Boulevard from 10 a m to midnight. Henry Cabot Lodge U S ambassador to the United Nations will keynote Tuesday with former President Harry S Truman among speakers. Ten candidates seek national commander including Charles L Bacon of Kansas City Mo.
Phone or deliver your classified ad to the Tribune office by 10 am for same day publication. Deadline on contract space is 2 pm the preceding day.
A reader named Marsha asks Joe to hurry and secure two tickets for a stage event titled Creature from the Black Lagoon with the Hollywood Monster show. She signs as Marsha and seeks a quick response.
The Church Softball League final features First Baptist and St Patrick’s after an 6-5 come from behind victory by First Baptist over St Patrick’s. Hall and Haymaker hit solo homers to shift the semifinal winners bracket. Both teams carry one loss in the tournament, each to the other, ahead of tonight’s decisive game.
The family expresses gratitude to doctors nurses and neighbors for comfort flowers and cards after bereavement. They also thank Dr Dean Gough and the Guiou family for kindness during Mrs Mattie E Guiou's hospital stay. Community notices include Donnays Studio of Dance fall classes and Shield's Bakery reopening at 208 East Main on August 2% with hours.
The State Health department reports Utah has the highest vaccination rate in the nation with 71.2 percent of residents inoculated against polio. This reflects strong public health uptake and ongoing immunization efforts across the state.
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