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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1958
Page
6
Gran Hamner drove in five runs including a bases loaded triple and his 100th career homer as Philadelphia defeated Los Angeles 8-5. The Dodgers faced heavy hits after a six game hot stretch, with Hamner posting a 435 batting average and .821 slugging in that span.
August A. Busch, owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, laments the club's 3 wins in 15 games after a surprising second place finish. Talks with Cincinnati catcher Smoky Burgess and outfielder Wally Moon surface as possible trades, while Dodgers press for Del Ennis and others. General Manager Bing Devine expresses caution over trading Duke Snider or Carl Furillo as bait.
Baseball briefs recap standings and results across leagues. Highlighted are New York and Washington records with Kansas City Cleveland and Boston in pursuit while Chicago and Detroit see varied outcomes. Rain affected several matchups and rescheduled games.
In San Francisco Joey Giardello outpoints Rory Calhoun in a ten round feature while Tony Anthony wins by knockout over Artie Miller in New York. Charley Joseph stops Reuben Stubbs in New Orleans as Gordon Parker outpoints John Johnikin in Athol Massachusetts. Night NL games draw larger crowds than day games in 1957 with four million plus attending under the lights.
Riverboat Bob Smith from Ol Missouri earned his first major league victory in his initial start for the Boston Red Sox as the team won 8-5 at Fenway Park. He allowed eight hits, walked two, and struck out four, with relief help from Frank Sullivan in the eighth after an extended rain delay altered the schedule.
Roy Campanella the paralyzed Dodgers catcher remains a quadriplegic three months after neck surgery. Doctors at the Rusk Institute say he may achieve ordinary living but doubt a full recovery is possible. He can move shoulders and very weakly bend wrists. no muscle function below the shoulders.
Dr. Sengstaken reported Campanella shows partial recovery over 30 days but progress remains slower than hoped. He has been at Glen Cove Hospital since a serious January 28 automobile accident near his home.
In Houston, Joe Brown and Ralph Dupas tune up for the world lightweight championship bout with Brown defending his 135 pound title for almost two years. Dupas, age 22, argues his youth will decide the contest while Brown’s camp predicts a knockout in the eighth or ninth round.
Middleweight contender Joey Giardello, undefeated in 16, beat Rory Calhoun in a 10 round decision at the Cow Palace and hinted at a June bout in San Francisco possibly against Holly Mims. Giardello weighed 159 to 158V4 for Calhoun. referees scored 99-90 and 98-91 with AP 97-91. Stan Musial and Hans Wagner noted for NL batting titles.
Middleweights Rocky Graziano and Tony Zale fought to a draw at Chicago Stadium in 1947. The bout drew a record indoor gate totaling $421,000, underscoring the event's high public interest and strong attendance.
The piece notes American runners rarely reach four minutes, attributing it to focus on field events and sprints. Bannister and others forecast a 3 50.0 pace, challenging past doubters who labeled the feat impossible.
London speed events describe a wind driven attempt toward a sub four minute mile with Bannister’s historic 3 59.4 cited. The piece notes 34 runners have since broken four minutes from 10 nations, including Landy 3 58.0 and Ibbotson 3 57.2, with pacing now restricted and ratification still unsettled. Don Bow notes in progress.
Peoples Finance Co offers financing for buying, selling, or repairing vehicles. The dealership plan highlights options for customers seeking auto loans and includes contact details at 7S Santa Fe and phone 726.
Excessive engine heat from summertime use of permanent antifreeze and deposits raises octane requirements. An increase of up to five octane numbers may be needed, making the difference between regular and premium gasoline for many cars.
Tony Kubek, 22, versatile Yankee infielder, heads into Army service as baseball season unfolds. Manager Casey Stengel weighs lineup options with Kubek slated to fill right field temporarily, though he could cover more positions as the manager reshuffles.
Gran Hamner drove in five with a bases loaded triple and his 100th career homer as the league stars defeated the Dodgers 8 to 3. Rookie pitcher Ray Semproch earned his third win with his second complete game allowing five hits.
Ronald A. Booker regurgitated a package of heroin March 10 at East Orange Hospital. Essex County Judge James A. Giuliano acquitted Booker of a narcotics charge, ruling that the 14th Amendment protects the contents of his stomach and barred the heroin as evidence. The judge called the stomach search brutal and oppressive.
Dr Rudolph H Friedrich from Chicago presented a bank loan based plan to about 2500 dentists at a Missouri Kansas meeting. The Missouri Dental Association reserve fund guarantees bank repayment if a patient defaults. Dr Friedrich of the American Dental Association Council on Dental Health says the plan is proving successful. The note mentions Germany’s three largest cities Berlin Hamburg and Munich.
Motorists should drain permanent type antifreeze each spring to avoid engine knock reduced mileage and possible breakdown. H A Ricketts, an automotive sales representative, notes engineers warn of risks if antifreeze is not replaced in the cooling system.
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