Braves widen lead as Wichita splits doubleheader
In a pair of seven inning games Wichita and Boston split their Sunday doubleheader with the Braves extending their lead to a game and a half over Minneapolis. The Red Sox swept the Athletics 4 to 4 and 9 to 5, with Musial driving in three runs as St Louis beat New York, yet Boston pounded Philadelphia and Chicago.
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Orioles Earn Giant Killers Reputation With Weekend Wins
Baltimore edged Chicago White Sox 7 5 and swept a pair from the Yankees to climb, three of four in the series. Billy O'Dell struck out 11 in his season debut, Tito Francona and Bob Nieman homered, Zuverink earned another win as the Orioles amid chaotic baserunning kept pace with the league leaders. Cincinnati built a 14 game NL lead after beating Brooklyn twice while the Dodgers and Phillies battled for second place in a split set.
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Topekan Crowned Kansas Amateur Champion
TOPEKA seven year veteran Dillon Dillon wins the Kansas amateur championship at the state meet, defeating Bob Vickers of Wichita 1 up after 37 holes. Vickers earlier led and tied at several points before Dillon rallied, the match ending on the 37th hole.
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Maas Recasts Himself to Turn Tigers' Pitching Corner
Detroit star Duke Maas, once 0-7 in two AL seasons, has surged to 6-2 early in 1957. Coaches credit new approach using speed shifts, a slider and curve, plus confidence. Tigers credit Hudlin and Frank Lary for guiding Maas from a fair starter to a top-flight winner.
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Yankees slump seen as spark for league rivals
In a wild sports week, the Yankees faltered as Whitey Ford and Johnny Kucks faced clubhouse partying fallout. The slump energized rival clubs in the American League, with Cleveland, Boston, and Detroit still in pennant contention. Minor league results and local race notes accompany the day’s action.
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Jab at Casey Triggers Stinging Swing in Spring Rains
A quirky sports note claims a jab at Casey by a rival sparked heated chatter as spring rains fell. The writer alleges the 1957 Yankees are deemed greatest ever, sparking debate over past glory and current form.
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Gallahad Horod Club Plans Monthly Drag Races
Gallahad horod club officials announce monthly drag races to be held at their strip six miles east on highway 186 this Sunday. Eliminations start at 2 p.m. after time trials at 1 p.m.
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Women’s Collegiate Golf Meet Opens At Illinois
The 13th women’s collegiate golf tournament begins today at the University of Illinois with 40 competitors. Qualifying holes determine flights as Jean Ashley of Kansas is favored and teams travel preparations proceed for the NCAA events.
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