Wichita Braves Rated To Keep Association Lead
The Wichita Braves atop the American Association for nearly two months rely on a strong pitching staff led by Carleton Willey and Gerry Nelson. Bob Trowbridge, just called up from Milwaukee, limited Denver to six hits in a 5-2 win as Wichita remained ahead of St. Paul. Lawrence field action notes Kansas beats Nebraska 8-2 with Ron Wylie holding serve and Barry Donaldson and Frank Nappi homering for losers.
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Local youths vie for baseball roles at Garden City camp
Garden City Banjo&inaon hosts a two day tryout at Clint Lightner field this weekend with sessions at 2 p m on Saturday and Sunday Jaycee baseball officials express optimism for the BeeJay season as Lightner field gears up for crowds autos from major league clubs will be given as gifts Tebbetts Redlegs lead the National League and the Brooklyn and Milwaukee clubs battle for early pace in spring action
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Senators Hand A’s 4-0 Shutout Lose Plate Power
Washington Senators defeated the Kansas City Athletics 4-0 as Ly Berberet hit a sixth inning homer off Ryne Duren, breaking a string of 15 straight outs. Duren surrendered another run in the seventh while Virgil Trucks allowed the final tally in relief. The A’s have now failed to score in 29 innings. Meanwhile Sam Butterfield emerged as a basketball coach candidate at Hutchinson junior college after news of a pending Garden City high school posting, with details indicating his move from Wamego and a four year Garden City tenure. Butterfield plans to relocate to Hutchinson around August, with his family.
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Cardinals Pirates Postponed by Rain at Busch Stadium
Rain forced a postponement of the St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates game at Busch Stadium. No rescheduled date announced.
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Women Bowlers Elect Officers For 1957 58 Season
Women bowlers of the city association last night elected Lila Shearmire as league president for 1957 58 kegier season. She replaces Gladys Pounds as association proxy. Other officers elected were Velma Wallace vice president Dorothy Herdt secretary Vi McElroy treasurer Emaline Scott sergeant at arms. A split league was adopted for next season with about 30 members in attendance. A banquet for bowlers and sponsors was discussed to be held soon. Outgoing officers were Polly Kerr vice president Odelia Jones secretary Lila Shearmire treasurer Jane Driver sergeant at arms.
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Emaline Scott
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Odelia Jones
Jane Driver
Big Scores In Softball Openers At Finnup Park
Goodyear defeated Fanslers 32-5 in the opener as a 11 run first inning set the tone and Valenzuela earned the win. Mayo's topped the Latin Panthers 29-15 in a closer nightcap with eight hits and 10 runs in the third inning. Barnes and Plankenhorn homered as L. Galfax won and A. Cervantez took the loss.
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Big Ten Prepares Aid Plan Modifications for Athletes
The Big Ten athletic directors begin pre meeting talks on proposed changes to aid programs. Unanimous approval is anticipated for an amendment offering grants covering board room books tuition and fees to top high school graduates regardless of need, with a minimum B average to stay eligible. Additional proposals would make transfer students immediately eligible for aid, ease off campus contact rules after aid offers, and equalize cost differentials across schools.
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Big Ten
Minor League Baseball Results Across Leagues
Summary of minor league games across American Association Texas League and Western League with scores reported for Minneapolis Charleston Indianapolis Omaha St Paul Louisville Wichita Denver Southern Association New Orleans Mobile Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Oklahoma City Shreveport Tulsa Topeka Amarillo Lincoln Star City Albuquerque and others with varying win totals and notable mismatches as listed.
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Score to move about hospital after eye injury update
Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score, 23, is allowed to get up in his Lakeside Hospital room as eye sight improves after a line drive hit to his right eye on May 7. Dr. Charles I Thomas noted progress but could not say when he might leave hospital. Detriot report on Henry Toothpick Brown vs Benny Lane. Brown, unranked lightweight, fights tonight on ABC TV aiming to derail Lane’s bid at lightweight history. Brown has 24 wins, 14 by knockout, 4 losses and 2 draws, last fighting Paolo Rosi.
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Toothpick” Brown
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Hank Bauer Is Free On Parole
New York Yankee outfielder Hank Bauer was free on parole after a nightclub brawl last Thursday. He faces a June 21 hearing on a felonious assault complaint by deli owner Edwin Jones, stemming from the incident. Bauer, 34, was fingerprinted and arraigned in felony court on a citizen arrest. He played the first game since the incident, going hitless in four at bats as the Yankees lost to the White Sox 3 to 1. He stated, I didn't hit anyone.
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Not To Be Hasty About Road Races Mille Miglia
Brescia club says it will not rush a decision on the Mille Miglia future after the deadly May 12 open road race. The club counters press reports and asserts actions so far reflect facts, amid global calls for abolition. Marquis Alfonso de Portago and others were killed in the last running, fueling ongoing debate and speculation.
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Sox Making Al Lopez Into 1st Class Prophet
Al Lopez shapes perception of the White Sox as they ride an eight game win streak and lead the AL race after beating the Yankees. He predicted a four team race and cited speed pitching and defense as keys to dethroning New York. Pierce dominated for Chicago in a 3-1 win as Cleveland and Detroit also won to widen the gap.
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Friend Graders Beat Lincoln in High-Scoring Softball Tilt
Friend graders won their second spring game defeating Lincoln 32 to 41 in a called inning contest. Larry Billings pitched for Friend, allowing relief in the fourth before finishing. Duane Coster and Vernon Heili powered the hitting with two homers and other players going deep. The win comes as the team prepares for Friday’s father son game at 2 p.m. with grades 1-4 playing a preliminary to the seniors.
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