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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1957

Page

5

Big Ted Kluszewski lifts Reds past Giants to stay near NL lead

Cincinnati Redlegs star Ted Kluszewski returned from the disabled list to slug a homer and two singles, driving a 5-4 victory over the New York Giants that halted a four game skid. He later lamented failing to drive in a key run in the ninth.

Milton Richman United Press Ted Kluszcki Cincinnati Redlegs Kluszewski New York Giants Redlegs Red Worthington Gavmam Cincinnati Klu Stu Miller

Golf Open spotlight shows golf life beyond the greens

Central Press columnist compares duffer life to pro golf at Inverness during the 1957 National Open. He notes intense concentration, weather and crowds, the gypsy travel, and the disparity between prize money and other sports while recounting golf’s growth since 1894 Yonkers Open.

Toledo Inverness Hogans Sneads Middlecoffs Burkes You and I Oper Yonkers N.Y

Belmont Stakes Showdown As Bold Ruler Meets Gallant Man

In New York the Belmont Stakes nine race card features Bold Ruler a massive galloper and Gallant Man a spirited colt in the 9th running for 114300 dollars. Yankees allege rivals aim to injure Mickey Mantle by throwing at him amid AL tensions.

New York Bold Ruler Gallant Man NEW York 4 New York Yankees Mickey Mantle

Schroeder aids Kramer in promoting Tournament of Champions

Ted Schroeder former U S tennis champion and Davis Cup player set up headquarters Thursday at the West Side Tennis Club to help Jack Kramer promote the professional Tournament of Champions July 15 21 to promote Forest Hills N Y and increase event visibility during the summer circuit.

Forest Hills Ted Schroeder U.S West Side Tennis Club Jack Kramer

Morrison on Golf Lines Up Swing For Consistent Contact

Coach explains starting stance to align body for a solid swing. He notes favoring the right side while lining up can influence the entire stroke, stressing even left hip and shoulder height, knee direction, and keeping tension from starting before the swing.

Alex J. Morrison Phillips Hay Philip King Features Syndicate

Cubs rout Pirates 11 5 to halt Bucs five game win streak

The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11 to 5, ending the Pirates longest streak since 1955. Erie Banks drove in four and Walter Morin added three RBIs as Chicago piled up 17 hits. Ron Kline took the loss, Dick Drott earned the win, and the teams were set to meet again with Vern Law facing Moe Drabowsky.

Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phiilies Junior Gilliam Hime Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Whie Sox Washington Yankees Kansas City Mickey Mantl Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Boston Warren Spahn Braves Pn Hie Milwaukee Cincinnati Cubs Philadelphia Chuck Tanner Ronnie St. Louis Kline New York Dick Crott Chicago Don Elston Ernie Banke Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Bucs Bill Virdon Bill Mazeroski Pirate Mazeroski Dick Rand Erie Banks RBI Walter Moryn Jim Bolger Ron Kline Dick Drott Jasain Vernon Law Moe Drabowsky

Deer Struck by Car on Webster Road Causes $75 Damage

Taylor County Conservation Officer Progreso Tocado reports that Ever Ett Hart Jr. of Bowlesburg struck a female deer on Webster Road. The doe appeared dead or injured but sprang up after Hart’s attempt to order it to get up. Hart faces $75 in auto repairs. deer activity is common this season and drivers are urged to watch for wildlife.

Everett Hart, Jr Bowlesburg Webster Road Taylor County Conservation Progreso Tocado Tocado Hart

Macias Defends Title Tonight In San Francisco

In San Francisco Raul Raton Macias of Mexico defends his NBA world bantamweight title against Dommy Arestia of the Philippines at the Cow Palace. Macias a movie idol with 29 wins and one loss faces a tough challenger as boxing shifts attention from baseball. Macias holds six inch height edge and is a heavy favorite in a 15 round bout set after a year.

San Francisco Raul Raton Macias Mexico Dommy Arestia Philippines Debonair Raul Dommy Larry Doby Art Ditmar Don Drysdale Johnny Logan Bennie Ford Cow Palace Macias Vac- Yanks Bunning Tigers Thailand Chamrerney Songkitrat Rasgy Macias Ursua Mexico City Leo Espinosa Juan Cardinas Spain el Raton Sanford Phils Shantz

Snead's Slim Hope in U S Open Final Rounds

Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs W Va faced slim odds to win the U S Open after posting 148 in the first two rounds. Dick Mayer of St Peters burg and amateur B J Patton led at 138 while Snead, joined by five others at 148, remained ten strokes back.

Toledo, C Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Snead Dick Mayer St. Petersburg B. J. Patton Morganton Peter Thomson Julius Boros Fred Hawkins Bud Ward Sam Penecele Philadelphia Furgol Gene Sarazen Mike Chak Arnold Palmer Ted Dutch Cherry Vic Ghezal Ence Veetan Bobb Cruickshank Patton Ike Mayer

Patton And Mayer Lead In U S Open Golf Duel

Patton and Mayer surged into the final rounds at Inverness chasing America's greatest fairway prize. They hold 138 across two rounds as Doug Ford Ken Venturi stay within two shots while Sammy Snead and Chic Harbert stumble. DiVicenzo, Wininger, Demaret and Harebert also loom in the tight field.

Patton Sammy Snead Ben Horgan Mayer Tost Ed Furgol Acres Inverness Doug Ford Ken Venturi San Francisco Jimmy Demaret Bo Wininger Odessa Tex Chic Harebert Swamy Roberto DiVicenzo Mexico City

Baseball leaders and team scores in the United press data

American League leaders Mantle and Yanks score 19 in a 19 17 line with Williams Red Sox 17. Zermal Athletics 13 Sievert Sen ators 13 Maxwell Tigers 12. Yanks 42 Sievers Senators 41 Wertz Indians 39 Skowron Yanks 38 Minoso White Sox 36 Maxwell Tigers 36. National League Aaron Braves Musial Cards 45 Hank Red legs 42 Mays Giants 37 Four tied 33 apiece.

Mantle Yanks Willams Red Sox Zermal Athletics Sievert Senators Maxwell Tigers Sievers Wertz Indians Skowron Yanks Minoso White Sox Aaron Braves Musial Cards Hank Redlegs Mays Giants

Mickey Mouse suffers only defeat in 1955 bout

Ursua, with a 36 9 3 record and 28 knockouts, fights in the Philippines where several bouts are unrecorded. Billy Peacock stops Mickey Mouse in the third round fracturing his jaw. the match is only broadcast by shortwave to Mexico with no television.

Mickey Mouse Billy Peacock Ursua Philippines Mexico

Former Giants backfield coach returns to supervise scouts

Sherman, who served as backfield coach for the New York Giants from 1949 to 1953, rejoined the NFL team today to supervise the club's talent scouts. The former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback also coached Canada’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1954 to 1956.

NEW York Sheman New York Giants Nationa Football League Sherman Philadelphia Eales Canada Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Canadian Draw In Fight Between Anthony And Durelle

In Detroit Tony Anthony earned a 175 pound title shot by surviving a tough 10 round draw with Yvon Durelle of Canada. Judges differed with scores creating a draw on one card and a split outcome on others.

Detroit Canada Tony Anthony Durelle Anthony Moore Tro Ada

Braves Player Fined In Bitter Dobbs Fracas

Milwaukee pitcher Drysdale and Braves Logan clashed in a dugout fight after a fine dispute over a $100 penalty. Logan charged injustice from NL President Jen Giles, while Drysdale claimed he only protected himself. In a separate game at Ebbets Field, Drysdale struck Logan in the back during an exchange that sparked a bench melee.

Philadelphia Logan Milwaukee Brooklyn - Milwaukee Ebbets Field Drysdala

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