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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1957
Page
5
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Walt Dropo delivered a two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat the Red Sox 2-1, lifting the White Sox to the American League lead. The season’s narrative centers on Dropo, once overlooked at first base, now restoring Chicago’s momentum amid a crowded early-season AL chase.
Pittsburgh visits Chicago while New York plays Cincinnati as night action. Brooklyn travels to Milwaukee and Philadelphia meets St. Louis with four games set for Thursday night.
Concord College announced an eight game fall football schedule for the Mountain Lions. Six games are against state college conference teams with six on the road and two at home. The slate includes Emory and Henry at Bluefield Tech at Beckley Glenville Fairmont West Liberty Steubenville Potomac State Shepherd Maryville Tennessee and others.
Mamoroneck N Y on eve of the 12th annual U S Women's Open Winged Foot east course hosts 98 competitors led by 20 year old Wiffi Smith from St Clair Michigan described by Tommy Armour as potentially greater than Babe Didrikson. Armour praises her power and touch while rivals Betsy Rawls Kathy Cornelius and others push to challenge on the sun baked layout.
In Manchester Chico Vejar 154 from Stamford out pointed Bobby Dalton 15344. In Sacramento Joey Lopes 134 from Sacramento KO'd H Eine Khali 137 from Algeria. In Oakland Leo Alonzo 135 1-4 from Manila won by decision over Mickey Northrup 134. In San Jose Williston 138 3-8 from San Jose TKO'd Eddie Chavez 138 1-4. Milwaukee Joe Adcock, Milwaukee first baseman, sidelined by a broken bone in the lower right leg and torn ligaments, placed on the injured list.
CHICAGO The Cubs beat the Pirates 5-3 to drop Pittsburgh back into last place as the two teams opened a four game set. Jack Littrell Dale Long and Walt Moryn homered for Chicago off Bob Friend who suffered his 8th defeat. Dave Hillman earned the win in relief. Verne Law and Ron Kline start for Pittsburgh today against Tom Poholaky and Moe Drabowsky. Pirates manager Bobby Bragan was fined 50 by Warren Giles for “bus league” tactics in Cincinnati. Ken Hamin optioned to Lincoln. Trimble undergoes knee surgery in spring training.
Umpire Jim Honochick retired from a game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians due to severe pains tied to a kidney condition. He will be sidelined for an undetermined period.
Walter L. Johns profiles Mickey Mantle, reflecting on his rapid rise from the Joplin club to the Yankees in 1951. Mantle, near 200 career homers and aiming for a .400 season, showcases switch hitting, speed, and defense, building a case to rival Ruth and DiMaggio in esteem and value.
Washington Republican Rep. Trick J. Hillings says the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants will relocate to the West Coast for the 1958 season. He cites talks with club officials and an auxiliary contract with a pay-as-you-see firm. telecasts are already being arranged in Los Angeles.
Washington pitcher Chuck Stobbs, who had lost 18 straight, receives a rabbit’s foot from a fan before a night game against Cleveland at Griffith Stadium. About 22 hundred rabbit’s feet and other charms were handed out to 9,462 fans. Stobbs goes the distance and earns a 6-3 victory for the Nationals.
Cincinnati nips New York 3-2 as Kluszewski drives in the 9th inning run with two outs. Smoky Burgess hits two homers for Cincinnati, while Brooks Lawrence limits the Giants to four hits. Joe Nuxhall starts for the Redlegs with a 9-4 record, seeking wins to close the gap.
Washington report shows the Yankees paid $492,000 to 26 players last year, averaging $17,370 with Yogi Berra at $56,000. The Dodgers total payroll was $472,000, while Stan Musial reportedly earned the NL top salary at $75,000. Ted Williams, tied to a $100,000 yearly contract, may have bonuses boosting his pay.
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