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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1957
Page
5
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The Chicago White Sox built a three game cushion in the American League with Dick Donovan and Billy Pierce firing wins over the Indians, while Cincinnati clung to first in the National League after split doubleheaders. Dodgers, Giants, Yankees and Red Sox also posted wins as pennant chase intensified across majors.
Bobby Shantz, 149 pounds, pivotal in the Yankees trade with Kansas City Athletics, has revived his career with a 4-1 record as Casey Stengel relies on him in relief and rotation. The club still faces hitting questions though Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle pace the offense while White Sox and Indiana loom as strong challengers.
Buckhannon and East Bank met today for the state high school baseball championship after two prior tournament meetings. Buckhannon sought a turnabout with left handers Terry Moore and possibly Jack West on the mound, while East Bank relied on Gerald Knapp and Richard Hall. Buckhannon edged Martinsburg 1-0 in the semifinal and East Bank beat Logan 3-2, with Buckhannon winning on a clutch late runner as Jack Wilfong earned his seventh win against no defeats. East Bank’s scoring earlier included Frank Floyd stealing, scoring, and Gene Adkins driving in a run on a sacrifice fly.
The clipping lists NL leaders Musial Crowe Aaron and Furillo along with Moon Snider and Mantle for home runs and RBI toppers, plus AL leaders Williams Sievers Zernial and Maris with notable hitters like Werts Doby Minoso and Triandos. Pitching records include Santora Shanta and Jackson with wins.
Smiling Sam Hanks won the 500 mile Indianapolis race in his 12th try, ending years of near-misses. He surpassed his last year’s second place by 17.35 seconds, setting a strong finish and a possible new era for his racing career.
Detroit signs KM Gene Bacque a right handed pitcher from Southwestern Louisiana Institute and Gregory Fleming a second baseman from Howard University to nemi bonus contracts. Both assigned to Durham North Carolina in the Class B Carolina League.
New at Malone's Drug Store is STRONG T-4 L, with a one hour offer to refund 400 if not pleased. The ad urges customers to purchase for day or night use and promises rapid action at the drug store.
Doug Ford, amid a stretch of five months in 1957, is hailed as golfer of the year with wins in the Los Angeles Open and the Masters. Bobby Jones Jr praises Ford's Augusta finish as one of the finest rounds. The piece notes Ford's past quirks, friends Norwald and Finsterwald, and a philosophy that blends humor with improved tournament play and mental gains.
United Press reports eight major league baseball parks drew 237,023 fans on Memorial Day while six premier thoroughbred tracks hosted 252,294 racegoers. In Ann Arbor, Bren dan O'Reilly, a Dublin lad, headlines as a track team member from Morenci open pit in Tucson, a leading copper operation.
United Press reports late season results across the American and National Leagues. Key results include New York routing Washington 9 0 and Chicago defeating Cleveland 6 4 while Detroit beat Kansas City 6 5 in 19 innings. Boston swept Baltimore 16 5 with 10 innings noted. National League action features New York 8 Philadelphia 1 and Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 3 with multiple late games and night contests.
The Pacific Coast League meets this Sunday to decide damages if the Giants and Dodgers move to California. PCL President Leslie O’Connor warned that taking Los Angeles and San Francisco from the league would inevitably destroy it.
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