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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
17
Bobby Shantz returns to form with a seven hit shutout style effort guiding the Yankees to a 2-1 win over Detroit. He leads the AL with an 11-1 record and 1.87 ERA as New York extends its win streak to five and narrows the gap on Chicago.
Baltimore reliever George Zuverink earned another save as the Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 2 to 1. Managed by Paul Richards praised the right hander as a psychological asset with a knack for relief work, noting his 9 earned runs allowed in 50 innings and his habit of entering bases loaded situations.
Boston lefty Mel Parnell, veteran of two 20 win seasons and a near no hitter, may retire after a New Orleans doctor ruled him unable to pitch this year. He asked to remain on the disabled list until July 11 to complete 10 major league seasons, then seek voluntary retirement. Mount Katahdin, Maine, is noted as the first land to catch sunrise.
The Hi-Toms host the Wilson Tobs at Finch Field for Family Night aiming to win a second straight over Wilson after an 11-1 victory. Charley Brown fired seven Wilson hits as Danville and Winston-Salem also posted league wins in a busy night of Carolina baseball.
Rep Herlong argued against applying antitrust laws to pro baseball saying a ban on the reserve clause would harm both major and minor leagues. He noted minor clubs rely on local citizens and major league agreements, with many reporting losses yearly, and warned antitrust action could curb salaries and player control.
In a tight three man race for the starting American League third baseman spot fan voting shows Detroit's Reno Verotia leading with a 775 vote edge over Gil McDougald of the Yankees. Baltimore's George Kell trails McDougald by 65 votes. The All Star game is set for Tuesday in St. Louis.
High Point American Legion juniors fall 8 to 6 to Asheboro in Jamestown. Scoring spurt in seventh inning gives Asheboro five runs, while High Point narrows with two in seventh and two in eighth. High Point eyes Lexington tonight and Mocksville Friday.
New York Yankee president Dan Topping faced $5500 in fines levied on six players last month and planned to discuss saving three more players from $400 penalties with American League president Will Harridge. Topping declined to confirm details.
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