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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1957

Page

17

Major League pennant races hinge on bench strength

As the All-Star break arrives, the Yankees lead the American League and the Dodgers Braves battle in the NL. Brooklyn trails, Milwaukee and Cincinnati clash behind, while St Louis and Philadelphia angle for late surge. Dodgers face crucial stretch with 18 home games and injuries clouding Braves hopes.

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Cardinals Shine In Extra Innings In All Star Classics

The annual American National League All Star Game has gone extra innings twice in 23 games, with a St Louis Cardinal winning for the National League each time. In 1950 Red Schoendienst homered in the 14th for a 4-3 win and in 1955 Stan Musial, starting at first base, homered in the 12th for a 6-5 triumph.

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Bunning and Simmons Vie for NL All-Star Start

Detroit pitcher Jim Bunning was named starter for the National League in the 24th All-Star game at Busch Stadium, with AL manager West allston weighing Johnny Antonelli as a late switch. The game will begin around 11 30 am PDT before a sellout crowd of about 31 000 as NL holds a 6 5 edge.

St, Louis Mni Casey Sten Jim Bunning Detroit Busch Stadium Alston Johnny Antonelli New York Giants

All-Star Game Telecast Details and Managerial Comments

TV times listed for the All-Star game show 11 15 am on RECA 4 with KET coverage at 11 05 am and a 21 30 start. Stengel and Alston discuss lineup strategy and public selection influence with potential changes. Weather projected to be warm and dry, rain would shift start times to Wednesday. The American and National Leagues each seek a win after recent streaks.

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Bolt fires 64 at Recreation Park in hot pro debut

Tommy Balt, playing Recreation Park for the first time, carded a sensational 64, eight birdies in ten holes and a six under back nine despite uneven greens. Others posted 66s and 68s as the field prepared for the Southern California shooting 66s event.

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Tribe Denies Shifting to Minneapolis

The Journal American reported Cleveland Indians plan to move to Minneapolis next season with Giants owner approval. Vice Presidents Nate Dolan and George Medinger reportedly studied the move, while club officials called the tale ridiculous.

New York Journal American Cleveland Indians Nrapolis Bill Corum St Louis New York Giants Minneapolis’ American Horace Stoneham Giants Minneapolis San Francisco Corunr Cleveland

Moore Agrees to Los Angeles Title Bout With Anthony

Archie Moore verbally agreed to a September title fight in Los Angeles with Tony Anthony. The clash, promoted by Frank Sinatra and Hank Sanicola, faces California Athletic Commission approval and opposition from Olympic Auditorium and Legion Stadium officials. If approved, the bout would also need National Boxing Association consent and adherence to New York and California rules.

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Hoad Signs Pro Contract Amid Turmoil in Tennis

Lew Hoad signed a two year contract for 125000 with promoter Jack Krazher drawing ire from Australian authorities who fear the move will fracture tours. Pancho Gonzales questioned playing in Hoads pro events at Forest Hills and Los Angeles citing gate concerns. Hoad cites arthritic back and desire for a big payoff, despite prior Australian negotiation.

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All Star TV Rosters Highlight Starting Lineups

The article presents today’s All-Star rosters with starting lineups and top selections for broadcast coverage. It lists prominent hosts and studios preparing TV teams for the showcase.

Boxing Results Amid Labored OCR Fragments

Fragmented report lists boxing results with likely fighter names and venues but legible data is sparse. The garbled text references boxers, places, and possible bout outcomes, requiring reconstruction from clearer sources.

Baseball on Radio and TV Schedule Fragment

Fragmented local sports radio TV schedule shows baseball airtimes with station codes and partial program names. Details are unclear, but entries mention All-star Ba ark and various stations KABC RMPC and related times.

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Frick Re-Elected For 7 Years As Baseball Commissioner

Major League owners re elected Ford Frick for a second seven year term as baseball commissioner by unanimous vote. The 62 year old Frick thanked the clubs saying he appreciated the support. No salary terms were discussed and players were not given a voice in selecting the commissioner.

St. Louis Bob Feller Cleveland National League George W. McLaughlin New York City Queens N.Y Walter Omelley Brooklyn Horace Stoneham New York Giants

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