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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1957
Page
9
Dick Mayer edged Bob Middlecoff 72 to 79 in a dramatic 18 hole playoff at Baltustal to win the national open by a slim margin. Mayer kept par aimed while Middlecoff faltered with errant drives and costly putts, including a botched seven at the seventh and a failed five foot putt on the first hole, sealing the come from behind victory.
Lew Burdette pitched a one hitter but fell 1-0 as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated Milwaukee in game two of a doubleheader after the Braves won the opener 3-1. Jorg Lonsnett’s double and a grounder into a sacrifice fly produced the run in the sixth, while Curt Simmons outlasted for the Phillies. Eddie Mathews doubled for Milwaukee’s only extra-base hit.
New York reports the death of Pat Kennedy, one of pro basketball’s most famous referees, who passed away early Sunday after a long illness. He was 51. Kennedy was known for his antic on-court foul calls.
Stan Musial blasted a three run homer in game one and added a key single in game two as the St. Louis Cardinals swept Brooklyn 7-6 and 8-4 to move into second place in the National League race. Musial boosted his average to .485 in league play, joining a 16 game hot streak as Von McDaniel earned the first game win in relief. The Dodgers dropped from third to fifth, while Ken Boyer and Hal Smith supplied support in a late rally.
New York Yankees defeat Kansas City 8-6 in 10 innings to sweep the Athletics, aided by Harry Simpson who joined the Yankees Saturday after being traded from the A's. Billy Martin homered for Oakland then played for New York, Elston Howard delivered a decisive pinch single, and Mickey Mantle scored the go-ahead run after Simpson's single. The game drew 30,490 in Kansas City as the Yankees extend their dominance over the A's to seven straight wins this season.
Players who changed teams Saturday made debuts Sunday. Billy Martin hit a single and a homer as the Yankees beat the Athletics in ten innings. Harry Simpson had one single in three at bats for the Yankees. Red Schoendienst doubled and tripled in five at bats as the Braves defeated the Phillies. Bobby Thomson contributed two singles in four trips as the Giants beat the Reds. Don McConnell had one single in four at bats for the Giants. Ray Crone allowed one run and three hits in 14 innings for the Giants.
The World Boxing Committee ordered Archie Moore to defend his heavyweight title against Tony Anthony by August 30 or have the title declared vacant. Moore has not defended his light heavy title in over a year and must sign by July 7 for the Anthony bout. If not, the title could be vacated on July 7 and Anthony would face a contender for the vacant crown.
Walnut Creek California reports Washington State College star Stelger in fair condition after a diving accident in a friend's pool. The 1958 All-Conference selection suffered a dislocated neck but is not paralyzed. Doctors expect a lengthy hospitalization and doubt he will play this fall.
Broadcast schedule notes a mix of amateur and professional sports segments. Entries reference Olympic stadium events and various athletic programs, with names and locations indicating coverage across radio and television outlets during a busy sports day.
Rep Oren Harris urged government to stay out of professional sports as federal hearings begin to consider how far regulation should go. The Arkansas Democrat will lead questioning under Rep Emanuel Celler as anti trust bills loom. Harris seeks baseball like exemption for football basketball and hockey, while a Feb ruling limited such protections for professional football.
Mueller delivered a three run pinch homer in the eighth, lifting the New York Giants to a 4 3 victory over the Cincinnati Redlegs before 11 242 fans. Reliever Tom Acker took the loss after Don Gross exited with one out.
Mayer defeated Cary Middlecoff by seven strokes in an 18 hole playoff to claim the National Open title in Toledo. He described the victory as making a nervous wreck of him while noting Middlecoff’s fatigue and the tough five or six round grind.
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