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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1957
Page
7
Market snippet reports mixed stocks and lower bonds in New York. Commodity notes include cotton, corn, oats, and soybeans. cattle and sheep prices show varied movement. several farm and grading terms appear amid a garbled tally of prices and items.
A fragmented report notes Ted Williams appeal to youths and booster fans as memories of a star player surface. Mentions Abbott and Newport Island, with references to Boston and New York figures shaping the public talk.
The Lawrence American Legion squad advances to the district final at Municipal Park after defeating Badges of Omen. Clinton looms as the opponent, with Chater unbeaten in the tournament and a second game planned tonight.
Harold Kimball earned the Sportsmanship Award as the Weekesdasment season closed, with other honors going to Charles Lanning Jayeens Tire Pine IOOF and several players including John Dyer and Alvin Stowe. Martin Owens received an outstanding play citation after a game saving catch as the VAN Stars defeated the Jaycees 13 to 6.
The Tuesday night lanes host the ABP Ladies League with teams competing for top scores and bragging rights. Players report strong averages and steady spares as season pace intensifies.
Ronnie Smith the four time state diving champion from Coffeyville, won the men's national AAU springboard title in Philadelphia, upsetting favorite Gary Tobian of the Army. The SMU junior, 21, trailed Tobian entering the final dive but posted a 6R.SA score to clinch the title. Smith credits early training from Johnny Charlesworth and Red Barr, returns home as a lifeguard, and eyes the 1960 Rome Olympics.
In a rough stretch for the St Louis Cardinals, starting pitching faltered as the team slumped further in the standings. Chicago Cubs capitalized with errors and few timely hits to push the Red Birds deeper toward the cellar. In other action, the Chicago White Sox shut out the Kansas City Athletics 7 to 0 as Jim Wilson pitched a two hitter and joined his club in climbing the standings. Wilson improved to 12-7 with four walks and three double plays aiding the effort.
The White Sox broke the game open in the third with six runs on three hits to topple starter Alatrice McDermott. The A’s managed only two runs as Nore singled and Blunter doubled for the only A’s hits.
Washington report notes the civil rights bill passing the Senate 72 to 18 with opposition mainly from Southern senators. Senators Symington and Wenning of Missouri, Carbon and Schoeppel, and Regalbeans of Kansas supported the measure alongside other Democrats.
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