Major Realignment Of Minors Is Seen
Major league officials foresee a nationwide realignment if the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants move to the Pacific Coast. Officials warn many leagues could suspend operations, with New York and California cities likely affected. Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick called the meeting a fact finding session and said no solutions were found.
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New York Giants
Pacific Coast
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Giants
Edward Doherty
American Association
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Doherty
George M. Trautman
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Ford Frick
New Orleans
Mobile
Louisville
Oklahoma City
Sacramento
Leslie M. O'Connor
Pacific Coast League
O. M. Hobbs
Cushman and American stars sweep Italian tour track meet
In Bologna and Stockholm, U S athletes led a three meet tour, winning six of eight events in Italy led by Cliff Cushman 800 meters in 1 54.1. Elias Gilbert 110 hurdles 14.0. Ernie Shelton high jump 2 01 m. In Stockholm Babka won shot put 50 6 in and discus 174 feet Leamon King 100 meters 10 7 and Charles Jenkins 400 meters 48 2.
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Winston-Salem
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Ernie Shelton
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Ira Murchison
Western Michigan
John Telford
Wayne
Stockholm
Weightman
Babka
San Francisco
Big League Homer Output Falls Five Percent at Midseason
Major league home runs are down about five per cent from 1956. Through last night 612 NL and 532 AL homers, 1,144 overall, vs 1,198 a year ago. Cincinnati Redlegs lead with 100, a drop from last season. Kansas City tops AL with 91, Milwaukee 98 NL, Yankees 80 AL.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Kansas City
Milwaukee
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New York Yankees
Louisville and Omaha clash as Colonels seek 10th win
Louisville extends its home win streak with a 5-3 victory over Omaha. Dave Hoskins doubled in a run to spark the Colonels while Minneapolis rose to second by defeating Wichita 32 and St Paul surged to third with a 6-2 win over Indianapolis. Charleston beat Denver 3-1 as Wichita’s bid faltered despite Bob Schmidt's three run homer for Minneapolis.
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Wichita
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Indianapolis
Charleston
Denver
Bears
Wichita Braves
Bob Schmidt
Millers
Schmidt
Soldiers Edge Hornets In 11 Inning Softball Thriller
Leavenworth beat the Topeka Hornets 9-8 in 11 innings at Lincoln Park Tuesday night. A clash of top local teams, the game stood out as one of the season’s best.
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Topeka Hornets
Lincoln Park
Vaughn Finds Next Target After TKO Victory
Chicago 7 A rugged middleweight clash ended in a 2 19 of the seventh round TKO as Willie Vaughn battered Cheko Hernandez entering top contender talk. Vaughn seeks elite middleweight challenges after avenging a prior loss and a 1954 rematch draw. Hernandez weighed 159 to 161 3.
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Willie Vaughn
Cheko Hernandez
Vaughn
Hernandez
Jaurez
Mexico
Bobby Boyd
20-Game Losers Outnumber Winners in Majors This Year
New York reports there may be more 20 game losers than winners among major league pitchers this season. Only seven pitchers had 10 or more victories as the season reached its halfway mark, led by Billy Pierce and Early Wynn in the American League and Larry Jackson Jack Sanford Ruben Gomez in the National League. Several former 20 game winners from 1956 show declines with injury and losses mounting.
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Chicago White Sox
Early Wynn
Cleveland
Jim Bunning
Detroit
Larry Jackson
St. Louis
Jack Sanford
Philadelphia
Ruben Gomez
New York Giants
Fou Taeai
Fierce
Wynn
Don Newcombe
Brooklyn
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Johnny Antonelli
Giants
Bob Lemon
Frank Lary
Billy Hoestone
Herb Score
Nation's Top Rider Hurt in Arlington Park Spill
Top jockey Wille Hartack suffered a serious spill at Arlington Park when his mount Smoke-Me- Now somersaulted after colliding with Spy Boss. He endured head abrasions and may miss races if X rays reveal fractures, facing a potential four months out and jeopardizing Eddie Arcarn's 1952 stake record. He hoped to ride Iron Siege in the Arlington Classic despite the injury.
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Herman J. Carr
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Carr
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Althea Gibson Honored With Citywide Parade Return
New York saluted Althea Gibson on her return with a ticker tape parade up Broadway. The 29 year old Harlem native became tennis’s leading woman after winning Wimbledon, the sport’s premier title, making her the first Black champion in the singles event.
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Old Pros Lead Canadian Open as Youth Pushes Through
In Kitchener Ontario Henry Ransom 41 and Ed Oliver 40 aim to defend a one stroke lead entering the second round of the 25000 Canadian Open They posted three under par 68 yesterday as Don Fairfield Mike Fetchick and Doug Ford sit one behind Also Arnold Palmer and George Bayer among those at 70 with 164 starters and the field to be cut after round two.
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Mike Fetchick
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Arnold Palmer
George Bayer
Kansas Picks Top In 1957 Preseason Sports Poll
Speaking of Sport, KU publicity director promotes a Big Eight preseason poll. Oklahoma is favored for first, with Kansas expected third or fourth. Missouri and Colorado loom behind. Rex Grossart joins Kansas football staff, replacing veteran roles. Rawlings and The Sporting News announce Gold Glove Awards for a nine man fielding team this season.
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Sporting News
Rawlings
Kishi Plans Fall Trip to Push Asian Development Program
Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi announced another trip this fall to advance his Asian development program. He called for maximum cooperation with Southeast Asian nations in developing their resources.
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Tokyo
Nobusuke Kishi
Kishi
Southern Cal Ready Stan to Break With PCC
A garbled late 1950s college sports item notes Southern California contemplating a break with the PCC to lengthen a Cardinal stint. It mentions conference issues over aid to athletes, expulsion threats, and a July 1, 1958 expiration date, with references to Trojan trustees and conference penalties. The text also recounts related game notes and player mentions amid the broader NCAA tensions.
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Lincoln Chiefs Edge Topeka for WL Lead
The Lincoln Chiefs beat Topeka 3-2 to seize top spot in the Western league while Albuquerque lost again to the Dukes in a one run defeat. Des Moines toppled Colorado Springs. Puchlo stopped Simin Cite in another listed game.
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Sinatra quits bid as boxing promoter in Moore Anthony bout
Promoter Frank Sinatra withdraws from a World Light Heavyweight title fight setup that features Archie Moore against Tony Anthony. The Sept 11 televised bout is secured at Gilmore Field with two promoters, Olympic Auditorium and Hollywood Legion Stadium, remaining as organizers. Alex Wilson, Notre Dame coach, placed second in the Olemeter run and third in the 400 meters at the 1932 Olympics for Canada.
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