Big league dream sparks talk of Dallas plan and local players
Column notes mixed reactions to bringing a major league club to Dallas and Texas, cites Houston as blocked by stadium and parking issues, praises Dallas enthusiasm, mentions Tommy Warren at Borger, Little Rose Bowl plans, Wendell Doss of Lawton Braves, and Don Carter’s hitting streak and RBIs.
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Feller 235th Victory Ties Major League Record
In Chicago week era a young Iowa farm boy shocked St. Louis with eight of nine strikeouts in Cleveland debut. Bob Feller, now 18th birthday, earned his 235th major league win and 2,511th strikeout, ranking high among all time leaders behind Johnson and Young. Oklahoma City survives Kansas Open round as Binning wins, Danner and Been advance, Ram ming and Carver upset in junior division.
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Bob Riley
Kansas City
Bill Danner
Roger Kroth
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John Been
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Jim Carver
Ron Ramming
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Ron Anglemyer
41st To Play 52nd Tonight In Fort Sill Baseball
The 41st Group, after sweeping TAC in two games, faces the 52nd Group tonight at Butnerfield with 8 p.m. kickoff. TAS and 187th clash this afternoon. The 17th Group beat 187th 10-3 behind Bill Macker start Vic Stuckenschneider relief. Stuckenschneider worked six and two thirds with four hits and 10 strikeouts. Doyle led the winners with three hits.
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Jansen Released and Hired As Giants Pitching Coach
New York. Larry Jansen, former Giants star who helped win the 1951 pennant, was released as a player and immediately signed by the Giants as pitching coach at an approximate $22,500 salary. The move aims to fill the spot left by the 34 year old right hander. The text also notes minor details about replacements in the Miller organization.
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Dallas Eyes $5 Million To Land Major League Club
FAYE LOYD DALLAS July 3 Oilmen push for a $5 million bankroll to attract a Texas major league baseball franchise. Ten men would contribute $500,000 each, with the rest from public investors. The chamber of commerce board urged pursuit, while the Citizens Council offered cautious support. News conferences indicated plans to raise $5 million to secure a franchise, with decisions expected by weekend. Houston contenders and Fort Worth implications loom as Dallas bids proceed.
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Hawks Stop Braves as Ardmore Falls in Sooner State clash
Gilmore and Szarzynski to pitch for Lawton as the Hawks host Ardmore at Memorial Park. Lawton beat Ardmore 11 5 last night to split the two game series while Gainesville fell to Pauls Valley. Lawton sits two behind second place Gainesville with McAlester fourth, Ada and Shawnee also in the race.
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Turnesa Keeps American Hopes Alive in British Open
Jim Turnesa of Briarcliffe New York shot 71 to reach 215 after 54 holes at Royal Birkdale, three behind leaders Scott, Rees, and Thomson who tied at 212. Demaret Stranahan Sarazen Watrous and Locke trailed as Cerda and Spence also faltered in the final two rounds field of 50.
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Schoendienst Near National League Consecutive Hit Streak
St. Louis second baseman Red Schoendienst, switch hitter for the Cardinals, extended his hitting skein to 27 games with four singles against Cincinnati. He is closing on the National League consecutive game hit record, with the majors’ streak lead at 27 and the NL mark at 56 games.
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Pittsburgh Returns To Sooner Schedule
Norman Oklahoma regents announce Pittsburgh will return to Oklahoma's 1957 football schedule. The opener is September 21 in Pittsburgh. Other dates include October 2 at Kansas State and Missouri, November 16 at Notre Dame, November 23 at Nebraska, and November 30 at Oklahoma A&M.
Dallas Buys Pitcher In Signings Note
Dallas reports purchase of pitcher Stan Mic by club on July 9 as part of roster changes and minor league shorthand.
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