Speedy Chisox Take Early 3-Game Lead In A.L. Race
AL Lopez enjoys a fast start with the White Sox building a three game edge over Cleveland after five weeks. Chicago rode strong hitting and timely defense to beat the Yankees while Boston and Baltimore won, Cincinnati and New York split, and Milwaukee topped Philadelphia as the pennant races heat up across the leagues.
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Two Texas prospects Donnie Coombs and Harvey McFarland eye pro rise
Donnie Coombs and Harvey McFarland, Texas big state league hopefuls, moved between Victoria Abilene and Reno this season. Coombs posted a .250ish batting pace with Victoria before Demotion. McFarland, strong on defense, impressed fans with a late homer and golf club quip amid pro-side uncertainty. Despite short Class B trials, Abilene and Victoria feel both remain promising with time and experience.
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Coliseum Relays Set With Sub‑Minute Mile Cast
Los Angeles hosts the 17th Coliseum Relays with top milers from England Australia and Hungary. Derek Ibbotson Brian Hewson Merv Lincoln Laszlo Tabori race against Jerome Walters and Ted Wheeler from the United States in a forecast showdown led by Ibbotson’s 4 00 6 tune up and Walters’ 4 01 2 best in warmups.
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Bears Tickets Burglary Trap Nets Juvenile Suspects
Denver police used stolen ticket serial numbers to trap suspects after 10 tickets vanished with merchandise in a burglary at a local construction company. The tickets reappeared at the baseball park within 24 hours, in the hands of a 14 year old boy who said two friends aged 11 and 13 supplied them. They were held without charge at juvenile hall.
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Irish Star Signs With Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina Saskatchewan UP reports Frank Tripucka former Notre Dame quarterback and four record setter in the Western Football Conference has signed his fourth contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He previously played for the Detroit Lions the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys.
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Tight Games Spice Action In Big Show
The 1957 major league season sees many extra inning thrillers as Baltimore and Milwaukee lead. Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 4 3 in 13 innings and Baltimore edged Detroit 4 3 in 16. Orioles 31 overtime games. Braves 10. Reds lead NL in extras with three wins. Cubs strong in extra innings. Yankees and Cleveland solid in AL. Several suspended games noted with resumes slated.
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McDaniel Sighting Boosts Cardinals Prospects at St. Louis Weekend
The Cardinals plan a visit to Arnett High School this weekend to watch McDaniel, a standout righthander with a 21–1 high school record, 243 strikeouts in 117 innings, and a .345 batting average. Major league interest grows as scouts note his perfect game vibe and multi-championship pedigree with Arnett.
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Braves Return Home Friday in Shawnee
Shawnee May 23 The Braves will host Shawnee tomorrow night seeking at least a .500 road split after rain postponed last night’s game. Manager Travis Jackson plans no pitching changes and will start rookie Bill Holmes for his first decision against Shawnee while Hawkins’ Lawton looks to remain undefeated at home during an eight game homestand featuring a Memorial Day doubleheader with Ardmore. Greenville and Shawnee series follow with Greenville contending for the loop lead.
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Ardmore Cardinals Lead Sooner State League With 7-1 Win
Ardmore's league leading Cardinals beat Seminole 7-1 as John McFadden pitched a complete game with six hits and eight strikeouts. Five runs exploded in the sixth inning, keyed by Jim Bradley's two run double. In Paris, Muskogee Giants defeated Paris 4-1, with Johnny Weekley and Charlie Johnson hitting homers before rain halted play in the eighth.
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Tanner Still Fighting To Keep Job With Braves
Milwaukee 4 Philadelphia 3 as Hero Tanner homers on first pitch to force extra innings while his battle for the Braves left field job continues. Manager Fred Haney cites need for higher batting average and consistency before committing to Tanner despite a late rally.
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Slumping Cardinals shuffle lineup against Reds
The St. Louis Cardinals plan changes for tonight’s game with Cincinnati. Ken Boyer at center field to be benched likely with Ed Wasko at shortstop and Ed Miksis at third. Bob Smith shifts to outfield. Dark batting .335 trails Musial while Boyer’s defense at third struggles. Kasko may rest veteran players as younger squad options surface.
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Ibas Dream Realized as A&M Joins Big Seven Then Big Eight
Henry Iba sees Oklahoma A&M gain acceptance into the Big Seven at Lincoln Nebraska, effective June 1 with full integration possible by 1960. The school plans spring and football/ basketball schedules ahead, while renaming to Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science awaits regents approval. A&M boasts 173 championships and strong basketball and football records against Big Seven foes. Players, coaches, and state leaders celebrate a landmark for the program and state.
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Palmer Cupit Play For Title In Oklahoma Finals
Veteran Johnny Palmer of Tulsa and Bert? Cupit of Fort Smith reach the final of the Oklahoma section Professional Golfers Association tournament at Potita City Country Club. The 36 hole final follows Palmer’s 2 up win over Labron Harris and Cupit’s 5-1 wins over George Whitehead and John Lingford.
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Boxer's Boss Takes Blame For Knockout
Detroit light welterweight Kenny Lane dominated Toothpick Brown at Olympia Stadium. Brown’s manager George Watt criticized the booking, admitting poor matchmaking. Lane’s sixth round KO extended his win streak to 13 with 46 total victories, lining him up for a lightweight title shot versus Orlando Zulueta.
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Fort Sill Baseball Opens League Play at Memorial Park
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