30 May 1957
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 30, 1957
Page
7
Toronto businessman Al Abernathy trains under Pete Zaduk who believes Abernathy has a champion in the making. Zaduk notes Abernathy’s speed is his main flaw, comparing him to Floyd Patterson in pace.
Four members of the Canadian Paraplegic Association from Montreal will fly to New York for Adelphi College’s national wheelchair games May 31 to June 2. Participants include Rochon Bourgoin Brousseau and Poirier with Bill Somerville as escort. events cover archery javelin ping pong darts basketball free throw and wheelchair racing.
At its annual meeting the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association urged steps to discipline coaches and team officers for outbursts during the Memorial Cup final. Gordon Juckes proposed policies on disciplinary action, final location, and mandatory train travel for playoff teams amid criticism of Sam Pollock and referees. The meeting also noted travel delays and a total junior playoff revenue of 12 674 dollars.
Robert Le Bel of Chambly Quebec was elected president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association succeeding Jimmy Dunn of Winnipeg. Le Bel becomes the first French Canadian to head the body in its 41 year history. He was previously the association's first vice president. Gordon Juckes of Melville Saskatchewan moved to first vice president with Jack Roxburgh of Simcoe named second vice president. George Dudley of Midland Ontario remains secretary treasurer since 1947.
The article lists top NL leaders with players and stats: Stan Musial of St Louis Batting .363 with 53 hits in 146 at bats. Frank Robinson of Cincinnati .355. Willie Mays of New York .341. Hank Aaron of Milwaukee leading in runs 33 and RBIs 34 with .340 average. Pitching leaders include Sandy Koufax with 45 strikeouts and 6-1 record. Jim Trucks of Kansas City 5-0 with perfect 1.000.
Hollywood 3 Vancouver 2 and San Diego 3 Los Angeles 0. Seattle 6 Portland 4. San Francisco 4 Sacramento 3. Short, high scoring games mark a busy night in the Coast League with several teams trading goals.
The report lists international and American Association teams with records and runs for Richmond Buffalo Toronto Havana Montreal and others. It notes a rain postponement for the Denver at Omaha game and lists scattered scores for several matchups and standings.
In Milan Charles Humez of France outpointed Italo Scorti Chini of Italy for the European middleweight title. Chicago based Carlos Ortiz scored a 134 percent in Chicago beating Felix Chioeea of France by outpoint.
U.S. District Judge Sylvester J. Ryan signaled the possible dissolution of the International Boxing Clubs of New York and Illinois after a finding of monopolistic practices. He suggested restricting presidents James D. Norris and Arthur M. Wirtz to limit their control of Madison Square Garden and Chicago Stadium and their promotion of championship fights. The step could end the IBC's weekly television boxing series from Chicago and New York.
Tottenham Hotspur won 6-1 over Western Canada All-Stars in Calgary before 4,500 fans. Inside left All Stokes scored twice, with Bob Smith, David Dunmore, Danny Blanchflower, and Michael Dulin also tallying. John Clifford of Vancouver St. Andrew's scored the All-Stars' lone goal.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats announce that Nobby Wirkowski has signed his 1957 contract. The 28 year old quarterback from Miami University of Ohio, 5 foot 8, 180 pounds, previously played for Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa before returning to Hamilton as backfield coach after refusing to report last season.
Puerto Rican lightweight Carlos Ortiz remained undefeated in his 24th bout with a unanimous decision over L elix Chioeca of France in Chicago. Ortiz weighed 184 pounds, three pounds above Chioeca.
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