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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1957
Page
18
Branch Rickey once sent Bob Friend to Hollywood to wake him from a slump. The plan sparked a comeback that saw Friend lead the NL with a 2.84 ERA in 1955 and post a 14-9 season as a winning pitcher, especially effective against top teams. Experts debate whether waivers justified Rickey’s move.
Hall of fame sluggers Stan Musial and Ted Williams, both veteran stars, challenge rookies for the batting title as Musial vows a measured pace with the St Louis Cardinals.
National League standings show Milwaukee Brooklyn New York Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh with varying games back. In the American League Cleveland Boston New York Baltimore Washington Detroit Chicago Kansas City, plus interleague results. Williams tops AL with a .423 average as Musial and Sievers homer.
New York Giants pitcher Pete Burnside, 26, finally earned a first string spot after eight years in the organization. He beat the Philadelphia Phillies in his major league second start after a tough debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and manager Bill Rigney praised the pickup as Burnside tames his erratic style and eyes another start.
Middletown varsity golf suffered its second defeat in three outings on a rain drenched Lebanon course with Bill McCabe and Lebanon pair Gene Jeffery and Jerry Kevenaugh posting 40s. McCabe beat Dick James 44 to claim the lone Middletown point while Jeffery 40 beat Tom Wagner 46, Kevenaugh 40 defeated Allen Johnson 43, and Foster Edens 42 downed Tom Sizer 43. The Middies resume action at Springfield tomorrow as Hamilton visits Friday.
The Big Ten announced Ohio State is released from probation after correcting irregularities in the athletes aid program. Commissioner Kenneth L. Wilson said the issues have been corrected, ending probation begun April 26, 1956, for one year.
Ken Rosewall says fans should stop provoking Pancho Gonzales to see better battles. Gonzales defeated by Rosewall 6 1 6 3 at Princeton with 37 17 cross country series lead. they meet again in White Plains. Rosewall notes Pancho’s volatile temper and the ongoing promoter dispute with Jack Kramer. He envisions future weekend tournaments for prize money.
In Woodrow Texas Roosevelt High School of Lubbock defeated Cooper High of Woodrow 44 to 16 Tuesday. Every member of the Roosevelt lineup hit at least one home run. Coach Don Taylor called the Cooper squad not very strong.
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts complains a pitcher cannot be stopped from throwing the illegal spitball. The Enquirer notes Tebbetts, plus Stan Musial and Walker Cooper, say several NL pitchers use the spitter and four Reds have done so occasionally. The spitball, once legal, moves sharply due to moisture on the ball.
The Ontario Lands and Forests Dept. urges hunters to shoot porcupines on sight to curb an invasion in Southern Ontario. Porcupines damage trees and can kill hunting dogs, prompting the crackdown.
Milwau kee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette demands a public apology from Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts after NL president Warren Giles says Burdette has not violated the spitball rule. Tebbetts previously accused Burdette of throwing a illegal spitball and protesters from the Reds group asked for a rule interpretation. Burdette, upset for his family, says Giles ruling lets him pitch but he seeks further clarity on the matter.
Milwaukee bowler Ray Shrimp Schanen, praised by Marquette University students, posted scores of 300 258 300 at Regent Lanes. Four years earlier he achieved an 876 series in a practice session, highlighting his bowling prowess.
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