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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
7
The Yankees win twice in Cleveland to surge in the pennant race, scoring 13-3 as Early Wynn falters and Gil McDougald hits two homers. Yogi Berra exits with a broken nose. White Sox, Tigers, and other Mets standings noted amid a crowded AL race.
Louisville mourns a rough day for Carl Burkhead on a Shawnee par 3 150 yard hole. Ed Jones aced the hole while Rich Metzger and Ed Schoenbachler carded two on. In contrast Tokyo Masaji Iwamoto outpointed Danny Kidd in a separate bout.
CHICAGO The U S Golf Association will air the questioned amateur status of Harvie Ward, reigning National Amateur champion, at its Friday meeting in Gulf, Ill. Ward’s employer said he paid Ward’s expenses for tournaments in 1954, prompting questions about violations of amateur rules. If found in violation, Ward faces two years on probation and possible automatic reinstatement.
Yogi Berra, New York Yankee catcher, suffered a compound fracture of the nose in a Wednesday game against Cleveland and will not catch for at least four days. He may pinch hit in a day or two and spent the night at Evangelical Deaconess Hospital after a foul tip broke his mask and struck his nose.
Roy Glenn, 36, a former Mt. Vernon Green Hills pro, secured a berth in the United States Open by tying Pat Abbott at 149, seven over par, at Ridgway Country Club in Memphis. Glenn, who recently left Mt. Vernon for Hopkinsville, Ky., posted rounds of 37 36 38 38 and has qualified for the Open three times in four years.
Western Illinois State faces Rollins College in the NAIA tournament semi finals at Alpine Texas while Buena Vista of Storm Lake Iowa plays Sul Ross today Sul Ross defeated William Jewel 9-2 in seven innings Western Illinois edged Southwestern Oklahoma 18-12 Rollins beat College of the Ozarks 9-7 and Buena Vista eliminated Lincoln University Harrogate Tenn 9-8 with a five run ninth inning
Chicago White Sox catcher Sherm Lollar reportedly paid five dollars after a spectator conversation during a game at Comiskey Park. He was fined by the American League for violating a league rule.
The standings show Thursday games with Boston at Chicago, Washington at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, Baltimore at Kansas City. Wednesday results include Chicago 6 Boston 2 and Detroit 3 Washington 2 in 11 innings, while New York 13 Cleveland 3 and Kansas City 3 Baltimore 2. Additional Friday matches list several N designated games. Milwaukee 9 New York 8, Brooklyn 4 Chicago 0 in Jersey City, Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 2 in 11 innings.
Cleveland report says the Yankees respond to Phil Rizzuto s criticism by winning three straight games with double digit hits. Casey Stengel hints at new coaching help while Rizzuto, now a broadcaster, laments his luncheon remarks and cites past Yankee greatness.
In Junior League action the Lions improved to 2-0 by blanking the First National Bank nine 17-0, as pitcher Robert Walter limited the Bankers to three hits and teammate Mike Waters posted a four hit shutout. Charles Emmons took the loss for First National. The Mt. Vernon Tire team fell 3-2 to Carbondale despite Allan Dulaney’s four hits.
Richardson leads Indians with two home runs and 14 strikeouts in a 4 run win over Detroit. Montfort takes the loss with 3 strikeouts. Cardinals top Giants 5 to 6 as Thomas earns win, Edwards hits a homer for the Giants.
Don Bowden, first U S runner under four minutes, received a $500 trophy in New York after running 3 58 7 Saturday night in Stockton California. AAU officials recalled Col Hans Lagerloef who had provided the 1941 trophy for the first American under four minutes.
New York reports say athletes deny using pills to boost performance while AMA calls for a trustees study into dangerous drug abuses. Doctors cite four minute miles under strict training, with leaders like James Farley Jr and Bert Bell stressing no proof of widespread stimulant use.
The Associated Press notes Omaha defeated Louisville 5 to 0, Minneapolis beat Wichita 8 to 3, St. Paul won against Indianapolis 3 to 2, while Denver at Charleston game was postponed.
Gil Turner defeated Yama Bahama by split decision in a 10 round television bout at Miami Beach Auditorium. A blood hematoma on Turner's forehead required medical evaluation, with Dr. Samuel Kaplan noting possible concussion risk. Turner showed late aggression after a close fight that drew boos over the decision.
Kokomo wins 10 to 7 over Dubuque in Midwest League action. Abraham hit a fourth inning homer for Kokomo, with Harkness contributing a four inning save. Clark started for Dubuque, and Delazandro Birsa and Unzicker worked relief.
Right handed pitcher Dick Donovan improved to five wins against one loss with an eight hit victory over the Boston Red Sox. Manager Al Lopez praised Donovan for regaining his rhythm after timing issues last year, noting a smoother delivery that aided his recent run of complete games and strong late innings.
A Philadelphia spectator grabbed a ball in the third inning against Cincinnati, costing Richie Ashburn and Grannie Hamner a homer and a chance to score. Hamner was ruled out on a ground rule double and the Phillies lost 4 2 in 11 innings. Harrison, from Wilmington, was escorted out and charged with disorderly conduct. Cincinnati moved within a half game of the league lead, while Philadelphia dropped to third.
Lindy McDaniel allowed only five hits and no walks or home runs in six innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1. The win snaps Pittsburgh's four-game streak and moves St. Louis to 21-21 while tying the series. Musial contributed a two-out single, Moon hit his 11th homer, and McDaniel struck out Bill Virdon three times.
The King City Pharoahs hot rod club of Mt. Vernon, with 22 members and James Capps as president, won a National Hot Rod Association charter. Officers include Wayne Atchisson, Gene Wilson, Larry Gentle, and Bill Phillips. Meetings occur Tuesdays at 7:30 in the county courthouse. They plan their first road trip this Sunday, a motorcade to Belleville for drag race events, with a pace car at 65 MPH and strict safety rules guiding members’ conduct.
Evansville defeated Davenport 2 to 1 in a 12-inning game in Peoria. Burlington led Cedar Rapids 7 to 5, while Keokuk held a 4 to 0 advantage with Cedar Rapids in other action.
Montreal reports three NHL clubs Detroit Boston Chicago staging a large wholesale swap after 48 hours of offers and counter offers. The 40th annual meeting wrapped with intraleague draft activity adding five players to major league rosters. Key names include goalie Terry Sawchuk of Boston and left winger Ted Lindsay of Detroit with several established stars possibly involved.
Roger Counsil a 6 foot 200 pound senior from Wood River was named Southern Illinois University’s most valuable athlete. He earned the Henry Hinkler Memorial Award after a poll of about 125 SIU lettermen, with standout events in diving tumbling pole vault and trampolining.
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