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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1957

Page

3

Gutowski Poised For World Vault Record At Dayton

Oc cidental athlete Bob Gutowski may set a world vault mark at the National AAU in Dayton Ohio after boosting his best indoor outdoor leap to 15 feet 9 3 4 inches at the NCAA meet. Officials will decide on world recognition as wind affected the attempt and the pole crossed the bar.

Austin Bob Gutowski Occidental Dayton Ohio West Coast Corneling Warmerdam Chicago Warmerdam Bernie Moore Wade Thompson Gutowski Moore Thompson

Belmont Winner Gallant Man Faces Vet After Belmont Victory

Gallant Man, the Irish bred Belmont Stakes winner, will be treated for worms by a veterinarian, while Bold Ruler receives two vaccine shots for sleeping sickness after a fast Belmont run. Trainer John Nerud plans to decide Gallant Man's next race in about a week, with options including the Arlington Classic, American Derby, and the two mile Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont. Bold Ruler, delayed vaccines, and Inside Tract finish second.

New York Gallant Man Belmont Bold Ruler John Nerud Ralph Lowe Florida Bolingbroke

Boxer Dies After Technical Knockout in Dortmund

Karl Hinez Blick former German lightweight champion dies at 26 from a brain concussion after a 10 round technical knockout Saturday in Dortmund Germany. He died Sunday in Dortmund Hospital. Mandred Neuke delivered the knockout.

Dortmund Germany Karl Hinez Blick Mandred Neuke Blick

Mare Sets Word Mark At Ruidoso Futurity Trials

Uvalde mare Flying Charm owned by Weathervane Stables set a new world record for 870 yards at Ruidoso Downs with 43.5 seconds in the Quarterhorse Futurity trials. Jockey Frasmie Garza rode the record setter, who paid 5.70 to win. Don Var led the qualifiers in the 400 yard two year old event, with Diamond Pyn and Super Dupe also qualifying. The eleventh race was won by Double Hygro, with 11.30 payout. Attendance reached 3,800. handle totaled 174,837 dollars.

Ruidoso N. M el Paso Ruidoso Downs Flying Cham Weathervane Stables Uvalde Frasmie Garza Hijo the Buil Don Var Double L Farms D. Howell Diamond Pyn Super Dupe Bar's Me Double Hygzro Doris Hay Dexter, N.M

Abilene Rests Big State Lead In League Race

The Associated Press reports Abilene rallied from behind to beat Temple 6-3 Sunday night, preserving a half game edge over Corpus Christi, which was idle. Beaumont edged Victoria 15-11 in 12 innings, trimming Victoria’s lead to a half game as the Rosebuds slipped 5½ games.

Abilene Temple Corpus Christi Beaumont Victoria Fet Sae Corus AS Temple Christ Beaumont Ae Worth Austin Oklahoma City San Antonin Tulery Tulsa San Antonio Moonday Strevepetawa Austin Fort Worth Houxton

Dick Martin Wins Lubbock Invitational Golf Title

Dick Martin of Dallas captured the Lubbock Hillcrest invitational with a 72-hole total of 287. He led wire to wire and held off a late rally by Roland Adams to finish two strokes ahead.

Lubbock P Dick Martin Dallas Lubbock Martin Roland Adams

Martin Homer Leads New Club In Debut Appearance

Sunday reports show trades landing players in new clubs. Billy Martin singled and homered in five plate appearances as Kansas City defeated Philadelphia’s Athletics 8 6 in ten innings. Harry Simpson had one single in three, Red Schoendienst singled and tripled in five for Milwaukee as Braves beat Phillies 3 2 in the opener. Phils won 1 0 in nightcap. Bobby Thompson and Danny OConnell added two and one singles for the Giants in 4 at bats each, while Ray Crone allowed three runs on three hits in 1 1 3 innings.

Billy Martin Kansas City Yankees Athletics Harry Simpson Red Schoendienst Milwaukee Braves Phillies Phils Bobby Thompson Giants Redleps Danny O'Connell Ray Crone McDaniel Dodgers Wilhelm Willard Schmidt Cards Ken Bover Roy Campanella Stan Musial Pennsylvania Chicago White Sox Washington Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Boston Frank Torre Juan Pizarro Willie Jones Granny Hamner Curt Simmons Don Mueller Tom Acker Marv Grissom Redlegs Jim Bolger Ernie Banks Walt Moryn Cubs Pirates Banks Don Kaiser Luis Arroyo Jim Rivera Minnie Minoso White Sox Jim Wilson Dixie Howell Roy Sievers Yankee Boo Grim War T Bronx Bombers Gil McDougald Yogi Berra Yanks A's Hal Smith Roger Maris Connie Johnson Indians al Smith Dick Williams Orioles Harvey Kuenn Jim Bunning

Carlsbad Grabs Southwest Lead After Weekend Games

Clovis led the Southwestern League by seven games before quitting last week, as Carlsbad moved to first place and edged Midland for a 7 in 10 innings win. Hobbs routed San Angelo 244 in the other game.

Associated Press Clovis Carlsbad Midland Southwestern Benkur W. I. Pet GB Caristad Oa Adee Ballinger Oy Os Hobbs Faas EL Paso Sant Anacla B Hobbs San Anguio Ballinger Il el Paso Ballinger San Angelo

Supreme Court May Kill Pro Football

Three congressmen warned that a Supreme Court ruling may bring chaos to professional sports and could kill pro football unless Congress acts. They urged exempting football, basketball, and hockey from anti trust laws or granting partial control, arguing the decision endangers drafts and reserve clauses.

Washington Congress Supreme Court John W. Byrnes R-Wis Oren Harris D Ark Kenneth Keating R-N.y House Judiciary Barnes Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers National Football League Byrnes Harris House Commerce Committee Justice Department Keating

Chiocca Favored In St Nicholas Arena Bout

New York telecast features Felix Chiocca of France favored at 7 5 to defeat welterweight Tony DeCola of Brooklyn in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena tonight.

New York Felix Chiocca France Tony DeCola Brooklyn Tonight St Nicholas Arena

White Sox Sweep Doubleheader To Widen Margin In American

St Louis Cardinals pull ahead with Hoyt Wilhelm and Von McDaniel combining to beat Brooklyn in a twin bill as the White Sox extend their AL lead with double wins. Milwaukee and Philadelphia split, while the Giants, Cubs, and others post results in a busy majors slate. New York, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis all column their wins as pitchers and timely homers shape a full day of baseball around July schedule notes.

White Sox United Press Sports Wilter St. Louis Cardinals Hoyt Wilhelm Beauty von McDaniel Cardinals Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Ainwaukee Philadelphia McDevitt National Teakue W. L. Fet Milwaukee Luis al St. Cincinnati Tre Broklyn

Arlington Park Opens 36-Day Meet in Chicago Heavy Card

CHICAGO UP Arlington Park starts a 36 day meeting today headlined by the $15,000 added Cleopatra Handicap as the opening day feature.

Chicago Arlington Park

Major League Leaders Report From Old Scores

A garbled rundown lists major league leaders and player names with scattered figures and team associations. Names such as Mantle and Snider appear among disjointed numbers and teams, reflecting a damaged OCR page with mixed statistics and standings.

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