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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1957

Page

10

Dodgers hear Podres may miss weeks amid Alston suspension

Brooklyn Dodgers face potential weeks without lefty Podres after an elbow inflammation was diagnosed. Alston began a three day suspension for remarks to umpires during a St Louis doubleheader. Pee Wee Reese fined, while Koufax’s X rays ruled out fracture but rest advised. Billy Herman to run club during suspension.

Cincinnate Muanarer Walt Alston Brooklyn Dodgers Johnny Podres Alston Frank Secory Bill Baker St. Louis PeeWee Reese New York Koufax Billy Herman

Brooklyn Dodger rookie McDevitt sparks win over Reds

The jubilant Dodgers, led by 25-year-old rookie Danny McDevitt making his first big league start, defeated Cincinnati 7-5 as Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee 7-5. McDevitt struck out 11 across seven innings, drove in the winning run with a squeeze bunt, and helped Brooklyn pull within two of the NL lead while Cincinnati tumbled to fifth. Milwaukee falls one game behind the Braves.

United Press Brooklyn Dodgers Danny MecDevitt McDevitt St. Paul Brooklyn Guy McDevitt Cincinnati Redlegs Southpaw Crosley Field New York City Johnny Klippstein Gino Cimoli Roy Campanella Charley Neal Neal Dodgers Redlegs Pittsburgh Milwaukee Gene Freese Bob Skinner Braves Freese Roman Mejias Mejias Andy Pafko Hank Feiles Skinner Feiles Paul Smith Bob Purkey Gene Baker Pirates Red Schoendienst

Billy Martin Faces Long Trip After Trade

Billy Martin heads from New York to Washington by train for a four hour journey, the longest of his life, after being dealt from the New York Yankees to the Kansas City Athletics. He plays for the A’s against the Washington Senators tonight, a move he reluctantly accepts despite Casey Stengel’s praise.

New York Washington Willy Martin Martin New York Yankees Kansas City A’s A’s Washington Senators Yanks Casey Stengel Case

Yankees Struggle At Home Open With Tigers

New York starts a home stand vs Detroit after posting a 10 win 10 loss mark in 20 home games this season while faring better on the road at 23 of 35. The piece notes Yankee veteran dissatisfaction following a trade and clubhouse turmoil.

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Major League Leaders and Card Highlights Note

Major League leaders and standout hitters are listed with various team references. Names such as Musial, Mays, Snider, Snider, Skowron, Yanks appear, alongside scores and mentions of Card teams and national league standings. The fragmentary text suggests a roundup of top players and team leaders with partial game or series results.

DeColo Upsets Chiocca In 10 Round Bout

Tony De Cola, a 20 year old Brooklyn welter, upset Felix Chiocca of France by split decision in a 10 round televised bout at St. Nicholas Arena. De Cola won his sixth straight victory this year as he boxed long range and gained strength as the fight progressed. Chiocca weighed 142 pounds to De Cola's 146 and fought on three days notice after replacing Jimmy Archer who was injured.

New York Tony DeCola Brooklyn Golden Gloves Felix Chiocca France St. Nicholas Arena de Cola DeCola Chiocca DeCole Heas Jimmy Archer Whoas

Fans to aid Chuck Stobbs with rabbit foot giveaway

Washington fans are asked to bring luck charms for pitcher Chuck Stobbs as the Senators host Cleveland. The first 3,000 spectators entering Griffith Stadium will receive a rabbit's foot ahead of Friday night’s game.

Washington Chuck Stobbs Washington Senators Senators Siebbs Develand Griffith Stadium

Notre Dame to Meet NYU in Garden Showdown Next Season

New York notes Notre Dame basketball returns to Madison Square Garden for a Garden double header on February 6, renewing the long rivalry with New York University. The two teams last met in the Garden in 1924, remembering the program’s early era.

New York Food News Today Notre Dame Subway Madison Square Garden New York University the Garden

Odessa Pro-Am Golf Tournament Nears Ninth Edition

The Odessa Pro-Am gathers for its ninth edition with a 72 hole best-ball format and a prize purse rising to 10008 dollars. Notable past winners include Bo Wininger Br yce Nelson Ernie Vossler Rex Daxter and Miller Barber among others. The field last year set a record with 101 players and 14 all amateur duos.

Odessa Francis Bo) Wininger Bryce Nelson Billy Maxwell Ernie Vossler Doug Higgins Rex Bexter Iverson Martin Jim Simpson Fort Worth Nelson Wininger Maxwell Higgins Vessler Loddie Kempa Bobby Malone Chuck Kiein Ray Hudson Bill Red) Roden Hudson Miller Barber Ray Stontgomery Rex Daxter Vossler Byron Nelson Bo Wininger Harry Todd Don January Ray Montgomery Ernie Vossier Chuck Klein Rex Eavier Odessa Comuntty Club Reac Buddy Branum Jack McMahon Pat Tuggle McMahon Country Club Branum Baxter Bobby Cupit Frank Wharton Dick Jennings J. T. Hammett Don Kaplan Bart Haltom Jimmy Russell Bobby French Kenneth Wright George Addison Jerry Robinson Miller Barker Jack Mann Redman Charles Tims Arlyn Scott Dean Wood Ross Bruner

Funk and Bulldog Face Main Go On Mat Program Tonight

Tonight at the Ector County Coliseum Dory Funk and Bulldog Pledhas square off in a best two falls match with a one hour limit. The winner earns a shot at champion Lou Thesz next week in a heavyweight title bout. Semifinal features Rip Rogers vs Bob Geigel, best two falls with 45 minutes. Rocky Columbo vs Stan Kola opens the card in a one fall 30 minute bout. Ringside $2, general $1. box office opens 6:30 p.m.

Funk Bulldog Ector County Coliseum Lou Thesz Dory Funk Bulldog Pledhas Rip Rogers Bob Geigel Sis P.m Rocky Columbo Stan Kola

Bud Seeks Pact On Grid Letter In Southwest Conference

Bud Wilkinson seeks a reciprocal agreement with the Southwest Conference on a letter of intent. He says the conference has shown no interest, though he asserts the aim is to honor all parties’ letters of intent and bond with any joining school.

Son of Oklahoma Southwest Southwest Conference Wilkinson Dallas Labboack UW Chey Tey

Gutowski’s Mark Retires Richards

OMAHA WP Olympic vault champ Bob Richards said Gutowski retired him after a record jump of 35 feet 9 inches by Bob Gutowski in Austin Texas Saturday. He answered questions on retirement, recalling his own fierce drive and noting the sport’s demands.

Omaha Bob Richards Gutowski Bob Gutowski Austin Tex Richards

Southpaw Tourney Draws 130 Players

Dallas hosts a national golf event opening with 130 entrants at the Dallas Athletic Club course. Harry Shoemaker of Signe Moawain, Tena, heads the field amid early rounds while Shoemaker notes par 288 as the expected score to win as play begins.

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