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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1957

Page

9

Celler Says Dodgers Likely to Move From Brooklyn

Rep. Celler of Brooklyn says the borough lost its battle to keep the Dodgers as he probes antitrust in sports. Walter O Malley testifies that a Los Angeles move is not decided, while NYC offers a 56090 seat stadium and parking. Time is running out without a clear commitment.

Washington Celler Brooklyn Dodgers Dodger Walter O'Malley O'Malley House Antitrust Subcommittee Los Angeles Anf New York City New York O'Malley Pointblank Keating Rochester N.Y

Muskogee Captures Twinbill In Sooner

Muskogee Giants win a Sooner State League doubleheader against Greenville 2-1 and 4-1. Pitchers Dick Tyndall and Bob Wailes each allowed two hits. The victories widen Muskogee's lead over Ardmore to three games as Ardmore falls to Shawnee 12-6 and Seminole blanks Lawton 1-0 while Paris sweeps Ponca City 6-4.

Associated Press Muskogee Dick Tyndall Bob Wailes Giants Greenville Ardmore Gamos Shawnee Seminole Lawton Paris Ponca City

Snead Seeks Western Open Crown At Plum Hollow

The Western Open at Plum Hollow Golf Club runs through Sunday as Snead competes for the $25,000 prize and Ryder Cup points. The scramble for points tightens with Ford Middlecoff Fargo and Kroll among leaders. Snead trails in Ryder Cup standings seeking a strong finish.

Detroit Plum Hollow Golf Club Sim Snead England Doug Ford Cory Middlecoff Morty Fargo Ted Kroll Ai Jimmy Demaret Dick Mayer Tommy Bolt Point Sonn Demaret Bolt Art Wall Jr Mike Fetchick Fred Hawkins Hawkins Snead Javo Hebert Don Finsterwald

Chicago Caps 2nd From Boston, New York Downs Indians, 3-1

In a chaotic National League race the Cubs beat Boston 3-1 while New York shut out Cleveland 2-1. Phillies routed St. Louis 11-2. Giants hammered Cincinnati 20-7. Braves rallied past Brooklyn 13-9. White Sox, Yankees win in American League. Orioles 1-0 over Athletics. Key hitters include Fernandez, Anderson, Thomas, Mays, Aaron, Mathews, Covington.

Chicago Caps Boston New York Philadelphia Philies Cardinals New York Giants Redlegs Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Doders Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Athletics Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Phillies Chico Fernandez Harry Anderson Curt Simmons Lady McDaniel Giants Bobby Thomson Willie Mays Johnny Klippstein Braves Hank Aaron Eddie Mathews Wes Covington Mathews Gene Conley Kansas Washington Cleveland Chicagoo Huston Badaimere Kansas City Detroit Wynn Byrne Foylack Hemmerer Chicago Harshman Lierce Fisher Fornieles Sullivan Garuies Baltimore Nation St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh x-Pittsburgh Milwaukee Brooklyn Philadelphia Purkey Dra Drysdale Buhl St. Luis Samford Ve. McDaniel Antonell Miller Gross Brooklyn Oat Adelphia York W. i. Pet Dallas Hellsten San Antonio Wee WSIS IDG Austin Aeneweee Ldo Fort Worth Tulsa Oklahoma City Shreveport Austin x Tula O Houston Oklinoma City W. I Corpus Christi SAL Auiene DB Beaumont Stu Waitnesdias Abilene Pet Ballinger Carlstad Ss Hobbs Sra Wedness Heathe Carlsbad Sin Angelo Schetche Enlunger Hobbs San Angelo

Ramblers Take Bowling Lead In Wednesday Night League

Ramblers moved ahead of the Calypso Five by one game after winning three Wednesday matches. Calypso Five won one. Lucky Strikers claimed both top team game and series with a 2.294? LIS. Dorothy Fisher led women with ISI high game, Jeanita Deer top women bowler with 420 series. Gerry East led men with 210 and 527.

Ramblers Calypso Lucky Strikers Dorothy Fisher Jeanita Deer Gerry East

Mazeroski Shrugs Off Good-Field Label With Hitting Burst

Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski, once tagged for defense over offense, has raised his hitting pace to a .286 batting average after blasting at a .439 clip over the last 10 games, boosting his overall mark from .243 to .286 as Chicago reports.

Chicago Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pirates Mazeroski

Lesch Draws Tough Match At Wimbledon

John Lesch of Los Angeles drew a tough third round assignment at Wimbledon as 16 American players entered, with Lesch facing defending champion Lew Head of Australia. Americans facing international opponents included Vic Seixas, Herb Flam, Sid Schwartz, Gardnar Mulloy, Mimi Arnold, Karo Fageroas, Darlene Hard, and Betty Rosenquest Pratt among others, across men's and women's singles.

Wimbledon England John Lesch Los Angeles America Lesch U. S Lew Head Australia Budee Patty Paris Myron Franks Hugh Stewart Pasadena Calif Mike Green Miami Beach Fla Vic Seixas Philadelphia Kosei Kamo Herb Flam Beverly Hills Jacques Brichant Belgium Sid Schwartz New York Sven Davidson Sweden Gardnar Mulloy Denver Bobby Wilson Britain Miami Angela Mortimer Darlene Hard Monatebello Mrs. Ll. B. Young Tre ‘Setherlands Betty Rosenquest Pratt South Orance Daphne Fancutt South Africa

Toronto Richmond in tight race for International pennant

Toronto and Richmond led the International League race as they pulled away from the field. The Maple Leafs edged Columbus 7-6 in the ninth inning, while Richmond beat Montreal 8-2. Toronto maintained a half game edge over the Vees and moved 3 1/5 games ahead of Buffalo.

Maple Leafs Edre Columbus Richmond Montreal Royals Toronto Vees Buffalo

Gregory signs SMU letter of intent

Glynn Gregory of Abilene signed a letter of intent to SMU last night. Coach Bill Meex praised him as a player who could make people forget Doak Walker. The 190-pound two sport star was all state in football and baseball and ran 100 yards in 9.6 seconds. Teammate Jimmy Carpenter had not yet decided on his college choice.

Abilene Glynn Gregory Southern Methodist University Bill Meex SMU Doak Walker Gregory Jimmy Carpenter

Boyd Captures Boxing Verdict

Chicago bared a split decision as Bobby Boyd edged Rocky Castellani in ten rounds. The Cleveland challenger claimed a hometown call while Boyd, a Chicago Negro, praised Castellani as a smart fighter and ruled out a rematch. The uneventful bout drew boos from about 1772 fans despite Rocky's heavy scoring flurries.

Chicago Bobby Boyd Rocky Castellani Castellani

Dodgers to test pay per view TV if team stays

Walter O’Malley said Brooklyn Dodgers may adopt pay as you see TV with an admission of 1 dollar per game, contingent on negotiations with station on the prospect of staying in Brooklyn, not moving to the West Coast. The talks were exploratory and involved television executives.

Washington Dodgers Brooklyn Walter O'Mallery Ind House Sudiciary Committee Mednesday Ssiatron Inc Dodger Rames Each &St Omatexv West Coast

Golf Calendar Reveals Numerous Texas Invitations

The calendar lists multiple invitations across Texas venues including Littlefield San Angelo Breckenridge Hillcrest Vernon Brownfield Levelland Glen Garden Andrews Kilgore Plainview Odessa Pro-Am and San Antonio Amarillo with events from June to August, featuring clubs like Lubbock CC and Texas PGA network. It notes several regional tournaments such as Hillcrest and Tri-State entries and the Texas Junior circuit.

Breckenridge Hillcrest Vernon Poste Contigen Brownfield Levelland Glen Garden Andrews Kilgore Plainview Odessa Texas Savete Jz Adland Lubbock W. Tex Sand Green Stantoneevee Texas Junior San Antonio Amarillo PSS Texas Pga

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