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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1957
Page
3
The Brooklyn Dodgers face the New York Yankees in their classic spring meeting at Ebbets Field. The Yankees, coming off a stumble against the Senators, rely on steady pitching while the Dodgers seek early momentum in this longtime exhibition rivalry.
Persistent wind and cold rain halted the Dallas Open after 18 holes as several leaders, Bonnie Randolph Ruthie Jessen and Marlene Hagge, fought for the front. The event extended to continue Saturday with 18 more holes today and another 18 tomorrow, final 18 Monday.
In a three game intra state series in St Louis the Missouri cup donated by Gov James T Blair adds zest as the St Louis Cardinals meet the Kansas City Athletics The agenda includes a doubleheader to ensure a cup winner with Murry Dickson to start for the Cards against Kellner or Garver for KC Bouneau plans left handers Coleman and Host for the twin bill Hutchinson counters with Cheney and Jones Musial will miss today to appear on a New York TV show Power is out of the lineup after being hit on the head by a throw and Carl counter is out due to other duties Weather caused delays across the region with KC at Milwaukee and St Louis at Chicago postponed
Leavenworth dispatch reports Phil Knight known as Kansas Cy elone. A lightweight boxer who faced topnotchers including Al Wolgast Joe Gans Battling Nelson and Packey McFarlane died here Wednesday. He was 71.
Syracuse report shows Ralph Tiger Jones of Yonkers winning a split 10 round decision over Chico Vejar of Stamford in a nationally televised bout. Referee Ted Martin scored it a draw on rounds while judges split: Barnes Vejar four Jones six, Foy Jones five four. AP slate favored Jones 6-3-1.
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The Record Book notes county league weather delays as winter gives way to spring practice. Richmond Cubs under Coach Meyer boast pitcher Jim Ferguson and hitters Kueser Bures and Wilson. Lane leads defending league champions with Dickie Davis and Carl Castleberry, while Garnett and Ottawa show standout hurdlers Copeland and Danley. Coaches urged to share athletic event notices with Ottawa Herald.
Dick Gonzales of Los Angeles defeated Francisco Segura in a three day tennis tournament held in Cleveland. Gonzales won the final 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-1, with Ken Rosewall and Dinny Pails taking the doubles title. The event also noted the upcoming Pan American Games funding setback, jeopardizing Cleveland’s plan for a regional sports complex.
Harmon McBee, longtime Caney assistant, signed to lead Princeton next year replacing Len Overturf who recently resigned. A Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg graduate, McBee will coach and teach social science while Dale Dietrich, Princeton board president, said they regret losing Overturf but are enthusiastic about the new arrangement.
Julius Boros holds a four stroke lead after posting a five under par 65 in the second round of the Greater Greensboro Open. He stands 135 total, ahead of Doug Ford and an eight rival group at 139. Contenders include Marty Furgol Jim Ferree Gardner Dickinson Jr Howie Johnson Gary Player Trevor Wilkes Sam Snead Stan Leonard and Mike Souchak.
Athletic awards at Quenemo High School honored 17 girls and 8 boys at a Pep Club sponsored banquet in the City Annex. Chuck Langdon, Herald sports editor, spoke. highlight was a coach team talk impersonation by Jerry Yockey.
The Washburn University concert band directed by James Van Slyke will perform twice in Ottawa on Monday. An afternoon concert at Ottawa High School auditorium will include senior high students and junior high band and chorus members. In the evening the band will entertain at the Pepsi-Cola plant grand opening celebration. Gerald Barker, Ottawa High School alumnus and band publicity director, aids the effort.
The New York Yankees are favored to win a third straight American League pennant and the world championship in the AP pre season poll. Milwaukee Braves lead the National League hunt with Dodgers edging Redlegs for second. Detroit Tigers predicted to finish second to the Yankees, with Cleveland Chicago St. Louis also in the top positions.
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