Giants Move to San Francisco and Dodgers May Follow
In New York the Giants announce relocation to San Francisco between October 1 and 31, 1957, with reasons including lease expiration and a lucrative offer. Dodgers president unavailable, but a California move to follow is anticipated. Stoneham cites a 45,000-seat stadium, 5 percent rental, and broadcast deal as key factors. Board votes eight to one. M Donald Grant dissenting.
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Giants Move to San Francisco Ends Pacific Coast League
The New York Giants decision to relocate to San Francisco signals the end of the Pacific Coast League as a major minor league alignment. PCL President Les Lie O'Connor says the loop will not oppose the westward NL migration, with Los Angeles to become the Dodgers' 1958 home and several cities likely to lose minor league status.
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Patterson Ready To Meet Amateur
SEATTLE This tapering off day in the champion Floyd Patterson camp ends with the heavyweight waiting to meet an amateur challenger. Coaches and trainers project a smooth transition into the bout with Patterson sharpening technique and focus ahead of the clash.
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Perez And Bell Fight To Draw
New York a bustling 10 round draw earned Lulu Perez and Bobby Bell a return bout at St Nicholas Arena Sept 9. Bell outweighed Perez late but Perez built a big early lead with sharp left hooks to the body and head. Referee Della and judges split rounds and points, with Bell pressing hard in the final rounds to salvage the draw. Bell’s record 38 29 6 Perez 36 11 2. Teddy Brenner signed 132 pound contract for rematch.
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National Loop Title Still Not Salted Away
Baseball round up shows Milwaukee and St Louis leading the National League races as Brooklyn and the Dodgers grapple with tough road and home records. Milwaukee 62-21 .632 and St Louis 33-21 .600 pace the East, while Brooklyn arms 36-24 .600 at home. The Yankees extend their American League lead with a West Coast trip looming, and Kansas City breaks Cleveland’s streak with a 1-0 win on a Tim Thompson RBI single after Tom Gorman’s four-hitter.
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Assembly of God Softball Beats Faith Bible 14-8
The Ottawa Assembly of God softball team defeated Faith Bible Church 14-8 under the Forest Park lights. Pitchers Ralph Coltrane and Rev. Benny Harris split the effort, Coltrane four innings, Harris three. Ed Spiegel and Larry Northway led with three hits each and Spiegel scored three runs. Faith Bible’s Rich Allen homered twice and doubled in four at bats. Assembly of God heads to Heathwood Park Kansas City on Saturday for the torneo. opponent to be announced.
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Amarillo Boosts League Lead in Slim Western Stand
Amarillo moved a game and a half ahead in the Western League by defeating Lincoln 7-4. Topeka stayed 32 behind after a 5-4 win over Albuquerque. Sioux City beat Colorado Springs 13-11 to pace for fourth, while Pueblo swept Des Moines 4-3 and 8-2. Buddy Tanner homered for Topeka, Wyn ton Overstreet won his fifth game, and Ralph Mason took the loss.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Schedules
National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 72 wins and 45 losses, followed by St Louis 65-81 and Brooklyn 65-53. American League lists New York 77-40 and Chicago 69-47 with several close records. Tuesday night games feature St Louis at New York, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia, and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, with listed pitcher matchups.
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