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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1957
Page
4
The Cardinals ride a five game win streak into the All Star break leading the National League, with the Dodgers close behind. Boston and Pittsburgh also post wins as standings shift, while Joe Cunningham and Wally Moon star for St. Louis and Milwaukee sets attendance records.
The Topeka softball squad, newly renamed under Midwest Appliance sponsorship and Vogel Paint Co. ownership, defeated Budge's Hardware in both ends of a doubleheader 4-3 and 14-1. The first game featured umpire disagreements at third base and home, while the second saw Topeka bat freely for 14 runs. Northeast Kansas League standings follow.
Lew Hoad prepared to sign with promoter Jack Kramer for a two year, 125000 dollar guarantee. The Wimbledon winner arrived by plane for talks with Kramer, who has carried a long term contract offer. Hoad indicated he would join Kramers touring group, though formal signing had not yet occurred.
The remarks discuss a potential six year term with Kramer and the timing for turning pro. Head notes the difficulty of facing Pancho Gonzales and emphasizes building experience before challenging top opponents.
Althea Gibson, 29, arrives in New York with a tennis racket and gold plate presented by Queen Elizabeth. She heads to the first court on West 143rd Street in Harlem, smiling as she reflects on becoming the first Negro to win Wimbledon.
Ottawa American Legion 1 moved to first place with a 9-2 victory over Garnett at Forest Park. Jim Ferguson pitched a one hit shutout into the seventh, Garnett totaling three hits for two runs before Ottawa closed out the game. Next, Ottawa plays Emporia at Forest Park Wednesday at 8 p.m.
The Amarillo Gold Sox and Lincoln Chiefs pressed the Western League leader Topeka Hawks as they won doubleheaders while Topeka split. Amarillo beat Pueblo 15-3 and 4-3. Lincoln defeated Des Moines 7-2 and 10-2. Topeka beat Sioux City 4-1 but lost 7-4. Albuquerque and Colorado Springs split with Albuquerque winning 19-7, Colorado Springs 15-12. Arnie Hallgren hit a bases-loaded triple for Topeka in Game 1. Ker Landenberg hit a bases-loaded homer to seal the nightcap for the Soos.
Archie Moore is no longer the light heavyweight champion as of today. Julius Helfand, NYSAC chair and World Championship Committee president, says the title is vacant after Moore failed to sign for a title defense by July 7. An elimination series will name the challenger, with Anthony first in line to fight Johnson or Pompey, winner to be champion if defending within 90 days.
Two unbeaten heavyweights meet at St Nicholas Arena New York in a pivotal bout. Alex Miteff, Pan American Games champion with nine pro wins four by KO, battles Fernando Vala of Philadelphia who brings a perfect 17-0 record to his first New York appearance.
A ten round bout features 12 knockouts and will be aired on ABC TV in some sections while low TV coverage is planned on Dumont. The fight will also be carried on NBC radio TV for listeners.
Casey Stengel plans to rely on his own Yankees to end the jinx as the All Star Game marks its silver anniversary. The NL holds six Yankee picks plus two fan selections, with Stengel eyeing a seventh NL victory in eight games. Caseload of starters remains uncertain as lineups tilt toward Redlegs dominance and Musial Bailey anchor the NL lineup.
ST LOUIS Re election of baseball commissioner Ford Frick for seven more years was expected today at the joint meeting of the major leagues. Frick, who receives 65000 a year as commissioner, was elected for a seven year term in 1951. His term does not expire until Sept 21 1958 but under baseball law the leagues must reveal their intent a maximum of 18 months or a minimum of 12 months before his term expires. Both leagues also will vote on renewal of the major minor league agreement under which organized baseball operates. The leagues will hold separate meetings in the morning. The National League will reconsider a proposal by Milwaukee to make a percentage vote necessary before a franchise can be moved. As it is now a unanimous vote is required. The proposal has been defeated several times previously.
Wichita's Braves widened the American Association lead to 4 4 games over Omaha by sweeping the Cardinals 7-5 and 8-2. Bob Hazle hit a two run homer in the opener as Jerry Nelson tossed five hitless innings in the nightcap. Omaha shortstop Bobby Durnbaugh suffered a head injury but was not seriously hurt. In Louisville, Minneapolis fell to the Colonels 9-5 as Louisville posted seven straight wins. Ed Stevens and Buddy Hicks fueled a 17 hit Charleston attack in a 13-2 win over St Paul, Stevens driving in six with three on his 16th homer.
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