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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1957

Page

4

Northey Keeps Phillies In Tight Pennant Race

Phillies' Ron Northey, recalled from waivers, hit a two run homer in an 8-5 win over the Reds to close the gap in the National League pennant chase. The victory keeps Philadelphia within 1.5 games of first and within 0.5 of Brooklyn for third. Other NL results see Braves over Pirates, Dodgers-Cubs split, while AL actions feature Yankees, White Sox, and Red Sox in pursuit of leaders.

Ron Northey Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Cincinna White Sox Northey Phils Brooklyn Philadelphia Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Joe Cunningham Dodgers Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Dick Donovan Washington Yankees Kansas City Boston Detroit Bob Porterfield Cleveland Tigers Baltimore

Patterson vows full blast for Rademacher title clash

New York heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson says the hospitalization of Tommy Jackson will not stop his Aug. 22 Seattle bout with Olympic champion Pete Rademacher. Patterson, who remains focused, plans training in Greenwood Lake and notes Rademacher’s Olympic pedigree as a key factor. The bout is guaranteed $250,000 for Patterson with $100,000 in escrow for a rematch if Rademacher wins, and it will not be televised.

New York Floyd Patterson Tommy Hurricane Jackson Pete Rademacher Seattle Jackson Patterson Pelo Grounds Meadowbrook Hospital East Meadows N.Y Greenwood Lake Rademacher Cas D’amato Pete D'Amato

Topeka Lead Slashed As Western League Slugfest Warps Standings

Three pitchers excel in Western League games as Des Moines beats Pueblo 8-1 Lincoln defeats Amarillo 2-0 and Albuquerque beats Topeka 3-1 cutting Topeka’s lead to one game over Lincoln Amarillo 1% back. Gilbert pitched a four-hitter and Stadnicki dropped to 16-3 with Topeka’s setback.

John Buzhardt Des Moines Pueblo Joe Gibbon Lincoln Amarillo Harry Gilbert Albuquerque Topeka Colorado Springs Sioux City Gilbert John Stadnicki Stadnicki Puelo

Ace Wichita Hurler Battered By Omaha Ace

Wichita pitcher Carlton Willey allowed seven hits as Omaha beat Wichita 5-5 in an American Association game. Barney Schultz earned the win in his Omaha debut with help from Don Liddle for the final out. Minneapolis edged Charleston 4-1, and the Senators beat the Millers 3-2 in Minneapolis. Louisville and St Paul split a 3-2 11 inning win for St Paul. Denver Bears crushed Indianapolis 19-10 with six homers.

Omaha Wichita Carleton Willey Cardinals Minneapolis Charleston Senators Millers Denver Bears Indianapolis Louisville Colonels St. Pauls Barney Schultz Don Liddle St. Paul Denver

Texas Loop Hurler Recalled By Cards

Billy Muffett, strikeout leader in the Texas League with a 14 6 won loss record, has been called up by the St. Louis Cardinals to replace veteran Murry Dickson on the disabled list. The Cardinals bought Milt Mesker’s contract from Houston, and Dickson was shelved for 30 days with a sore arm. Manager Fred Hutchinson plans Muffett as a two way man who can start and relieve. Muffett, 25, has 14 complete games, 64 walks, 189 strikeouts in 188 innings, allowing 48 runs.

ST. Louis Billy Muffett Reeord St. Louis Cardinals Murry Dickson Fred Hutchinson Hutch Muffett Houston

Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Reported

The standings show New York 10 Kansas City 4 Chicago 7 Washington 1 Boston 4 Detroit 6 Cleveland Baltimore. Tuesday scores include New York and St. Louis, Philadelphia and Cincinnati, Brooklyn and Chicago with several games. Wednesday schedule lists Brooklyn at Chicago and other matchups with noted pitchers and records.

New York Kansas City Chicago Washington Boston Detroit Cleveland Baltimore National Tongue Pet MilWayne St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati W.csessessee Pittsburgh Drysdale Erskine Craig Rush Brosnan Haddix Amor Pittsurgh Milwaukee Purkey Buhl Ray Crone Wehmeier Pittfarrh Portocarrero Turley Larsen Bunning Nixon Keegan Ramog Narleski Moore

Ike Watches Senators Lose at Griffith Stadium

President Eisenhower attended a Washington Senators game with friends and staff, watching Chicago White Sox win 7 to 1. He remained mostly subdued, cheering briefly for Roy Sievers’ upcoming homer and keeping score with a red pencil while chatting with Gen. Alfred Gruenther.

Washington Eisenhower Uke Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Denver Griffith Stadium Ball Park Senators Roy Sievers Gen Alfred I. Gruenther American Red Cross

Finds Way To Lure Her Children Home

Stanton Kentucky Mrs Callie Bowen sixty nine used a lake and cabins on her farm to entice her children to visit more often. She built a five acre lake stocked with bass and now plans another cabin as visits increase.

Stanton, Ky Callie Bowen

Billy Gardner’s Comeback with the Orioles

Billy Gardner, 30, rebuilt his major league career with Baltimore after a Giants stint. Manager Paul Richards praises his aggression, noting leads in doubles with 25 and hits with 112, a .272 average, improved defense, and base running. Gardner also tops Orioles in total bases and is third in RBIs with 33 while playing mostly leadoff. George Kell calls him underrated and clutch, a dependable all around player.

Baltimore New York Giants Billy Gardner Giants Gardner Baltimore Orioles Paul Richards Billy Richards Orioles Nellie Fox Chicago Bobby Doerr Boston George Kell Kell

Kid Gavilan Meets Gasper Ortega Tonight

In Miami Beach two former child prodigies clash on national TV as Kid Gavilan, 31, with 137 bouts and 27 losses, faces Gasper Ortega of Mexico who quit bullfighting at 15 and holds 40 wins in 49 pro fights. The bout airs at 9 p.m. EST on BC.

Miami Beach Fla. 1 Kid Gavilan Cuba Gasper

Ottawa Girls Eliminated by Melvern in District (9-5)

Ottawa girls softball ends district run after a 9 to 5 loss to Melvern in Iola. Melvern leads series 4-1 with three late innings and multiple extra base hits. Mildred Crowe struck out five against four Ottawa errors and two Melvern home runs.

Ottawa Melvern Mildred Crowe Thompson Jones Schultz Price Shultz M. Jones Crow Ottawa Ceoreseesees

Woman seeks Detective Muffler over defective muffler charge

In North Little Rock Arkansas a woman caller asked to speak with Detective Muffler whose name appeared on her traffic ticket. Policeman Jack Hunter explained there is no such person and the violation was listed as defective muffler.

North Little Rock Ark Jack Hunter Muffler Hunter

Legion Plays Iola Tonight

The Ottawa American Legion baseball team meets Iola at 8 45 tonight in the district tournament second round at Paola. Law rence faces host Paola in the 6 45 opener. Paola and Lawrence split, and Iola and Ottawa split in the regular season. Ottawa pitcher Glen Davis and Iola’s Herman to start. Ottawa center fielder Bob Allen is sidelined with influenza.

Ottawa American Legion Iola Paola Lawrence Pola Ottawa Glen Davis Herman Bob Allen Davis Wawns Marricee Natchor

Hurricane Jackson In Fair Condition

Hurricane Jackson remains in fair condition at Meadowbrook Hospital after a bruised kidney from his title bout with Floyd Patterson. He slept well and rests comfortably but will stay hospitalized for several days for observation.

Jackson Patterson East Meadow N. Y Tommy Hurricane

Midget Pomona Lions edge Athletics 7 6 in loop

Two games were played in the Ottawa Recreation Commission Rotary league. Bernard Nelson pitched for the Lions and Rickie Jamison for the Athletics. In Pee Wee action, Warren Shofner earned the win while Grif Dorkins took the loss as the White Sox were defeated 11 1. One game remains tonight, the Junior Dodgers vs the White Sox, ending league play.

Ottawa Recreation Commission - Rotary Pomona Lions Athletics Bernard Nelson Lions Rickie Jamison A’s White Sox Warren Shofner Grif Dorkins Dodgers

Iowa Man Dies In Wreck At Newton

Newton reports Merlin Potter 2¢ Estherville Iowa killed in highway work zone collision on U S 50 five miles west of town. A grain truck rear-ended a truck halted by road workers in the accident yesterday.

Iowa Newton Merlin Potter Estherville U. S. 50 Here

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