Los Angeles Votes Today On Dodger Park
Los Angeles voters decide if the City Council struck a fair deal with Dodger owner Walter O Malley for a Chavez Ravine ball yard or face National League action. Dodgers rally morale after 7,500 fans welcomed them back from an 89 game trip as NL rivals move toward Coliseum debuts.
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All Set For Title Bout
ST. LOUIS AP Welterweight contenders Vince Martinez and Virgil Akins chosen trunks and gloves after being pronounced fit for their title fight on Friday. Akins to wear white trunks with black stripes and Martinez black with white stripes, both in six ounce gloves. Gloves then sealed and given to Missouri Athletic Commissioner Charles W. Pian. Martinez did road work. Akins completed a nine round drill before the physical exam. Both slated for drills this afternoon.
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Only Yoai Worries Speedy Aparicio
New York AP reports Yogi Berra threw out Chicago White Sox shortstop Luis Aparicio in the third inning of a 3-0 loss. Aparicio had 26 steals on 96 attempts this season, and had not been caught since July 25 prior to this game.
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Bradley Athlete Signs With Chicago Cardinals
Bradley University star Don Carothers, a standout at Moline High School, has signed with the Chicago Cardinals. He was the Cards tenth choice in the 1957 NFL draft.
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Plead Guilty To Kidnapping Charge In Taxi Case
Three men from Lawrence Kansas pleaded guilty to kidnapping a Montgomery Alabama taxi driver. Judge Delmas C Hill ordered a pre sentence investigation for Vernon Gainey 18 Hartsville DC Woodrow Wilson Gainey Jr 20 Darlington SC and Loren Barnes Gribble 23 Morgantown WV. The men were arrested April 10 after the cab they rode ran a traffic light. The driver Daniel Lynn Me oat said they forced him to drive with them from Alabama and that they were headed to somewhere.
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Morgantown
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Alabama
Ottawa Triumphs In League Opener 14-7 Over Osawatomie
Ottawa Legion opened its league season with a 14 to 7 victory over Osawatomie. Ottawa erupted for four runs in the second inning four more in the fourth and another four in the seventh while Osawatomie scored all runs in the fifth and sixth. Dennis Smith started for Ottawa with Homer Collis finishing the seventh to preserve the win. Smith and Collins held Osawatomie to five hits as Ottawa moved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in league play. Ottawa hosts Paola in a non league game Wednesday at 8.
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Unearned Runs Cost Harshman Fourth Game
Jack Harshman of Baltimore lost his fourth straight decision as an unearned late run sunk the Orioles 2-1 to Washington in 10 innings. Whitey Ford tied AL strikeout mark with six in a 3-0 Yankee win over Chicago, boosting New York’s lead to seven games. Roy Sievers tied Goose Goslin’s HR record with his eighth homer off Harshman.
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New York
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Two Drown In Reservoir at Kansas Colorado Border
In Bonny Reservoir near the Kansas Colorado border two Kansas fishermen Pat Higgins 44 and Ray Daniels 62 of Goodland were found drowned after their small boat capsized amid 25 mph winds. A third man Leland Gord 38 of Kanorado Kan survived by clinging to a cooler for two hours and was hospitalized in shock. Sheriff Ernest L. Price led shore searches as high waves prevented boat use. If winds ease, dragging for bodies would resume.
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Manhattan Golfer Leads State Meet
Manhattan Kansas AP bill richards of Manhattan led the Kansas Amateur Golf Tournament qualifiers with a one under par 69. Fifty seven more players will try the Manhattan Country Club course as match play begins among the 64 top qualifiers. Strong southerly wind hampered play with top scores by Duke Evans of Wichita 72, Dave Smith of Manhattan 73, Elmer Lutz of Manhattan 74, and John Marino and Ludis of Salina.
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Billy Loes Given Six Day Temper After Outburst
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Billy Loes was fined 100 and suspended three days by manager Paul Richards for a Sunday outburst. AL President Will Harridge also fined 100 and suspended Loes for three days, to take effect after the manager’s penalty.
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Blair son of governor earns National Open berth
Jim Tom Blair II son of Missouri governor shot two sub par rounds at Blue Hills Country Club to top regional qualifying with 141 over 36 holes on a par 73. The St. Louis amateur led a field of 70 scores earning one of four Open berths in the region behind a trio of professionals Stan Thirsk Chuck DuPree and Joe Jimenez.
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Whitey Ford Ties AL Strikeout Streak With Solo Mark
New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford tied the American League record by recording six consecutive strikeouts, striking out Sherm Lollar in the third inning as Chicago White Sox fell 3-0. He had previously matched the mark on July 20, 1956 against Kansas City, tying a record set in 1913 by Buck O'Brien. The modern major league record is eight by Max Surkont.
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Incentive Pay Dispute Circles Detroit Tigers
DETROIT AP The incentive pay dispute surrounding the Detroit Tigers moved into hush hush territory as Commissioner Ford Frick promised an inquiry. John McHale and several players denied side deals, though Kaline and Maxwell previously indicated they had discussed bonuses. Kaline later denied any agreement, saying it was a misunderstanding, while Maxwell cited no comment and noted trouble keeping base hits without office conflicts.
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Need More Practice Wins Practice Game in Forest Park
The North Baptist Church softball team defeated Trinity Methodist 23 to 15 in Forest Park last night. Rev. Jerry Tyler earned the win as pitcher in a five inning affair.
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Assembly Of God Beats First Christian 11-8 In Park Clash
The Assembly of God routs First Christian Church 11-8 in a non league game at Forest Park. Rev Benny Harris pitched for the Assembly of God allowing 12 hits while Ralph Emerson Jesse Hefner and Sonny Harford worked for First Christian with Hefner taking the loss. Batteries Harris Henley Emerson Hefner Harford and C Smith.
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Fullmer Makes Welterweight TV Debut in Utah
Jay Fullmer, brother of Gene Fullmer, makes his television debut Wednesday against Joe Miceli in a 10-round welterweight bout at West Jordan Stadium. Miceli, with a 56 31 7 record, returns from a win over Karl Heinz-Guder in Hollywood on March 8, as a copper worker seeks a hometown upset on ABC TV at 9 p.m. EST.
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Giants At Home To Do Battle For League Lead
San Francisco hosts Milwaukee in a key NL clash as the Giants seek to extend their slim lead. Ruben Gomez opposes Lew Burdette in a battle shaped by injuries and line changes. Manager Bill Rigney vows adjustments while noting front line arms remain strong.
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