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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1957
Page
5
The Milwaukee Braves defeated the Cincinnati Redlegs 1-0 as Don Gross pitched well in a tough loss. Warren Spahn shut out the Reds to extend Milwaukee’s win, ending Cincinnati’s three-game skid and keeping pace in the NL standings.
Ring Magazine updates show changes across divisions with Harold Carter dropped from heavyweight top ranks after Army fine. Johansson returns to elite list, Pompey and Hecht swap spots in 175 pounds, and Giambra and Giardello rise in the 160-pound class while Giardello earns Fighter of the Month.
Daily slate shows Cleveland at Chicago Wynn 5 5, Marsiman 2 1, New York at Washington Sturdivant 62, Ramos 3 31, Baltimore at Boston Loox 4 31 or Cen carell, Busce 13 M1, Kansas City at Detroit Duron 03 V5, Bunning 2 1. Chicago at Milwaukee Kaiser 1 1. Tuesday results include New York 16, Pittsburgh 3, Brooklyn 2. League scores show Omaha 1 Denver 0 and other Western and American Association results with multiple cities listed.
Rain washed out the weekly Ottawa Country Club luncheon for women golfers attended by 24 members. Hostesses were Mrs. L. E. Daugharthy and Mrs. W. H. Wright. A Scotch foursome is planned for Memorial Day at 2 am with next week’s luncheon set for 12:30 pm hosted by Mrs. Fredeen and Mrs. Elder.
CHICAGO The National League opened the door to the Golden West for the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Eight club officials approved a plan allowing relocation to San Francisco and Los Angeles if consent is requested before Oct 1, with league president authorized to grant it.
Topeka and Lincoln split a Western League doubleheader last night. Lincoln won the first 5-4, Topeka took the second 9-1, leaving Lincoln three games behind the leaders. Sioux City and Des Moines also split, Des Moines taking 5-0, Sioux City 10-9. Albuquerque beat Amarillo 84, affecting the standings.
Indianapolis crowds flock to Speed Way for the 500 mile classic. Thirty three starters expected with Pat O Connor Eddie Sachs Troy Ruttman in front row. Wallard calls it the most wide open race in history as speeds hover around 132 mph.
Bert Orr of Kansas City visited Wellsville. Ona Colegrove returned home from Gardner Hospital. A C Barton attended Mulvane High School graduation. granddaughter Margaret earned a diploma. Abe Lingle's home to be rebuilt after tornado. moving into Miss Ella Steen’s house after sale. Construction on disposal plant proceeds with 48 yards of concrete. Donaldson Construction Co. employs about 15 locally. Barbara and Charlotte Patton recover from recent tonsil surgeries at Ottawa hospital. Numerous local families visited, called, or traveled to Washington. Vacation Bible school begins at Baptist and Methodist churches, 9 to 11, Monday to Friday for two weeks. Harvey Myers relocate to old Shields home after tornado. Nancy Davidson earns Missouri honor scholarship. Lillian Ryan returns from Melvern visit. Riley Nichols enlists in Army for three years. Ralph Chalender rents home previously owned by August Hrabe. tornado destroyed farm. Bill Farney and..
Local residents share visits care for relatives and family updates across Williamsburg Baldwin Elsmore and Ottawa. Notable items include births at Miami County Hospital, jury duty in Kansas City, hospital recoveries and tornado injuries improving, plus garden club efforts for Ward at Wadsworth Hospital.
Carlos Ortiz, Puerto Rican lightweight from New York, is an 85 favorite to beat Felix Chiocca of Paris in a 10 rounder at Chicago Stadium. The 20 year old Ortiz seeks his 24th straight win, while Chiocca, 23, arrives from Caracas with a 25 of 33 record and five knockouts, with a recent win over Ted “Red Top” Davis. The fight airs on ABC at 9 p.m. EST.
In Elizabeth City North Carolina a youthful defendant faced Judge Fentress Horner on a reckless driving charge. The defense attorney entered a guilty plea for the youth as the judge pondered the unusual naming exchange and asked whom he was named for. The narrative also recalls veteran drivers Bettenhausen and Russo with Novi V eight cars known for speed and misfortune.
A 39.5 million bond election in Los Angeles seeks funds for a city owned 60 000 seat stadium on a 600 acre Chavez Ravine tract near downtown. San Francisco earmarks 5 million for a new Giants stadium as NL teams clash with aging facilities and heavy taxes.
Rain forced the cancellation of last night's Ottawa vs Paola American Legion baseball game at Paola. Ottawa's next game is June 2 at Garnett, followed by a slate including June 9 at Ottawa, June 12 at Ottawa, and June 16 at Iola.
The Assembly of God Church softball team in Ottawa lost 14-4 to Lawrence at Forest Park on Monday night. Lawrence had 4 runs on 10 hits while Ottawa scored 4 on 5 hits. Ottawa next faces Olathe at Forest Park next Monday with several players due home from college.
Waverly town baseball team 15 seeks opponents with open dates June 9 28 July 24 and August Red Williams manager invites interested teams to phone collect at Waverly 102 daytime or 17 at night for bookings
LITTLE ROCK Ark im-cir cuit Judge William J Kirby sentenced James Hicks and Raymond Terry to one year suspended terms. The charge was stealing a concrete mixer from a warehouse. The judge added I ve seen everything now.
Mr and Mrs Uno Marjakka of Lac La Belle own Paddy a pet deer who enjoys beer and chewing tobacco. They cut off the tobacco since he swallows it but allow beer with milk and sugar.
Sixteen top women professionals led by defending champ Marlene Bauer Hagge prepare to start a seven day 90 hole round robin at Cavalier Yacht and Country Club. The event carries $12,000 purse with $1,000 prize to the winner. Each day players face three opponents, earning a point for each hole won and losing a point for each hole lost.
Akron, Ohio law bans deserting expectant female dogs. How ard L. White faced animal desertion after leaving his black fox terrier at a trailer camp. In golf news Hagge and a group of notable players were scheduled for a tournament with historic winners Pepper Berg and others in the field.
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