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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
1
American and National League players begin midseason all star balloting on June 22 with managers and coaches voting as well. About 500 participate, results due by June 25, to form a full league team for the July 8 Memorial Stadium game.
Baltimore AP Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick said a large-scale expansion of the major leagues could occur within five years. He discussed All Star game arrangements and suggested the leagues might grow to 10 or 12 clubs each or a third major league could be created. He did not indicate a preference and doubted any action before 1959. Frick favored bringing National League baseball back to New York and said he could keep the New York territory open for a National League club.
Chanute exploded for 10 runs in the first four innings and beat Ottawa 11 6 in Ottawa. Den ny Smith started for Ottawa and was relieved in the fifth by Richard Johnson after giving up multiple runs. Chanute pitchers Connie Fulkerson O Smith and Blough combined for 18 strikeouts on five hits. Ottawa committed seven errors, Chanute three. Ottawa next plays Paola in a non league game. Homer Colling listed as probable starter for Ottawa.
MILWAUKEE AP The Milwaukee Braves signed Hank Aaron's kid brother Tom to a minor league contract in Mobile Alabama. Tom 18 was assigned to Eau Claire Wisconsin in the Class C Northern League. A shortstop he will report to the Braves farm team this weekend.
MILWAUKEE St. Vincent's Infant Asylum is closing its doors as orphanages wane in favor of foster care. Founded in 1904, the facility once cared for up to 60 children at a time as child welfare experts shifted toward foster placements.
The San Francisco Giants gained ground in the National League pennant race after a 7-6 ninth inning rally over Philadelphia. Ernie Banks homered twice for Chicago as Banks moved to NL RBI lead with 37. Braves, led by Haney’s pitching issues, lost to St Louis 7-4 in 12 innings, while the Dodgers beat Pittsburgh 7-1 and Cincinnati fell 6-4 to Chicago.
A reorganized Pomona semipro baseball team will play the Kansas City Giants Sunday at Pomona starting 1 30 p m The team, once dominant in the area, did not function last year but is being rebuilt this season Officials hope to enter the Lyndon regional meet on July 1 and seek additional talent to strengthen the squad
The Athletics swept the Yankees for the first time since 1955 as Kansas City extended its winning streak to four, overcoming a three run deficit 4-3. Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago also won, with Grandpa stats and key homers shaping the pennant chase. The Tigers’ fifth straight boost came on a 4-2 win over Boston, while Minoso and Colavito provided two run homers for Cleveland.
Readouts from Royal T Lanes and Booster League show top performances including Pogue 171 492 and Carlson 201 536 for the women’s group, with multiple players posting high games and series across clubs like No Name Trout's Jewelry and First National Bank.
Kansas City AP The Athletics business manager Parke Carroll said no offer was made to pitching prospect Ray Sadecki. Earlier the Sadecki family said the club had offered a insultingly low deal, while noting the bonus and salary they expected. Carroll indicated the risk was too great and that if signing failed the Athletics would be prepared with an attractive offer.
OU Athletic Director Dick Peters has named Barry Rohde junior from Colonia New Jersey as the school's only golf letterman. Letters are based upon the number of matches won. Rohde was the only one eligible. Others who competed on the OU squad were Steve Sheehan Stan Bettin Paul Girling Bill Paul Dick May and Jim Jones.
In Englewood Colorado Mrs Virgil Tucker heard strange sounds from her stove pipe and summoned police. Officers found the source a brown and white woodpecker that was sooty from the exhaust.
Wednesday results show Chicago 6 over Cincinnati 4 and Chicago 7 over Milwaukee 4 in 12 innings while Pittsburgh edged Milwaukee. San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 7 and Los Angeles tied with Chicago 7. Friday schedules include Cleveland at Kansas City and Washington at New York with two games each. Cincinnati visits Philadelphia and San Francisco plays St. Louis with two games. Milwaukee meets Pittsburgh and Los Angeles faces Chicago.
Milwaukee Braves announced Haas will be optioned Friday to the Wichita farm club in the Class AAA American Association. Haas is coming off the national defense service list and would have to be added to Milwaukee's roster. He was obtained last winter from the Chicago Cubs in the trade that also brought pitcher Bob Rush to Milwaukee.
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