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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1957
Page
7
Chicago failed to overtake the New York Yankees as the season progressed, with key plays and missed opportunities shaping the outcome. Ed Wilkes reports for the Associated Press, detailing the game's pivotal moments and the gap that kept Chicago from catching up.
In a tight pennant race the New York Yankees stumble through September battles while the Chicago White Sox tighten the gap. Boston upsets the Yankees in extra innings as Milwaukee slips in the NL standings and bowling leagues see rising participation and spending, signaling a broad sports growth trend across the country.
The piece notes bowling as a universal sport with wide appeal across eras and audiences. It highlights the 1920s and 30s legends and mentions Wilt Chamberlain’s size 16 bowling shoes at the University of Kansas. Ottawa leagues plan schedules with league play expected to start around September 15.
The report mixes baseball game results with bowling highlights. Andy Varipapa, at 66, remains a top exhibitor and entertainer. Pete Daley delivered a bases-loaded single and a later two-run homer as Boston tied the game and pursued victory. Don Cardwell and Newcombe performances are noted. The piece also covers the BPAA All-Star bowling results, Marion Ladewig’s sixth title, and various league scores and standings across American and Western circuits.
Denver pulled within 14 games of league lead Wichita after a 4-2 victory over Omaha. In the other scheduled game, Minneapolis defeated St. Jenn on an injury-hit lineup.
Mayor Christopher and Giants president Horace Stoneham defend plans to finance a stadium while potential relocation to New York circulates. Coogan, a Giants fan, relays bankers’ comments amid doubts about the deal, as Dr. Feeley confirms prior talks and notes the financial burden on taxpayers.
George Pope named as groundskeeper at the Ottawa Country Club for 38 groundskeeping positions. Arthur Conus, the club president, announced Mrs. Ralph Wood will manage the locker room and facilities. LeRoy Wilcox, the longtime club pro manager, left last week for a similar post with Chanute Country Club.
U Rep James C Fulton urges Eisenhower to ban all U S military schools from participating in segregated sports. He asks Army not to play Tulane on Nov 16 in New Orleans citing a 1956 Louisiana law. West Point comments show Army permission to proceed with the Army Tulane game.
The Topeka team, once leading the Western League, was swept in a doubleheader by Sioux City, dropping to third place seven and a half games back with 12 games remaining in the season. Amarillo and Lincoln also lost to teams in second place.
The Ottawa Herald notes Fifth-place Colorado Springs beat Amarillo 9-8 while Des Moines crushed Lincoln 7-1 and Pueblo defeated Albuquerque 13-4 in a private battle for 6th and 7th. Amarillo leads Lincoln by one and a half games with 13 to play as Sioux City remains far back. Topeka led Sioux City late in the first game before a five-run rally by Rikard tied the doubleheader.
City finance chief Sidney Rush refused payment on a $54.55 water and gas bill, noting tax collection remains a serious business and bills are treated as play money.
West Jordan, Utah. Former middleweight champion Gene Fullmer defeated Chico Vejar in a bruising ten round decision. Judges scored 47-41, 50-38, and 49-42 all for Fullmer who sent Vejar to the canvas in round three. Fullmer seeks a title shot after the win with Sugar Ray Robinson and Basilio-Robinson looming.
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