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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1957

Page

6

Adcock Hits Two Homers as Braves Rout Reds 9-2

Joe Adcock powered Milwaukee with two four-baggers and five runs in a 9-2 win over Cincinnati. Hank Aaron and Del Crandall also feature among season leaders in homers as the Braves seize early NL lead. Adcock shrugged off beaning questions and said he hit what was pitched, enjoying a win over former teammates.

Cincinnati Upi Joe Adcock CinCinnati Redlex Cincinnati Miwaukee Adcock Johnny Klippstein Braves Hank Aaron del Crandall Geven St. Louis Cardinals Redtogs Hershel Freeman

Untilted musings on pitchers and coaching careers

An article fragment discusses the rarity of ex pitchers becoming major league managers, citing Walter Johnson and Warren Spahn, and argues pitchers could be smart managers. It segues into college spring practice, Van Meter prospects, and various sports notes including Feller, Tassell, and other players, with scattered team and event references.

Walter Johnson Washington Senators Freddie Hutchinson St. Louis Warren Spsho Milwaukee Braves Purzle Xhyd Carilinis Hutchmena Detroit Charybdody Jim Turner Yankees Dave Ferriss Red Sox

It Was a Big Day for the Smith Boys

Memphis Tennessee radio and television listings announced a big day for the Smith boys at a city high school track meet. Cecil Smith won high jump, Joe Smith took second, and Richard Smith placed third. the Smith brothers are not related.

Memphis Tenn WPI Te Smith Cecil Smith Joe Smith Richard Smith

Braves Power Leads Way In Early Pennant Race

Milwaukee uses home run power to seize early NL lead as Joe Adcock drives in five with two homers in a 3-2 win over Cincinnati Redlegs. Braves top Dodgers after Pirates beat Brooklyn. Williams shines for Red Sox in AL. Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore win. Klippstein first NL grand slam pitcher.

Itour Milwaukee Braves Adcock Cincinnati Redlegs Cincinnate Warren Spshn Lefty Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia New York Giants Don Cardinell Ted Williams Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Washington Adesch Johnny Klippstein

6 L.B. Cars Top Sunday's Race Field

Rodger Ward and Bobby Unser lead a strong 190 mile stock car road race entry list at Paramount Ranch near Agoura with Ward, last year’s Indianapolis finisher, among five of the top nine from 1950 in the field as tune up before next month’s .500.

Rodger Ward Los Angeles Bobby Unser Albuquerque Paramount Ranch Agoura San Fernando Valley Ward Lar Hanks Joannie Parsons Vick Rathman Land Jimmy Reece See

Murchison Threat to Morrow Plans at Drake Relays

Des Moines reports Olympic winner Bobby Morrow seeks to atone for a 1956 Drake Relays loss to Dave Sime as Ira Murchison of Western Michigan dominates the dash finals with a 9.4 clocking on a wet track. Al Oerter set a discus mark of 177 10, Kansas four mile relay set records, and Auburn Notre Dame and Kansas athletes posted strong showings amid rain and drama.

Des Moines Bobby Morrow Morrow Dave Sime Sime Western Michigan Ira Murchison Tina Walls Murchison Drake al Oerter Kansas Carl Vereen Georgia Tech Kansas Relays Harold Long Berne Gay Jan Howel Jerry McNeal Miter Laszlo Tabori Sions Alex Henderson Arizona State University of Iowa Ted Wheeler Aubrey Lewis Notre Dame Gene O'Connor Kansas State Kent Floerke Jim Gamble Prairie View State of Texas

U S Mexico Hold Final World Cup Soccer Drills

U S and Mexico completed near final workouts at Veterans Memorial Stadium ahead of Sunday’s World Cup eliminator. Mexico remains favored to win and advance to the finals in Stockholm next summer, while the United States adds six stars who did not travel to Mexico. Tickets are available at Aggie Sporting Goods or at the stadium.

U.S Mexico United States Veterans Memorial Stadium U. S Stockholm Sweden Can Ada Canada Aggie’s Sporting Goods

Bassey Dominates Berrios In US Debut Victory

Nigerian born Kid Bassey, British Empire champion, blitzed Miguel Berrios of Puerto Rico in a 12 round national telecast to seize a unanimous upset. He drops Berrios in round four and outslugged him to seal the decision as Hamia looms in a possible title bout. The victory strengthens Bassey’s bid to face Cherif Hamia for the vacant world title.

Washington Hogan Bassey England George Biddle Nigeria Africa Miguel Berrios Puerto Rico Ring Uneiuvs Berrios Cherif Hamila France Bassef Europe Recrias Hamia Chert Jie Reynolds Fe Woke Gargudino Joe Bunsal Jeach

SRO At Top Of PCL Heap In Tight race

The Pacific Coast League standings show Seattle Vancouver and San Francisco atop the standings at 10-5 after Friday games. Los Angeles fell behind Vancouver while knocking Sacramento 3-2 as Portland and Hollywood watched fog roll in. Ron Negray and Jim Hughes held Sacramento to four hits until a ninth inning Solons rally pulled them within one. Angels acquire Glenn Mickens from Montreal and sell Glenn McMinn to St. Paul.

Pacific Coast League Horatio Alger Calways Seattle Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Seals San Diego Sacramento Portland Wollywood Beaver Unil Xegray Secs Angels Glenn Mickens Montreal Glenn McMinn St. Paul

Collum Fined for Abusive Language at Umpire

Chicago Cats left handed reliever Collum was fined 35 for directing abusive language at umpire Stan Landes during a game in St Louis. The penalty was imposed by Warren Giles president of the National League.

Chicago Collum Chicago Cats Pitoner Lan Guage Stan Landes St. Louis Warren Giles The National

Frantic Streaks and Scores Across Baseball Slate

Early scores and schedule notes from major leagues and minor circuits feature Philadelphia and New York clashes, Portland and Brooklyn results, and postponed games due to fog. Notable lineups include Cincinnati at Portland and San Diego at Chicago, with detailed pitcher matchups and weekend schedules across American and California leagues.

Celtics Edge All-Stars in High Scoring Playoff Tilt

The Boston Celtics beat the NBA All-Stars 140 to 137 in Richmond to take a 4 1 lead in the series. Weil Johnston led the All-Stars with 26 points while Togo Palazzi added 24. Heinsohn, Loscutoff, and Sharman each had 22 for Boston. Russell scored 21. The next games were set for Santa Ana and Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium.

Richmond Boston Celtics National Basketball Assn All-Stars Celtics Santa Ana Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium Weil Johnston All-Stars Togo Palaz‘zi Tom Heinsohn

Luasune Toxine-Kallywood Joglon Stivdl Tivcereno vs Guelerreny

Spor ts calendar item lists a sprint care event with teams Feat, Caliente, and Vince Racing. notes Gardgna Stadium in Portland rainwoodd and a 100 unit prize under Sunday world car championship banner with multiple sponsor names and unclear results.

Luasune Tivcereno Guelerreny Piu Eine Gants Ibndium Vicans Steiner Figo Vince Racing Caliente Koon Bascha Cilmore Fyeld Portland Rainwoodd Ce Porhye Gardgna Feiek Gar Paramount Tant

49ers Suffer Fifth Setback in Doubleheader

Long Beach State College failed to win its first CCAA baseball game as the 49ers lost to California State Los Angeles in a home doubleheader. Jay Davis pitched well for Long Beach but four errors and hitless first four innings doomed the rally attempts. Los Angeles State employed strong defense and timely hits to prevail 4-1 in the first game.

Long Beach State College 49Ers Los Angeles State State Fresno State Jay Davis Fresno Bill Vanderlaan Eresne

Bayer Takes 17 on No 17 During Derby Open Controversy

In Fort Worth next week the PGA will review seven cases of player protests as George Bayer of Los Angeles carded a 17 on Seneca course par 17th hole. Harvey Raynor called the demonstration a disgrace amid anger over Derby Open prize chances. Players sought releases to prep for Texas events but were denied under PGA rules.

George Bayer Los Angeles

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