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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1957

Page

25

All Star Game Draws Yankees Hopefuls and NL Power

The 1958 All Star game at Busch Stadium lures manager Casey Stengel to mix six Yankees with two starers. The National League is a 6-5 favorite. starters are undecided though Bunning or Loes may open for the AL against Simmons or Antonelli. Starters and reserves include Mantle Mays B,Berra Banks Horns, and a strong NL lineup led by Robin and Banks. The game features a high payroll crowd, big pensions, and prominent players from the Redlegs, Yankees, and Giants in a tense exhibition.

Yind Inns Casey Stengel Walter Alatan Nationals Billy Lads Baltimore Orj Jim Bunning Detroit National Jefe Loes Curt Simmons Bunning Sim Philadelphia Johnnymons Antonelli New York Busch Stadium NBC Cincinnati Redlegs Johnny Temple Roy MacMillan Don Hoak Jett Gelder Frank Robinson Ed Bailey Stan Masial St. Louis Star i Vievie Sonia Ee Don Hunki Nationa Jeft nWerts Cleveland Ton Wwaukee Mickey Mantle Cen Altie Fox Chica Wille Mays Ats Ae Hp Giants Ted Wilmis Bestar Musial Bailey George Kelly Yogi Berra Harvey York Williams Kuenn al Kalin Roy Sleevers Washington Charlie Maxwell Gus Triandos Bill Skowran Bobby Richardson Gil McDougald Elston Howard

All Star Game Televised With Yankee and Cardinal Broadcasters

The All-Star game will be carried by HUCCA four at 11 15 a m with Mel Allen and Harry Caray providing play by play The radio coverage on HFI will include Chick Hearn hosting a pre game program on KROA ABULam.

Yankee Mel Allen Cardinal Harry Caray Ealing HFI Chick Hearn Kroa Abulam

Injuries Dampen Angels Season Says Guest Columnist

Intil Corner and Dick Lems offer a guest column noting 17 Angels players injured this season, with Gale Wade, Bob Jenkins, Steve Bilko, and others sidelined by finger, shoulder, back, and leg injuries. Despite setbacks the Angels remain determined, vowing to fight on at Wrigley Field and climb in the standings.

Seattle Wrigley Field Gale Wade Bob Jenkins Wade No . Oder Steve Bilko Lneup Tommy Saffell Fellows Saffett Monts Irvin Mat Monte Kim Fridley Elvin Tappe Jim Hughes Hughes Glenn Mickens

Parnassus Set as Olympic Matchmaker in Los Angeles

Veteran fight man Aer George Parnassus is planned to become the new matchmaker for the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, a move promoted by Cal Eaton to boost gate receipts. Parnassus has ties to fighters from Mexico and to the International Boxing Club, which remains invited to co-promote in California despite antitrust troubles.

Angeles Aer George Parnassus Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles Cal Eaton Eaton Parnassus Wl Woh Mexico Tamasiu International Boxing Club California Athletic Commission

Fangio Wins French Grand Prix as Fans Suffer Injuries

Juan Manuel Fangio of Argentina clinched the Grand Prix of France in Rouen, extending his 1957 championship lead. Five spectators were hospitalized after a stair collapse on a foot bridge near the track during the incident preceding the race. Fangio completed the three hour race in 3:07:46 at an average speed of 99.79 mph.

Rouen France Juan Manuel Fangio Argentina Fangio

Cards Push Toward All Star Break In Busy Week

The St. Louis Cardinals pace the majors entering the All Star break with a two percent edge and a nine of ten surge. They swept Cincinnati in a four game set, while Brooklyn and Chicago shuffled in the standings. Milwaukee drew over a million in attendance as Lew Burdette delivered a six hitter for his first win since May. Frank Thomas and Dick Groat paced Pittsburgh’s win over New York. The Yankees led the American race with a 21⁄2 game cushion over the White Sox as both leagues show tight pennant races.

Casey Stenzel New York Yankees Preas St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Brocks Cincinnati Redlegs Philadelphia Brooklian Milwaukee Chicago Redlegs Braves Phils Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Frank Thomas Dick Groat New York Giants al Kaline Charley Maxwell Cincinnati St. Louis Joe Cunningham Saddle Brook County Stadium Lew Burdette Spuri Wes Covington Frank Torre Eds Boudice Sal Magilie Chico Fernandez Thomas Giants

Dentist Keith Wins Meadowlark 54-Hole Invitational

Dr Don Keith of Balboa Park San Diego won the 12th Meadowlark 54-Hole Invitational with a 211 total after a 70 final round, two strokes ahead of John Richardson and Bill Foote. Foote won a playoff for second. Keith barely held off a late charge by rivals as others faltered.

Geiberger McMonegal Fonté Hale McMonegal Park Hope Keith Seb Jerry Wynn Middlecoffs Taylors Youn Don Keith Balboa Park San Diego John Richardson Lakewood Bill Foote Santa Ana Country Club Sim Foote Secon Plate Richardson Fred Valenzano Wil Lrwick Avid AIF John McMonestal Montecito CC Frank Hansen Rio Hondo Wal Lenzano Valenzaino Jackie Pung Johnny Oxford Huntington Beach Ecard Jon Oxford Cuamrrows If Dr. di Bill John Richardson Femi Ynienmune Bihvat Berger Jain Nestonas Rm . Bran Hefsraom Brieve Mika Blackmore Ikon Ankram Shanny ‘Subral Ghandleap Miche Ash Talay Anan

Fragmentary Radio Television Sports Guide Item

Partial notes mention KTLA and XKCOP listings with unclear times and teams. Key entities include KTLA channel and XKCOP, with generic references to sports broadcasting on air. The fragment lacks a cohesive event, team names, scores, or dates to form a full summary.

Jalopy Derby Victor Seals Close Win at Gardena Stadium

Art Atkinson edged two contenders in a 20-lap jalopy derby main event at Gardena Stadium Sunday. The race featured helmet dash action and multiple contenders including Eyk and others, with Louisville Hollywood Lagton noted in the late action and nearby golf events listed on the program.

Art Atkinson Gardena Stadium Duke Eyk Hollywood

Hoad to Sign Pact With Kramer Today

New York report that tennis star Lew Hoad will finalize a contract with promoter Jack Kramer. Hoad, fresh from Wimbledon success, is set to join Kramer's exhibition group for a two year deal worth a record $125,000.

Kramer NEW York P Law Hoad Hoad Jack Kramer London Wimbledon Head Yack

Twinks Split Tight Series With Padres at Gilmore Field

Hollywood and San Diego split a doubleheader at Gilmore Field as Leo Rodriguez delivered a clutch two out single in the ninth of the nightcap to give the Twinks a 3-2 win. In the opener Earl Averill homered twice to spark the Padres to a 5-4 victory.

Leo Rodriguez Hollywood San Diego Twinks Gilmore Field Stars Padres San Francisco Seals Portland Earl Averill Bob Lennon Joe Duhem

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