Trade Makes Hank Look Good In Cleveland
The Indians defeated the Orioles as Dick Williams shines with four hits including a homer. Manager Hank Greenberg notes Williams can play anywhere and his debut boosts Cleveland’s hopes in the season.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1957
Page
15
The Indians defeated the Orioles as Dick Williams shines with four hits including a homer. Manager Hank Greenberg notes Williams can play anywhere and his debut boosts Cleveland’s hopes in the season.
The writer describes the United States Open at Inverness where George Bayer faced a ruling on a scoreboard obstruction near the 18th hole. Officials allowed a two club length move with no penalty after determining the scoreboard was not natural hazard or out of bounds. Ohio players Nicklaus and Stranahan appeared but were uninspired. Don Finsterwald impressed amidst a day of top pros.
The NCAA track finals loom with Villanova favored to win as Bobby Morrow and Greg Bell headline the meet after record performances. Morrow and Bell set NCAA marks in sprint and long jump, while Don Bowden and Ron Delaney challenge for top spots in the mile and relays. Villanova's depth includes Bragg Reavis Stead and Collymore, aiming to boost the team title in Austin.
Cincinnati star Ted Kluszewski returns to action after a back injury and swats four hits in five at bats including a homer and two doubles, driving in two runs as the Reds beat the Giants 4 to 3. Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Chicago, and New York squads win or lead in various pennant races as major league play continues.
Rigo-Thornton remains undefeated at 3-0 after a 1-0 win over Dew Drop Inn, while Wellington Eagles drop to 0-3 with a 1-0 loss to Rigo's Cafe Thornton Hardware. Mecca Billiards and P.A.C.C. each post two hits in their 1-0 game win for Mecca.
New York Yankees accuse rival pitchers of aiming at Mickey Mantle to injure him as Will Harridge fines three Yankees and two White Sox players for a Thursday Chicago brawl. George Weiss, Dan Topping, and White Sox official John Rigney defend their teams and claim bullying ends now.
Summary of American and National League games with results including runs by inning, pitchers, and notable home runs. Highlights include Washington’s 4 1 0 0 4 win over Chicago, Boston and Detroit scoring, Mantle’s 19th homer for the Yankees, and multiple NL matchups with key homers by Agron Repulski Boyer and Banks.
Larry Neumeyer rolled 148 200 175 for a 523 series and Nancy Weingate scored 149 137 137 as action highlighted Friday night. Team No 10 led the league at 1344 4 percent won lost with standings showing multiple teams and individual totals in a crowded card.
Kathleen Newton of Acacia Country Club took low gross honors in the Plain Dealer Medal Play at Elyria Country Club. A hole in one by Mrs C E Snedeker on the 140 yard fourth hole highlighted the day. First low net went to Mrs E E Hein of Acacia with 90 14 76 defeated by draw by Mrs C W Heidrich of Elyria.
Radiomen clinched the first half championship with a 31 victory over Electro-Alloys at East Kiwanis Field. Stewart Radio & TV led in a doubleheader, while Procher Insurance remained runner-up after a 2-1 win. Standings show Sneads atop, then Burkes, Lockes, and Hogans with mixed scores and scattered tallies.
Misfortunes marked two Little League East games as the Dodgers defeated the Giants 18 to 10 and the Cardinals edged the Braves 6 to 5. Giants second baseman Mark Dunstan was hit in the right eye by a line drive and treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Card in Dan Hovey twisted a leg and left the field.
Lear Romeo could not field a team of four players last night at Elyria Recreation Field forcing a forfeit to M.E.S.A. Local 18. The win gives M.E.S.A. a 3 1 record while Lear Romeo drops to 1 3. This was the only league game scheduled.
Baseball results show Ware victorious over Plocher Insurance 2 to 1 in ten innings. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 1 to 0 as Procher Insurance and Cincinnati beat New York 5 to 4. Prolific hitters include Laver with 14 strikeouts and a first inning home run, while Dudley and George contributed two hits apiece for Stewart and Procher respectively.
Wellington Lorain County Fairgrounds will host the Elyria Saddle Club annual horse show called Frontier Days. Thirty one events are planned with over 400 horses and many owners and riders expected. Afternoon and evening sessions are scheduled.
Northern Ohio Stock Car Racing Association drivers chase Ed Weisman who leads with 110 points. Woody Wright is 280 behind. Time trials start at 7 with racing at 8 30. A new track record of 19.86 seconds tops the card, set last week by Art Smith.
South Mothers join both major and minor leagues for a Tuesday 8 PM gathering at the United Polish Club. Wyandotte period dates June 24 to July 4 noted. Sign up now at the Elyria M C A adv.
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