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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1957

Page

10

Boston Plays Host Bid as Dodgers Move Talk Surfaces

Boston Senator John Powers urges Dodgers owner Walter OMalley to relocate from Brooklyn to Boston. OMalley says open to inquiry but final decision awaits full exploration. stadium ideas proposed near Route 128 with parking and rail access. The effort mirrors midcentury team moves that reshaped baseball geography.

Boston Dodgers Brooklyn Walter O'Malley Massachusetts John E. Powers O'Malley Los Angeles Powers Boston Herald Ed Costello State Metropolitan District Commission Park Gates the Herald Sen. Powers

Richmond Virginians Split With Toronto Maple Leafs To Hold International Lead

The Richmond Virginians split a four game series with the Toronto Maple Leafs to retain a one game lead in the International League standings. In the nightcap Richmond won 5 4 on a ninth inning pinch single by Neal Watlington after Toronto tied the game in the top of the ninth. Jim Chiti homered to tie the opener. Bob Roselli homered for Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Vees Richmond Mike Gollat Neal Watlington Miami Buffalo Bisons Dick Bunker Havana Rochester Vincente Amor Sugar Kings Red Wings Columbus Montreal Vee Jack Crimian Bob Roselli Harry Chiti Jim Coates Johnny James Watlington Eddie Blake Marty Kutyna Bill Bethel Russ Rae Toronito Havan

Alcohol affects or dulls vision for many people

Eye doctors advise patients to be cold sober during eye exams as even small alcohol consumption can alter vision. Licensed prescriptions may prove unsatisfactory if alcohol influenced the testing.

Baseball Standings and Schedules Across Major Leagues

Daily MLB card with standings and tonight matchups including Baltimore at Chicago and New York at Detroit. Yesterday results show New York 14 over Cleveland 5 and St Louis 6 over Pittsburgh 0 among others with several 7 to 9 p.m. starts and a few rain/postponements noted for Brooklyn games.

Baltimore Chicago Ceccarelli Harshman New York Detroit Larsen Bunning Washington Cleveland Stubbs Daley Boston Kansas City Nixon Burnette Cincinnati Brooklyn Klippstein Craig Milwauke Pittsburgh Spahn Purkey Philadelphia Hillman Sanford St. Louis

Yesterday's Stars and Scores From Baseball Action

Pitcher Ruben Gomez of the Giants shut out the Braves on four singles to lead the National League with seven wins. Hitter Bill Skowron starred for the Yankees driving in five runs with four hits in a 14-5 win over the Indians and went 10-for-14 in the three game sweep.

Associated Press Ruben Gomez Giants Braves Bill Skowron Yankees Indians Milwaukee Joe Adcock Bob Buh Red Schoendienst Minnie Minoso White Sox Jim Wilson Ted Williams Dave Sisler Johnny Bucks

Baseball Major League Leaders Snapshot

National League leaders include Musial of St Louis batting .362 with 39 hits and 16 doubles, Aaron of Milwaukee homering 13 times, Mays of New York stealing 17 bases, and Koufax of Brooklyn 59 strikeouts. American League leaders feature Mantle of New York with 41 runs and 13 homers, Williams of Boston batting .293, Trucks of Kansas City 5 0 1 0 strikeouts, and Pierce of Chicago with 64 strikeouts.

Musial St. Louis Robinson Cincinnati Aaron Milwaukee St.Louis Schoendienst New York Bruton Mays Acker Sanford

Motive Sought in Pulaski Slaying of 18 Year Old Musician

Police seek motive after Charles S. Kennedy 39 killed Harless Kent Draper 18 a country musician and part time gas station worker was shot four times at close range near Jefferson Avenue. Draper died instantly while Kennedy surrendered after the gunfire.

Pulaski Charless. Kennedy Harless Kent Draper Kennedy Draper Jefferson Avenue Earl Bouldin Bouldin

Johnny's Sport Shop In Mirshamguinc Sui

A local sport shop listing appears at 15 West Boscawen Street in Mirshamguinc Sui. The notice cites a shop serving all ages with a focus on equipment and gear.

Johnny's Sport Shop W. Boscawen St. Mirshamguinc SUI

Roberts Shuts Down Reds as Phillies Close Gap

Robin Roberts pitched his eighth complete game giving up only eight hits and one home run in a 6-2 Phillies win over Cincinnati. Philadelphia took a 2-1 series lead and trimmed the NL leaders to within one game as Brooklyn and the Dodgers’ fog-delayed game lingered. Stan Lopata and Bob Bowman hit two-run shots, Rip Repulski added a solo homer, while Don Gross suffered his second defeat. The win keeps Philadelphia within reach of first while Chicago and New York posted strong showings in the American League.

Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Brooklyn Robin Roberts Roberts Gopher Redlegs Phillies Dodgers Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Milwaukee New York Giants St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox Boston New York Cleveland Tribe Detroit Washington Baltimore Kansas City Stan Lopata Bob Bowman Rip Repulski Don Gross Don Newcombe Fog Murray Dickson Pirates Ernie Banks del Ennis Cards Ron Kline Stan Musial Billy Hoeft Tigers Frank House Lou Sleater Roy Sievers Nats Orioles Bob Neiman Billy Gardner Ned Garver Connie Johnson

Adequate Salary Chief Proposal For Relieving Teacher Shortage

A list of 29 proposals to relieve Virginia teacher shortages was presented to the State Board of Education without endorsement. Main call is for an adequate statewide salary schedule to attract and retain teachers, with other ideas including state sales tax, full minimum salary, and expanded recruitment, scholarships, sick leave, and guidance services.

Rsishmond State Board of Education Virginia Culpeper Salem Williamsburg Louise Galleher Manassas State Board State Department of Education

Auction Prices Follow Annual Pattern With Mid May Peak

The present average price of used cars at auction runs near $900 in mid May. Prices rise to a yearly high when the first new models appear and then decline steadily toward a low point before the next model cycle.

Archie Moore Eyes Title Bout After $100,000 Offer

Archie Moore declares he may accept a $190,000 offer to fight Tony Anthony of New York for the world light heavyweight title. Anthony’s manager Ernie Braca offered $100,000 and aims to stage the bout in Los Angeles, while Moore awaits his manager’s action and a possible return to the United States. Moore is touring Europe on exhibition duties.

Mannheim Germany Archie Moore Tony Anthony New York Anthony Chuck Spieser Detroit National Boxing Association Moore Ernie Braca Braca United States Jim Norris International Boxing Club Los Angeles Norris

Stanley Sets Date For Electrocution Of Convicted Rapist

Governor Stanley announced July 11 as the date for the execution of Frank J. Snider Jr. for the rape of a Roanoke girl, ending his last chances of escape after multiple reprieves and appeals. Snider was captured in Gadsden after fleeing Roanoke during the case that began with the 1956 crime and involved appeals to state and federal courts before denial.

Richmond Stanley Frank J. Snider Jr Roanoke Snider Husky Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Gads

Fullmer Jones Rematch Set at Chicago Stadium

CHICAGO. Gene Fullmer and Ther Jones meet in a 10 round middleweight bout at Chicago Stadium with Fullmer favored to win. They previously fought April 20 1956 in Cleveland and Sugar Ray Robinson holds the current title after a Jan 2 victory in New York. NBC will televise the contest at 9 p.m. EST.

Chicago Gene Fullmer Ther Jones Sugar Ray Robinson Chicago Stadium Fullmer Jones Cleveland Robinson Sugar Ray West Jordan Utah Mauler New York National Boxing Assn NBC

Governor Denies Clemency in Rape Case Indictment

Gov Stanley refused to commute the sentence of Snider charged with rape and held on indictment. Relatives of the raped child, who appeared before the governor, had urged a life imprisonment reduction. The attack date matched the date of the child’s assault.

Snider Gov. Stanley

Countries to join the International Geophysical Year

Early in 1957 there were 57 countries listed as participants in the International Geophysical Year research.

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Act Mass Mr. O'Malley San Francisco Red Sox Lou Perini Browns Athletics Virginians Toronto Maple Leafs THE Circuit Court Frederick County J. Holmes Spence Ann Walther Spence J. Frederick Larrick Lillas C. Spence Frederick Boscawen Street Winchester OLD Dominion Speedway Manaseas, Va Nascar Featuring Jil Reed Bill Amick Rex White Frankie Scheider DS T Springfield Cincy Mickey Mantle Mantle Mike Garcia Mercury Motors Winchester Boat Sales S. Loudoun St Anthony Bout Europe Chevrolet Selorama SEARS Allstate Battery Allstate Crusaders N. Loudoun St
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