While in Detroit, the Yanks option rookie Mickey Mantle to Kansas City (AA). Mantle, plagued with strikeouts – 3 on the 13th – and in a slump, will go 0-for-22 in his start with the Blues, before ending with a tear at .361. The Yankees will recall him on August 20th. Art Schallock takes Mickey’s place on the Yankee roster and gives up 7 hits in 2 1/3 innings in today’s 8 – 6 win.

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While in Detroit, the Yanks option rookie Mickey Mantle to Kansas City (AA). Mantle, plagued with strikeouts – 3 on the 13th – and in a slump, will go 0-for-22 in his start with the Blues, before ending with a tear at .361. The Yankees will recall him on August 20th. Art Schallock takes Mickey’s place on the Yankee roster and gives up 7 hits in 2 1/3 innings in today’s 8 – 6 win.