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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1958
Page
8
National League pennant race tightens as the Braves suffer a doubleheader defeat. The season narrative centers on a looming battle with the Mets and Cardinals, with analysts noting the Braves must regroup to stay in contention for the league crown.
Milwaukee fans watched the Braves stumble through a four game losing streak as Philadelphia handed them two losses on the Fourth of July. Manager Fred Haney warned of a coming surge while injuries and slumps marred the lineup. The Braves led the NL by a game and a half, with St Louis in pursuit, as hits and pitching proved uneven in a holiday slate across the league.
Lincoln Road upset CHICAGO in a close photo finish reported by UPI. H. El Olson led the field as the event unfolded yesterday.
Radio log notes a Sunday baseball segment featuring the Giants facing Cardi. Possible lineup hints and game setup discussed, with emphasis on key players and anticipated pitching matchups.
Schedule shows Baseball at 10 45 on channel 8 with a brief baseball corner, tennis tournament at 2 00, championship bowling at 23 00, golf at 8 00, and baseball corner at 9 00 plus other listed times and events. It reads as an archive of sports programming for the day with multiple sports and programs across channels.
Wall, 34, from Padne Manor, Pa, shot 65 67 132 to lead a field of 60 pros and 10 amateurs by one stroke after 36 holes in the Rubber City Open. Major challengers include US Open champ Berg Balding and amateur Jack Nickalaus, with Balding sinking three long putts and Nickalaus posting six birds in the second round.
Gerald Thomas aged 19, pitcher for Mingis University baseball team, signs a contract with the San Francisco Giants. The deal marks a notable entry for a college player drafted into the major leagues.
San Francisco Giants split a doubleheader with Chicago and moved within a half game of the idle Cardinals in the National League standings. Willie Mays delivered a two run ninth inning hit to seal the opener 6 5 as Dave Hillman won the nightcap for the Cubs. The Cardinals led by one game over the Giants and Dodgers, with Milwaukee and Pittsburgh close behind.
Pittsburg reports tight pitching as S L Merchants fall while action continues with four games on schedule. Oakland’s Al Matthews limited Dale’s Service in a 4 0 win. Richmond routed Napa 20 0 with Langford and Watty homers. Oakdale defeated San Leandro 4 0. Buck sparks 13 hit San Leandro win, while Hatzell Radio defeated the Mexican Athletic Club Sacramento 8 1.
National League standings show Giants 39 36 5 and Phillies 34 34 5 with Reds, Cubs, Pirates, Dodgers trailing. Yesterday's NL results included San Francisco at Chicago and Philadelphia at Cincinnati with several interleague notes and tonight's games listed.
Two Lemon owned by Mr and Mrs Lawrence W Kidd of Pleasanton won the $2500 Stars and Stripes at Alameda County Fair grounds before a near record 15433 crowd. Roseate led early then faded as Chiley Cunnington pressed Tonco to hold second with Time for the six panels reported as 1. Time and final results note $4.20 public choice.
Althea Gibson of New York defeated Britain's Angela Mortimer 8-6 6-2 to retain the Wimbledon women's singles championship. Gibson, who also sings, expressed satisfaction at defending her title and looked forward to returning next year.
In Louisville Bowdry, at 174 pounds, defeated Luedee in eight rounds stopping him on TV. Luedee protested Bowdry used illegal tactics and the crowd booed as referee stopped the bout at 2:18 of the eighth round. Bowdry claimed no intentional kidney punches and eyed challengers Xvon Ditele or Chuck Spieser next.
Riverside Poly tailback Gary Creig, named Southern California prep football player of the year, will attend Stanford University in the fall. He rushed for 23 touchdowns and passed for seven last season, and will enroll in engineering.
More than 190 autos and drivers are set for the Annual Marathon Auto Destruction Derby at Belmont Stadium starting at 8 p.m. This event promises high speed crashes and bold competitive runs.
Beeman, a four minute handicaper, captured first in the San Leandro five-mile marathon with a 28:04 raw time. Wil King, competing without handicap, claimed second with a corrected 22:21 pace as SFAC and Santa Clara athletes posted strong showings. Joaquin Rodriguez of SEAC finished third, while Olympic hopeful Jack Marden placed notably in the competitive field of over 50 entrants.
Oakland hosts Merritt speedboat races with world record holder Ernie Rose among entrants in the B racing runabout division. Spectators exceed 150000 expected to watch at Lake Merritt with races starting at noon and the Barron Trophy finale at 4 PM across eight inboard classes.
Davis Cup doubles matches between Canada Bob Bedard and Don Fontana and Cuba Adolfo Mincsa and Raul Karmans were cancelled yesterday due to heavy rains. Play was rescheduled for today.
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