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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1959

Page

24

Demeter Lifts Dodgers In Chicago Triumph

Dodger outfielder Don Demeter delivered a two run homer in the seventh to spark a 5-3 victory over the Cubs. Koufax started for Los Angeles but left after three innings as Banks and Moryn provided early runs for Chicago. Demeter also made a key defensive catch and Ron Fairly added a late RBI as the Dodgers rallied from behind to seize the win and begin a nine game homestand with Clem Labine closing.

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Dodgers Kickoff Gala to Open Southland Season

Frank Sinatra and Dinah Shore will entertain at the Beverly Hilton tonight as the Dodgers host a home-season kickoff banquet. The event features presentations with 1,400 fans and most players, plus Cardinal guests and remarks from Los Angeles Mayor Norris Poulson.

Dodgers Southland Coliseum St. Louis Cardinals Dodger Beverly Hilton Hotel Cardinal Frank Sinatra Dinah Shore Art Einkletter Independent George Lederer Los Angeles Norris Poulson

Numbering players and travel in baseball era shifts

The article discusses the shift to uniform numbering in major league baseball inspired by football, noting National League chief Warren Giles's plan for positions to numbers and teams like Cincinnati and St. Louis adopting it. It then details travel by NL clubs, miles flown, and insurance coverage by Mutual of Omaha, contrasting with the American League travel schedule led by the White Sox and Tigers.

Warren Giles Giles Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Stan Man Dodgers N.L San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee Arel Cardinals Cubs Mutual of Omaha National League Mutual Chicago White Sox Detroit Washington

Cubs Bow to Dodgers 5-3 in Sunday Game

Spectators watched as the Cubs fell to the Dodgers by five to three in a Sunday matchup. The photo from AP Wire captured the moment, marking another result in the ongoing season.

Cubs Dodgers

Nieder Sets New World Shotput Mark in Honolulu

UPI reports Bill Nieder of the U S Army shattered the world shot put record at the Hawaiian AAU Olympic benefit meet with a 63 feet 14 inch throw. Dallas Long and Parry O'Brien hold the recognized 63 2 mark, Long unofficially broke it in practice. Nieder credited the record to Dallas Long.

Honolulu UPI Bill Nieder U.S. Army Dallas Long Parry O'Brien Long Nieder

Un-Seeded Junior Upset Continues in Long Beach Tennis

Fred Darling, an unseeded player, extended his surprise run at the Long Beach Junior Tennis Tournament. Amid strong results, top seed Jerry Crom advanced in the boys division as Drilling upset Marcos Carriedo in a marathon match. Stuart Rambeau and George Ramirez moved toward finals as competition narrowed to the semi and quarterfinal rounds.

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