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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1960
Page
22
Dodgers carry a hot streak into a 20-game East swing after a 7-5 victory over Milwaukee. Pete Reiser hails the streak as key to the pennant race while Walter Alston cautions on heat and division threats as the team eyes a strong stretch run and first place Pittsburgh.
Everett LaMar Bridges known as Rocky returns to major league action as Cleveland trades for him from Detroit via waivers. The longtime shortstop fills in across positions, bounces back from a broken jaw, and brings veteran wit to a pennant chase with the Indians while praised as a valuable clubhouse presence by peers.
A large crowd met the United States Olympic track squad upon arrival at Long Beach after a training run in Eugene. The team, including three world record holders John Thomas Don Bragg and Bill Alley, will train at Cal Poly Pomona before Europe departure, with pre-Olympic meets scheduled in Long Beach and Mt San Antonio College.
Willie Davis collected five hits in eight at bats Sunday at Fuls Stadium as Spokane won 2. Ben Apple Valley Steak House and Fairly homered twice to drive Broadway Elks in four runs. Charlie Smith and Earl Ropin led with multi hit days amid line items for sales and meet heads on 4/83. All seats reserved at 190 Elm Ave and 1250 Pacific Ave with processing fee by mail.
San Francisco Giants summon Willie McCovey from the Tacoma club after his 273 average in 35 at bats, and bring up starter Sam Jones. McCovey belted a two run homer in the first and Jones struck out 10 over nine innings to secure a 6-2 victory over the Reds.
Radio and television broadcast coverage highlights a Derby day card with recent pairings and post time set. Listings show race specifics and viewer notes guiding fans through the event schedule and featured horses.
The Big Ten imposed a one year probation on Indiana University for alleged football recruiting violations. Indiana is barred from league TV football receipts and its football results will not count in conference standings or opponents’ records. Commissioner Tug Wilson said the penalty ends after one year if Indiana proves compliance with financial aid rules and shows enforcement adherence.
A fragmented game summary shows the Dodgers falling behind early as Carl Willey pitched well for the visitors. Le Maye and Lillis contributed key hits, while Wally Moon and Bob Lillis added doubles. Maye’s effort helped halt the Dodgers’ home streak in a season highlighted by large attendance figures.
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