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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1960

Page

9

Soth Wins 3 Mile Olympic Berth at Palo Alto Meet

At Palo Alto a qualifying meet saw Soth win the three mile and edge toward an Olympic berth. Davis dropped from the 220 and others, including Norton and Sime, posted strong times though injuries and coaching remarks shaded the results. Thomas and Babka set discus and high jump marks while Connolly and Cochran achieved notable throws. Chapter 3 of the pre-Olympic trials unfolds at Mt San Antonio College Friday.

Palo Alto Simes Davis Bud Winterd Nieder Winder Lake Duke Dave Ray Norton Daveloff Wintéd Sime Steader al Lawrence

Titans Meet Air Raid Chargers In Coliseum Debut

The Titans host a high flying offense led by Baugh Al Dorow and Ken Ford with Dorow likely to start before giving way to Ford. Michigan State star Blanche Mat Bin headlines New York’s rushing attack joined by ex Giants Bob Misenak and John Melmudlach. A sale of 80,000 general admission seats at $2.50 begins at 10 am with reserved seats at $4 and gates opening at 5 pm. Five children under 16 admitted free with each adult general admission ticket.

Womble Guson Titans Baugh al Dorow Michigan State Ken Ford Hardin-Simmons Dick Jamieson Texas Doron Ford New York Michigan Crusher Blanche Matbin Jing N.Y Bob Misenak Army John MelMudlach Notre Dame

Faltering Giants Fall to Pirates

Pittsburgh pitcher Vinegar Bend Mizell shut out the San Francisco Giants for the second straight game as the Pirates edged ahead 1-0. The concise box score notes key players and final run details, reflecting a tight pitching duel and a rare Giants loss in this series.

Pittsburgh UPI Vinegar Bend Mizell Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Uy Atin Gurgest Reydess Felas Rounces Jones Abe Bestruck Ainywigome Pillaiurgh Mazer Hen Rodgers Saki

Yankees Rally Beats Kansas City 4-3 for Series Lead

New York used three pitchers in the ninth to stop Kansas City's late rally as Roger Maris hit his 38th homer, lifting the Yankees to a 4-3 win and extending their American League lead.

Kansas City New York Casey Stenpel Yankees Roger Maris Nesear Kubek Sif Sayderstt oPeDaley Orb Hougald Ataneharda Bense Roti Mans Skuse Viany Steve

Indians edge Orioles 4 3 on temple squeeze bunt

Cleveland defeats Baltimore 4 3 as John ny Temple delivers a seventh inning squeeze bunt securing Jimmy Dykes debut as Indians manager. Pitchers and line details are noted, with runs scored by Triandos and others.

Cleveland UPI Johnny Temple Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Jimmy Dykes Baerences

Tigers Indians Complete Deal as Managers Swap Teams

Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers finalize a historic move with Joe Gordon taking the Tigers helm through 1961 and Jimmy Dykes remaining with the Indians for the remainder of the season. Both new contracts mirror Gordon’s prior terms, signaling a dramatic midseason leadership shuffle in Major League Baseball.

Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Joe Gordon Jimmy Dykes Gordon Tigers Gorda Indians

Braves end skid with 10-2 win over Cubs

Milwaukee Braves snapped a four game losing streak by blasting the Chicago Cubs 10 to 2 on Friday night. Key contributors included multiple players with a big scoring burst, while pitchers limited the Cubs to few runs as the Braves regained momentum.

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Purkey and Bridges pace 4-0 Cincinnati win over St Louis

Bob Purkey and Marshall Bridges combined for a five hit shutout as Cincinnati defeated St Louis 4-0 Friday night ending a seven game Redbird streak. Numerous names appear in the box score with Purkey yielding the shutout and key plays giving Cincinnati the cushion.

ST. Louis UPI Bob “Purkey Marshall Bridges Cincinnnati St. [Louis eGoth Clement Gpnavniele Bog Baileye Cordujasss Byansini Bo Pevener Ales Joao Anderson Louis F-Simmons Rite Javier Kasko S-Kusk Esi Bonatalti Varwe Burkhart

Baseball suspension and bowling business shifts in 1960s era news

A Western Carolina League incident led to a suspension for inciting a riot as two umpires were attacked by fans, extending into 1961. In Dallas Mickey Mantle’s Deluxe bowling alleys struggle amid new competition, while Neil Fox in Thomas, Pa faces similar woes. Yogi Berra's Jersey alleys prosper, and Dan Topping reportedly seeks to buy Del Webb’s Yankees, planning toward his son Tow 38’s future control.

Iron Alr Baseball’ Seas Secant Doc Queen Manitoba Mickey Mantle Dallas Neilie Fox Thomas Page New Place Yogi Berra Jersey New York Dan Topping del Webb Yankees

Dodgers and Phill Vie Start Rob erts in lineup shakeup

Dodgers will start Robin Roberts (7 10) for a game with Phill Vie as Alston reshuffles the order. Tommy Davis moved to center in place of Duke Snider, while Frank Howard and Charlie Neal dropped in the lineup. Neal, slumping to .267 after 17 hitless at bats, and Howard with one hit in 13 at bats, have reduced run production.

Robin Roberts Alston Tommy Davis Duke Snider Frank Howard Charlie Neal Howard

South L. B. Stars Gain in Tight Tilt Win

In a soggy broadcast of grid and baseball notes a South L. B. Stars gain and win highlighted by Davis steady pace and Alston praise. Neal and Burgess spark late, while Pirates’ Nelson steals base opportunities. North offense replies with Calcagno passes and Gary Lewis runs to seal 4-1 victory as rain dampens the scene.

Boston Beats Detroit 4 2 In Tigers Rally Victory

In a tight gridiron clash, Boston tops Detroit 4 to 2 as Fertig connects with Wilson and Richfield standout Denis Rich for key gains. The game features big rushing totals and crucial yardage from Fertig and Bass, with strong defensive stands shaping the victory.

cAltgin Brown Fertig Wilson High Denis Rich Detron Borth Boston Detroit Joe ‘Gordon G. Deout Tiger Irvin Fertan Fravisties Werth Fotal Waleed Telat Evel Nesses Dali Botlan Detroit Ans

Ousted Daughter-in-Law of Red Party Grand Dame

A U S immigration order bans Ella Bloor 59 described as former wife of Carl Reeve from the United States for alleged lewd disorderly conduct and unrest linked to Communist party affairs. The government says she played a leading role as the grand dame of the party and can appeal the decision by August 15.

New York Neers United States Carl Reeve Ella Communist Party

Eastern Net Finals Set As Moffitt Faces Caldwell

Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach meets Carole Caldwell of Santa Monica in the Philadelphia and District Women's Grass Court Championship at Germantown Cricket Club. Moffitt, 16, recently defeated Justina Bricka of St. Louis 6 2 4 6 6 4 in a semifinal, while Caldwell advanced here from strong prior form.

Philadelphia California Hille Jean Moffitt Long Beach Carole Caldwell Santa Monica Germantown Cricket Club Justina Bricka St. Louis Miss Bricka Darlene Hard Miss Hantze Belmar Gunderson United States Miss Moffitt Miss Caldwell Burbank Calif. D Iss Gunderson Kitte Floyd Washington, D.C

Rams Name Rose Geis General Manager Candidate

In Minneapolis Rose Geis, 40, is named as a top candidate for the Rams’ general manager post. His career includes a PR director role and prior athletic administration, with ties to the University of Washington and Bert Rose Jr. of Los Angeles.

Minneapolis Minneapoliss St. Faul University of Washington Bert Rose Jr Los Angeles Recto

Junior Baseball Roundups and Scores Shown

Fragmentary lines show junior baseball results with teams Rotary Seags Cole s Markets and Feith Wobl Gil G Lions, plus references to Grech Stahaieks and others. Readable bits indicate a 3 2 final and scattered names, likely local league standings and scorers.

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Dodgers Furillo Reunited Attend Dodgertown Clinic

Kuzzie Bavasi announced Carl Furillo will join the Dodgers in Vero Beach Florida next week as part of the Dodgertown staff through August. He will conduct baseball clinics and assist with tournaments, with pay as a Dodgertown staff member and no relation to his contract.

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Legion Tourney at Aiea IA Surf Ty Event

A noisy schedule listing several games at the Legion Tourney in Aiea IA and surrounding venues. Readable items include matchups such as No. 1 vs. indtbes, San Gal vs MB vis, and Fainthorne Wo 90 with times and locations noted, though many fragments are unclear.

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Louisiana renews bid to open NAACP rolls

Washington reports Louisiana asks Supreme Court to force the NAACP to disclose its membership list. A federal panel in New Orleans had rejected a similar challenge, citing constitutional guarantees of freedom of association and precedents from Alabama and Arkansas. The case centers on a 1924 state law requiring groups to file member lists.

Washington Louisiana Supreme Court National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Ramharch Serenees New Orleans Alabama Arkansas NAACP Ku Klux Klan Oeni

Mysterious AF Traveler Flight and Unidentified Animal Mystery

A 1924 incident in Bemidji involves the Air Force claiming a mystery animal was sent aloft at 133000 feet in a balloon cockpit while previous flights carried mice for cosmic radiation studies. The tale intersects a Louisiana 1958 law on nonfederal organizational ties, with ongoing legal challenges about constitutionality and interpretations for Supreme Court review.

Bemidji, Minn API Air Force NAACP Federal Louisiana Supreme Court Jack P. F. Gremillion Rela

Air Force ends speculation over animal sighting

Late Friday a spokesman said the animal was merely a mouse, ending the Air Force’s speculation about the incident.

Air Force

Cruiser Bremerton En Route To Mare Island Reserve Fleet

The heavy cruiser Bremerton, decommissioned at Long Beach July 29, will be towed to a permanent berth in the Mare Island Pacific Reserve Fleet at Vallejo. The ship has served in the Atlantic Pacific Korean and Far East stations.

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