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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1959
Page
9
Long Island Newsday writer Jack Mann notes manager Walter Alston asking which team he would rather face in the World Series. Alston replies he doesn’t care which opponent wins the pennant, just that his club reaches the series after earning 85 wins.
The Dodgers aim to stay above .500 as they begin a 17 game road trip with two doubleheaders and no off days. Key notes include Eloy Face’s 35th win for Chicago of the Pirates over the Cubs in 10 innings, Harvey Haddix’s historic misfortune, and Lew Burdette’s possible retirement if baseball comedy beckons. The piece also covers attendance projections, Lew Aaron’s remarks on heat, and updates on other players like Del Rice and Bobby Avila.
Ten champions were crowned Sunday at Marine Stadium during Newport Harbor Race Week. Mason Burnham of San Diego sailed his sloop Chatterbox to victory over world champion Bill Fickses amid 27 other boats in the Western Division Outboard Championships.
Dodgers win on a late surge as Adcock belted a three two pitch for a homer misread by the defense. Mathews added a 31st run in the next frame, while starter Craig endured earned runs and a high ERA after being recalled from Spokane.
Ascot Main to Hulse, Prosser Hospitalized happened as Roy Prosser led most of the CRA sprint car 30 lap main at Ascot Stadium before crashing into the fence on the final lap and was hospitalized. Chuck Hulse of Panel is also noted in the report.
Kell White and John Walter of Virginia Country Club shared partners best ball honors in the first annual Belleturst Best Ball of Partner Criss-Cross Tournament at Los Coyotes Country Club. A total of 124 teams from Bakersfield to La Jolla competed in the two day event.
Phils sweep Cardinals in a Sunday doubleheader as Gene Conley and Jim Owens combine for an 83 4-2 set. Conley improves to 11-7 after pitching a seven inning win in the opener, shutting out St Louis until late.
Defending champion Finsterwald erased a three stroke deficit to clinch the $25,000 Carling Open in Cleveland with a three under par 68 to finish at 276. Mike Souchak and Gene Littler tied at 277 to take $2,050 each. Souchak nearly forced a playoff with a 30 foot birdie attempt on the 18th.
Boxing card highlight from AP UFC coverage features Archie Moore defending the light heavy title against Yvon Durelle. Moore vows to use the bout as a springboard back toward title contention amid Wednesday night boxing action.
A jumbled recap notes an opening game with scattered phrases including a coach, a team, and a score amid garbled OCR. The fragment references a first game, unclear opponents, and mentions of a player or entity named Pet Bal.
The Tincis Athletic Club water polo team beat Lynwood California 65 to earn the right to represent the United States at the Pan American Games. Three alternates were chosen from other teams Roo Crawford and Ron Severa of Lynwood and Ed Jaworski of the New York Athletic Club.
Glendale player Carrol Chase captured the Southern California Lawn Bowling title Saturday at Recreation Park. Singles results show Chase defeating George 2 0, with the Irvine team and Long Beach participants also noted.
Alex Olmedo of Los Angeles and Mike Green of Miami Beach reached the Eastern Grass Court finals. Olmedo defeated Earl Buchholz 9 9 7 6 2 while Green beat Chuck McKinley 10 8 6 3 11 9. Renee Schuurman upset Sandra Reynolds 6 4 6 1 to win the women's singles title.
Elston Howard homered in the lfth inning to power the Yankees to a 3-2 victory in the second game and complete a doubleheader sweep over Kansas City. Gil McDougald added a bases loaded single driving in the deciding run in a 14 inning first game as New York extended its winning streak to four. The Yankees, who trailed in both games, moved into a third place tie with Baltimore.
Detroit Tigers rally for four runs in the ninth inning to break a tie and defeat the Boston Red Sox 7 3. Don Mossi relieves with bases loaded in the bottom of the frame but Paul Foytack yields one pitch, retiring Gene Stephens on a fly to left as Detroit seals the win.
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