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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1958

Page

20

Gillman Praises Wade Great Running In Rams 73 0 Win

Rams coach Sid Gillman lauded Billy Wade's debut in the 73 0 victory over the California All-Stars praising his running ability and noting Wade's 15 passes with 12 complete for 198 yards and a seventh touchdown as Tom Wilson led the ground game with 143 yards on 10 carries. Waller added 118 receiving yards on nine receptions.

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Pirates sweep Reds in doubleheader comeback win

The Pittsburgh Pirates completed a four-game series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 3-2 win in the first game as Dick Stuart delivered a 10th inning sacrifice fly. The nightcap ended 4-3 after a decisive run-scoring force play in extras.

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This Week's Fights Tantehi Atlanta Card

Fight card lists bouts across multiple cities including Richmond Rochester Hollywood and Oakland with boxers such as Ike Chestnut Mickey Crawford Gasper Ortega Luke Eases Buddy McDonald Pat McCoy Roberto Hernanten and Kaffer Edwards. Event dated midweek with several venues and opponents.

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Tigers win on Bertoia squeeze in 12th inning

Detroit Tigers rally past Chicago White Sox 4-3 in 12th inning after Reno Bertoia's squeeze bunt drove in Frank Bolling. The Sox won the opener 9-5 on Ray Moore's three hitter. The marathon doubleheader ended with Detroit securing the nightcap victory.

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Giants Beat Dodgers in Coliseum Clash

Giants rally for a 6 run ninth inning, Sauer drives in two with a two run single off Erskine as San Francisco posts 16 hits to Dodgers 12. Williams lasts 1 2/3, Labine takes the loss, Dodgers fall 13 games back Milwaukee. Attendance 20,531 for the day, 8 game Coliseum total 319,593.

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Southwest Big Ten in Bowl Tieup

The Cotton Bowl showed interest in a contract with the Big Ten after the Pacific Coast Conference dissolution. Cotton Bowl officials said they would discuss such a tieup as the Big Ten seeks a new appearance partner since the Rose Bowl contract ended.

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Braves Turn Power On Rip Phils Twice

Milwaukee Braves slugged 19 hits, four pitchers hit for light with 7 doubles 3 triples and 2 homers led by Del Crandall with 15 season long balls and Eddie Mathews four hits as Carlton Willey earned win before relief from Fizzarro in a 14-3 nightcap after a 8-7 first game versus the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Torrance workers win big in California horse races

Three Torrance men shared a 66 039 dollar win at Agua Caliente after picking six winners across races five to ten. They collected 68 030 dollars and refused to name the other two on the ticket, noting one picker was at a factory overtime when the selections were made.

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Cardinals, Cubs split doubleheader in Chicago standoff

The Chicago Cubs won the first game 9-4 while the St Louis Cardinals took the nightcap 6-2 as both clubs combined for errors in each game. Ernie Banks homered in both contests and Eddie Kazak faced a sale or trade by San Diego after a dispute with manager George Metkovich. Kazak cited eye problems for the absence.

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Stearns claims water ski title with 118 foot jump

VPI-Chuele Stearns of Bellflower Calif won the Western Regional meet of the American Water Ski Assn Sunday with a perfect 3000 points. He led in jumps after firsts in tricks and the slalom, jumping 118 feet from a six foot board, surpassing his Pacific Coast mark.

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Anderson Wins Eastern Grass Court Singles in Marathon Final

Cowboy Mal Anderson of Australia defeated Ham Richardson of Artington in a marathon Eastern Grass Court singles final 6-3 6-4 6-8 13-15 6-4. Wimbledon champion Althea Gibson won the women's singles crown over Sally Moore 7-6 6-2. The all-Australian men’s doubles final was halted at dusk with Ashley Cooper and Neale Fraser leading Rod Laver and Bob Mark 6-4 3-8 3-19.

South Orange UPI Mal Anderson Australia Ham Richardson Artington Thea Gibson New York Sally Moore Bakersfield Calif Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser Rod Laver Bob Mark

Lemon Hurls Five Scoreless Innings

United Press International reports Hall of Fame era pitcher Lemon worked five scoreless frames for Cleveland as he fights arm troubles while teammates battled Seattle in a doubleheader. Brodowski relieved, Padres victory momentum, and the Athletics split a separate series.

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Banks Drives In Two In Nightcap For Cubs

Banks belted his second homer of the day with a man aboard in the third inning, producing both Cub runs in the nightcap and helping the Cubs salvage a split in the doubleheader.

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