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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1958

Page

17

Cubs Rally Past Dodgers 9-3 as Walls Drives Two

Cubs beat Dodgers 9-3 at Coliseum behind Walls two home runs and a strong hit barrage. Roseboro was Dodgers’ only multi hit man with two safeties while Cal Neeman and Don Elston contributed in relief. Danny McDevitt took the loss despite limited Dodger offense.

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Pirates Roll Over Braves in 10-0 Victory

Pittsburgh crushed Milwaukee 10-0 as Witt two hit shutout pitching dominated. Frank Thomas hit a broken homer in the sixth, Walls drove in runs with a two run single, and Bolger, Furillo, and Newman contributed in a game that kept the Pirates within five games of the Braves as they extended their winning streak to six straight against Milwaukee and finished the 2game series.

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Seek 20th Win Nitehawks Tackle Pomona 9 Friday

The Long Beach Nitehawks face Pomona on Friday night at Park Avenue Field for their 20th win. Pomona carries a 26-2 record and beat top Southern California softball teams. Nitehawks hope slumping stars find form as Stan White and Larry Silvas carry the offense while Jimmy Jones and Lucky Hamilton try to heat up.

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Roy Harris of Cut and Shoot Breaks Into Heavyweight Limelight

Roy Harris, a soft spoken fighter from Cut and Shoot in Texas, has risen to prominence as a heavyweight contender fueled by a backwoods image. He is unbeaten in 22 pro bouts since 1935, trained in the Big Thicket area with his family, and has tussled with opponents like Claude Chapman and Willie Pastrano while gearing up for Floyd Patterson at Wrigley Field.

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Rams End Paul Miller Out For Season

Rams defensive end Paul Miller is lost for the season after a slipped disc injury diagnosed by team doctors. Miller, who suffered the injury during the 1957 season, aggravated it in early camp workouts and will undergo surgery later this week. Coach Sid Gillman said Miller was a key player and will be out for several weeks, with possible long-term impact.

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Four Teams Remain in Southern Division Softball Tourney

Four of eight teams in the Southern Division State softball championship race advance this weekend at Park Avenue field. Undefeated Culver City and Gariena San Pedro Bellflower vie for the Aug. 24 World Softball title, with Culver City favored led by Don Sarno. Saturday matches include Mary Star of San Pedro versus Bellflower Nance Chevrolet at 7 30 p m and Gardena Merchants at 9 p m. Sunday the final winner meets Culver City. Five awards will be handed Sunday night including batting champion and best sportsmanship. Current batting leader list includes Junior Bell Culver City Caladona Phelps Gardena Pearson San Pedro.

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Patterson Says No Fear Of Sneaker Right In Harris Bout

Floyd Patterson dismisses fear of a sneaker right from Roy Harris in their Los Angeles title bout next Monday night while noting personal speed feels slower than before. Harris camp activity and tension with Lew Jenkins mark preparations at Arrowhead Springs California as trainer Bil Gore regroups.

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Local Sports Radio TV Listings Highlight Evening Games

Radio Del Mar airs Dedgere versus Cubs at 6 00 p m on KBIG 9 00 p m event. Television schedule includes Bonne griviere vs Orlesay Aestr ie om Beale REGN AOD i 1980s era listings.

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Hirsch and Boyd Hurt but Not Serious for Rams

The Rams show Elroy Hirsch practicing with assistant coach Bob Waterfield as trainer George Menefee notes he’s not out of gas though sidelined this year for a West Coast oil company. New threats for the defense include Leon Clarke, Lamar Lundy, Jon Arnett, and Del Shofner supported by Jim Phillips and Gene Mitcham with recalled stalwarts Peu Miller and Billy Ray Smith in the mix.

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