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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1960
Page
9
Los Angeles Chargers coach Sid Gillman battles criticism from Ram broadcaster Bobbo Kelley who attacks Chargers publicity while Gillman frets over roster disruptions involving Ron Waller and Jimmy Harris. The piece notes Rams attendance, Waller injunctions, and Lakers interest in Long Beach training sites for a Celtics game.
Johnny Smith scored a ninth round knockout at the Olympic Auditorium on Tuesday night to win the title as he defeated Tiger Williams. Smith, weighing 155 plus, landed a left hook that felled Williams, who rose but was felled again by a subsequent punch. Williams showed resilience but was ultimately overwhelmed in the late rounds.
Amos Alonzo Stagg turned 98 on Tuesday as he received the National Football Foundation gold medal and a telegram from President Eisenhower. The award, previously bestowed on Eisenhower and Gen. Douglas MacArthur, was presented by Football Foundation President Chester J. LaRoche.
Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach overcame a slow start to defeat Arkiey Richards of Boston 3-5 1 01 in the opening round of the 33rd Essex Country Club Invitational in Manchester Moss. She advances to second round singles and pairs with Kathy Chabot for doubles as Midge Buck and Kay McKean await in doubles action.
Washington pitcher Peor Ramos homered for the second time this season and led the Senators past the Red Sox 14 9. Delock started for Boston, Ramos connected in the seventh, aiding a late rally as Washington built a big lead. The Red Sox bullpen faltered while Wilkerson closed for the win, with Ray Meyer and Hank Aaron noted in the Reds game later.
The Pirates signed Clem Labine on Tuesday as free agent insurance for the World Series. Dodgers ex-player Steve Bilko and manager Walter Alston discuss Labine’s sinker and curve and the value of a veteran in high leverage games. Labine joins Pittsburgh after Cleveland and Detroit stints, with his addition framed as a strategic boost for bullpen depth in the looming series.
Former Kentucky quarterback Vito Parilli joins the Oakland Raiders after stints with the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers. He is listed among Raiders quarterbacks alongside Tom Flores Paul Larson and Bob Newman.
Chicago built a 3-2 lead after a double steal and a wild play in the eighth. Nellie Fox and Jim Landis reached on a bunt and a bunt, scoring on an error by Detroit. Kaline doubled in the ninth as Detroit pushed to within one. Banks in Chicago near his peak form, seeking to improve his 291 average and 33 homers.
Ted Williams notes that Eddie Mathews Ernie Banks Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays have strong chances to overtake Jimmy Foxx as the No 2 all time home run leader. With current paces each could top 500 career homers, making the race competitive and uncertain for the near future.
Foxx may likely be surpassed by Williams who sits behind Ruth and Foxx in the all time home run ranking. Williams, 41, recently passed Mel Ott for No. 3, with 534 homers, while Babe Ruth holds 714. Analysts note Williams stresses pride in stats over the honor of topping Foxx. Other stars like Mathews Banks Mantle and Mays are poised to chase Ruth’s 714 as fences stretch and power grows. Mathews, at 29, has 325 homers and likely 550 to 575 by career end if averages hold.
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