Dodgers sweep Braves as Drysdale Podres star in doubleheader
Don Drysdale hurled five innings of a five hitter and hit a three run homer while Johnny Podres pitched a four hitter as the Dodgers beat Milwaukee 4-1 and 7-2. Charlie Neal delivered a three run homer in the opener and Eddie Mathews connected for a seventh inning homer for Milwaukee. The Dodgers extended their surge since a new one year deal for manager Walt Alston, moving to fourth in the NL.
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Basilio Spar 4 Rounds With Top SEC Officials
Boxing notes report Carmen Basilio sparring four rounds as top SEC officials observe, with Dodgers beats Braves in a doubleheader. Highlights include Norm Larker’s two run homer, Roseboro’s two run shot, and Drysdale’s strong pitching in the opener. Basilio plans Los Angeles training and Caling license as Aragon and Robinson hype build toward potential bouts.
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Patterson Beats Woodsman In Mock Heavyweight Clash
Promoters hyped a weak challenger from Cut and Shoot Texas in Floyd Patterson’s one sided victory at Wrigley Field. The bout grossed about 234000 in theaters and TV plus films, while Patterson dominated after the second round, decked Woodsman in round two and outpointed him thereafter. Patterson dismissed the bout as a publicity fake and joked about a canvas spider after the fight.
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Hernandez Hurls 3-0 No-Hitter in Legion Baseball Duel
Lefty Bob Hernandez pitched a brilliant no hit no run performance as Wilmington defeated Westchester 3-0 to reach the Tr. American Legion semifinals. Butler drove in three runs. Teague and Lowery led Wilmington with multiple hits while Patterson and Harris provided notable exchanges in a chaotic postgame scene.
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World softball tournament entries set for Park Avenue
Twenty two teams entered the World softball tournament at Park Avenue Fiftd with play beginning Sunday August 24. Pairings to be announced today. Four games nightly at 6 30 p m through Labor Day September 1. Defending champions Long Beach Nite Trawicks and 1958 runners up New Bedford I and Tulsa Oklahoma among entrants.
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Patterson Harris Fight Reveals Call for More Ring Time
The Slaughter of Harris left Texans demoralized as Patterson blamed rust and inactivity. Joe Louis agreed the champion looked slow and off balance and urged more frequent bouts. Observers suggested Patterson used the late rounds to gain experience and sharpen his timing, arguing the extra rounds provided value beyond gym work.
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Dodgers baseball on KMEC and KABC TV tonight
Radio and TV listings show Dodgers versus Braves airing at 8 p.m. on KMEC with telecast details. Station KABC and other channels carry related games or recaps. schedule notes reference Televsion and radio partners with timing and channel calls.
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Meeting to Replace PCC Draws Faculty and Directors
Faculty representatives and athletic directors from former PCC schools converge in San Francisco on Saturday to work out replacements for the PCC. SC, UCLA and Cal will send reps while Stanford’s participation remains uncertain.
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Roller Derby Coach Atkinson Dies in Crash
Tommy Atkinson, 39, coach for the San Francisco Bay Bombers roller derby team, was fatally injured in an automobile crash on Highway 99 south of Fresno. He was a favorite of fans in Long Beach during his skating years with the Braves.
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Horse Racing Card Readout With Mixed Entries
Sports card fragment shows races and horses like Del Man Wreauine Olympic Auguraclum and Park Avenue Fei with times such as 2 18 pm and 1 13 gm. Entities include RM Dodgers and Braves. The readable portion lists racing entries and odds in a clipped style typical of a late edition card.
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Nitehawks Tuneup for Tournament at Park Avenue Field
Nitehawks prepare for the Aug 24 defense of their World softball title with four doubleheaders Thursday night and a single game Friday at Park Avenue field. Shuff Cleaners and R C Dyer oppose Thursday, first game at 7 30 pm, Maywood Imperials visit Friday.
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