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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1958

Page

9

Rams Roll to 38-10 Win Over Giants

Dodgers star Don Drysdale seeks an eighth straight win as Los Angeles hosts Atlanta ace Juan Pizarro in a Coliseum finale. Herman’s public remarks linger, but Drysdale’s late-season surge and Braves showdown headline a game that could shift fan interest for a Sunday four-game set.

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Rams Rally Past Giants With Wade Two TDs

Los Angeles Rams overcame a sluggish start to crush the New York Giants 38 to 10 at the Coliseum. Billy Wade connected on two touchdown passes to Jon Arnett and Dell Burroughs, while Paige Cothren added a 22 yard field goal and four extra points as Los Angeles shifted momentum in the second quarter and dominated with a 28-10 lead after halftime.

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Cardinals Tour Japan and Orient Games Planned

The St. Louis Cardinals discussed a month-long tour with 23 games including 15 in Japan and exhibitions in Portland and Seattle, with Stan Musial as star attraction. The trip marks the fourth such major club tour to the Orient, following Giants in 1953 Yanks in 1955 and Dodgers in 1936.

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World Softball World Tourney Opens at Park Ave Field

World Softball Championships begin Sunday at Park Ave Field with 19 certified teams and Long Beach Whitehawks as defending champions. Opening ceremonies feature Carmen Basilio and Jack Randall, while former umpire Beans Reardon handles the opening pitch and Stan White catches.

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Hawks Win 10th In 10th Innings 1 0 Victory

The Long Beach Nitehawks edged ahead 1 0 in the 10th at Park Ave Field for their 23rd win in 26 games. Pitcher Jack Randall sacrificed runners home after a miscue by Butch Lockabey, with key moves by Clint Herron and John Hernandez. Lockabey held the Nite Hawks to four hits, while Randall allowed two, as the Nite Hawks capitalized on a late error to tally on a wild pitch.

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Lions Top Browns 17-7 In Preseason Clash

Detroit Lions defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-7 in a Friday night preseason game witnessed by 36 662. Bob Long 88 yard touchdown run broke a Browns lead midway in the third quarter as Jim Martin and Leroy Bolden helped Detroit pull ahead before halftime.

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Waner in good condition after heart attack recovery

Former Pittsburgh Pirate batting hero Paul Waner was listed in good condition Friday at 7 hospital where he is recovering from a heart attack suffered last Tuesday.

Waner OMAHA UPI Fittsburgh Pirate Paul Waner

Exhibition Football Score Giants Beat Berea Luna

New York Giants defeated Berea Luna 38 to 10 in an exhibition football game. Brown scored for Berea Luna, while New York Giants staged a balanced attack led by key plays from their offense.

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Crocker Takes Early Lead in Waterloo Open

Fay Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay built a large lead at the Waterloo Open after carding another 70 Friday to stand four strokes ahead. The event carries a purse of 7300 dollars with Crocker atop the field amid strong showing by fellow professionals such as Lorla Fecht.

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European Games: Russian sets 50km world record

At Stockholm, Evgeney Maskinskoy of Russia clocked 4 hours 17 minutes 134 seconds for the 50 km walk. In the 1,500 meters heats, Finland's Olavi Vuorisala posted the fastest time, with Britain’s Brian Hewson and Istvan Rozsvolgyi placing second and third in the heat. Poland’s Jerry Chromik won the 8,000m steeplechase in 3 38.2, and Eeles Landstrom of Finland won the pole vault at 14-9. Ken Delany led Ireland in a 32-heat.

Stockholm UPI Evgeney Maskinskoy Russia Finland Olavi Vuorisala Britain Brian Hewson Istvan Rozsuvolgyi Hungary Ken Delany Ireland Eeles Landstrom Poland Jerry Chromik

Murtaugh Re hired for 1959 Pirates manager

CHICAGO UP I Danny Murtaugh Pittsburghs miracle man of 1958 will manage the rampaging Pirates again next season, general manager Joe L Brown said Friday. Brown praised Murta ughs patience and confidence building, noting a likely salary boost from last years 25 thousand. Murtaugh, terse as ever, replied Natch its a Road job.

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Unclear Radio TV Sports Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered listings for radio and TV sports segments with names and station codes but no clear events, teams, dates, or outcomes. Reads like a partial guide including mentions of Derby, Wrestling workouts, and sports programs across KNXT KTLA COP and other stations, with incomplete program titles.

Basilio Stages Best Workout in Months at Lafayette

Basilio held a four round workout at the Lafayette Hotel with Willie Diton showing wobbliness, as manager Jovy Netro said Basilio was in peak form and would skip sparring today. He is set to headline a longer session Sunday at 12 30 with top LA boxers drilling. a Sept bout with Art Aragona at Wrigley Field is planned.

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Senators Deny Transfer Set

Washington Senators president Calvin Griffith says he has not decided whether to seek permission to move the team to Minneapolis. Reports of a decision were denied as unfounded. resignations from secretary John Powell and treasurer C. F. Jacobsen add uncertainty amid Minneapolis plans to expand its stadium.

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New PCC Alliance Planned Forms After PCC Breakup

Reported plans for a Pacific Conference alliance among California Washington Southern California and UCLA to form after the Pacific Coast Conference dissolves June 30 1959. Stanford may wait while the Northwest schools Oregon Oregon State and Washington State could be excluded from Rose Bowl consideration post 1960 pending PCC revisions.

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Van Hook Dominates Tricks Meet At Callaway Gardens

Langley Beach skier Vicki Van Hook led a strong bid in Pine Mountain Georgia for the national girls overall water ski championship at Ida Cason Callaway Gardens. She won the 73-foot jump and delivered a 1373 point trick run to defend her title, as several competitors shattered the jump record and world record equaling 74 feet.

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Chiefs Win 24-23 In New York Derby

Bob Lewis scored six points to lift the New York Chiefs to a 24-23 victory over the Braves at Veterans Stadium on Friday night in a hard fought ynoller derby.

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