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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1960

Page

18

Dodgers Triumph In Doubleheader Rout Of Reds

Duke Snider hot swung for power after a midgame ceremony, slamming a 430-foot homer and a triple to spark a 2-0 night victory led by Don Drysdale. Norm Larker drove in five as L.A. piled 14 hits to crush Cincinnati 10-1.

George Lederer Foight Snider Merchantie Georgie Games Duke Jessel Dodgers Cincinnati Don Drysdale Frank Robin Roger Craig Drysdale Norm Larker Craig Halli Zach Wheat

Dodgers Turn Down 1.8 Million Offer For Howard And Five Pros

Bavasi declined cash offers totaling 1.8 million for Frank Howard and five minor leaguers including Ron Fairly Willie Davis Charlie Smith Earl Robinson and Pete Richert. He did not identify clubs making the bids, noting only that the Spokane roster and Atlanta club were involved. Pinson and Robinson were injured in a separate incident during the game.

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Prank by Teammate Costs Ray Norton at Rome Games

A playful prank with a nonpoisonous snake allegedly injures U S sprinter Ray Norton, jeopardizing his bid for a third gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Reports from Italy say Norton’s back remains sore but improving as the team shifts from Eugene to preview meets in Long Beach and southern California.

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Sports on Radio TV Yankees Indians KOAY Lasalle Peel Series

Radio and TV listings note Yankees at Indians game coverage on KOAY at 10 39 with Lasalle Peel Series on KABC and KNXF games and schedules for KX channels.

Sports On Radio-Tv KOAY KABC Spead KNXF

Rams Browns Clash Showdown In Coliseum Tonight

Rams face the high powered Cleveland Browns led by Jim Brown and Milt Plum in a major NFL clash at the Coliseum. Browns aim to extend dominance as they bring a 1,329 yard season rusher and a top breakaway threat in Darcy Renfro era youth. The Rams counter with strong pitching and a stout defense as both teams seek a pivotal win in this prime time game.

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Cardinals upset Colts 31 21 in exhibition win

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Baltimore Colts 31-21 in an NFL exhibition in Charlotte. Quarterbacks John Roach and M C Reynolds sparked the upset with three first half touchdowns, giving the Cardinals a 21-14 lead at intermission while Johnny Unitas countered for Baltimore with two TD passes.

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Browns and Rams clash as Lou Groza sidelined in exhibit

Browns veteran Lou Groza appears finished with the club with Sam Baker taking over place kicking. The Rams rely on Ollie Matson Jon Arnett Tom Wilson and Del Shofner for offense while Buddy Humphrey starts at quarterback after a strong game against Washington. Cleveland’s defense has seven interceptions in two exhibitions, matching the Rams’ 1959 output as the teams prepare for the season opener.

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