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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1960

Page

19

Braves edge Giants as Spahn fans eight in tight win

Warren Spahn scattered eight hits and homered in the seventh, guiding the Milwaukee Braves to a 2-2 victory over San Francisco to close within five and a half games of the NL lead. Hank Aaron snagged Mays’ drive to end a bases-loaded threat in the seventh.

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Yankees Sweep Tribe as Berra Hits Key Homer

Yankees gain a doubleheader sweep over the Indians 7-6 and 7-5, with Yogi Berra homering in the opener. The night also features Orioles and Senators wins, including a 5-4 Washington victory and Daytona notes on other AL and NL games.

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Blanda-Led Oilers Dominate Titans In Exhibition Win

George Blanda starred for the Houston Oilers in Mobile, passing for two touchdowns and kicking three field goals plus three extra points to lift the Oilers past the New York Titans 130-14 in an AFL exhibition. The score and performance highlighted Blanda’s all around leadership in the game held Friday night.

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Dodgers Slip Past Pirates as Pinson and Moon Injuries Scare Fans

Dodgers win to stay tied for first as Pinson and Moon suffer knee and leg injuries in the eighth inning after a collision on Moon's leadoff drive. Both players were examined by X rays but injuries deemed not serious. Williams and Purkey slated to start Sunday, series finale after off day. Dodgers gain on Pirates while Braves beat Giants 3 2 in other action.

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Billie Jean Moffitt Faces Karen Hantze In Final

In Philadelphia two top seeds meet for the U S lawn tennis championship final as Billie Jean Moffitt and Karen Hantze won semifinal matches. Moffitt defeated Victoria Palmer 6 2 6 3 after breaking Palmer twice. Hantze beat Justina Bricka 9 16 3.

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Lawson Ready for Synchro Swim Meet

Nellie Lawson aged 10 of the Nu-Pike Swim Club will compete in the Far Western Synchronized Swimming Championships at Lynwood Natatorium. The event opens tonight with strong locals and national contenders aiming for record times and titles.

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San Diego Wins Connie Mack World Series Opener

Gary Maloy pitched a one hitter and fanned 15 as San Diego defeated St Joseph 5 to 0 in the Connie Mack World Series in Joseph Missouri.

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Duke Adds Trimmings in Tight Dodgers-Reds Duel

In a tight Dodgers Reds game Duke and Moon figure in key moments as Moon scores on an Eagle Putt and Saner saves the tie. Pitcher Howard fans a strikeout as Dodger errors and hits shape a low scoring frame. Dodgers 1 Reds 0 after two innings with Snider homering for Los Angeles.

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Picnic at Loyola University Be Ram Fans Sunday

Be Ram fans and seven players plus coaches join the Ram Kickoff Picnic at Loyola University Sunday starting 1:30 p.m. A family fun day continues to 5 p.m. with gate dinner. tickets at the picnic site in Playa Del Rey.

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