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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1958

Page

17

Drott Misses 0-Hitter as Cubs Top Dodgers 6-2

Chicago pitcher Dick Drott faltered walking eight and allowing seven hits but Junior Gilliam blooped a seventh inning single to deny a no hitter. The Cubs swept the two game series behind Don Elston who preserved Drott’s fourth win. Furillo’s 1000th RBI highlighted a Dodgers lineup limited to three extra base hits and one long ball.

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Chuck Connors Reflects On Dodgers Past And Next Film Roles

New York AP reports Chuck Connors, once with the Dodgers, recalls his St Patrick's Day performances in Florida and his slide into acting with The Big Countonny Tamt. Now in films and TV, Connors talks about baseball memories, his 21st picture, and Rifleman ahead.

New York Chuck Connors Vero Beach Florida St. Patrick's Day Casey Branch Rickey Conners Matt Indians Basebell Montreal Chuck Atlanta Dodgers Jackie Robinson Ponce de Leon Field Preston Ward Don Newcombe Connors Jack Banta Montréal Clyde Sukeforth Bruce Edwards Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Billy Grady Mickey Martie Ted Williams Jock Yéller

Effigy hangs over Haney as Braves slip in Milwaukee

Milwaukee scene after the Braves lose a fifth straight as an effigy of manager Fred Haney is found hanging from a crane during the razing of a hotel on Wisconsin Avenue. The figure wore a baseball uniform and bore the message Down with Haney. The next day Milwaukee defeats Pittsburgh 20. Haney said the prank echoed last year when the team won the pennant and the World Series.

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Whittier Impalas Edge Dobbs In Park Avenue Field Game

Whittier Impalas defeated Dobbs in a Sunday night game at Park Avenue Field with a late sixth inning rally. McCary doubled in the decisive run after Art Boyd singled, giving Whittier a 2 to 1 lead.

Tom Ritchie Vand Whittier Impalas Park Avenue Field McCary Art’ Boyd

Mantle May Bat Second In All Star Lineup Hints

Casey Stengel hinted at a changing All-Star lineup for the Silver anniversary game with Mickey Mantle likely batting second for the American League. He suggested Tackle Jensen of the Red Sox might hit third and Kunshan City’s Bob Gerv fourth, signaling a possible Mantle second arrangement. Odds favored the American League at 13-10 to win as Bob Turley and Bob Friend were favored to start for the AL and NL respectively.

Baltimore UPI Casey Stengel Mickey 'Mantle Stengel Mantle Mantic Stenge

Gallant Man Heads Gold Cup Week at Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park hosts the 100000-guaranteed Gold Cup with Gallant Man carrying 130 pounds and dueling for Horse of the Year honors against Round Table and Bold Ruler. Elobe Farm's Eddie Schmidt and Neil S McCarthy's Seaheen are expected rivals, with How Now and Hakuchikara among other contenders. Fosterhouse and Social Climber from Llangollen Farm are also slated to run, as the meeting features prominent horses and a homecoming for Gallant Man.

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Eagle on 18th crowns Medal Play Championship

Jerry Wynn reports Walter Black, a 29 year old Montebello schoolteacher, won Meadowlark Club’s 18th hole eagle clinching the Medal Play Championship after a wire to wire 54 hole event. Neil White and Jona Blazing each led or challenged amid ties, with Olson and Clover close behind. Black finished 207, two clear of Verne Burnett, while Walter’s clutch birdie and eagle finish sealed the title.

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Woman Wins Big At Caliente In 5 of 6 Pick Five

A woman at Caliente race track won $85,227 on a $2 ticket in a 5 of 6 handicapping contest held Sunday. The unidentified bettor matched five of six possible winners, one of the largest payoffs in track history. About thirty-five participants tallied four winners to form a $2,552.80 consolation prize pool.

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Wall Victor Wins Rubber City Open in Sudden Death

Art Wall Jr. claimed the Rubber City Open title in Akron after a sudden-death playoff with Don Finsterwald. Wall sank a five-foot birdie putt on the second hole to win the $22,000 event, earning $2,800 and boosting his 1958 total to about $14,000. Finsterwald, last year’s Vardon Trophy winner, shot a 65 in the final round to force an immediate playoff for the tournament’s third such finish since 1951.

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