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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1957

Page

23

Redlegs Beat Pirates 9-1 Behind Fowler's Complete Game

Cincinnati pitcher Art Fowler earned his second win by allowing seven hits over the distance as the Redlegs overwhelmed the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1. Ed Bailey and Gus Bell homered, with Bailey adding a run-scoring single and Bell hitting his 12th homer. Cincinnati built a 7-1 lead by the seventh, aided by Fowler's timely two-run single in the second.

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Porterfield Hurls 5-3 Bosox Win

Boston veteran Bob Porterfield limited the Athletics to five runs on three hits over six innings in Boston's 5-3 victory. Porterfield struck out four and walked one in his fourth start of the year, earning his second win against three losses. Boston built breathing room with two runs in the fourth and held on as Kansas City threats were stifled.

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Seals Rally Past Seattle 4-1 in Coast League Game

San Francisco defeated Seattle 4-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the Pacific Coast League series. Unearned runs in the seventh inning keyed the San Francisco win as pitchers Spring and others held Seattle in check.

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Mounties Rally Past Solons 9th Inning Heroics

Vancouver defeated Sacramento 8 to 7 in the Pacific Coast League after seven runs in the ninth. Jim Marshall hit his 16th homer of the season and Jim Greengrass belted a grand slam for the Solons. Mile Candini took the loss as Sacramento opened the inning with a two-base error.

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Houghton Park Tennis Club to Sponsor Inaugural Tourney

Houghton Park Tennis Cuts will host its first annual mid summer invitational starting Saturday at 1 p.m. More than 80 players are expected. Three divisions B C BC cover men's and women's singles, and men's and mixed doubles across three weekends.

Houghton Tennis Club Houghton Park Tennis Cuts

Roller Derby Scores and League Standings Amid Confusing Text

Ambiguous OCR fragment lists California League boxing and roller derby results with city names San Jose Visalia Reno Modesto and scores 5 13 11 4 12, lacking clear dates or outcomes. Names and events are partially unreadable but indicate match results and team standings in a chaotic summary.

Boxersfield San Joseo Elockion Visalia Reno Modests

Stagg Field Grandstand to Stay Says Amos Alonzo Stagg

Stockton report quotes Amos Alonzo Stagg, soon 93, disputing Chicago officials plan to tear down Stagg Field grandstand. He asserts the structure should not be demolished and argues for preservation. Officials have not confirmed any immediate action.

Stockton Calif Amos Alonzo Stage University of Chicago Stagg Field

Giants' Bonus Boy Halls Cubs in finale victory

New York 18-year-old 65,000 bonus lefty Mike McCormick earned his first major league win as the Giants beat the Cubs 5-2 to salvage the last game of a three game series. Daryl Spencer hit his ninth homer, the Giants 100th for the season, and Marvin Grissom closed out the ninth. Moe Drabowsky took the loss after four hits allowed before a seventh inning pinch.

Chicago Mike McCaormeick New York Mark Keppel Alhambra Calif Giants Cubs Daryl Spencer McCormick Marvin Grissom Dale Long Bob Speake Moe Dravowsky Drabonsky Lown New Yorke Lowman Tb Bilt Adamady G Mueller Lorn Mayser A Stabton Donne I Spencer Peg Thor P Bois Ventrum Drangwaky Aine Adams Chiewen Ab von Guyz Lemyn Maiene Hitcher Braves Johnson G. W. Hoch Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Lemon Washington Ernie Johnson Cleveland Egsini Baltimore Sten Fitula

Bolt shoots 64 to grab early lead in Eastern Open

Tommy Bolt blasted a record 64 on the Mount Pleasant course in Baltimore to open the $320,000 Eastern Open, posting eight birdies and 10 pars for a three stroke lead over Don Fairfield. Four others tied for third at 69.

Baltimore Tommy Bolt Mount Pleasant Bolt Tommy Los Angeles Don Fairfield Casey Ill Fairfield Doug Ford Masters Jchanpion Mahopac Bill Casper Bonile Calif Pat Schwab Husky Dayton Ohi Wesley Bliis Rivervale Tomy Bolt Don Fairélel Ean aArvold Palmer Kit Ducas Iitker Baat Lionel Heber

Aussies in Net Advance at Penn tennis event

In Haverford, the 8th annual Pennsylvania tennis championships saw Americans and Australians reach the semifinals. Ashley Cooper edged Whitney Reed 6-2 1-6 7-4, Neal Fraser defeated Joaquin Reyes 6-3 1-6 10-8, while Vic Seixas and Semmy Giammalva eased past their rivals, Seixas beating Donald Deli 6-2 7-5 and Giammalva defeating Kosgi Kamo 5-3 6-4.

Haverford Ps. Ch Ashley Cooper Whitney Reed Alameda Calif Neal Fraser Australia Seare Joaquin Reyes Southern California Vic Seixas Philadelphia Semmy Giammalva Houston Seixas Donald Deli Bethesda Giammalva Kosgi Kamo

Back Injury May Retire Clemente Says Pirates Star

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente disclosed a back injury may end his career. He described constant pain and inability to swing a bat, and said doctors have not located a source for the pain, repeating his struggle with the injury.

Cincinnative Roberte Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates Clemente

Indians Recall Gray from San Diego Pitcher Recall

Cleveland Indians called up pitcher John Gray from the San Diego Pacific Coast League club on Thursday. General manager Hank Greenberg, visiting to watch Gray, said the move followed injuries to pitchers Stan Pitule and Bob Lemon.

Sant Diego Vpi Cleveland Indians John Gray San Diego Hank Greenberg Cleveland Gray Indians Stan Pitule Bob Lemon

Senators Triumph In 10th Inning Over Indians

In a 3-2 10th inning win over the Cleveland Indians, Washington Senator Fitzgerald delivered a one out single scoring Ray Sievers from second. Jim Lemon started the frame with a single injuring starter Mike Garcia who remained in the game. Lindy Bud Daley relieved Garcia as Becquer batted for Becquet, and Fitzgerald singled to center to plate the decisive run. Washington had not beaten Garcia since Aug 1955, snapping a six game winless streak against him.

Washington JP Fitzgerald Ray Sievers Washington Senator Cleveland Indians Jim Lemon Mike Garcia Cleveland Garcia Lemon Slevers Clint Courtney Julio Becquer Art Schulz

Portland Beats San Diego Behind Borkowski Four RBI

In a Pacific Coast League game Portland topped San Diego 8-2. Bob Borkowski drove in four runs and Earl Rapp had a first inning triple and later a double to spark a three run burst. Casey Wise and Borkely added extra insurance in the eighth as Portland built a 4-2 edge in the series.

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Powell Leaves Grid to Pursue Heavyweight Fight

Charley Powell announced he will leave football with the San Francisco 49ers to pursue boxing, planning a title bout against Floyd Patterson or Tommy Jackson. Patterson, at a New York Polo Grounds event, signaled more fighting ahead as he trains for a scheduled bout in June.

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Two big softball showdowns loom at Park Ave Field

The Long Beach Nitehawks face San Pedro Mary Star Wo in a world open series. Two dramatic games, tonight at 4 30 pon, at Park Ave Field.

Long Beach Nitehawks San Pedro

Nitehawks and Mary Star Vic Face Off Tonight in Park Ave

Detriot coverage notes Nitehawks and Mary Star Victoria meeting in Park Avenue tonight with Wright showing strong form. In golf at Wolverine Ladies Open Mickey Wright from Chula Vista led with five under par, rounding to a one stroke edge over Faulk and Calby after rounds of 35 on a par 75 layout.

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Ailing South Stars Delay Shrine Scrimmage

South All-Star coaches at Pepperdine report a broad array of aches delaying the Shrine Hi t game scrimmage. A secret workout is planned for the Southerners as the team weighs injuries while Northern stars prepare for competition. Willie Hector shows speed and size, while Gary Frederick may win a starting tackle spot after joining the squad.

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Gil Turner Wins Nontelevised Outdoor Welterweight Fight

Gil Turner from Philadelphia defeated De Flanagan of St Paul by unanimous decision after ten rounds in an outdoor welterweight bout. Turner scored a first round knockdown with a short right jab and maintained a relentless assault to edge the favored challenger, with official scores of 96-95, 92-91, and 98-92.

ST. Paul Minn Gil Turner de Flanagar Turner Billy McCabe Johnny Stanton Jimmy Perrault Flanagan

Hot Tempered Quick Leads Utah Open

Smiley Quick of Downey Calle shot four under par 68 in the first round to lead the $7,500 Utah Open in Salt Lake City. He had posted a $200 good behavior bond after past tempers, and officials required it again this year.

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