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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1960
Page
9
journeyman outfielder Bobby Del Greco aims to secure a permanent spot with the Philadelphia Phillies after manager Gene Mauch helped him learn the strike zone. The veteran, now with limited field time due to John Callison's injury, credits regular play and improved discipline for renewed confidence and better defense in center field.
Dean Cromwell, coach of the 1948 U S Olympic squad, calls the 1960 team the greatest depth. He cites Ray Norton as a sprint favorite, predicts George Young, Horace Ashenfelter’s steeplechase potential, and Rafer Johnson in the decathlon, with Eddie Southern as a possible contender for higher placing.
Bob Lemon may become the San Diego Padres new manager in the Pacific Coast League era. The AL great says the job is appealing and he would return to baseball only as a manager. General manager Ralph Kiner and owner C. Arnholt Smith plan interviews after Smith's Chicago convention trip.
A dense list of city league softball results from Florida and nearby areas featuring teams such as Los Alamitos VC, Westmin Warriors, and Park Ave press coverage. The report includes player pairings, partial scores, and referenced venues like Park Avenue and Eastside Christian, with multiple matches, affiliations, and sponsor notes interwoven.
Olguin and Andreas Garcia head the 10 round main event at the Olympic Auditorium tonight. It is Olguin’s Los Angeles debut, with Davey Moore planning to be in his corner. Garcia, from Mexicali, has 10 pro wins and 2 losses after seven KOs, and was a 1958 Los Angeles Golden Gloves runner up.
In Salt Lake City PCL results show scoring confusion with 324 000 900-394 and San Diego 00 40 20x- B 80. Penner and Hall credited with runs or hits. HABANALAY Thomas homered for Salt Lake, with Diegan and Gruss noted for key plays.
Emile Griffith fights his way to a decision over Jorge Fernandez in a Madison Square Garden bout aided by a fourth round foul. The New York welterweight victory extends Griffith’s resume with another win in the arena.
Rotary League results show Mat Ae and Wane Thomas leading with strong hitting. Cal Funiling and Fiala contributed multi run efforts, while Poirolane Serloma and Yanke DiLIEL added key RBIs. Engineers and International League matchups feature Jersey City Tornola and Rochester with notable pitching performances.
Tickets for the Long Beach Pre-Olympic meet at Veterans Stadium on August 5 are mailed orders only. Send checks to Long Beach Olympic Track Meet 1250 Pacific Ave Long Beach with 30 cent processing per order. prices are 3 and 2 dollars, all seats reserved.
Long Beach Hippodrome team finished second in the Senior Fours as the National Roller Skating Championships opened in Little Rock Arkansas. TheLocal foursome Doughley Judy Nance Eugene Labriola and Christy Cowdrey. Eloy and Miss Nance Pacific Coax Senior Pairs champions are favored in their specialty. 11 year old Susanne Trever stars in junior girls.
Dodger coach Fete Reiser is set to speak at the Kiwanis Club Kids Baseball Party today at 12 noon. The event, at the Lafayette Hotel, includes participation by several baseball figures in a lively program.
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