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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1959

Page

11

Readers vent on bowlers and sports figures in local column

Readers write heated letters and comments about bowling leagues and sports figures. Orin Baker defends bowlers against league leaders at Marina Lanes in 1856 57, while E E Lankard questions Yankees standings and Jim Ticks criticizes Alston. Other letters praise reporting and table tennis fans urge accuracy.

Alice Meglemre Marina Lanes Keure Orin Baker Faculty Ave Alice Yankees E. E Lankard N. Sabina Anaheim

Cepeda Replaces Mays as Giants' Big Better

New York report notes Cepeda overtook Mays in batting race as Giants chase NL lead. Cepeda posted 333 after week, 13 homers and 45 RBI for season. Mays slumped to 321 with several games remaining. In AL, Harvey Kuenn led by 19 points, while Roger Maris reached 328 after his appendix surgery.

Cepeda Mays New York Orland Willie Mays San Francisco Bates Nts Evereze White Wilke Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Rita Cerous Harvey Keesn Kuenn Nellie Fox Chicago White Sox Kyenn Roger Maris Kansas City

Burdette Brings Braves to Win Over Cubs in Milwaukee

Burdette struck out eight and earned his ninth victory for the National League leading Braves. He aided his cause with two doubles and five singles, driving in four runs as Eddie Matthews homered to pace Milwaukee in a 5 4 win. The Cubs staged an eighth inning rally but fell short.

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Pinch Hit Gives Pirates 32-9 Win Over Giants

Harry Hright delivered a three run pinch homer with two outs in the eighth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 32-9 victory against the San Francisco Giants. The blast snapped Pittsburgh's four game skid as both teams totaled 18 hits. Roy Face improved to eight wins with no defeats. The Pirates trailed 9-4 entering the eighth before five runs tied the game on Dick Stuan's double with Wilson on base.

Potsburgh Harry Hright Fittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Pirates Roy Face Giants Pittsburgh Rons Dick Stuan Boomer Oozeman

Outdoor tips and knotting guidance from Mark Thails

A garbled note outlines outdoor knotting advice attributed to Mark Thails. It mentions attempting stronger knots and references various fumbled terms, leaving the exact context unclear but suggesting tips for securing gear or equipment outdoors. The fragmentary text lacks coherent structure or identifiable events.

Awards day honors track stars in Southern California

The Southern California Track Writers Association held an awards day naming Joel Wiley as Athlete of the Year and Charley Butt as Most Improved. Other honorees include Dallas Long as runner up in shot put, Bobby Staten as Most Valuable Athlete, and Mike Larrabee as Track Athlete of the Week. Multiple Striders and UCLA competitors are noted for their performances and improvements.

Charley Butt Southern California Track Writers Assa Joel Wiley Los Angeles State Dallas Long Southern California Striders Bob Soth Striders Runnerep Bobby Staten Jerome Walters Mike Larrabee Compton Parry O'Brea Bill Nieder Long Dale Story Orange High Hzdi Butt California Seth Strider al Andrews UCLA Bil Loan Bruce Mura Wiley Larrabee Muna Juscheca Munn Ray Norton Sat Jose Bobby Morrow Abilene Christian Roscoe Cook Oregon Ranton Lopez Jack Yerman Modesto Otis Davis Chuck Carlson Colorado

Harris Powell in Important Clash in Houston Tonight

Roy Harris from Cut N Shoot faces Charlie Powell of San Diego in a 10 round heavyweight on the Houston scene. Both boxers seek a strong bid for the world crown with a victory, Powell aiming to position for a Patterson title challenge.

Houston UPI Roy Harris Cut 'N Shoot Charlie Powell San Diego Cali Powell Floyd Patterson

Sprint Phenom Ras Lee Cook Could Miss NCAA Champs

Eugene Oregon to Lincoln Nebraska for NCAA meet may be jeopardized by illness Ras Lee Cook University of Oregon sprint star who recently tied the world record of 93 seconds in the 10 yard dash may miss the championships this week due to illness ineligible for the event until cleared by medical staff.

Eugene Ore UPI Rasleee Cook University of Oregeon Linecoln Keb Becauce Iltness

Baron not Brown in Okinawa Fight results name error

In the Long Beach City Golf Championship results from Monday a typographic error appeared, listing Charles Brown as the winner instead of Charles Baron. The correct name is Charles Baron, not Brown, affecting the Okinawa Fight results report.

Okinawa Long Beach City Charles Brown Charles Baron

Becerra Arrives for Bantam Title Clash in Los Angeles

Mexican challenger Jose Becerra arrived in Los Angeles on Monday for the July title bout with bantamweight champion Alphonse Halier. Becerra predicted he would prove wiser in the ring.

Becerra Jose Becerra Mexico Los Angeles Alphonse Halier

Slammin Sam Snead Favored In Open At Winged Foot

Golf world eyes Sam Snead as odds on favorite for U S Open at Winged Foot. At 47 he remains top choice beside Arnold Palmer who has not yet scheduled a practice round. Cary Middlecoff, Art Wall, Ben Hogan among other contenders priced at 7-1 to 8-1 in the field.

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Guardian Maintenance Safety Service Specials Highlight Care

Guardian Maintenance offers factory approved parts and GM dealer trained specialists to keep GM vehicles reliable. The program emphasizes peak performance and potential savings as summer approaches, promoting the motto Handled with care for you and your car.

Guardian

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