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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1958

Page

18

Reds Sweep Cubs In Doubleheader Victory

In Chicago, the Cincinnati Redlegs swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 5-4 and 4-2. Pete Whisenant powered a five run first-game rally with a homer and Harvey Haddix delivered a strong start, while Johnny Klippstein closed the nightcap after a late push by Acker. The Reds remain just three and a half games behind Milwaukee.

Chicago UPI Cin Pete Whisenant Hadcinnati Redlegs Dix Chicago Cubs Harvey Haddix Thi Klippstein Tor Acker Acker Johnny Klippstein Reds Lee Walls Milwaukee

Grant Wilhelm Sparkle Vernon Bludgeons Senators Doubleheader Sweep

In a Washington doubleheader action, Mickey Vernon supplied power in the first game as Cleveland swept the Senators. Jim Grant and Hoyt Wilhelm limited Washington in the nightcap, with Cleveland winning 4-2 after a 5-3 opener before 8,789 fans.

Washington Mickey Vernon Jim (Mudcat) Grant Hoyt Wilhelm Cleveland Senators

Hanebrink's ninth inning homer lifts Braves past Cardinals 4-2

In St Louis, Harry Hanebrink, a .169 hitter, hit a two run homer off Lindy McDaniel in the ninth to give Milwaukee a 4-2 victory after the Cards built a 2-0 lead on Don Blasingame and Joe Cunningham. Hank Aaron walked, Frank Torre doubled, and Johnny Logan's squeeze tied it before Hanebrink's fourth homer sealed the win. Vernon, Ward, and others added offense in the nightcap while Grant and Wilheims held the Senators to one hit in four innings.

ST. Louis UPI Harry' l Hanebrink Lindyr I McDaniel Milwaukee Braves St. Loui Cardinals Don Blasingame Joe Cunningham Hank Aaron Frank Torre Johnny Logan Aaron Torre Hancbrink Don McMahon Vernon Washington Grant Cleveland Jim Constable Wilhelms Senators Yinse Gam Conta Fb Mariner Piewa Hunters Mineraf Osleyernih Ward Sb T Courtneye Tolnty da Une Am Aliplee Bee Singed Byerly Dridges Zoroties Asprommand Cazini Yoni Ward DJ Yernon Lerson Batoran Pearton Teitheis Ing Kemmerer D ‘Washington Pearson Anonio Beversit Muratron Ana Bridj Moran

A's Sweep Red Sox With Two Big Wins

Kansas City Athletics hammered the Boston Red Sox 17-6 in the opener and 9-4 in the nightcap. Bob Cerv, Hector Lopez, and Chico Carrasquel fueled the offense as Cerv homered for the 17th time and drove in five runs to raise his season total to 51. Lopez contributed four RBIs in game one and two more in game two, while Carrasquel, acquired from Cleveland, collected seven hits in the doubleheader.

Boston Kansas City Athletics Boston Red Sox Bob Cerv Hector Lopez Chico Carrasquel A’s Witning Red Sox Coty Lopez Carrasquel Cleveland

Caliente Race Night Slips in Turbulent Turf Chart

Horse racing card from Caliente shows rapid results across multiple races with drivers and bettors naming horses such as Charmbar, Anderson, Baye, Reward and Davaran. Notable finishes include various 4.30 furlong sprints, with odds and speeds listed for several contenders and jockeys like Paley and Vergara, amid a busy evening of betting and finishes.

Charmbar Anderson Paley Rauta Hamen Gantarint Owen Pennamar Vergara Baby BazcoKa CHO Eee Traesiai Sorutenda Iy Kareieat Jean Boy Devonridge Bue Magic Daily Phamark Hepes ‘Lueck Coute Wevabchen Stone Fleet Gonzales

Moore Balas Clash Headlines Olympic Featherweight Showdown

Springfield featherweight contender Davey Moore faces former world lightweight champion Laure Balas in a Thursday night bout at Olympic Auditorium. The event top holds as week’s state spotlight with Moore seeking lead in rankings.

Davey Moore Springfield Ohio Laure Balas Olympic

iL B Bicycle Club Wins in Pasadena

Jack Disney, national sprint champion for Cress Cycle Club of Long Beach, won the Cless A bicycle race at the northwest corner of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, sparking team competition. Results list multiple riders and clubs with scores and placements.

Jack Disney Cress Cycle Club Long Beach Cless Rose Bowl Pasadens Wecc

Davenport and Alou Lift Giants to 3-1 Win over Phillies

Rookies Jim Davenport and Felipe Alou led a San Francisco offense as Al Worthington earned the win. Davenport drove in Alou twice with singles in the third and eighth, while Alou opened the eighth with a three-run homer to seal the victory for the Giants. Philadelphia scored in the seventh on Willie Jones's third straight single and a fielder’s choice.

SAN Francisco UPI Jim Davenport Felipe Alou San Francisco Giants al Worthington Philadelphia Pablies Davenport Alou Dominican Republic Curt Simmons Philadelphia Willie Jones Fiesh Jones Alou Ly Chico Fernandez

Suggs Wins Round Robin in Marblehead Invitational

Louise Suggs held a steady pace to defeat Marlene Hagge by two strokes in the $12,600 Round Robin Invitational golf tournament at Marblehead. Suggs posted a plus 51 final round, earning $1,000 for first place as Hagge finished second amid a late surge.

Marblehead Louise Sugees Marlene Hagge Georgia

Fishin Facts Report Strong Sunday Catch Across Catalina to San Clemente

Sport fishing boats from Pacific and Pierpoint Landings brought in 4,225 fish on Sunday averaging about six per passenger. Good fishing reported over a wide area from Catalina to San Clemente Island. The catch included 1,710 barracuda 14 yellowtail 1 418 white seabass 522 bonito and 262 other species.

Pacific Catalina San Clemente Island

Boyd Burned Seriously In Langhorne Auto Club Race

Joly Boyd, 31, of Fresno, suffered second degree burns to his legs when his Offenhauser car burst into flames on the Langhorne dirt oval during the 24th lap of the one mile Langhorne race. His condition was listed as fair.

Langhorne Joly Boyd Fresno Auto Club Boyd

Bellflower Girl Sets 220 dash mark at SPAAU meet

Kimberly Polson, a Bellflower High junior, broke the 220 dash record in the SPAAAU 14-17 division with a 2.61 time at Van Nuys High. She also won the broad jump at 16 feet 24 inches and placed third in the 50 dash.

Kimberly Polson Bellflower High Ispaaau van Nuys High

International League standings brief update

The International League reports Foronto 7 2, Waving 3 1, Montreal 7 8, Wiams 3 4, Rochester 6 5, Tishmnors Solambus J Bur 2.

Foronto Montreal Wiams Rochester Tishmnors Solambus J Bur

Trojans top Arizona 4 0 in NCAA World Series game

Southern California eliminated Arizona 4-0 at Omaha in the NCAA College World Series on a lefty Bruce Gardner led shutout. The win puts USC into the third round of the double elimination. Western Michigan beat Lafayette 4-3 and Missouri defeated Colorado State 11-2 in other second round contests.

Omaha Southern California

How good should a good provider be

Neighbors and friends cannot judge a man’s true providing ability. The unseen half includes savings, life insurance, and assets for the family’s future. A man with life insurance meets a vital responsibility, strengthening the bond with his wife who shares this knowledge. Insrorcre or Love Insurance, 488 Madison Avenue, New York. When someone counts on you, you can count on life insurance.

Thesman Madison Avenue New York

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