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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1959

Page

12

Roseboro Shows Rapid Improvement in Dodgers Camp

GEORGE LEDERER reports from Clearwater as Dodgers pitchers and catchers take shape. Roseboro gains from tutoring by Bragan and Campanella and shows better game calling and a strong throw catching Freese stealing. Dodgers scout Camp notes, Moon and Hodges impress Bavasi while Furillo inherits Williams’ locker in Sarasota.

Clearwater Fla Walter Alston Dodger John Rosevora Alston Gene Freese Freese Sandy Koufax Phillies Eddie Sawyer Don Cardwell Dodgers Cardwell Phils Duke Snider Hillerich Bradsby Don Drysdale Steve Bilko Sally Drake Birdie Terreits Braves Buzzie Bavasi Junior Gilliam Gilliam Tebbetts George Anderson Anderson Charlie Neal Bavasi Gil Hodges Wally Moon Moon Cardinals Carl Furillo Ted Williams Iacker Sarasota Red Sox Dan Demeter

Yankees win after late homer in seven hitless innings

In St Petersburg the Yankees edged the St Louis Cardinals 4 3 after Gary Blaylock and Mizell held New York hitless into the eighth. Gil McDougald delivered a game tying homer off Mizell in the eighth, Stan Musial aided a late Cardinals push, and Deron Johnson’s ninth inning single produced the tying run before the Bombers won.

ST. Petersburg Moose New York Gil McDougald Redbirds Stan Musial Cletis Boyer Yankee Bombers Deron Johnson

Poly Aims for a Relay Record at Bellflower Relays

Poly High enters the Bellflower National Records Relays hoping to shatter the four man sprint relay and national prep marks. The Jackrabbit foursome of Percy McCloud Jim Rivard Bill Barbee and Dick Davis coached by Sean Forman is expected to beat 3 20 in the baton event. Davis clocked a 49 5 quarter in a recent meet with a 49 2 practice split. The Bullflower Relay mark stands at 3 28 7 set by Morningside High last year and the national high school record of 174 in 1956 was by Baytown High Texas under AAU supervision.

Poly High Percy McCloud Jim Rivard Bill Barbee Dick Davis Sean Forman Davis Morningside High Texas Baytown High Southern California Arizona

Orioles Rally Tops Athletics In 14 Inning Haul

MIAMI and SCOTTSDALE reports recount late game drama. The Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Athletics 3 2 in 14 innings as Dave Nicholson starts a crucial rally with a single and Jerry Adair delivers the deciding run after a misplay in the outfield. In other notes, a car accident at a race track causes injuries among spectators.

Miami Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Athletics Dave Nicholson Willy ‘Yasby Ashy Jerry Adair Kansas City Nicholson Francas Aries Oy Nest Bart Max Balchowsky Nites Coldwell Ute Bart Ayet Kessler

Littler's 209 Wright Posts Leads by One Record Win

In New Orleans Open golf action, Gene Jubler, Mickey Wright, and J. E. Lumbia led various events. Wright posted a record 72-hole total while Glendower area racers and Daytona Beach motorcyclists added drama with near-misses and tight finishes. The day featured multiple winners across golf, car production, and motorcycle events, including a Porsche victory and a dramatic 11-inning baseball game.

Littler Wright J- E.lumbia MGA New Orleans UPI Jacksonville Fla Bob Greenland Gene Jubler Singing Hills Mickey Wright San Diego Frank Calif Sun-Calif Jablous Hyda Park Nigipal Vic- Charles Parsons Tory Porsche Carrera Wpa R. W. Ed Pinsterwald Aster Gary Pickens Inkes Triumph Trs Sih Pee Tilof ANAM Stata Aiekee Jyetant Ra Ene Conklin Pian ‘Furkems Lakeland i Bill Dixon Tan Cummings Il Washington Senators Belamey Vince Mayer Detroit Tigers Bill Gaskins Scottiges Coatiy Dan Dobbock Priley Ber Fare J Williams Arilrua Jim Ferreela Norm Zauchin Ramat

Krogh Posts Triple at New Ascot Stadium

Jack Krogh swept three races Sunday at Ascot Stadium winning the 50-lap main for sportsman cars the trophy dash and a six-lap heat. Bob Hogle of Tuena Park finished second in both the main event and the dash.

Jack Krogh New Ascot Stadium Krogh Bob Hogle Tuena Park Mat Hugles Maldini Fl Garon el Fungial Ar Hei Oe

Roseboro, Padres, Moon Shine in Win

Roseboro shows strong catching as he throws out Bowman and helps Padres beat the Dodgers. Podres earns win as Gill, Harris, Kipp, and Lillis contribute relief. Roberts suffers loss after Roseboro’s homer and a double to Snider.

Roseboro Padres Bill Harris Fred Kipp Lillis Robin Roberts Duke Snider

Cromwell Captures Whittier Net Tourney

Jerry Cromwell of Long Beach defeated Larry Collins 6-4 7-3 to win the Sands under boys singles and teamed with Stephen Foster to win the boys doubles at the Whittier tennis championship. Billie Jean Moffitt lost in girls 15 and under singles to Pary Davis 8-6 but later won the doubles with Davis. Long Beach players Cary Johnston and Jeannette Johnson reached semifinals in younger divisions.

Jerry Cromwell Long Beach Larry Collins Sands Stephen Foster Whittier Billie Jean Moffitt Pary Davis Miss Davis Cary Johnston Jeannette Johnson Amatee Jeery Crom Larry Coutts Tel Cromvet Gee Fasterdal Tisall-Thaboity Bes Ts A Giis Slagleg Pam Davis Jee Gan Aiathtl Rger Gris So Abies Ott Pees Erin Briy Te el

Light the Fire Ma Yellows Are Running

Sunday anglers aboard Long Beach sport fishing boats reported a hot yellowtail bite with totals from Pierpoint Landing and Pacific Landing boats. Highlights include 128 yellows on one boat and 108 on another, with 312 total yellows for the event and mixed catches of white sea bass barracuda and kelp bass among 2,069 miscellaneous fish.

Long Beach Pierpoint Landing Pacific Landing Piarpoint Pacific Landings

California to Tackle Utah in NAIA Play Beginnings

Patchy copy notes NAIA play opening as California and Utah clash while Western divisions and NIT, NCAA regional games, and West Coast teams like Cincinnati, Bradley, Missouri Valley rivalries, and Whittier College contend for position. The article mentions No. 1 Whittier, No. 12 West Virginia, and Cincinnati’s lead, with teams advancing toward San Francisco and St. Louis finals amid upsets and travel.

Whittier College Missouri Valley West Virginia Wesanes Cammunitian Superserruras Utah St. Mary’s Bradley Cincinnati NCAA San Franciscal Bearcats Victor Chapman College Missouri Wals Cisterma Los Angeles State Kansas City Pacific Coast St. Louis South Dakotas State

Power Powers Tribe Over S F Giants

Vic Power tripled for his fourth straight hit and scored on a bases loaded walk to Johnny Briggs as the Cleveland Indians beat the San Francisco Giants 2 3 to 2. The game featured late scoring and steady Cleveland batting.

Phoenix UPI Vic Power Johnny Briggs Cleveland Indians San Francisco Giants Cleveland Perenne Bell Feccaresea Fife Barclay Bri Chiavit San Francisca

White Easy Masters Golf Winner Eagle Finish

Richardson led with a 7 iron that stopped 10 feet behind the pin and yielded an eagle. He followed with a brassie on the 16th for a birdie and two-putt finish, then saved par on the 17th with a tight-footer.

Richardson Lakewood Star

Robertson Clinches Point Championship Amid Mixed Golf Notes

Robertson of Cincinnati clinches the major college individual scoring title for the second year, finishing with a strong round and a 33.6 season average. The Associated Press recap highlights top scorers like Jerry West and Bob Boozer as others finish their seasons, with White eyeing future tournaments and Masters winner status noted in passing.

Ostar Robertson Cincinnati Robertson Associated Press Bradley Jerry West West Virginia Kansas State Bob Boozer J. Roberton Cina T. Hyrule Marshall Wei Hogans Tent Fia Mawel Iy Aversma West Roorer Kans Hannan Pitt Windis Wyorika Hawkins Baker Stason

Outdoor Tips On Camouflage Clothing And Bird Encounters

Outdoor tips warn that wearing camouflage clothing can hide you in a blind while an uncovered face may alert sharp eyed crows and game birds. The article advises cautious behavior to avoid scaring wildlife during hunting or birdwatching activities.

Chisox Beat Reds 5-2 in Baseball Drama

Chicago White Sox defeated Cincinnati 5-2 as pitching by Barry, Wyan, Claude Raymond and Gerry Staley carried the game. The report blends a drowned football player incident with chaotic game notes, mentioning San Diego U and Ocean Beach context alongside scattered player names and stats.

Tampa Barry Wyan Claude Raymond Gerry Staley San Diego Chicago White Sox Ocean Beach Cincinnati Reds John Badie The University Sinetonary of Ya Baty Mountain View Cxs 72 Dsteen Tay Newcombe Mond Chainley Raymond

LB Stars Defeat San Pedro Nine In Ten Run Thriller

In a crowded Long Beach Gardena Stadium headliner, Snyder scores his first main event win as the All-Stars overpower San Pedro 10 to secure a late Sunday victory. The AA Semi Pro League race featured Noswaddily Linavert and others in a tight 30-lap dash with several near falls and strong finishes from Cardenas and Hoel.

tSian Jack Rel Johannsen Jack Linavert Teri Lopiceolo Don Hoel Pele Cer Hote Ls Bie Ante Pganian Dewaons Bali Peg Cardenas Fal Ae Dongs

Pirates Edge Braves 2-1 Behind Brushing Errors

In Bradenton, Bob Porterfield Don Rowe and Laurin Pepper limited the Milwaukee Braves to four singles as the Pittsburgh Pirates won their second straight over the defending NL champions 2-1. Runs in the first and seventh were unearned, aided by errors by Johnny Logar and Eddie Mathews.

Bradenton Bob Porterfield Don Rowe Laurin Pepper Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Johnny J Logar Eddie Mathews Toomag CA Peper

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