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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1959

Page

14

Long Beach Leads Push to Bring Major League Teams Back

Long Beach organized a 26 Chamber of Commerce meeting to launch a 1960 effort to lure four MLB clubs to Southern California spring training. Possible sites include Blair Field in Long Beach, Pasadena, San Bernardino, Orange County towns, Covina, Bakersfield, and Santa Barbara as the region pitches a four-team package to replace Florida’s Grapefruit League.

Long Beach Los Angeles City of Angels George Johnson Bob Reid Chuck Davis Hill Boyd California Florida Southland Rostyn Cleveland San Francisco Chicago Cubs Arizona Dodgers Dodgertown Vero Beach Walter O'Malley Yankees St. Petersburg del Webb Baltimore Washington Cincinnati Chicago White Sox Paul Richards Miami Richards Fallimore Orioles Blair Field Florida Park Park Ave Banning Wilson High School Wilson High Pasadena White Sox San Bernardino Orange County Fullerton Anaheim Santa Ana Covina Bakersfield Santa Barbara

Bets and Betswin Bets From 19th Century Ledger

A clipped racing betting list highlights bets on horses and prospects. Edmon in 8th favored, Hawkins Hoss in 4th, Goodwin Hanover in 2nd. Parlay bets target K W Brewers and Harthorn in 8th, plus Shower Belt in 1st. Mentions Devin Frost and Coppermie, Deb ore Frost, and Clacker's Tin with Pitkney Hanevar in 3rd.

Goodwin Hanover K. W. Brewer Harthorn McGuire Devora Frost Harry Ordi Dechwin Coppermie Clacker Pitkney Hanevar

Thoroughfare horse racing results unfold at Tanforan and Gulfstream

Daily racing card details multiple events with scratches and payouts. Notable entries include Sea Ornit and Wasler in early races, Dovale paid 45.50 in Daily Double, and Cape finishers Yor-10 and Gable lead the field across eighth and ninth races.

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Volleyball finals crown city champions at Franklin Jr High

The Sentinels beat Nut Pike LB-L4 7 15 15 11 for class A and Pan American defeated El Dorado 15 12 15 13 65 2 to win class 1B in city volleyball finals held Tuesday night at Franklin Junior High.

Sentinels Nut Pike Pan American el Dorado Franklin Jr .High

Vanetta Dee Seeks 23 Day Los Alamitos Meet

Vanetta Dee, a legendary quarter horse mare from Alamitos, arrives for the 23 day season opening April 10 at Los Alamitos Race Course. The 3 time champion mare, winner of last spring’s $20,000 Los Alamitos Championship, has a record of 23 wins, 16 seconds and 16 thirds in 82 starts.

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Pryedate Shuts Out Phillies in Dodger Exhibition

Johnny Podres targets a start against the Milwaukee Braves at Vero Beach with Sabine and Larry Sherry on standby. Sally Drake and Jim Gentile key the Dodgers offense. Drake's spectacular one handed catch near center and Gentile's RBI triple cap the win as Dick Farrell struggles for the Phillies.

Johnny Podres Drysdale Milwaukee Braves Vero Beach Sabine Larry Sherry Braves Carlton Willey Joey Jay Sally Drake Jim Gentile Dodger Drake Granny Ramner Hamner Willie Mays Prab Larry Goetz Mays Willie Charlie Dressen Greg Mulleavy Gentile Wally Moon Dick Farrell Phils George Anderson Farrell

Campanella backs Roseboro as Dodgers prepare for St Louis

Campanella arrives in Sarasota convinced Roseboro will be a take charge catcher this season. He notes Roseboro’s arm speed and bat, recalls mentoring him, and predicts confidence will fix rough spots. Also reports on Campanella’s times with Roseboro, plan for April 14 Coliseum opener, and other Dodgers notes including Roebuck comeback and Craig’s improvement.

Campy Roseboro Sarasota Fia Roy Campanella Dodgerstown John Roseboro St. Louis Dodgers Campanella Rosebhoro Joe Sally Hemus Ike Duracher Leo Giants Fred Blaney Mayo Smith Bob Scheffing Haney Coliseum Wally Moon Long Beach Lakewood Oree Frent Miami Florida California Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Yanks Fd Roebuck al Campanis Roebuck Exery Roger Craig Craig Joe Becker

Wroblewski drives St Anthony to 14 2 rout

Bernie Wroblewski drove in six runs as St Anthony overwhelmed Cantwell 14-2 in Catholic League baseball on the Saint diamond. Connolly fanned 10 over six innings as Cantwell fielding miscues helped the Saints plate all their runs on five safeties.

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