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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1959

Page

16

Patterson Stops London With Left Hook In 11th Round

Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson rallied past England's Brian London in Indianapolis, finishing with a left hook at 5 seconds of the 11th round. London, a 2 10 1 underdog, was knocked out after absorbing body blows and a final hook that dropped him. Patterson praised London afterward and said another fight would be unlikely.

UPI Indianapolis Floyd Patterson England Brian Londor London Patterson Brian Lordon Frank Sikora Sikora

Lynch's 2 Homers Give Reds 5 3 Win Over Dodgers

Cincinnati right fielder Lynch homered twice off Don Drysdale and added a single as the Reds beat the Dodgers 5-3. Orlando Pena earned the win with help from Hal Jeffcoat, while Drysdale lasted six innings and fanned five. The rookie Pinson sparked a four-run third inning, and Lynch’s long balls cleared signs in left and center.

Cincinnati Jerry Dodgers Lynch Don Drysdale Feliefer

Players told to go out on town by Detroit manager

Detroit Tigers manager Bill Norman reportedly told players to take a night out, claiming nothing else had worked to boost the team's wavering form. The piece recalls past athletes who benefited or suffered from such advice, noting baseball’s stance on alcohol and its impact on performance.

Detroit Tigers Bill Norman Detroit Norman Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox George Wood Lefshander Wood Groves Tom Yawkey Lefty Grove

Kentucky Derby on Radio and TV Highlights

Broadcast listings note Kentucky Derby coverage on KTLA and related programs. References include a 1 am telecast slot and a 6 pm result update with sports segments featuring rowing and other events. Multiple names appear, but readable items center on Derby airtime and channel.

Saratery Teleytow KTLA ATLA

Waves Topple 49ers in Non-Conference Bun Just 4-3

Long Beach State fell 4-3 to Pepperdine at Blair Field. Rays Warner allowed only one hit after the third inning but Wally Newberry drove in the winning run for Pepperdine in the eighth. Carl Evans had two hits for Long Beach, raising his average to .398 and driving in a run with a fifth-inning double. Pepperdine loaded the bases on walks and scored twice in the second and once in the third on singles.

Ron Fairly Dodgers Fairly Junior Gillam Charlie J Neal Jone Man Wally Moon Jeffcoat Don Zimmers Norm Larker Gilliam Jeff Long Beach Strate Pepperdine Blair Field Hurter Ray Warner Wally Newberry Waves Long Beach Carl Evans Jim

Bulky Derby Field Faces Open Kentucky Classic

A wide open Kentucky Derby features 18 likely contenders with First Landing, Tomy Lee, and Silver Spoon as early favorites. Calumet Farm’s On-And-On may run despite doubts. Johnny Heckman rides On-And-On, Eddie Arcaroa boards First Landing, Willie Shoemaker rides Tomy Lee, and Ray York guides Silver Spoon. Post positions place First Landing at No. 2, Silver Spoon at No. 3, with Tomy Lee from the middle. Royal Orbit No. 15.

Giuuy Amereas Churchill Downs Tomy Lee Liver Spoon Schyver Spoon Finnegan Willie Harmatz Royal Orbit Silver Spoon Imunner Dance Trois

18 IN DERBY STAFF PICKS MOST OF EM

Derby staff show virtually no consensus on the winner with varied picks including Terry Lee and Tomy Lee. The noisy exchange lists multiple names and uncertain or garbled phrases, reflecting a lack of agreement among reporters.

Derby LPT Ray Setx Terry Lee Catey Dim Tony Lee Tomy Lee Anais

Occidental Rolls to Fourth Straight SCIAC Track Title

Occidental College captured its fourth straight SCIAC track and field title Friday night with 123 points in a five way meet. Sophomore Doug Smith led the Tigers with a double win though he fell short of sprint record marks as Redlands finished second with 53 points, Pomona third, Whittier fourth and Cal Tech last.

Occidental College Doug Smith Occidental Redlands Hes Pomona J . Whittier Cal Tech

Mant & Menwasl 2 Sohn 5 Rechatier 2

In a crowded league clash Mant and Menwasl defeated Sohn with a 5 2 score while Reachatier contributed two goals. The victory tightens Mant and Menwasl standings among international league teams as players pushed hard for late season points.

International League Mant & Menwasl Sohn Rechatier

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