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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1959

Page

16

McCormick Throws Three-Hitter as Giants Blank Phillies

San Francisco Giants blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 6 0 as Mike McCormick, 20, tossed a three hit shutout. Willie Mays belted a three run homer and Granny Hamner added a double for Philadelphia in the eighth.

SAN Francisco UPI Cisco Giants Mike MecCormick Adelphia Phillies Willie Mays McCormick Homer Innis San Francino Granny Hamner

Wall Shoots Blazing 63 Leads by Four at Half

Wall dominates fray with 63 to 59 edge at halftime, showcasing sharp shooting from distance and aggressive defense. Framenco anchors boards as top scorer, while ry contributions boost the margin.

Hot Springs UPI Art Wall Jr Wall Fens Aon Kiward Couna Cevedely W. Joreu Beane Horsner Drierest Doug Higgins McComnsidhe San Wat Tregan Sere Irrera BES Berproche Snorer Ae Don Larnaey San Feena Ferrans Wendey Ferrer Buches

Bell's Hit Fells Cubs in Reds 2-0 win

Cin cinnati Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall went the distance allowing three hits as Gus Bell drove in Johnny Temple and Vada Pinson with a base loaded single in the ninth for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Gus Bel Jone jJohnny Temple Vada Sb—Cuemnet

Waterfield weighs coaching return with Rams pressures

Bob Waterfield considers a Rams coaching role for Sid Gillman while balancing family, business, and personal limits. He faces 18 hour days and the lure of remaining with friends, with Gillman inviting part time work if he declines full time. Waterfield may yet join as a quarterback mentor and later as a game phone helper during 1959 season.

Rams Hamp Pool Sid Gillman Sid Waterfield Bob ASA Gillman Old Buck Baylor Buddy Hemphrey Humphrey

Trojans and Stanford Hit Bovard Field in Crucial Series

UCLA leads California Intercollegiate baseball race as Trojans face Stanford at Bovard Field today and Saturday. The two squads clash for early control of the pennant with hopes pinned on a decisive win.

Trojans Stanford Bovard Field Eday UCLA

Ram Golfers Triumph Over Warren In Nonleague Match

Ram golfers defeated Warren 21 to 15 in a non league match at Recreation Park. Ram junior varsity blanked Warren 36 to 0.

Ram Millikan High Warren Recreation Park Ram Jenior Warré

Sugar Ray Robinson Wins Legal Victory in NY Affidavit Case

Sugar Ray Robinson may have scored a legal victory to keep the New York State Athletic Commission from vacating his world middleweight title. Lawyers for Robinson and the commission reached a voluntary agreement behind closed doors in Judge Breitel's chambers. terms not disclosed pending approval by both sides. Meanwhile, a local Los Altos youth track meet at Millikan lists events from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with eight GRA Y teams and four junior high squads in relays, sprints, and field events.

Millikan Los Altos NEW York U Sugar Ray Robinson New York State Athletic Commission Robinson Commission Charles D. Breitel Robinson R

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