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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1957

Page

24

Rams captain Richter defends team pace and makes candid notes

In an informal chat, Rams defensive captain Les Richter discusses team practice, expectations, and coaching figures. He recalls past seasons, predicts changes, and praises Sid Gillman’s era while urging more pass rush to counter throwing teams. He also reflects on old-timers game memories.

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Tigers Fall to Cleveland in Ninth Inning Fallout

Detroit hosts a rough game as Eddie Robinson, released by Detroit two weeks earlier, hits a go ahead two run homer in the ninth off Filly Joost. The Tigers lose 4 to 3 amid errors and late drama, with Carrasquel on first after an error and Robinson providing the decisive blast.

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Richards Threatens to Trade Clowns Over Orioles Losses

Baltimore Orioles manager Paul Richards blasted his seventh place club after another defeat. He called the squad a bunch of clowns and warned of wholesale changes to salvage the season with time left to improve in the standings.

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Yankees Rally in 10th Tops Red Sox in Boston

The Yankees exploded for three runs in the 10th inning to defeat the Red Sox. Hank Bauer hit a two bagger driving in Andy Carey and Art Ditmar while Gil McDougald lined a run scoring single. Ted Williams tied the game in the ninth with a clutch hit.

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Beaver Beavers Top Seattle 6 1 Behind Freese Calderone Homers

Portland Beavers beat Seattle 6 1 as George Freese hit his sixth homer of the year and Sam Calderone also connected with one on base. The slugging pair supplied the offense Tuesday night in Portland.

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Ortiz Chiocca Lightweights Clash on TV in Chicago

Undefeated New York’s Carlos Ortis faces Felix Chinoca of Paria in a televised lightweight bout at Chicago Stadium. Ortiz, 20, seeks his toughest test after nine knockouts in 23 fights, while Chinoca has 25 wins 38 bouts with a 1954 loss last matchups. The ABC telecast starts 7 pm PDT.

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Seals Blank Sacramento 6-0 In Pacific Coast League

San Francisco Seals pitcher Tom Hurd threw a four hit shutout as the Seals defeated the Sacramento Salons 6-0 before 1,847 fans in a Pacific Coast League game. Hurd moved to 2-0 on the season with the win.

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Barracuda Breaks Along Coast With 702 Catches Reported

Reports from Oceanside to Catalina Island recount barracuda catches Tuesday as boats including Sea Angler Hurricane Pierpoint Landing and Fisherman of Pacific Landing return to docks. Barracuda totals from three boats reach 702 with plenty of kelp and bull boats observed.

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Texas League Mouse 3 Dailea 1 Alutin 1

Fort Worth faced a mixed result in a local league card with Oklahoma City and Antonia routing Tulea 3 2 while Texas League Mouse posted a 3 1 win over Dailea 1.

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Cardinals Sweep Cubs Behind 5-1 Victory

Jack son, an eight strikeout winner, pitched five hits over eight innings as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1 to sweep the two game series. The reliever tally was strong as the Redbirds confirmed the win Tuesday night.

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