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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1958

Page

11

Tragedy at Indianapolis 500. Pat OConnor killed

Jimmy Bryan led the 500 mile race after a first lap 14-car crash killed Pat OConnor. The record pace fell to 107 mph during a 25 minute caution. Bryan won at an average speed of 157.8 mph with George Amick second and Johnny Boyd third.

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Final Standings Reveal Wide Field of Special Drivers

A scrambled list of drivers, places, and special categories appears to report final standings. Names such as Jimmy Segao and Eddie Jonason appear with various locales including California and Ohio, alongside mentions of special events and mechanical issues, all in a chaotic OCR-derived tally.

Cubs Sweep Dodgers as Moryn Hits Three Homers

Walt Moryn sparked Chicago with three homers in the second game and a tying run in the opener, helping the Cubs sweep a Memorial Day doubleheader at Wrigley Field. They won 3-2 over Los Angeles in the first game and 10-0 in the nightcap after trailing early. Dodgers fall to 6-5 on road trip with two games left before returning home to face Cincinnati. Moryn also hit his ninth, tenth and eleventh homers of the season off Newcombe and Roebuck, all with the bases empty.

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Giants Poise for Bright Future Amid Dodgers Split of West

Analysts believe San Francisco Giants show stronger long term potential after moving to the National League West while Dodgers face immediate shifts. Giants’ farm system yields promising rookies including Davenport Cepeda Schmidt Kirkind and Vanssiz, plus a cluster of pitchers on the horizon. Meanwhile Indianapolis Speedway notes Pat O Connor qualified the No 4 Sumar Special but collided and died in the 900, with Unser switching cars. Broadcast reach for the 500 event extends across 300 stations and 14 000 miles of lines.

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Richards defends title in Inglewood Invitational golf

Ted Richards, former WW. S. 1public Links champion, defends his title in the 11th annual Inglewood Country Club Invitational Golf Tournament held today and Sunday. The event draws notable players including amateur and pro competitors across the region.

State prep track set for Veterans Stadium meet

The 40th annual California High School Championships kick off at 9 20 am at Veterans Stadium with pole vault and high jump pages. The main meet begins at 1 30 pm with heats in sprints hurdles and relays. Favorites include Poly Compton and Muir with Me Clipper of Muir gunning for national high school renown after a 20 6 clock.

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Jacobs Holds Lead in Western Open Golf Meet

Tommy Jacobs 23, rookie pro, kept a steady pace at the Western Open after a fast start of four birdies. He finished the day with a one under par 71 and a total 135, leading Rosburg and Finster at 134, with weathered rivals and a large crowd watching at Parke.

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