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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1959

Page

17

Costly Blunder Decides World Series Game

In Chicago a late baserunning error by Sherman Lollar cost the White Sox a Game Three in the World Series as Maury Wills quickly chased him down on the plate. Cuccinello Lopez and Lollar blamed each other for the misplay. The piece notes Earl Wynn’s unorthodox pitching and teams’ reactions amid the Dodgers’ series surge.

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Standout Field Vies at Ascot for 1500 Grand Prix

A large field competes at Ascot Stadium Kin with top drivers including Bob Hogle Ed Van Eyk Jack Aus and Jack Kelly Art Atkinson and Termite Snyder in the Jalopy Grand Prix. An 8:30 p m start caps the night with a 20 lap main event while the Jalopies also run their usual Sunday matinee at Gardena Stadium at 220.

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S.F. 14-Point Choice Over LBSC Tonight

San Francisco State seeks a 14 point upset at Veterans Stadium tonight against Long Beach State, who arrive favored after a 27 point scoring surge. Gators QB Jim Lochor leads a fast backfield with Racines, Craft and Marshall, while LBSC counters with its swift Pony Backfield of Hull, Mobley, Bovee and Johnson.

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UCLA Eyes Prestige Victory at Pittsburgh

UCLA travels to Pittsburgh with a split of passes and a goal to shut down Pitt. Coach Bill Barnes plans a spread attack led by tailback Bill Kilmer to exploit dry weather and seek a Bruins win. Pitt, led by John Michelosen, struggles with running and receiving and seeks a rebound after a lopsided loss to SC.

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Boots 2 1 Pick Over Ingram in Olympic Main

Monroe rates a 2 1 favorite to stop Walt Ingram of Pittsburgh in a ten round main at Olympic Auditorium tonight. The former California bantamweight champ recently KOed Hector Aguadez at Hollywood and drew with Kid Iraputo. Ingram seeks his first California showing after 20 wins in 25 bouts. his best victories include Danny Kid and Pappy Gault. KTLA Channel 5 will televise the full card starting at 8 30.

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Honor Rodgers at Softball Fete Tonight

The World Softball Congress will honor its 3959 league champions San Pedro at the first annual awards dinner tonight at the Western Oak in Gardena. Guests include Joe Rodgers, manager of the World champion Long Beach Nitebanks, and Mary King, Amateur Softball Assn commissioner of Southern California.

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