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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1957

Page

15

Pitching Power Tops Hitting In 1930s Baseball Talk

Al Lopez argues today’s game rewards pitching depth over hitting. He cites Hubbell Fitzsimmons Schumacher and others, notes two or three strong starters can win a season. Also recalls past pennants by Derringer Walters and Leahy Samps.

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Teaser style sports results from scattered games and standings

Fragmented report lists multiple college and professional games with scores and players, naming teams such as Hollywood, Boston, Detroit, New York, Seattle, and Portland. It shows partial results, scorers like Martin and Wight, and mentions various venues and dates in a busy, unreadable schedule page.

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McElhenny's Long Run Gives 49ers 21-17 Win

Hugh McElhenny sparked a comeback for San Francisco with a 54 yard screen TD after Y A Tittle set up the late scoring drive. John Brodie struggled in his first college quarterback stint, while Cleveland's Renfro and Groza kept the game close with a late fourth quarter rally before the 49ers sealed a 21-17 victory.

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100 MPT 500-Miler field set at Darlington In Dixie

Darlington South Carolina crowds pack the Darlington International Raceway for the 100 mile Krims around the 1% payer oval. At least 52 drivers have cars ready for the 100-mile sprint with the first prize around 15 000 dollars from a 53 000 dollar gross purse. Officials aim for an average speed over 100 mph for the eighth running of the event.

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Giants Edge Dodgers in Seven-Run Seventh

New York Giants defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 7-5 at Ebbets Field as a seven run seventh inning, sparked by Leckman and a string of hits, knocked out Johnny Podres and Don Bessent. Willie Mays drove in two early runs and homered later, while Dodger errors aided the rally. The win keeps the Giants rolling toward next year in San Francisco and hands Brooklyn a tough interleague hangover.

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Nitehawks in Finals Defend Softball Title Bid

New Bedford Indiana hosts a semifinal showdown as the Nitehawks aim for a third straight World Softball Championship. They routed Rory Fesler’s New Bedford squad 5-0 in the prior game and earned a trip to tonight’s final after New Bedford beat Tulsa to reach this stage.

New Bedford Lore Bereh Calli Nitehawks Rory Fesler Tulsa Hawks Bill Hull Sten White Fesler Seale Stan Jones Homie Cleo Goyette the Park Homer Lin Birehawks Sewsoil Tonen,run Stonenins Herons Dagesch Goymle Rasdell

Golden Boy Aragon Returns to Ring Action

Caliente event features Art Aragon and Alfredo Cota in a boxing bout amid a 12,000 strong holiday crowd. Aragon, suspended in California, aims to resume after nine months out, weighing 152 pounds with 10 rounds or fewer likely. Cota ranked eighth among welterweights with advantage if distance favors him.

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RathmANN in Pole Spot at Trenton International Speedway

Dick Rathmann of Speedway, Indiana captured the pole in record time for today's Trenton International Speedway 3M Mite late model stock car race. Ralph Moody, Tom Piston, Marshall Teague, Johnny Mantz and Sam Hankns followed in the starting lineup.

Trenton Dick Rathmanay Speedway Dry Ind Trenton International Speedway Ralph Moody Tom Piston Marshall Teague Johnny Mantz Sam Hankns

80 to Compete in Labor Day Regatta at Marine Stadium

More than 80 drivers, including national champions Danny Campbell Bob Willis and Quy Red Wilson, contest the 12th annual Labor Day Inboard Regatta at Marine Stadium. Top racers from E-racing runabout and hydro classes vie for titles as Junior Gold Cup debuts. Mermaid Merlyn Barnett anchors the event while Pilot International sponsors the proceeds. Tickets on sale at gates opening 8 am.

Marine Stadium Sion Atmong Danny Campbell Bob Willis Quy ‘Red Wilson Campbell Wills Italy Willie E.veterary Paul Pierce Carl Maggin Iso Pierre Whittier Msg Glendale Vorites Vampire Southland KEIGS Merlyn Barnett Sana Ana Pilot International’ Cin Long Beach

Yankees land Sal Maglie to bolster thin staff

New York Yankees acquire veteran righthander Sal Maglie from Brooklyn Dodgers as insurance for injury‑plagued rotation. Dodgers receive for Maglie cash and two minor leaguers. Maglie becomes reliever likely in middle innings. World Series eligibility discussed. fans respond with ovation at Stadium.

NEW York New York Yankees Tennant Sal Maglie Brooklyn Dodgers Associated Press Yankees Maglie Hetrler Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Ebbets Field Yankee Stadium Ebberts Field YANKS Washington Bnd Sal Sei Casey Mage Sob Grim Stengel

Richardson Ailing in Net Loss at National Tennis Champs

Forest Hills reports the first major upset of the National Tennis Championships as sixth seed Ham Richardson retires with a groin injury after a fierce five set battle. Denmark's Curt Nielsen defeats Richardson 3-6 4-6 13-11 7-5 6-3, threatening Richardson's Davis Cup prospects and highlighting veteran Seixas advancing past Whitney Reed in four sets.

Forest Hills Denmark Curt Nielsen Ham Richardson Sungey Nielsen United States Richardson Rhodes Scholec Westfield N. J Vic Seixas Philadelphia Whitney Reed Alameda Calif Seixas Australia Ashley Cooper Budge Patty Herbie Flam

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