Jack Graham Remembered as PCL Home Run Star and Mentor
A Long Beach tribute salutes Jack Graham former major league catcher and PCL star who slugged 48 homers for San Diego in 1948 and later guided youth teams with the Flyers and Rockets. The piece recalls his West Coast career several teams, battles with Ted Williams and Casey Stengel, and his lasting impact on young players.
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John Herbold
Poly High
Jack Graham
Wilson High
San Diego Padres
Flyers
Legion Post
Long Beach
Jack O'Dixmonds
Rockets
Lakewood High
Graham
Jack
San Diego
Luke Easter
Max West
Dee Moore
Suitcase Simpson
Seattle
George Graham
Braves
Cubs
Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
St. Louis Browns
Jack Granadt
Babe Ruth
Roger Maris
Browns
A.L
Ted Williams
Williams
Boston Red Sox
Long Beach Wilson
Wilson
Yankee
Bill Essick
Akron
Norfolk
Binghampton
Newark
Montreal
Brooklyn
New York
San Francisco
St. Louis
Baltimore
Modesto
Big Jack
Casey Stengel
Oakland
Stengel
Acorn
Emeryville Park
Farams
Dick Graham
Jack O'Diamonds
Tack
Joe DiMaggio
Bosox Fire Herman In Bitter Boston Shakeup
Boston manager Billy Herman was dismissed as the Red Sox fell to New York 2-1, dropping into the American League cellar. Pete Runnels named interim manager. the lineup collected five hits off Fred Talbot and Stan Bahnsen as the Yankees ended a five game skid and climbed out of the basement for the first time in September.
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Boston
Billy Herman
Red Sox
New York
Pete Runnels
Fred Talbot
Hawcomer
Stan Bahnsen
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Runnels
Bosnx
Angels Lose as Talbot and Bahnsen Split Poor Outing
Angel pitcher Talbot allowed five hits over seven innings to fall to 11th win, while Bahnsen retired six in a row after being called up. Yankees managed four hits, scoring on Pepitone triple and Maris sacrifice fly, then Ferraro single, a bases loaded walk, and Clarke double. Crowd boos Colavito amid late rally by Angels, with Idol of Cleveland referenced as rookie spark.
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Talbot
Bahnsen
Yankees
Joe Pepitone
Roger Maris
Rankie Mike Ferraro
Horacé Clarke
Ween
Max Alvis
Chal
Cleveland
Colavito
Jimmy Brown
Peter Wagner
Johnstone
Tom Satriano
Sanford
Dodgers pull ahead with five-run burst at Candlestick
Dodgers knock out Bob Bruce in 4 2 3 innings, gain second place over the Giants by two decimals, and extend dominance over Houston. Ron Fairly and Maury Wills lead the offense with key hits as Osteen remains Houston’s nemesis at Dodger Stadium, aiming for 20 wins.
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Dodgers
Bob Bruce
Giants
Bruce
Ron Fairly
Astros
John Roseboro
Dodger
Maury Wills
Willie Davis
Lou Johnson
Kennedy
Parker
W. Davis
Houston
Osteen
Dodger Stadium
Clark Graebner Dropped From U.S. Davis Cup Squad
Beachwood Ohio player Clark Graebner was dropped from the U S Davis Cup squad after a quarter final loss to Fred Stelle of Australia 6 3 6 4 6 2 in the National Tennis Championships. U S captain George MacCall called it a team matter and said the decision was unrelated to the performance.
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Ringels
RBI Schuul
Frey
Sieber
Wright
Suni
al Sansornt
Rodigers
Forest Hills
UPI
Rosete Kun
Pulviek
Umary Casals
San Francisco
Chance
P Maluone
Pi Lope
Iy Rand
Plinto
Tol -Nmarnune
AER “Athe
Salmon
U.S
Davalillo
Wisnar
W Whitfield
Alvis
Colavito
Fred Stolle
Australia
Clark Graebner
Crandall
Beachwood
Ohio
Ims
Miss Casals
Largan
Gentile
Itiaul
Fran
Beavell
Coise Durr
France
Angels Inilang
Stolle
Aussies seize control as U S men fade in Davis Cup action
The Australian players dominate the U S team with John Newcombe and Roy Emerson advancing to the semifinals. Newcombe defeated Davidson after Emerson beat Davidson, while Manuel Santana of Spain also reached the last four, setting up semifinals. Nancy Richey of Dallas advanced to the women’s semifinals as Kerry Melville and other rivals vie for titles.
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John Newccombe
Roy Emerson
Newcombe
Emerson
Owen Davidson
Manuel Santana
Spain
Melville
Australia
Stolle
Miss Casals
Maria Bueno
Brazil
Ameri Baylon
Argentina
Nancy Richey
Dallas
Mure Arms
Kerry
White's Hit Gives Phillies Narrow Win in Extra Time
Philadelphias Bill White delivered a pivotal single in the late innings, driving in the go ahead run as Cincinnati reliever Billy McCool faltered. Milt Pappas left with a sore arm after giving up the decisive hit as White twice attempted to bunt before stroking the game winning blow.
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Philadelphia
Aery Mitvile
Ray Ruttels
Austin
Taylor
Milt Pappas
Billy McCool
White
Lolich Walks In A's Winning Run In 10th Inning
In Kansas City Monday night, Mick Lolich walked Rick Monday with the bases loaded in the 10th inning to force in the winning run as the Kansas City Athletics beat Detroit 2 to 1.
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Lolich
Kansas City
Mickey Lolich
Rick
Detroit
Brieg Sendae Adopts Bill to Aid Grid Merger
Senate leaders introduce a special bill to grant antitrust exemptions for a proposed merger between National and American football leagues. A lawsuit seeks to block the merger for 12 million dollars. Also covers Hall of Fame trustees, potential baseball movement, track opens, and other sports notes.
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Brieg
Sendae
Atseasime
Cape Faboll Associates
Lacher Leads Ascot Qualifiers At National Eight Mile
San Diego rider Mel Lacher paces Ascot Park qualifiers for the national eight mile championship. Sammy Tanner, aiming for a third straight title, also qualified as the season’s biggest race looms. Other qualifiers include Gene Romero San Luis Obispo Ralph White Torrance Ghvis Greaver Salt Lake City Matt Schultz South Gate and Cal Ray San Diego.
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Mel Lacher
San Diego
Hea
Ascot Park
Sammy Tanner
Ascot
Met Cacher San Diao
Gene Romero
San Luis Obispo
Rox Guy
Louis Thyaiwood
Dichimines
Lakewood
Chuck’ Jones
Ralph White
Gare” Niven
Baltimore
Ghvis Qreaver
Salt Lake
Cal Ray
An Diego
Sammy Tanner Shows
Brash
Bar’ Markle
Flint Fick
Rhinos Battle in Sant Ana Bowl in Western League
Western Football League action resumes tonight as the Torrance Marauders face the Santa Ana Bowl for a 4 p.m. start while the Orange County Rhinos host the event. The Monona Bulldogs travel to San Diego to meet the Sabers at Helix High Field.
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Torrance Marauders
Santa Ana Bowl
Orange County Rhinos
Pomona Bulldogs
San Diego
San Diego Sabers
Helix High Field
Don Carter's Bowling Mechanical Arm Idea
Don Carter describes a non hinge mechanical arm for bowling and notes a 1-0 Chicago victory over Washington as Pete Bowler and Richart deliver two hits. The booklet co authored with Marion Ladewig targets readers, offering a copy for 20 cents. Also mentions Seattle and Tulsa scores in the Pacific Coast League.
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Chicago
Ken
Mullen
John Romano
Washington
Pete Bowler
Richart
Don Carter
Marion Ladewig
Twins Beat Orioles 6 1 as Kaat Wins 23rd
Jim Kaat earned his 23rd victory with eight hits allowed to lead the Minnesota Twins past the Baltimore Orioles 6 1. Tony Oliva had three singles to raise his AL batting average, and Mincher delivered a two run single in the seventh after a three run sixth inning fueled by Hall Oliva Bowens and Killebrew errors.
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Minneapolis ST. Paul
UPI
Jim
Twins
Jimmie Hall
Oliva
Sam Bowens
Harmon Killebrew
Don Mincher
Bernie Allen
Mincher
Carty Rips for Braves in Eight Four Victory
New York Mets led 3-3 in the seventh on a Hunt infield out scoring Harrelson before Atlanta’s Carty and Torre delivered key hits. Carty drove in four runs on four hits, Torre and Alou homered, and Woodward’s sacrifice helped fuel an 8-4 Braves win over the Mets.
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New York
Rice Carty
Joe Torre
Felipe Alow
Atlanta
New York Mets
Mets
Ron Hunt
Bud Harrelson
Torre
Cary
Woody Woodward
Braves
Carty
Ric
Goog
Aaron
Hunt
Hegarty
Aranes
Chrenikerss Fois
Togo Woodwardss
Goosen
Brosnuudas
Hele
Eliot
Mathews
Torre, Grole
Hants Vorew York
Alov
Aliant
Boyer
Blade Tickets On Sale For Oct 1 Exhibition
Tickets for the October 1 exhibition between the Blades and the Chicago Black Hawks went on sale Friday at the Sports Arena and all mutual ticket agencies.
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Chicago Blackhawks
All Mutual
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