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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1959

Page

16

Cubs Gain Split on Taylor Pinch Blast

CHICAGO UP I reports Sammy drives in two as Taylor delivers a pinch hit two run double in the ninth to lift the Cubs to a 4 2 win in the nightcap after Pittsburgh won the opener. Lane and Jackson reach base in a nine hit Pirates game before the Cubs rally in chilly Wrigley Field.

Chicago UPI Sammy Taylor Hamered Vera Lane Vrenzer Lou Jackson Wrighey Chicago Cubs Wai Tate Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Ince F. Tayer

Dodgers Pennant Dreams Stirred in Tepid Argument

A lively exchange among baseball lore fans centers on the Dodgers race for the National League pennant. Johney Dickson and Junior Gilliam debate lineup strength, with Crandall and Gilliam noted as key hitters and questions about Mathews, Mays, Aaron, and Gulam in the mix.

Olevel Dodgers Johney Dickson KMPC Dickson Coliseum Crandall Buzzie Bavash Favas Junior Gilliam Mathews Catcher Lozan Melwaukee Tyke Gulam Ciltiata Gilliam Charlie Tackson Moon Mays Aaron Fairly Parker John Tosaht

Billy Joe Eliminated an Amateur in Amateur Golf Tourney

COLORADO SPRINGS Cn Charlie Coe led with scores as he pursued a second straight championship. In the US amateur golf tournament third and fourth rounds produced decisive wins for Coe and others, with Hardie Ward Sack Nicklaus and Tommy Aston remaining strong contenders, while Bobby Draper Torm Rogers and Frank Taylor posted notable victories.

Colorado Springs Charlie Coe Saung Hardie Ward San Francisco Nicklaus Columbus Tommy Aston Gainesville Torm Rraper UG Fort Hohn Konsek Fullalo

Lancers face changes under Morton on new offense

Morton plans a simple belly run offense and named players Garland Bigzing Weast and Bainter as key blockers. John Jones praised as top blocker. Ferguson retires. SOUTHRIVE anema notes. Delafield Wisconsin and East guard Sult, Dyeratecko, Senter mentioned as part of roster concerns.

Morton Garland Bigzing Bob Jones Bower Morten Jones Ferguson Reb Steve Sult West Guird Delafield Wis Tharvey Dyeratecko Renners American Association

Rose Bowl Night Drill for Purdue Ready for Friday

Purdue, a 12 point favorite, arrives for Friday night's Rose Bowl jopover against UCLA under lights at Coach Jack Mellenkopf leads the Big Ten squad to the Rose Bowl. They stay at the Statler. Don Clark plans a peeret practice Wednesday as final prep for the season opener at Oregon State. Rain expected. star Martin McKeever doubtful after ankle injury.

Purdue UCLA Jack Mellenkopf Big Big Ten iThey Statler Wilton Don Clark Peeret Ogepoa State Portland Aiuth Martin McKeever Tealay

Milk Cow Carnival tickets on sale at Langley schools

Tickets for the two day Milk Cow Carnival at Vets Stadium go on sale at Langley public schools. Student price is 50 cents, adult admission is 1.00. Students pay 1.60 at the gate. Over 5,000 tickets sold in two days setting a new two day advance sale record.

Vets Stadium Lang Advaswe Salen

Boston Defeats Cleveland to Tighten Pennant Race

Boston pushed across a ninth inning run on a sacrifice fly to beat Cleveland 5 4. The loss drops Cleveland to 5 19 games back as Chicago nears the pennant with seven games left while Cleveland has eight remaining.

Boston Cleveland Indians Chiccago Chicago White Sox Iound Wad Janet

Rhino Lineup Returns Ex-LBCC Stars at Venice Clash

Five former Long Beach State stars join the Anaheim Rhinos for a Friday game against the Venice Bulldogs at Veterans Stadium. Dick Watson Bob Kelter Dave Preetor Chuck Morrell and Gary Morrell will reappear in the Rhino lineup as the game tips off at 8 o'clock.

Long Beach Frid Anaheim Rhians Venice Bulldogs Veterans Stadium Dick Watson Bob Kelter Long Beach State Dave Preetor Chuck Gary Morrell LBCC Repen Rhino Gare Tire

Dodgers Open Chavez Ravine Groundbreaking Today

Ground breaking ceremonies for the Dodgers ultra modern ballpark in Chavez Ravine are set for 2 PM with fans, Dodgers staff, city and county officials attending. Souvenirs include soil samples in special inscribed boxes, while a Chinatown group pledges fireworks to chase away bad spirits. Umpire Hal Dixon will judge a spading contest with local officials and Dodger reps. Don Zimmer and Walter Alston discuss team plans amid interleague trade talk.

Dodgers Dodger Chavez Ravine Pers “Nsonnel Los Angeles Walter O'Malley Chinatown Hal Dixon Kenneth Hahn John S. Gibson Jr Arch Field Board of Public Works Podzer Emil Praeger Chinatown C of C Chester Quon Frank Howard Hoxcard Don Zimmer

Dodgers Bow to Reds As Pinson And Belard Lead

Pinson and Belard each had three hits for the Reds as they defeated the Dodgers. Neal, hurting but playing through a bruised shin and injured finger, made key plays including a leaping snag on a Jim Pendleton bloop and a clutch double play in the eighth. Dodgers pitcher Skeus struggled while attendance surpassed two million for only the fourth time.

Pifson Belard Pinson Neal Larker Skeus Dodgers Jim Pendleton Dutch Dotterer Cari Smum New York Yankees Milwaukee Cleveland

Rookie Halts White Sox in New York Victory

New York rookie Halts Chicago 3-1 as he wins his first complete game in the majors. Wynn laboring through six, the Yankees score three runs in that frame to pull ahead. Chicago leads season series 13-9 as 7,550 fans witness the chilly finale between the clubs.

NEW York UI Hell Coates Chicago White Sox New York Detroit Early Wynn Wynn Wren Gosenan Theorire Me York S eoPeewea Hue

Tigers win 3-1 to take undisputed fourth place

Detroit Tigers beat Baltimore Orioles 3-1 to move back into undisputed fourth place behind a seven hit performance. A one inning assist from Jom Morgan contributed to the victory on Wednesday night as Dos Messi pitched effectively.

Baltimore UPI Dos Messi Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Jom Morgan Gaderer Braegan Fister

Chicago to field NBA team for 1960-61 season

Chicago will be represented in the NBA for the first time in a decade, fielding a team for the 1960-61 season. The move marks a major expansion step and places Chicago back in professional basketball after ten years.

Chicago Fieh NBA New York UPD National Basketball Association

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