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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1958
Page
11
A reader letter from Gil Bodet of Covina defends Ted Williams after a Whistler's Mother incident and criticizes Buzzie Bavasi for remarks about Williams. The note cites past bat throws, Dodgers attendance records, and speculation on Walter OMalley's concerns as the season winds down.
Ted Williams moved into a tie for the American League batting lead as the Boston Red Sox swept a two-night doubleheader from the Washington Senators, 6-4 and 3-1, extending Washington’s losing streak to 11. Williams sat out the second game but homered in the opener while Pete Runnels collected two hits in the first game.
Rocky Colavito drove in three runs with his 40th homer and a ninth inning single as Cleveland edged Detroit 5 4. The Tigers were hurt by two Detroit errors and miscues while Cleveland kept pressure late to secure the victory. In a separate note Gunter set a new track record winning the 20 lap motorcycle main at Gardenia Stadium in 5 41.86 with Isvett second and Everett third.
In a two night split, the Dodgers and Cubs tie for sixth as rookie John Buzhardt beats Sandy Koufax 2-1 in the nightcap while Don Drysdale wins 6-3 in the opener. Koufax walks seven with two wild pitches as Peewee Reese errs on a key grounder and Gil Hodges drives in a run.
Dark Drysdale earned his 12th win with help from Fred Kipp and Johnny Klippstein in late innings. The Dodgers pounded five Cubs pitchers for 13 hits while Ron Fairly twice robbed batters of hits in right field. Zimmer made a diving catch and doubled a runner off base. The piece also notes TV appearances, managerial discussions, and historic catcher basestealing feats.
Rookie Barry Latman yielded three hits over seven innings to blank Kansas City as Chicago won 1-0. The game featured tight defense and key plays by White Sox batters and pitchers.
Newport reports Columbia routs Sceptre in a decisive series for the America's Cup. The American liner crossed the first mark five minutes 30 seconds ahead, expanded lead through a 24 mile spinnaker leg, then maintained a steady margin to finish well in front of the British challenger.
Air Force Academy offense powered a 37-6 win over Detroit University with two quarterbacks combining for four touchdown passes. The aerial attack overwhelmed the Detroit defense as Mayo and Paororus connected on multiple long passes, while backup plays and substitutions filled the fourth quarter.
Baltimore scored two runs in the 12th to defeat New York 3-2 as Whitey Ford held the Yankees to one hit for six innings. Bob Boyd delivered a bases-loaded sacrifice fly after Billy Gardner walked to fill the bases. Virgil Trucks walked in the winning run for the Orioles in the 12th, capping a tense late-inning rally at Seals Stadium with 21,376 in attendance.
San Francisco Giants edge St Louis 4 to 3 in a tight Nations League race with Willie Mays going hitless in three appearances while Richie Ashburn of Philadelphia led the batting battle.
Ohio State, top ranked in college football, faces Southern Methodist on home turf as two touchdown favorites. The Buckeyes boast powerhouse line play with 234-pound average weight per player, while SMU counters with a lighter front by about 25 pounds per man.
Champion Bassey and manager George Biddies praised Davey Moore as the strongest dangerous challenger after Moore knocked out Kid Anehuac Thursday night at Olympic Auditorium. Moore’s performance solidifies him as the likely next title contender per Bassey.
Lew Burdette earned his 20th victory of the season with a 2-1 win over Cincinnati. He struck out eight, walked none, and ended a seven year wait to reach the 20 win milestone in Milwaukee. Rookie Jim O'Toole started for the Reds in his first major league assignment.
New York reports Round Table the millionaire thoroughbred clashes with six rivals including Cohoes Inside tract Civet Third Brother Re Neged and Nadir in Belmont Park's $100,000 Woodward Stakes. A win would lift him to the all-time earnings lead if Nashua's $1,288,565 mark is surpassed.
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