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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1958
Page
6
Dodgers beat the Giants 6-5 in the Coliseum opener as Gilliam, Erskine, Sauer and Gray homered or starred. Players praised the new left field screen despite lighting and fence quirks. Reese joked the club shed its "Daffiness Boys" label after booted Giants plays.
Dodgers prevail 6-5 over the Giants in the Coliseum with rookie Dick Gray driving in the decisive run in the seventh. Davenport’s ninth inning miscue nearly cost New York as Willie Mays and Kirkland produced late threats. McDevitt starts for LA against Gomez in a game that drew a record crowd.
Louise Suggs of Atlanta and Mickey Wright of San Diego lead the field as 24 players advance to the second round of Beaumont’s Babe Zaharias Open. Five others shot pars or better as the three day event begins amid a strong start in windy conditions.
Chicago's New Look Cubs stabilize behind improved infield defense led by Taylor and Goryl, boosting faith in the middle with Bobby Thomson in center. Hornsby praises defensive strength and timely hitting as the club gains momentum in a period of reshuffling and position shifts.
Sports on radio and TV feature a close contest as Boxtur defeats Wal Tins in a national coverage edition. Analysts discuss key plays and coaching decisions influencing the result.
Players vented about the giant crowd at the Los Angeles Coliseum after a 6-5 opening loss to the Dodgers. Hank Sauer hit two homers, but Sauer Mays and Franks cited sighting and background issues from the 78,672 at the left and center-field areas, warning that disruptive backgrounds affect hitters and fielders.
Herb Score pitched a remarkable 165 pitches to complete his first game since a line drive injury last spring. He recalled feeling as if he threw 260 pitches, insisting he would endure frequent work to win, proving he is back in form.
NEW YORK Floyd Patterson and boxing figures orbit IBC as K Gibson assumes leadership after James Norris. The new president faces antitrust scrutiny from government and a high stakes plan to reel in Patterson and arrange a Basilio Robinson middleweight showdown. Norris said medical advice prompted resignation dated April 12.
Sanford the prior season's 19 game winner took the loss after Logan delivered a 11 pitch grand slam and the Braves seized the lead after walks and Torre's single. Ford pitched a five hitter as the Yankees beat the Orioles for their first loss of the season. Mantle, Skowron and Lumpe drove a late rally in a 1-1 tie breaking sequence. In Chicago, Crott starred as the Cubs topped the Cardinals. Ennis belted a three run homer with Musial adding three hits for St Louis. The Sox pounded five KC pitchers for 14 hits led by Aparicio and Fox. Pinson hit a 19 year old grand slam for the Redlegs in their first win.
The Dodgers drew 78,672 in a National League opening crowd, about a third of the 258,566 total fans for Friday’s seven secondary openers. Walter O’Malley’s Southern California crowds exceeded Yankee Stadium totals and Brooklyn home date figures, highlighting strong attendance contrasts.
Grow belts Jimmy Lasiter in a ten round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. The crowd neared 95,045 for the event, shattering prior attendance figures and marking a night of high turnout for boxing in Los Angeles.
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