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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1958

Page

6

Braves take lead with win over Giants in NL race

Milwaukee's Fred Haney expressed cautious optimism as the Braves, two games up after a 4-2 victory over San Francisco, extended their winning streak to three. Don McMahon earned the save for Lew Burdette, improving to 6-1, as injuries linger in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Fred Haney Milwaukee Braves Braves Broooklyn Dodgers St. Louis San Francisco Haney

Mays Denied as Giants Fall to Braves on Curveball

Willie Mays struck out on a seventh straight fastball followed by a curve in a late NL showdown. Don McMahon fooled Mays with a sharp curve as the Braves held a 4-2 lead. Bi Rigney praised the pitch while swapping starters for Saturday’s game, with Stu Miller replacing Ruben Gomez in a key move.

Uaney Don McMahon Giants Wilie Mays McMahon Lew Burdette Milwaukes San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Braves Willie Mays Mays Willie Dusty Boggess Golden Gate Bi Rigney Hander Brooklyn N. Y del Crandall Crandall Braves Rigney Stu Miller Ruben Gomez

Dumas Anchors U S In Poland With 6 11 High Jump

Charlie Dumas soared to a 6 11 high jump to lead the United States in a Poland clash as Glenn Davis powered through multiple events. The U S men led 63 34 on day one while the women trailed 26 25 as the Americans pushed for strong scores in Moscow connections and dual meets.

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Best Javelin Heave Ever by Seymour

Dr Steve Seymour, 37, staged a stunning track comeback at Monte throwing 231 ft 1 in to win the Southern California AAA All-Comers meet He previously reached 248 ft 10 in in 1947 and was second in the 1948 Olympic Games He runs a local clinic.

Steve Seymour Monte Southern California Seymour

Archer Wins $2,000 Top Prize in Inaugural Archery Tourney

Grayling Michigan reports Joe Fries of Los Angeles captured the top prize of $2,000 in the first annual invitational archery tournament. He surged from behind at the final target Friday to win the event.

Grayling, Mich Joe Fries Los Angeles

Roberts 200th win hailed as greatest game by Sawyer

Philadelphia reports Robin Roberts pitched a three hitter for his 200th win, praised by Phillies manager Eddie Sawyer as the best he has seen. Roberts, a six straight 20 win pitcher, credited rest and rotation for renewed form after a past slump. The win places him among all time 200-win club, alongside Lemon and Spahn.

Philadelphia UPI Robin Roberts Chicago Cubs Phillies Eddie Sawyer Sawyer Roberts Eddie Robert Robbie Pittsburgh Pirates Rotten Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians

Alston's Strategy Outfoxes Birdie in Dodgers Win 6-2

Dodgers beat the Redlegs 6-2 as Walt Alston rode right handed hitters against a left handed rotation. Harvey Haddix pitched well before the seventh when Smokey Burgess doubled in the tie breaking run and Pete Whisenant followed with a run scoring single. Neal Kellner and Bob Purkey faced late Dodger rally with Gilliam, Furillo and Reese delivering key hits to seal the victory.

Redlegs Harvey Haddix Dodgers Haddix Althoug Smokey Burgess Pete Whisenant Alston Birdie Tebpetts Aueed St. Louis Stan Williams Joe Naxhall Redleg Don J Hoak Junior Gilliam Cincy

Smokey Burgess In Dodger Box Score Mystery

The passage references Smokey Burgess and manager moves by Alston and Tebbetts as they filled the box with players. Tebbetts won the consolation by outscoring the Dodgers 18 16. Hodges caught for the first time since July 2 1956, a rare event noted in this muddled report.

Alston Tebbetts Dodgers Bekins Gil Hodges

Righties All Right Righties All Right

Pitching duel details incomplete as Ruy McDevitt loses edge with fifth walk to Ed Bailey leading off the Reds seventh. Dee Fondy runs for Bailey and scores on a McMillan sacrifice. Burgess batted for Haddix, hits wall line drive, Fondy scores to tie, Labine replaces McDevitt. Temple grounds out, Thisenant singles to left to make it 3 1.

Ruy McDevitt Ed Bailey Redlegs Dee Fondy Bailey Roy McMillan Burgess Haddix Gaider Fondy McDevitt Clem Labine Temple Thisenant

Venturi Opens Chicago Open Lead In Slumping Form

Ken Venturi surged into a share of the lead at the Chicago Open, firing a 65 to take a 2-under medal play lead on Gleneagles course. Bob Harris and Joe Conrad matched with 66 as a subdued field failed to blast past par.

Chicago Ken Venturi Weeeereres Venturi Bob Harris Joe Conrad San Antonio Tex Gleneagles PGA Sammy Snead Tommy Bolt Don Finsterwald Amon Palmer Bolt Ren Yeah Bop Harris Marty Furgol Jack Burke Gay Brewer Olin Merntila Gary Player George Keyer Frank Stranalw Foster Lacial BI Tohasto Ted Krol Rea Tommy Jacobs

Dodgers on Radio TV Highlight Sports Radio Coverage

Broadcast notes show Dodgers action airing on radio and TV with listed times and program tags. Names and details are incomplete, but reflect a schedule brief for local sports fans.

Sports On Radio-Tv

Local Football Card Event At Memorial Stadium

In the afternoon program at Memorial Stadium schedules football and related events. The card lists Norse Bacing, Derby-Braver vn, and Long Beach Nicenawks with match times around 2:10 pm and a 3 pm window, plus additional races and activities at Oxnard and Spettames Cire venue.

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