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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1959
Page
26
Lederer notes this was the big chance to pull within 1 game of the league leader as the Dodgers finally made their hits count. Only two men left on base in the tense afternoon contest, with Sores Ankur Tue aS among the few bright spots.
A compact roundup shows results from the Pacific Coast and American leagues with team notes, then shifts to Southern Association and Gulf leagues. Highlighted are Allstar game prep, exhibition results in Milwaukee, and Fidel Castro’s pledge of support for Cuba’s Sugar Kings to keep Havana franchise status in the International League.
Pitcher Don Drysdale fire protects the Dodgers with seven strikeouts to 154 on the season, outdueling the Giants in a veteran duel. He works seven innings while walking six, leaving the club with the lead as Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda threaten late. Maury Wills and Duke Snider return to the lineup as the Dodgers capitalize on timely hits and command.
In a tense late innings battle the Dodgers hold Giants to one run as trades of outs unfold. Mays remains unbothered by walks while Cepeda and Drysdale feature in strategic pitching, ending with Drysdale recalling his first pitch to Cepeda as the game winds down. The sketchy summary notes minor fielding and a few singles with a close scoreline.
Morrie Arnovich a prominent sporting goods dealer and former major league outfielder died at home Monday after an apparent heart attack. He was 49 and played for the Phillies Reds and Giants during nine NL seasons and was a member of Cincinnati's 1940 championship team.
St Louis rookie Ernie Broglio scattered nine hits to blank the Chicago Cubs 2 to 0 securing the Cardinals fourth straight win. Details from the game note Broglio pitched all nine innings while Cubs starter Hobbie took the loss.
A fragmented report lists teams and players including Torray Reva Brow Striker and Pepcer with scores or outcomes unclear. The sparse names suggest a local sports card style note from a midline page.
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