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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1959
Page
11
Long Useth and Teer lead the six game cluster during the 16th Annual Virginia Derby Handicap Singles opening week. Unofficial leader Koya Kurihara and Paul Christianson follow, with Cleo Ah Sam leading the women. Derby action resumes Saturday at 1 30 pm.
In a detailed City League recap, Willie Brown led with power and speed, hitting two home runs and stealing 11 bases across the season. Gary Brown claimed a clock trophy as Brown was named Player of the Year with notable statistics including multiple doubles and triples, and a standout 410 pitching/fielding resume for Lakewood and other regional teams.
Iowa City officials announced Willie Fleming, the Hawkeyes leading scorer, will miss part of the 1959 season after being declared scholastically ineligible. The Rose Bowl champions face a setback as the Big Ten squad loses a key second unit back for the upcoming gridiron year.
In a Major A Tournament finals edition, Dunn's Odgers and Davis Furniture faced Legion Braver with key performances from Gales, Johnson, and Jamieson. The Catholic league names Rae, Carcovan, and Maiten among notable players while lifeguards and police league figures are listed in accompanying notes.
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