Dodgers Arrive in Los Angeles for Luncheon
Dodgers arrive in Los Angeles for a luncheon at the Hotel Statler hosted by an ex-Trogllynites group. Dodgers president Walther O’Malley and aides will attend. Baseball figures invited include Casey Stengel and Fred Taney, with Ford Frick and Warren Giles expected to receive invitations. Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, and Gino Cimoli are due to arrive later next week.
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Ford Frick
Warren Giles
Weller Alston
Dozer
Roy Campanella
Gil Hodges
Pee Wee Reese
Gino Cimolo
Los Angeles
Various 1958 Baseball Talk and Player Deals Across Teams
The dialogue covers bets on Harvey and Flalas, Knox contract chatter, and Lou Gehrig era style talk. Dodgers manager Holland discusses Dodgers long term strategy, with praise for Campanella and Don Demeter. Snider and Duke projections frame center field plans for next season.
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Haddix Has Best Average for Hurlers in 1957
New York reports that Hoyt Haddix of the Philadelphia Phillies posted the top batting average among major league pitchers in 1957 with .809, tied with Willard Nixon of the Boston Red Sox who led the American League at .203. Haddix had 21 hits in 26 at bats, while Harvey Haddix delivered three doubles and a triple as a pinch-hitter, with one other hit in eight at bats.
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Telitie McDaniel
Loutis Shadi
Cincinnin
Weekend fish bounty off Long Beach shatters year’s pace
Rough waters and rain did not deter Anglers at Pierpoint and Pacific Landings. The weekend haul totaled 687 yellowtail, 336 barracuda, 318 bonito and a white sea bass on the Fisherman II Pacific. Nineteen passengers caught 190 yellowtail.
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Baylor Bears Face Aggies After Rough Season
Baylor, battered by injuries and setbacks, aims to rebound with a showdown against Texas A&M. Coach Sam Boyd says the squad will be ready, building on a 15-12 win over Texas Tech despite nine injuries. The Bears seek a strong finish in the Southwest Conference after a disappointing start.
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Jive Talk Glosses Over Football Terms From Critics
In a New York press box a NEA columnist presents a compact glossary of modern football terms. He explains concepts like the slot and corner man, backfield moves, and the offspring of the Michigan State blocking system, noting the era’s frantic jargon and the humor in new lingo.
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Chicago
Pistons Release Rookie Pair From Detroit Squad
Detroit Pistons release two rookies Johnny Kline of Wayne and Bol Bodoura of Pratt in a Monday roster move. Wete, a cited name, appears in fragmented report as part of the action affecting the 11-player lineup.
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Pastrano Faces Richardson In London Heavyweight Bout
Willie Pastrano, 2-1 favorite, meets Dick Richardson in a 10 round heavyweight clash at Harringay Arena London seeking a likely victory before a 10,600 sellout crowd. Pastrano, a New Orleans boxer, enters the ring as a strong betting choice despite Richardson's tested punch and training in the Welsh hills.
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Ursua Upsets Escalante In Tight 10 Rounder
Filipino flyweight Bobby Ursua, favored 6-3, battles Nacho Escalante of Acapulco in a 10 rounder at the Av atorium with Ursua delivering hard punches to edge his Mexican challenger on points after a competitive bout.
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Canadian Pigeon Pride Man Bites Cold in Ring
New York welterweight Eddie Lynch failed to dominate substitute Yvon Turenne of Montreal in a split decision at St. Nicholas Arena. Lynch blamed a bad cold in his head after weigh-in for the modest victory, noting his pigeons were not involved and vowing better form if healthy. Authorities outside prevented any pigeon-related spectacle as the event drew police and spectators.
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