Category Archives: Dodgers

Elizabeth Taylor to Marry; Dodger Sent Back to the Minors, April 3, 1959

Posted on April 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

  A new report by the House Un-American Activities Committee finds communists are going underground and are planning a new assault on California.      At left, a nice, straight feature by Art Buchwald. He was a pretty fair writer … Continue reading →

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Baseball Turns 100, April 1, 1969

Posted on April 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Baseball's 100th anniversary was celebrated–again. Ross Newhan's story explained the confusing reasons for the event, "the second time in 30 years that we have paused to observe baseball's 100th anniversary." The Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1869 signed their players to … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Give Angels the Silent Treatment, March 28, 1969

Posted on March 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers and Angels were playing each other again and at least the Angels were doing their best to rebuild the rivalry. "Peter O’Malley has instructed all his personnel not to say anything about the Angels. That’s the word I … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Jim Gilliam

Posted on March 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 12, 1978: The funeral of former Dodger Jim Gilliam, who died at 49. This program from the funeral of former Dodger Jim Gilliam has been listed on EBay. The Buy It Now price is $14.95.

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Rough Play in Dodgertown, March 25, 1969

Posted on March 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Who said the Dodger lineup didn’t have any punch? Outfielder Willie Crawford allegedly broke the nose of rookie pitcher Mike Strahler after Strahler made a "playful remark" in the Dodgertown barracks in Vero Beach, The Times reported.  No other punches … Continue reading →

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Mickey Cohen in Senate Racket Probe; Drysdale Throws Shutout, March 25, 1959

Posted on March 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

At first, I thought this would be great for my lead art … … next, I thought this would be even better… … but "Nancy" wins. Ernie Bushmiller’s comic is usually timeless, but here’s a rare topical reference to the … Continue reading →

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Skydiving, the New Sport; Hot-Tempered Dodger, March 23, 1959

Posted on March 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

It looks like our early skydivers are wearing football helmets. "Why should a man get married when he can get a woman to darn his socks, bake him apple pies, and even take him out to dinner when he is … Continue reading →

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Re-Creating Ballgames in the Days of Radio, March 14, 1959

Posted on March 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo KHJ-TV sportscasters Lyle Bond, left, and Bill Brundige in a 1957 publicity shot for their coverage of the Los Angeles Angels. I’ve always associated radio re-creations of baseball games with an earlier, simpler era. So … Continue reading →

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Mystics Predict the ‘Big One’ Will Destroy California; Dodger Recalls Negro Leagues, March 12, 1969

Posted on March 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

L.A. is doomed! … Again! "The most knowledgeable scientists say not only inconceivable but ridiculous." Above, Mama Cass sings "California Earthquake," one of the tunes inspired by the notion that a huge quake was about to destroy the state. Another … Continue reading →

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James Earl Ray Gets 99 Years for Killing King; Angels Want Ex-Dodger, March 11, 1969

Posted on March 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Black militants shut down two schools in protests over police brutality … and gold is selling for $48.41 an ounce or $270.94 USD 2007. "It was the first time I ever killed a man in hand-to-hand combat," Medal of Honor … Continue reading →

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Civil War in Iraq; Dodgers Plan Don Drysdale Dolls, March 10, 1959

Posted on March 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

The U.S. plans to keep nuclear bombers airborne at all times in response to the potential threat of a Soviet missile attack. A boy is rescued from a near-drowning at Echo Park Lake. The Times publishes a lengthy obituary on … Continue reading →

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This Week on the Daily Mirror

Posted on March 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ken Dare / Los Angeles TimesFrank Howard signs autographs during “Nuns’ Day” at Dodger Stadium, 1963 “Throwback” Thursby pulled this picture for a post coming up later this week and it was too good not to share. Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Russians Attack Chinese Embassy; Dodgers or Padres? March 8, 1969

Posted on March 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

  President Nixon presents three soldiers with the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam.  UCLA over USC 61-55 in double overtime. You couldn’t blame The Times for paying attention to the expansion San Diego Padres. After all, it looked … Continue reading →

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Services for Lou Costello, Advice to Young Ballplayers, March 8, 1959

Posted on March 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Lou Costello’s service at Calvary Cemetery was attended by Danny Thomas, Red Skelton, George Jessel, Joe E. Brown, Jerry Colonna, Ronald Reagan, Leo Carrillo and Virginia Grey. Longtime partner Bud Abbott was a pallbearer.  Word in Hollywood is that "Some … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Dodger Ticket for Campanella Benefit, 1959

Posted on March 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times photo Roy Campanella is honored during a benefit game between the Dodgers and the Yankees. This ticket from the benefit game for Roy Campanella, May 7, 1959, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Misterogers Visits KCET; Tom Lasorda at Spring Training, March 3, 1969

Posted on March 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Fred Rogers visits KECT-TV, with King Friday XIII and the rest. I know that high-minded Daily Mirror readers will completely ignore the story at left about streaking and that the subject of naked college kids running around holds no interest … Continue reading →

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Can You Pass the Dodgers’ Quiz? March 2, 1969

Posted on March 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers tested The Times’ new man in Vero Beach. John Wiebusch answered 110 true-false questions about baseball game situations that the Dodgers gave all rookies. Al Campanis, then the Dodgers vice president in charge of player personnel, graded Wiebusch’s … Continue reading →

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Ex-Teamsters Boss Sentenced to Prison; Dodger Dome? February 28, 1959

Posted on February 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

       Ex-Teamsters Boss Dave Beck Dead at 99 JOHN BALZARTIMES STAFF WRITER 28 December 1993 Feb. 28, 1959: Former Teamsters President Dave Beck is sentenced to prison. In the preceding two decades, The Times frequently attacked "Dave Beckism." … Continue reading →

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Outbursts in Sirhan Trial; Dodgers Promote Lasorda, February 27, 1969

Posted on February 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

Now those are some bell bottoms. If you don’t remember them, ask your mom. Nixon to address West German parliament. At left, more oil washes ashore near Santa Barbara, but it’s unclear whether this is from the original spill or … Continue reading →

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The 1950s — Caught in a Flash

Posted on February 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Neil Clemans News photography as it was practiced in the 1950s. The era of journalism when newspapers had easy access to celebrities, the police and just about anybody else lives again in Neil Clemans’ " Picturing the ’50s," … Continue reading →

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