Category Archives: Dodgers

Lasorda’s Dodger forecast, November 13, 1968

Posted on November 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, "Therese and Isabelle," 1968. "Reminds us anew that there’s nothing quite so puritanical as a dirty picture."— Kevin Thomas Some clips on YouTube for the curious.,,, Part of the pleasure in plowing through old sports stories is reading about … Continue reading →

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Dodgers cut back on day games — November 11, 1958

Posted on November 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

  It took only one season in Los Angeles for the Dodgers to shift their hours later. The team’s 1959 schedule almost eliminated day baseball at the Coliseum. The Times’ Frank Finch said the team would have a record number … Continue reading →

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Billy Wilder on ‘Some Like It Hot’; Dodger stars pay a visit, November 4, 1958

Posted on November 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Billy Wilder discusses the strengths of typecasting in "Some Like It Hot," a movie that was filmed in 1958. Movie note: Ernest Hemingway makes a cameo appearance in "The Old Man and the Sea." Add this story to the list … Continue reading →

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Wrigley Field, October 17, 1958

Posted on October 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle in "Home Run Derby" at Wrigley Field. By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer Found a small but intriguing story about off-season baseball at Wrigley Field. Can you imagine seeing the 1958 Dodgers in the friendly confines … Continue reading →

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Court to hear dispute over Dodger Stadium, October 16, 1958

Posted on October 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby Times staff writer The state Supreme Court will hear arguments over the legal battle to build a baseball stadium for the Dodgers in Chavez Ravine. The Times ran a short Associated Press story on Page 1 that … Continue reading →

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October 6, 1965: Koufax chooses faith over Dodgers

Posted on October 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Gary Rubin Times Staff Writer Would he pitch? That was the question Dodger fans were asking themselves 43 years ago on the eve of their World Series opener against the Minnesota Twins. The “he” in this case was Sandy … Continue reading →

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Dodgers and Philadelphia in the playoffs, October 4, 1977

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Note the Dial Torgerson byline in a story datelined Jerusalem. Torgerson and freelance photographer Richard Cross were killed in Honduras on June 21, 1983, when their car drove over a U.S.-made landmine evidently placed by Nicaraguan forces.   By Keith … Continue reading →

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Dodgers trade for Wally Moon, October 3, 1958

Posted on October 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer  Here’s one story about a potential baseball trade that turned out to be right. The Times’ Frank Finch reported from the World Series in Milwaukee that the Dodgers were discussing a deal for St. Louis … Continue reading →

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Democrats a threat to economy, Nixon says, October 2, 1958

Posted on October 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Democrats want to raise taxes, Nixon charges. Times reporter Ira Greenberg accompanies the vice president on an early morning stroll along Wilshire Boulevard and calls him "a swell guy." Brigitte Bardot in "The Light Across the Street." Eurailpass introduced Vice … Continue reading →

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Hershiser breaks Drysdale’s record, September 29, 1988

Posted on September 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Anacleto Rapping / Los Angeles Times Orel Hershiser pitches for the Dodgers against Cincinnati, April 14, 2000. By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer Twenty years ago, I witnessed an important moment in Dodger history. Good thing they don’t … Continue reading →

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Rams win with last-minute field goal, September 29, 1958

Posted on September 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Clark Kerr becomes head of the University of California.  By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer The Rams opened the 1958 season with a last-minute 30-27 loss to the Cleveland Browns at the Coliseum. Lou Groza kicked a nine-yard field goal … Continue reading →

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San Marino woman commits suicide, September 29, 1958

Posted on September 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, pro baseball players shatter youngsters’ illusions by refusing to sign autographs. I guess Pat Brown can rule out an endorsement from The Times. Such was the state of political cartoons at The Times before the arrival of Paul Conrad.

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Vin Scully is the best in the business, September 27, 1968

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

"Whiskey river, don’t run dry…." By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer Vin Scully’s fans include his competitors in the broadcast booth. Dick Enberg had just signed a deal to become the Angels’ lead broadcaster, a job he would hold through … Continue reading →

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Leading defense attorney dies; Dodgers win against Cubs, September 27, 1958

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

LeCompte Davis dies at 95 Prominent attorney represented the McNamara brothers in The Times bombing and Alexander Pantages in his famous sexual assault case.  Stewart Granger in "Harry Black and the Tiger."   LeCompte Davis, left, with Frank Bryson in … Continue reading →

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Angels hire new GM, September 24, 1968

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Walsh named Angel general manager ‘I think that the sun will be shining very soon in Anaheim.’ — Bill Rigney, Angel field manager Peggy Fleming at the Fabulous Forum! By Keith Thursby Times staff writer The first time the Angels … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles County supervisors divert money for Dodger Stadium roads, September 24, 1958

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Chavez Ravine funds go elsewhere County money intended to build roads into Dodger Stadium will be diverted to other projects. Wait a minute! IMDB says this is W.R. Burnett’s "Asphalt Jungle" turned into a western.  By Keith Thursby Times staff … Continue reading →

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Black civil rights leader stabbed; Dodgers win, September 22, 1958

Posted on September 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Martin Luther King Jr. hospitalized Woman judged insane after plunging a letter opener into the civil rights leader’s chest. Black civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., 29, is in critical condition at Harlem Hospital in New York after being … Continue reading →

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Dodgers boost radio ratings, September 21, 1958

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

KMPC thrives on Dodger diet Station at 710 on the AM dial wins the local radio pennant. (Not to be confused with KPMC, 1560) Above, back in the days when there were beauty contests for every subject, even to encourage … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles history — car designer

Posted on September 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

The tail fin era General Motors designer Chuck Jordan visits Los Angeles to encourage young car nuts to pursue their dreams. His advice: ‘Start as bold as you can…. If you don’t start out ambitious enough, it will be drained … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles on smog alert, Braves win against Cards, September 19, 1958

Posted on September 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles urged to drive less and reduce smog  Ozone levels in the region reach 0.53 per million, which would be a Stage 3 alert in 2008.    The "Mating Urge," in "flaming color." Imdb says this wasn’t released until … Continue reading →

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