Category Archives: Dodgers

Los Angeles Coliseum is dangerous, Rams coach says, August 24, 1958

Posted on August 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby Times staff writer The Rams blamed baseball for an injury to one of their players. Ron Waller separated his shoulder when he was tackled on the baseball infield during the second half kickoff of the Rams’ 38-10 … Continue reading →

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Police kill man, rock ‘n’ roll, Dodgers win, August 21, 1958

Posted on August 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Hula Hoops and Dick Clark at the Hollywood Bowl (with Rod McKuen!) Jan and Arnie ("Jennie Lee," "The Beat That Can’t Be Beat")? The Six Teens ("A Casual Look")? These are not names that are familiar to me. Hey … Continue reading →

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House increases Social Security, sports columnist dies, August 20, 1958

Posted on August 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Samuel Beckett’s "Waiting for Godot" is boring and unintelligible, the critics say.   Los Angeles County supervisors order a survey to determine which cars are the worst polluters … The House approves a 7% increase in Social Security payments … Continue reading →

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Heavyweight boxing title fight tonight, August 18, 1958

Posted on August 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Heavyweight champ Floyd Patterson takes on challenger Roy Harris at Wrigley Field in the first heavyweight title fight in Los Angeles since 1939. The oddsmakers give little chance to Harris … The Dodgers win the second game of a double-header … Continue reading →

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Dodgers change game time, August 14, 1958

Posted on August 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer Baseball or the beach? The Dodgers changed the starting time of three day games from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and said they were trying to make their fans happier. "We have received complaints from fans … Continue reading →

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Dodgers rehire Alston, August 14 1958

Posted on August 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer The Dodgers decided their disappointing first season in Los Angeles shouldn’t be blamed on Manager Walt Alston and rehired him for the 1959 season. The Times’ Frank Finch reported that the announcement "was met by … Continue reading →

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Dodgers, the next generation, August 13, 1958

Posted on August 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Found a fun story looking at many of the minor leaguers who would soon be ready to take their places with the Dodgers. With the 1958 team struggling, the Times’ Ned Cronin interviewed longtime … Continue reading →

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Marines leave Lebanon, president seeks Middle East peace, August 13, 1958

Posted on August 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

  e lead the nation in alcoholism, according to The Times’ Harry Nelson. You can just call California "the intoxicated state." But 25.73 gallons of alcohol for every resident age 15 and older? Wow. President Eisenhower will address the U.N. … Continue reading →

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US sub sails under polar ice cap, Dodgers win over Giants, August 9, 1958

Posted on August 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

    he nuclear submarine Nautilus crosses beneath the polar ice cap and surfaces near Greenland … The U.S. plans to withdrawn 2,000 Marines from Lebanon … And U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold proposes a peace plan for the Middle East … Continue reading →

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Police pose as reporters to evict woman, baseball players fight on airplane; August 6, 1958

Posted on August 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Jazz legend Ziggy Elman vanishes from his Valley home after an argument with his wife … over a chicken sandwich!   Robbers smash a jewelry store window and steal gems valued at up to $1 million ($7,287,702.23 USD 2007) … Continue reading →

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Movie executive hurt in crash; Cards beat Dodgers, August 5, 1958

Posted on August 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

  The Dodgers lose to the Cardinals, 3-2 … Willie Mays hits a home run to help the Giants beat the Cubs … Producer Jack L. Warner is badly hurt when his car hits a truck in France … Syria … Continue reading →

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Dodgers win 8-6, August 4, 1958

Posted on August 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers split a double-header with the Reds, winning 8-6 and losing 3-1 … the Braves win a double-header over the Giants … and gunmen rob a Malibu restaurant. Two gunmen break into the living quarters above the Malibu Sea … Continue reading →

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Dodgers win 3-2, Aug. 3, 1958

Posted on August 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers defeat the Reds 3-2 … The U.S. recognizes the Republic of Iraq … Iraqis free two captured Marines … Lebanese leader survives attempted assassination.
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Dodgers win in ninth: Aug. 2, 1958

Posted on August 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers win in a ninth-inning rally against the Reds … Two Marines are being held in Iraq … and the Los Angeles County Grand Jury recommends spanking to keep order in the classroom.
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‘Discovering’ Chavez Ravine

Posted on July 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer The Times published a tidbit about the Hollywood Stars and their owner, Bob Cobb, that made me go looking deeper for more details. Jeane Hoffman reported that Cobb "discovered" Chavez Ravine as a potential home … Continue reading →

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Setback for stadium

Posted on July 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

July 15, 1958 By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Los Angeles and the Dodgers lost a round in court in their efforts to build a baseball stadium in Chavez Ravine. Superior Court Judge Arnold Praeger ruled that the contract between … Continue reading →

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July 2, 1958

Posted on July 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes Staff Writer The Times published detailed results of the Chavez Ravine ballot initiative that showed just how close the vote was. The June 3 measure to approve a baseball stadium for the Dodgers passed by nearly 26,000 … Continue reading →

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Bonds slams the Dodgers

Posted on June 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

June 26, 1968 By Keith Thursby Times staff writer difficult to imagine a better debut than Bobby Bonds’ first game for the Giants against the Dodgers. Bonds, described in Dan Hafner’s story as a tall, rangy youngster from Riverside, hit … Continue reading →

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Dodgers show patience

Posted on June 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

  June 20, 1958 By Keith Thursby Times staff writer ometimes it’s best to do nothing. Baseball teams fire managers all the time but Dodger owner Walter O’Malley publicly defended his manager, Walter Alston, despite the team’s last-place standing. "We … Continue reading →

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Big deal for Dodgers

Posted on June 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

June 16, 1958 By Keith Thursby Times staff writer he struggling Dodgers traded a piece of their past for a player rich in Los Angeles minor league history. Steve Bilko, who hit 148 home runs in three seasons with the … Continue reading →

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