Category Archives: Dodgers

He’s Netted a Few Baseballs in His Day

Posted on June 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 14, 1960: Herman Kent caught Dodger fever. The former Brooklyn resident and Ebbets Field customer moved to Los Angeles in 1946 and when the Dodgers came west, he installed himself as one of the first characters in the … Continue reading →

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Alston’s Job Is Safe, Bavasi Says

Posted on June 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 12, 1960: Don't worry Dodger fans. Walt Alston's job was safe. "I can positively say that Alston is not on the spot," General Manager Buzzie Bavasi told The Times' Frank Finch. "It's not Dodger policy to blame the … Continue reading →

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Oh, Say, Can You See….

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 11, 1980: Ever since Sinatra and the Bee Gees sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium, everybody wants to try….

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Sandy Koufax and Charley Neal on the Radio

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 11, 1960: After Sandy Koufax retired, he spent some time as a clearly uncomfortable member of NBC's baseball coverage. So it's surprising to find a Times critic praising Koufax's ability as a communicator. Koufax and fellow Dodger Charlie … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 4, 1960

Posted on June 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 4, 1960: “The other day (Monday, I think it was) I was listening to the ballgame between the Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Vin Scully is the regular announcer and, as usual, he was giving us fans … Continue reading →

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The Road to Dodger Stadium

Posted on May 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 24, 1960: The next time you're in a traffic jam heading to Dodger Stadium, consider the public servants who debated the tract map submitted by the Dodgers for their Chavez Ravine stadium. "People attending such events have to … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Release Furillo

Posted on May 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 18, 1960: The Dodgers sent Carl Furillo, one of the Boys of Summer from Brooklyn, packing. An unhappy Furillo was given his release and the Dodgers recalled Frank Howard from the minors. Furillo, a career .299 hitter who … Continue reading →

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Talking to the Dodgers’ Nobe Kawano

Posted on May 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

May 10, 1960: Jeane Hoffman does a nice profile of the Dodger’s Nobe (Nobu in this story) Kawano with a shout-out to his brother Yosh. 

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Talking With the Dodgers’ Vince ‘the Voice’ Scully

Posted on May 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 8, 1960:  The headline would make any Dodger fan shudder: "Vince Scully Turns Back Pages to Worst Moments Before Mike." The story by The Times' Jeane Hoffman actually was an entertaining conversation with the Dodgers' broadcaster about his … Continue reading →

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White House Proposes Healthcare Plan

Posted on May 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 5, 1960: The Republican administration of President Eisenhower announces plans for federal and state funding of medical insurance for people over 65 in the Medicare Program for the Aged. The Democrats opposed the plan in favor of healthcare … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 4, 1960

Posted on May 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

May 4, 1960: Why are people bringing transistor radios to Dodger games? Matt Weinstock has the answer!

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Court Rejects Chessman’s Appeal for Clemency

Posted on April 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Trout season opens – and The Times’ Saturday sports cover features a cartoon by Alex Perez.  April 30, 1960: Caryl Chessman’s long fight to avoid the gas chamber is just about over. On the jump: Dick Clark tells a … Continue reading →

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Beverly Hills Confidential

Posted on April 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  April 25, 1960: Beverly Hills Police Chief Clinton H. Anderson describes the Johnny Stompanato killing in “Beverly Hills Is My Beat.” The book, which also covers the Bugsy Siegel murder,  is readily available via Bookfinder. On the jump, hundreds … Continue reading →

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Baseball Commissioner Visits Dodger Bullpen

Posted on April 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  April 18, 1960: And now warming up in the Dodger bullpen—the commissioner of baseball?

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Contract Awarded for Dodger Stadium

Posted on April 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 14, 1960: The contract to build the Dodgers' ballpark in Chavez Ravine was announced and Walter O'Malley once again talked about delays. "A final completion date cannot be fixed at this time due to the uncertainty of the various … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Open With 11th Inning Win Over Cubs, 3-2

Posted on April 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 13, 1960: The Dodgers opened the season with another record crowd at the Coliseum, with 67,550 fans watching a 3-2 victory over the Cubs. Chuck Essegian's home run made the difference and Don Drysdale stuck out 14 as the … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Swap Don Zimmer

Posted on April 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 8, 1960: Don Zimmer, the Dodgers' vocal and often-angry backup infielder who thought he should be starting or at least playing, finally got his wish to leave L.A. as the big name in a four-player trade with the Cubs. … Continue reading →

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Those Dodger Bugles

Posted on April 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 7, 1960: Danny Goodman knew how to sell baseball fans anything. He worked with the Hollywood Stars of the old Pacific Coast League and kept selling when the Dodgers moved to L.A.

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A setback for Larry Sherry

Posted on April 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 6, 1960: The Cleveland Indians roughed up World Series hero Larry Sherry, who was hoping to use a spring training start to convince the Dodgers he should permanently escape the bullpen. "Naturally I want to start and I think … Continue reading →

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Next Stop for Garvey: Third Base

Posted on March 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  March 26, 1970: Finding a third baseman was the story of the spring for the Dodgers, who believed they discovered a long-term answer in Steve Garvey. "We can hardly keep Garvey's bat out of the lineup," a Dodger executive … Continue reading →

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