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May 4, 1958
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In a 3-2 victory at the Los Angeles Coliseum, the Pittsburgh Pirates hit three home runs over the controversial left field screen against the Dodgers, who scored once via Randy Jackson's homer. Attendance: 16,280 paid, 18,000 free kids.
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PIRATES SHADE DODGERS 3-TO-2
LOS ANGELES (INS) - The Pittsburgh Pirates plopped three balls over the controversial left field screen at the Coliseum Saturday to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3 to 2, before 16,280 paying customers and 18,000 kids who were admitted free.
All runs in the game were fashioned by "over the fence," Randy Jackson finding the range for the lone Dodger tally.
Dick Groat, R. C. Stevens and Frank Thomas contributed to the Pirate circuit clouts.
Pirate hurlers Bob Friend and Fireman Elroy Face held the Dodgers to seven scattered hits.
LOS ANGELES (INS) - The Pittsburgh Pirates plopped three balls over the controversial left field screen at the Coliseum Saturday to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3 to 2, before 16,280 paying customers and 18,000 kids who were admitted free.
All runs in the game were fashioned by "over the fence," Randy Jackson finding the range for the lone Dodger tally.
Dick Groat, R. C. Stevens and Frank Thomas contributed to the Pirate circuit clouts.
Pirate hurlers Bob Friend and Fireman Elroy Face held the Dodgers to seven scattered hits.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Baseball Game
Pirates Victory
Dodgers Defeat
Home Runs
Coliseum
What entities or persons were involved?
Pittsburgh Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers
Randy Jackson
Dick Groat
R. C. Stevens
Frank Thomas
Bob Friend
Elroy Face
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles Coliseum
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Key Persons
Pittsburgh Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers
Randy Jackson
Dick Groat
R. C. Stevens
Frank Thomas
Bob Friend
Elroy Face
Location
Los Angeles Coliseum
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 by hitting three home runs over the left field screen, while Randy Jackson hit the Dodgers' only home run. Bob Friend and Elroy Face pitched for the Pirates, limiting the Dodgers to seven hits.