Here is another edition of a vintage Dodgers fan newsletter. This one dates to July 1958, and it features several notes on not only the status of several high-end prospects, but also snippets on who they recently signed. A big thanks to Dodgers collector Doug for passing this newsletter along. BTW, this newsletter has been signed by Duke Snider on the top of the first page (see above-left). Below is a listing of interesting mentions in this newsletter:
- Frank Howard had signed a free agent contract with the Dodgers just four months prior, after having been a standout on the diamond at Ohio State University, and was already pushing to be included into the Dodgers plans in Los Angeles.
(Pete) Reiser recently told a Sporting News" reporter that Howard may be only a year or two away from the National League:
"I'll tell you why, "Reiser explained. "He's the type of player who practices under pressure. By that I mean he practices with a purpose. Nothing about baseball is aimless to him. He's a real pleasure to coach."
- The Dodgers made sure to honor Laguna Beach resident Jack Norworth. "Who's he?" Jack Norworth is the gentleman who wrote the song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", and this year marked its Golden Anniversary. During the July 11th game the Dodgers and Major League Baseball presented him with a gold lifetime pass to any game in the country.
- Notably, the Dodgers mention the signing of Ron Fairly, a standout with the National Champs at USC.
- The final page of the newsletter features several fantastic action photographs.
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