Gil Hodges homers lead the Dodgers over the GiantsChuck Dressen declares, “We knocked ’em out. They won’t bother us anymore.”

Gil Hodges homers lead the Dodgers over the GiantsChuck Dressen declares, “We knocked ’em out. They won’t bother us anymore.”

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At Ebbets Field, Gil Hodges hits his 27th homer of the year to lead the Dodgers to a 8 – 4 win over the Giants. Andy Pafko also homers, off Larry Jansen. Don Newcombe notches his 12th win, giving up seven hits. After sweeping the Giants in the 3-game series, Dodger manager Chuck Dressen declares, “We knocked ’em out. They won’t bother us anymore.” The Dodgers now lead the Giants by 7 1/2 games but will be surpassed by season’s end.

Chuck Dressen replaces Mel Ott with Giants’ organization after he leaves to manage the Pacific Coast League’s

Chuck Dressen replaces Mel Ott with Giants’ organization after he leaves to manage the Pacific Coast League’s

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Mel Ott leaves the Giants’ organization, signing a two-year pact to manage the Pacific Coast League’s Oakland club. ‘Marvelous Mel’ will be replacing Chuck Dressen, who compiled a 222-165 (.572) record and captured last season’s PCL championship during his two-year tenure with the Oaks.

Chuck Dressen

Chuck Dressen, who will win pennants in Brooklyn and manage 16 seasons in the major leagues, begins by replacing Bob O’Farrell at the helm for the Cincinnati Reds.

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Chuck Dressen, who will win pennants in Brooklyn and manage 16 seasons in the major leagues, begins by replacing Bob O’Farrell at the helm for the Cincinnati Reds.