BIG-TIME LITTLE LEAGUE: GRANADA HILLS, NORTHRIDGE REACH WILLIAMSPORT.

Byline: - Tom Hoffarth

As the year 2000 approaches, here's a look at some of the interesting anniversaries that will occur this week in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. sports history:

Aug. 23, 1958: The Dodgers' Gil Hodges

Gilbert Raymond Hodges (April 4 1924 – April 2 1972) was an American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers. hits his National League-record 14th career grand slam grand slam
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1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games.

2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. during a 10-1 win over Milwaukee. Don Drysdale

Donald Scott Drysdale (July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. also homers, his seventh of the season, to tie Don Newcombe's record for most homers hit in a season by a pitcher.

Aug. 23, 1970: U.S. swimmer Gary Hall breaks three world records during an AAU AAU
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Amateur Athletic Union outdoor meet in Los Angeles.

Aug. 24, 1975: The Dodgers' Davey Lopes breaks the major-league record by stealing his 38th consecutive base during a 14-inning loss against Montreal.

Aug. 24, 1963: National Little League from Granada Hills beats Original Little League from Stratford, Conn., 2-1 with a run in the top of the seventh to win the 17th Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.

Aug. 25, 1994: Northridge wins the U.S. championship at the 48th Little League World Series with a 3-0 win over Central Springfield of Virginia. Two days later, in a rain-delayed world-title game, Northridge loses to Latin America representative Maraciabo, Venezuela, 4-3.

Aug. 28, 1977: The Dodgers' Steve Garvey hits three doubles and two homers (including a grand slam) in five at-bats during the Dodgers' 11-0 win over St. Louis.

Aug. 28, 1977: The Angels' Nolan Ryan strikes out 11 to reach 300 Ks for the season - the fifth time he's reached that mark in his career.

Birthdays: Today: Lakers star Kobe Bryant (21). Tuesday: Angels outfielder Tim Salmon (31) and former UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles
UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University)
UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX basketball star Reggie Miller (34). Sunday: Former Angels star Doug DeCinces (49).

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Date:	Aug 23, 1999
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