"Packed between first and third base was probably the largest seated "Who's Who" galaxy ever to crowd into a single stadium... Edward G. Robinson, with his cigar and wife (not necessarily in that order)... Actor Jimmy Stewart rushing out to buy a new Japanese straw hat to shield wife Gloria from the sun... Comedian Ray Bolger getting laughs with his Army surplus helmet, on which he had painted, "L.A. DODGER BEANBALL PROTECTOR.""
"Brown Fearless Atty. Gen. Pat Brown tempting fate (and votes) by confiding that if he gets elected he's gonna campaign to change the San Francisco Giants' name back to "SEALS." That Brown is a fearless soul; he also stated he's in favor of the sack dress... Gov. Goodwin J. Knight staring up at the sky as a helicopter with the streamer "CHRISTOPHER FOR U.S. SENATOR" buzzed the Coliseum..."
"Danny Kaye, sitting by the Dodger dugout and insisting he has priority rights on the whole deal "because, after all, I was BORN in Brooklyn"... But he'll have to dispute that with fellow Actor Chuck Connors, sitting five rows back of him, who played for both Dodgers and L.A... And probably the champ old-timer of them all is Howard Lorenz, ex-Angel officia"
The Coliseum hosted a star-studded celebration as the Dodgers arrived, with celebrities and fans filling seats from front row to farthest stands. Attendees included Edward G. Robinson, Jimmy Stewart buying a sun hat for his wife, Ray Bolger wearing a painted Army helmet, Beans Reardon, Babe Herman, and former Coliseum president Jim Smith. Political figures appeared, with Attorney General Pat Brown joking about renaming the San Francisco Giants the Seals and Governor Goodwin J. Knight watching a helicopter banner. Director Al Hitchcock and Gregory Peck were present, City Attorney Roger Arnebergh wore a Dodger cap, and performers Danny Kaye and Chuck Connors drew attention.
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