Dodgers legend Don Newcombe collapses after news conference

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Former Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe participates in the first pitch ceremony before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Indians in Los Angeles on  July 1, 2014.
Former Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe participates in the first pitch ceremony before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Indians in Los Angeles on July 1, 2014.
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LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers legend Don Newcombe collapsed on Tuesday after a news conference introducing Dave Roberts as the new Dodgers manager.

Paramedics were called to the scene, and Newcombe, 89, received treatment.

Newcombe was taken to an area hospital to be evaluated. No further information was immediately released.

DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.