Dodgers legend Don Newcombe collapses after news conference

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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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.

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