Steady Eddie Robin Van Deusen's comeback story
Robin Van Deusen of Mission San Jose High overcame a serious injury to star in three sports and earn a diploma. Teachers and coaches will recall the tall, skinny freshman who grew into a 64 athlete and scholar, helping MSJ win the League title and reach the Tournament of Champions before missing the TOC trip due to injury.
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Robin Van Deusen a Mission San Jose standout athlete
Robin Van Deusen endured a severe leg injury yet starred for Mission San Jose across football basketball and baseball. He led the MVAL in receptions and interceptions, earned all league honors, and helped the Warriors win a second consecutive title. He also excelled academically with a 42.7 grade point average and earned admission to West Point.
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Diamond Umpire Clinic Spurs Better High School Calls
Fremont veteran Tick Diamond has long balanced umpiring with a part time job and says he remains committed to the game. After running an Ohlone College Community Services umpire clinic this year, five new MVAS umpires emerged and coaches praised the improved quality. Diamond plans to continue teaching next year and may handle high profile playoffs, weather permitting. He emphasizes positional judgment and rule interpretation over book learning to keep order on the field.
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Fremont Ruth Seniors Shut Out Hayward Babe Ruth 2-0
Fremont Ruth Seniors were swept in a doubleheader by the Hayward Babe Ruth club with identical 2-0 scores. In the opener Hayward benefited from errors as Mendonia scored after a mishap, Miller reached on a throwing error, and Schoner drove in the second run. Eckersley pitched well for Fremont, allowing three hits. In game two Fremont collected five hits but failed to score, with an error at third base opening the door for Chambers to score on a base hit by Schener and a subsequent misplay at third base allowing the final run.
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Fremont to meet Palo Alto Babe Ruth nine Tuesday
Fremont faces Palo Alto team Babe Ruth nine Tuesday night at Mtto diamond. The matchup pits local clubs in a planned contrast of youth bat and field play on the early season schedule.
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Concrete Wins On Straener's Double In 63 Victory
Concrete Repair Service topped Gem Construction 63 as Straener drove in two runs with a double and Geer and Mish added two base hits apiece for Gem Construction. Bob Watson hurled a solid game for Concrete, striking out multiple batters to earn the win. Gem Construction drops to 14 on the season while Concrete improves to 53 in the Babe Ruth league.
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Guadalajara wins Northern California Cup semifinal clash
Guadalajara Soccer Club overcame a late deficit to beat the San Francisco Athletic Club 4 1 in the semifinals at Balbee Stadium. Hakoah Athletic Club rallied in the second period to upset Greek Americans 3 2, advancing to meet Guadalajara in the final at Ballon Stadium next day for the Cup.
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Best Block tops Lefty Memorial in 4-1 win
Best Block defeated Lefty Memorial 4-1 in Fremont area Babe Ruth action. Mike Kack led Best Block with a two for four effort including a double and one RBI, while John Hagenback added a double. Lefty Memorial’s Larry Gustafson, age 1, tripled with bases empty and Mark Johnson hit a three bagger for the losers.
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Cerro Coppey and Brass top Fremont Babe Ruth in 10-0 romp
Cerro Coppey and Brass moved to No 1 in the Fremont Babe Ruth standings by defeating Round Table Pizza 10 to 0. Pitcher Jim Huk struck out eight in a three hit shutout and drove in two. Ron Martinez led the offense with a 2 for 3 day, two runs batted in, while Mickey Barnard added two hits.
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Huskies select Harshman for Washington coach post
Washington State University basketball coach Marv Harshman was chosen Saturday night to head the University of Washington basketball program, selected from a final field of five candidates that included Tex Winter, former head coach of the San Diego Rockets.
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Centerville Lions rout Rivers Realty in Fremont game
Lozano powered Centerville to a 133 game win over Rivers Realty in Fremont Babeuth League action. He went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and a homer, aided by Manual Silva two hits and two RBIs. Rivers Realty committed six errors as Centerville built a big early lead.
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