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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1977
Page
8
He is described as a prodigy in business and sports leadership, turning the Oakland Raiders from a stumbling group into a dynamic team. The piece highlights his creative moves and unmatched drive that reshaped the franchise.
In a tale of tough decisions and sharp drafting, Davis transformed the Raiders from a 1-4 disaster in 1959 to a growth engine of the AFL era. He courted NFL merger talks, traded for free agents like Ben Davidson and Willie Brown, and found hidden stars such as Lester Hayes in the fifth round, turning overlooked players into key contributors for Oakland.
Raiders owner Al Davis praises defensive back Lester Hayes while addressing teams’ surprise at his fifth round fall. Madden and Davis stress education, loyalty, and football merit, noting Hayes shines despite a stutter and highlighting Hayes’ high school sprint title as part of his background.
The coachs comments highlight Hayes as a standout high school sprinter and discuss how rookie orientations rely on coaches who show genuine care. Davis praises John Maddens tough yet soft persona, stressing rapport with players to ease learning at camp.
Newark High capitalized on Washington errors to defeat the Huskies 8-6, tying Mission Valley race with JFK. Kennedy beat Jamies Logan as both Newark and Memorial struggle with late innings, while Washington faltered with a six run sixth inning surge by Newark and a costly defensive collapse.
Robert Calipon of American High defeats Paul Schlagin for the men’s singles crown as Annette DeAnda of Irvington captures the women’s title. Doubles go to Eric Jensen and Willy Villamor while Regina Salinas and Peggy Trip win the women’s doubles. Mixed doubles title claims Jeannette Hoffman and Mike Ornelas.
San Jose Earthquakes add Alan Hirchenall a 474 English league veteran to boost midfield joining Birchenall and Maria da Silva. The move follows rapid signings as NASL clubs strengthen rosters with several potential reshuffles amid injury concerns and tactical tweaks.
Ohlone College women's softball finishes BACWA season 13-5, beating Canada 194 to end league play. Belinda Stillwell and Peanna Galante drive in early runs as Ohlone builds a big lead before the playoff opener against DeAnza set for Thursday at Willow Pass Field in Concord.
In Frevad Recreation Department Adult Basketball the Printers led by Art Alfaro with 26 points and Bob Hoffman 15 propelled a sixth straight win as Bicycle Lane fell to 4-2. Eric Withers and Kevin Fox added 22 and 26 as Bicycle Lane slipped to 4-2. Laveday Cleaning and Thomas Supp raised their records to 4-2 in a separate game, while Free Agents fell 61-36 as Javeday de alee Comarket Bowl edged Supply 53.
Logan earns at least a share of the crown as the Colts blank John F. Kennedy 60 behind Barry Youne who pitched a three hitter. Newark 11-0 over Washington. San Jose blank Memorial 0-0. Eryington beat American 7-4 as Young fans four and Steve Berrios drives in two. Logan adds four more runs, Hermandes shines with a two run double.
Lafata propelled Fremont to a season opening win as Lorialata and Cutters combined for key hits. Debbie Wallace tossed a four hitter for the Stars in the first game while Sue Rudd added three hits and Sue Ficobar drove in runs. Eileen Welch contributed four hits for Cutlers in a rough day.
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