Miller signs with Dodgers after standout season
Newark Ohlone College pitcher Wayne Miller, a former Newark High star, signed a five figure contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will report to Bakersfield after the school year ends, joining brothers Steve and Ken Faria among local signees. Miller credited Newark Recreation head Mel Nunes for his progress and portrayal as Miller’s agent in contract talks.
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Newark
Ohlone College
Newark High
Wayne Miller
Los Angeles Dodgers
Miller
Dodgers
Bakersfield
Faria Brothers
Steve
Ken
Ray Perry
Miller Ho
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
Perry
Renegades
Dodger
al Campanis
Renegade
Monterey Peninsula College
Newark Recreation Dept
Mel Nunes
Mel
Nunes
Ohlone
San Jose State College
Cal State
Hayward
Huskies tie for title in MVAL golf clash
Washington High School golfers clinched a tie for the Mission Valley Athletic League title by defeating Mission San Jose 24 to 3. A makeup match against Newark this afternoon at 3 pm at Silver Pines Golf Course could secure the outright crown, with key performances from Vic Gustafson and Mike Powers leading Washington.
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Sunol - Washington High School
Mission Valley Athletic League
Mission San Jose
Huskies
Newark
Knights
Washington
Silver Pines
The
Warriors
Guy Matthews
Mission
Pete Andersen
Matthews
Vic Gustafson
MLJ
Keith Yapp
Tigers trip Red Sox 9-3 in Fremont Little League game
Mission Valley Tigers slugged Irvington Square Red Sox 9-3 behind two-hit effort and 11 strikeouts by Pat Orenting. Frandy Bacret homered and drove in a run as Don Thames added two doubles and two singles. Errors aided the Tigers in an 11-hit attack with Ornellas adding a double and Thames contributing.
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Sod Tigers
Devington Sq
Red Sox
Ornelas and
Thamas
Riverla
Wenibled
Bo—Thames
Orneliag
Marichal
Giants
Gaylord Perry
Ben Bryant
Jerry Johnson
Russian Team Beats Marathon AAU 97 79 In Lexington
The touring Russian National basketball team defeated Marathon AAU 97 to 79 in Lexington. The Russians opened with a 10 point run to seize control and extended their fifth straight win on a nine game U.S. tour.
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Lexington
United States
Giants and Dodgers Rivalry Draw Bay Area Crowds
Bay Area fans recall Candlestick Park days when the Giants and Dodgers drew capacity crowds without promos. The piece lauds Juan Marichal, Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays, and McCovey, notes the Giants’ strong start, top NL West, and predictions for a pennant, while recalling an unreliable fan who bought season tickets after vowing not to attend.
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Candlestick Park
Bay Area
Juan Marichal
Sandy Koufax
Willie Mays
San Francisco
Giants
Yankees
Mays
McCovey
Bobby Bonds
George Foster
Chris Spier
Fox
Los Angeles
Dodger
Los Angelean
Disneyland Park and Amusement Center
Giant
Seixas Named Net Referee for U.S. Open
Vic Seixas, renowned amateur tennis star, was appointed referee for the U.S. Open Championships at Forest Hills from September 1 to 12. The 34 year old Philadelphian's appointment was announced by tournament chairman William F. Talbert.
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New York
UPI
Vic Seixas
Forest Hills
William F. Talbert
Tri City Tennis Tourney Deadline Approaches
The Newark Fremont and Union City Recreation Departments with Glenmoor Tennis Club invite registrations for the Fourth Annual Tri City Junior and Adult Tennis Tournament. Deadline is June 4 pm. Mail to Newark Recreation Department 35501 Cedar Blvd c/o tennis tournament. Fees: youth singles 1.50. doubles 2 per team. Adults singles 3 per person. 4 per team. Tournament June 12-13 and 19-20 with junior and adult divisions.
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Newark
Newark, Fremont
Union City Recreation Dept
Glenmoor Tennis Club
Tri-City
Newark Recreation Department
Cedar Blvd
Glenmoor Tennis Chit
Agvd
Pirates stay undefeated with 7-0 win over Giants
Larique pitched a shutout as the Fremont Mission Peak Kiwanis Pirates remain unbeaten at 7-0 by defeating the Fremont Taxi Giants 60. Dale Vix handled catching, Bill Follmer doubled for the lone extra base hit in the contest.
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Fremont
Mission Peak
Kiwanis Pirates
Fremont Taxi Giants
Dale Vix
Bill Follmer
State Farm Cardinals crush Thomas Pax Padres in league clash
Fremont Mission San Jose Little League seniors saw the State Farm Cardinals win 16 to 3 over the Thomas Pax Padres. Greg Anderson and Mark Dutina homered for the Cardinals as the Padres nursing injuries struggled in the field.
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Fremont
State Farm Cardinals
Mission San Jose
Thomas Pax Padres
Greg Anderson
Mark Dutina
Cardinals
Doudhes
Farm Cardinals
Welcore
Pellerin
Marns
Pedersos
Ericson
Wilwarc
G. Moroy
Ainderson
Dutina
Indians clip Cubs 5-2 in Centerville Senior Little League
The Indians defeated the Cubs 5-2 as Jim Patton pitched well and contributed a double for Centerville National Senior Little League. Lenny Dean of the Cubs also belted a double, the lone extra-base hit in the game.
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Centerville
Indians
Fremont
Cubs
Jim Patton
Lenny Dean
Cub
Moore as District 57 Little League Commissioner
Walter Moore, new District 57 Commissioner, sees Little League as a valuable program with imperfections. He aims to improve safety regs and curb overbearing parental involvement while recognizing the sport’s benefits for hundreds of Fremont area youths. Moore emphasizes observing games firsthand and keeping operations organized across Fremont Livermore and Milpitas.
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Fremont
Dist
Walter Moore
Moore
Livermore
Milpitas
Fremont America
Lido Shell triumphs as Nunes sparkles
Newark Recreation B Division Lob Ball action saw Mel Nunes ignite Lido Shell to a 46 victory over the Playboys. Nunes went four for four, driving in runs amid a late rally, with Gene Plummer and Ken Stange adding doubles to seal the win as both teams kept season records at 3-1.
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Lido Shell Triumphs
Nunes Sparkles
Newark
Mel Nunes
Lido Shell
Playboys
Newark Recreation
Gene Plummer
Ken Stange
Nunes
Lobrall
Shivers
Ieite Lido Shell
Mes Renee
Seese Sear
Stringer Grand Slam Keys 128-Run Victory in Newark
Stringer hit a grand slam to seal Donald Fabs 128 run win over the Lakers in Newark Recreation Dept B Division Lob-Bail. Ben Story nearly followed with a three run shot in the ninth as Ed Jordan pace the Lakers with three hits. Fab remains 4-1 while Lakers seek first win.
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Newark - Kent
Stringer
Donald Fah
Lakers
Newark Recreation Department
Tripper
Ben Story
Ed Jordan
Denald Fab
Fremont Touring Club Quickie Rallye Series Begins in Newark
The Fremont Touring Club hosts a three rallye series with starts at 7:90 pm from White Front parking lot Mowry and Nimitz Newark. Entry costs 50 cents per car driver and navigator, with five classes including beginner and novice. Future rallyes listed June through November with meetings at the American Savings Amercana Room Fremont Blvd.
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Long John Silver
Fremont
White Front
Mowry
Nimitz
Newark
FTC
American, Savings’ Americana
Fremont Blvd
Gem
San
Remont
Eynnas
White Front Partieg
Nowar
NCECC
Four ‘Club, Inc
TER
Shen Shonvieg Center
Pertins
NCSC
NorCal Chevy
NorCal Chevy Shorttime and Directions 10 Vernalis
Nor-Cal
Arnana
Redwood City
Tih
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Continentals Scc
Alacada Fi Grounds
Pleasanton
NCSCC
Sivyone A
Ne Aeder St
Soname
TPA
Formule
Alivc
Gyisa
Oan
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Stretch McCovey
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Larique
Pirates
Ken Larique
Fremont American SR
OFI
Fremont Tani Giants
Eee Laigve
Dan Vin
Roger Perez
Kell
2B -Foltivor
State Farm
Rips Padres
Padres
Pumsj Sr
Centerville National SR
Patton and Barker
Dean and Tiltman
Donald Fab
Lakars
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Ringling
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Caroll Ey
Newt Stringer
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