Bryant to Test Ferdinand in Ten Round Clash
Oakland light heavyweight Stan Bryant puts his 1 fight win streak on the line against state champ Esau Ferdinand in a ten round main event at Oakland Auditorium on Thursday night. Ferdinand, piloted by Dolph Thomas, recently beat Charley Green to defend the 175-pound title and eyes Floyd Patterson again. Also on the card eight rounds feature Raul Flores versus Roger Rischer with four other bouts on the undercard.
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Oakland
Stan Bryant
Esau Ferdinand
Oakland Auditorium
Bryant
Ferdinand
Oaklander
Jack Mendonca
Billy Lanza
Lanza
Gray Sage
Dolph Thomas
Charley Green
Los Angeles
Floyd Patterson
Frank Tabor
Jimmie Rodgers
Gus D'Axnato
Patterson
Raul
el Grande” Flores
Sacramento
Roger Rischer
Alameda
Rischer
el Grande
Chick Howell
Sanrancisco
Sonny Ray
Stockton
Dwight Barrineer
Mel Francis
Playground Softball Loops In Final Week
Playground Softball League teams race to the wire as playoffs approach. Airport field hosts 16 and under finals on August 8 9 at 10 00 am and Castro Valley Community Center hosts 12 and under finals August 10 11 at 10 00 am. Zone leaders include Martin and Lorenzo Manor in 36 and under, with Kimball Markham Baywood Baywood Kimball in Zone One and Red Wood Playground ground leading 12 and under Zone Two. League standings show multiple one and two game leads across zones as teams vie for playoff spots.
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Ald Area Recreation District
Airport Field
Castro Valley Community Center
Schaefer Park
Cherryland
Martin Playground
Lorenzo Manor
Martin
Hesperian
Russell
Longwood
Airport
Baywood
Markham
Kimball
Ashland
Corvallis
Redwood
C.V.C.C
Warner Named KU Track Coach in Lawrence Kansas
Jack Warner, formerly a Syracuse distance runner and two mile champion in 1949, 150 and 1951, has been named assistant track and field coach at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He is 26 years old and takes the new position.
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Warner
Lawrence
Kan
Jack Warner
Syracuse
University of Kansas
The First Tee Lady's Golf Club Misfortune
Bill Cuthbertson narrates a lighthearted tale of a woman whose golf clubs vanish, prompting a dramatic, humorous lament on misfortune. The piece contrasts past troubles with a current crisis, noting how timing and mood shift as the clubs disappear.
Baptists Win Forfeit In Local Softball Clash
Castro Valley Baptist Church was awarded a forfeit after Merry Mixers failed to field a team for last night’s Hayward Area Recreation District C league softball game at the community center. The piece then veers into a reflective aside on golf, education, and social commentary regarding a local figure known as The First Tee, with digressions about golf handicaps and foot attire.
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Castro Valley
Hayward Area
Basebal box scores. NL games and player line scores
Philadelphia and Cincinnati split, Brooklyn edges Milwaukee as New York and St Louis also tally. key players include Post, Greengrass, Mathews, Mays, Musial, Dark, Lockman, Thompson, and Ladd. Box scores show runs, hits, errors, and pitchers Newcombe Haddix Ladd with wins and losses.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
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Oi Tonesgb
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Lsmith
Aaronde
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Smalley
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RBI
Jones
Dafa Dickson
Post
McMian
Fowler
This Cave
Ob Man
Greengrass
Imemissa
Gb—Mcmillan
Hessento
Feadilan
Chic Arack
Logan
Zimmer
Newcombe
Eo'brienc
Fondy
Reese
Hoak
Mathews
Crowe
Lynch
Gilliam
Saiiel
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Obanks
Fennsan
Clementert
Thing
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New York
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Poat
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Ae Trwiliger
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Macybanins
Schicaga “Oan
Icabonner TaPalmep
Minner
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Virdon
Musial
Lockman
Mays
Thompson
Whisenant
Gordon
Boyer
Ladd
Haddix
Softball Tonight in Castro Valley League Schedule
The Castro Valley league features Western Sky Industries facing Battery A at 8:45 p.m. A second game has Parks Recruiters taking on Lorenzo Mano Merchants at 7:15 p.m. Local standings and team names are listed for tonight's schedule.
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Castro Valley
Kretlow Heads PCL Pitchers With 9-0 Mark
Veteran Lou Kretlow, now with the Seattle Rainiers, leads the Pacific Coast League in pitching with a pristine 9-0 record as of Sunday. Other leaders include Portland’s Dick Whitman at .323, San Francisco’s Mike Baxes and Oakland’s George Metkovich each at .324. Al Lyons, moved from San Diego to Hollywood, owns a 10-3 mark for 12+ decisions. Robit Garber of Hollywood tops wins with 17 versus nine losses, while George Piktuzis of Los Angeles leads in strikeouts.
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San Francisco
Lou Kretlow
Seattle Rainiers
Portland
Dick Whitman
Mike Baxes
George Metkovich
Oakland
al Lyons
San Diego Padres
Hollywood Stars
Robit Garber
Hollywood
George Piktuzis
Los Angeles
Steve Bilko
Los Buggies
Bilko
Artie Wilson
Hari Rapp
San Diego
Jeader
Rei Ae Whitman
Port
Seovgy
Wien
Forts
Bilxa
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Peterson
Mickel
Balsi
Kretlow
Seattle
Azecue Lyons
Bilston
Campanella
Bin
Munger
Ashburn
Phil
Postpowermeuse
Werle
Snider Brook
T. Bradford
Kluszewski
Cin
Oldham
Burge
Ki- Janse
Seal
Rase Oeee
Snider
Dodgers
Mathews
Veraves
Mays
Giants
Doders
Boone
Tiger Ennis
Phillies
Elias Skares
Police Dept. Kiwanis Club
Biggs & Haaga
Oh Kaline
Tigers
Gij Smith
Indians
Itary
Giants Fire Dept
Mantle
Aniees
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AGZ
Kaline Ti
Redlegs
Aalnayess Metors
Smith
Aaron
Braves
Wenn
Pilcher and Glub
Newcombe
Byrne
Yankees
Donovan
White Sa
Aoes
Wynch
Police and Fire Clubs Lead In Tight Little League Race
The Police and Fire Department squads top the American and National leagues as the pennant chase tightens with four games left. Firemen hold a nine and four record and a three game lead in second, while Police threaten to stretch their margin atop the Americans. Kiwanis and 20 30 Club also in pursuit as final-week drama looms.
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Hayward Police
Fire Department
Thej
Firefighters
Isop
Elks
Cham- Firemen
Elks Club
Myers Motors
Kiwanis Club
Smiths Clothiers
Smiths
Major Leaders call for strong rally in pennant chase
Team leaders urged a late-season surge as Wy Seep and At rallied to stay alive in the pennant race. The writeup highlights key players and standings, noting the critical stretch ahead for the contenders.
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Staer
Little League Tonight At Winton Incomprehensible Matchups
Schedule shows National-Elles Club versus Hayward Fire Department and American-Hayward Police Department against Wothie Smiths. Times unreadable and teams unclear.
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Winton
Elles Club
Hayward Fire Department
Hayward Police Department
Wothie
Smiths
Boyd Flattens Anthony in Third Round Upset
New York scene reports Bobby Boyd of Chicago knocked out Tony Anthony at 1:32 of the third round at St Nick's arena. A 21 year old underdog at 3-1, Boyd connected a left right to the pads after a body attack to claim his 34th victory in 42 fights and his 20th knockout.
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NEW _YORK
Bobby Boyd
Chicago
Tony Anthony
Boyd
Anthony
Y Boyd
Bobby
St. Nick’s
Tex Sullivan
Willie Troy
Lake City
Boys Golf Play Set Watsonville
The California State Boys Junior Golf Tournament will be held at the Watsonville golf course from August 29 to September 1, with officials announcing the event details.
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Watsonville
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