State Champ Esau Ferdinand Faces Opponent Before Every Fight
San Francisco boxer Esau Ferdinand, state light-heavyweight champion with 42-23-1, consistently trains in the gym and remarks he never seeks victory but fights with calm focus. The 25 year old, a kitchen utility worker, hopes for a future world title shot and has fought coastwise in many venues.
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Giants Stress Defenses for 49ers Game
Salem reports the New York Giants focus on defense ahead of next Saturday’s game with the San Francisco Forty Niners in Seattle. They returned from Spokane after a 31-24 exhibition loss to Green Bay, as Gooch Howell and staff map strategy. Four College All Stars—Joe Heap, Rosevelt Grier, Rex Boggan, Mel Triplett—joined, boosting the lineup for this season.
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Green Upset By Washington in 10 Round Bout
Hollywood, Julius Washington of Oakland upset Charlie Green in a ten round feature at Legion Stadium. Washington improved to 15 straight victories with a decision win as Green, a Los Angeles native, dropped to three losses this year after entering as the favorite. Referee Gilmore scored 3774 5245 for Washington. judges Callahan and Randolph had 57 33 for the Northern Californian.
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Kipp’s Fair Play Tale Highlights Batting 300 Dream
Pasadena story recalls Tom Kipp detailing a baseball ploy used to push a rival toward a .300 season. He recounts arranging a deliberately easy pitch that led to a bunt back to the mound and a comical misplay, allowing the opponent to reach 300 by the season’s end.
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New York teen wins soap box derby at Derby Downs
Rochester youth Richard Rhorer won the 18th derby with a 873 foot run in 27.12 seconds earning a $5000 college scholarship. The event drew about 65,000 spectators as Dave Thayer, Albert Cobble, Michael Chick and Esterbrook followed with top prizes. Rhorer plans pre med studies at Georgetown University.
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Equipment Advice For Safe Boat Handling
The guidance emphasizes outfitting boats with buoyant life jackets for non-swimmers, anchoring to prevent drifting, and carrying oars plus extra gasoline in an outboard motor boat. These precautions aim to enhance safety and readiness on the water.
Set Up Boxing Code Uniform Action urged by Gov Leader
DETROIT INS Governor Leader urged the NBA to establish a uniform athletic code to regulate boxing nationwide. He argued consistent laws are needed to control the sport amid TV pressure and states’ varied bans, noting Pennsylvania’s boxing status and looming changes with the Redskins Rams game context.
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Pirates manager Haney hails team hustle in league
Pittsburgh manager Fred Haney says the Pirates are out hustling every club in the league. He notes outfielders like Frank Thomas and others, praises closer play this year, and contrasts with last season’s poor results despite closer games and tougher competition.
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Phillies option shortstop Robert Micelotta to Syracuse
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned shortstop Robert Micelotta to Syracuse of the International League after he was recalled July 23 when Gran Hammer and Roy Smalley were injured. Both are now back in action.
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Industry Development In S L Told San Leandro Grow
San Leandro Chamber of Commerce announced about 337500 dollars in new industrial development. Pease Briggs Manufacturing will take over Western Molded Products at 1798 Timothy Drive, now at 9412nd Avenue Oakland, producing sheet metal parts for distribution statewide. Richard C. Pease and Kenneth H. Briggs own it, with 20 to 25 workers and a 125000 dollar investment. First Western Bank and Trust centralizes warehousing in a 20060 square foot building at 1135 137th Avenue to serve Northern California offices, expanding statewide from 13 to 60 offices since January and adding 10 workers with a 100000 dollar investment. K & H Sales buys the vacant Goodyear Rubber building at 1800 Williams Street plus adjacent two acres. owners George E Herdt and James A Rillebrew relocate from 295 Park Street, San Leandro, with seven employees and plans for more. Plant investment totals 62500 dollars. Milk Producers Association leases 10000 square feet from Beaver Lumber at 764 Williams Street for storage and heading facilities to service the Bay Area ice cream outlets, at a cost about 50000 dollars.
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Area Naval Supply Operations Stable in 1955 Bay Area
The Bay Area annual naval supply operation remained relatively stable in fiscal year 1955 compared with 1954. With annexes at Stockton Pt Molate Richmond the center represents naval supply for the western U S and Pacific Ocean area. Total costs fell by 4 741 359 from 1954 to 1955 and about 17 300 people are employed with an annual payroll near 3 300 000 across three sites.
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Sourdoughs Plan Annual Picnic on August 28
The San Francisco Oakland Sourdoughs announce their annual picnic at Willowbrook Park on August 28 inviting All Alaskans and old-timers. The 24th International Sourdough reunion runs August 18 to 21 in Eureka with Alaska headquarters at the Eureka Inn and events at the county fair in Ferndale.
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Akins Signs Fishing Leader In Michigan Fishing Licenses
Detroit reports Michigan leads the nation in fishing licenses issued, with a total of 1,259,925 licenses issued in the fiscal year. Virgil Akins of St. Louis, fifth division manager of the Automobile Club, signed to meet Harold Jones in a 10 round outdoors bout scheduled for Sept. 2 in Detroit.
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Village agrees to buy 31 acre park site for 62000 dollars
San Lorenzo Village Homes directors vote unanimously to purchase a 31 acre parcel for 62000 dollars. The deal provides monthly payments of 687.64 with 5 percent interest and taxes, with potential payoff after three years without extra interest if available.
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Ewert to Visit Niles Rotary on August 25
District Governor Eldo Ewert of Walnut Creek will visit Niles Rotary as guest of honor at the Thursday luncheon at International Kitchen and attend the annual assembly that evening on August 25. The Rotary calendar also includes a barbecue and ladies’ night planned for September 17 at the PG&E clubhouse.
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