Prep of the Week Falcon flash finally gets his man
Sunset hurdler Chris Koko defeats Gangnuss in both high and low hurdles at a weekend meet, matching times and extending an undefeated season. Koko aims for finals as the top Sierra region competitors prepare for state trials at Cal’s stadium, eyeing a potential decathlon future.
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Daily Review
Gangnass
Beal Gangnuss
Tia
South County
Gangnuss
Gangnus
Cal
Tom Roberts
Serramonte High
Alt Oe Omako
Jes White
San Fernando High
Los Angeles
Pat Sear
St. Mary’s High
MOS
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South County track leaders show Koko Emery improvements
Sunset's Chris Koko and Arroyo's Dave Emery headline South County Track and Field Leaders after strong showings at the NCS meet in Berkeley. Koko set a South County 330 lows record, Emery moved into second in B80 history with a 1 544 half mile, while Burrell and Jepsen lead two events each. The list also features Tam Stith under 4:20 in the mile and other top marks across sprints, jumps, and relays.
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John Hickey
Sunset High
Chris Koko
Arroyo
Dave Emery
Koko
Berkeley
South County
Emery
Lynn Ryan
Irvington
Bill Burrell
Kevin Smith
Mikell
Rich Judy
Mission San Jose
Tam Stith
Burrell
Washington
Conrad Jepsen
Patton Wins Little Indy Midget Race At San Jose
Larry Patton of Bay Cities Racing Association edged Roy Cook of Southern California to win the Little Indy Midget race at San Jose’s San Doce Speedway. Patton completed 100 laps in 27 39.19 with Cook four car lengths back. Hayward's Hank Butcher won the Trophy Dash and Burt Foland claimed honors in last time. Heat winners included Ted Montague, Don Bankson, Ray Cook, and Lou Loupin, with various track records mentioned in a fragmentary recount.
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San Jose
Larry Patton
Roy Cook
Sandoce Speedway
Patton
Bay Cities Racing Association
Cook
Burt Foland
Hayward
Hank Butcher
Ted Montague
Santa Clara
Don Bankson
Louw Laspina
Dodgers claim first in Mt Eden National League
Mt Eden National Little League standings show the Dodgers in sole possession of first place after using Acme Trophy to move ahead. South Bay Welding Supply Giants defeated Max Archer Valley Realty Cardinals 63, Sunnyside Nursery Pirates edged Mt Eden Lives Club Cubs 65, with mixed results across other games and incomplete stats for hitters and pitchers.
Tough night for leaders in Hayward district softball standings
In the C-1 loop Jim Bird Construction and Silva A.C. battled to a 0-0 deadlock after nine innings. Nava Lathing edged Plaza with a one run win. Creekside Lounge beat Fleming Foods 2-? and Jack in the Box defeated Foothill Round Table Pizza 63. In the Women's Division Screwballs were upset 12-0 by Quarter-Pound Sonics. K.B. Transport won its first game 0 over Rocky's Pizza while U.A.W. 76ers defeated Village Lounge. Bettencourt Rebels outslugged South County YWCA 27-7 to join the leaders.
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Hayward Area
Nava Lathing
Jim Bird
Plaza Iia
Creekside Lounge
Fleming Foods
Jack
Foothill Round Table Pizza
Screwballs
Sonics
K.B. ‘Transport
Rocky's Pizza
U.A.W. 76Ers
Village Lounge
Bettencourt Rebels
South County Ywca
Bird
Prep athletes of the week highlights and stars
Tom Rogwerts of Marien earned a decisive three run homer and a six inning shutout in HAAL playoff action. He earlier threw a one inning win over San Lorenzo and blanked Mt Eden as the Titans clinched a postseason berth. Sandy Dussart of Pacific slammed a homer twice with four RBIs in an eight inning win while Joan Hornig of Castro Valley ended a strong season with a singles victory.
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Tom Rogwerts
Marien
San Lorenm
Lorne
Mt. Eden
Titans
Marina
Matthe
Sandy Dussart
Pacific
Vikings
Dussart
Joan Hornig
Castro Valley
Hornig
Termysott
Milleman fans 17 as Hayward West routs San Lorenzo
Hayward West National routs San Lorenzo National 62 to 8 in a doubleheader sweep in District 45. Pete Milleman struck out 17 of 21 batters, three-hitter allowed, last inning trouble, Tracy Freitas powered the nightcap with three hits and two RBI. Freitas contributed a two run double in the first game and earned the win with six innings and seven strikeouts.
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Hayward
Pete Milleman
Hayward West National
San Lorenzo National
Milleman
West Natioas
Tracy Freitas
Ands Etitas
Freitas
Henry Dominates in Mets Doubleheader Victory in Little League
Glenn's Mets win two more Treeview Little League games lifting record to 11-4. Doug Henry twirled a two hitter with 17 strikeouts in six innings as Henry and Higgens both had three hits. Romsey's Pirates and Don Harder's Braves were defeated 5-4 and 24-11 respectively, while Giants beat Greater Kiwanis Cards 5-3. John Torres led Giants with three hits and a two-hitter. Top hitters include Torres and Manausa for Giants, Lancaster and Allen for Cards, and Higgens and Weiss for Braves.
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Mike Fasnacht
Don Harder
Braves
Giants
Mets
John Hopkins
Pirates
Andy Lancaster
Rick Allen
Treeview
Giant
Don Harier
East Bay
Romsey
Greater
Hayward
Kiwanis Pirates
John Torres
Mark Manausa
Aroy Lancaster
Miike Hiegens
Dog Beary Weiss
Kurt Davey
Mike Fainacht
Mark Ortega
Jobe Dabemy
Juan Hopkins
Roo Henry Idand
John ‘Torcestise
Barrows shines as Livermore Merchants top Bob's Cocktail in San Leandro
In San Leandro last night in the B Open fast pitch softball, Livermore Merchants beat Bob's Cocktail 20 runs. Jackie Barrows doubled and singled to star, Seg Grey went 2-for-2 for the losers. Atlas Tree earned a forfeit win over ABC Heating.
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San Leandro
Jackie Barrows
Livermore Merchants
Bob
Seg Grey
Atlas Tree
ABC Heating
Why they call Ron Cey the Penguin and other notes
Reader questions reveal why Ron Cey’s unique waddling style earned him the Penguin nickname while detailing his Dodgers third baseman role since 1977, his 25 homers last season, and historical moves at third base. The column also covers Pete Rose’s position changes, Joe Namath’s NFL pay, and radio announcer Bill King’s profile.
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Los Angeles
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Keith Jensen
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Calif
San Diego Chargers
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al Athletic Deepartment
Washington State
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Iaho
Pete Rose
Cincinnati Reds
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Middletown
Ohivia
Pete
Reds
Swile
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