Oakland Loses 4-3 As San Diego Narrows Gap
A sports column argues against a rapid major league expansion to the West Coast, contending the Bay Area should not be pressured into losing its San Francisco Seals and Oakland Oaks heritage. It notes the region could support two major league teams but opposes forcing a sale of the coast league model for a national league venture.
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Dahms May Quit Rams Pro Squad
San Diego reports Tom J. Dahms first string tackle for the Los Angeles Rams plans to quit football this fall to take a coaching job at a San Diego high school. If he leaves the club will have only one veteran tackle left. Ram spokesmen said they hope he can be persuaded to change his mind.
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Seals Win Eighth Straight Despite Star Lead
In San Francisco the Seals beat Portland 3-1 for an eight game streak under manager Tommy Heath, inches behind Hollywood Stars who won 4-1 over Sacramento. San Diego edged Oakland 4-3, Seattle disrupted Los Angeles, while Heath missed the Seals game due to illness. Munger pitched well for Hollywood but allowed four runs as Chet Johnson took the loss.
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Oaks Donate Park To Navy Cause
The Oakland Oaks donate Oakland Municipal Stadium to Naval Air Station Alameda for a June 15 exhibition in support of the East Bay Navy Relief Society. Pregame ceremonies begin at 7 30 with entertainment ahead of the Los Angeles Angels game against the Oaks.
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Rod and Gun Club Schedules Junior Firearm Classes
The Castro Valley Rod and Gun Club schedules weekly junior firearm training starting Monday at 4 PM at Eden Community Hall. A related program began that night at Sea Leandro, Castro Valley, with a large turnout at Bret Harte and Kimber venues.
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Gettel Fails to Last As Team Belts 15 Hits
Oakland manager Chuck Dressen shuffled pitchers sending Al Gettel back in and relying on Don Ferrarese’s replacement. San Diego Padres knocked 15 hits to beat Oakland 4-3, with Dick Sisler and Earl Raper sparking a late rally in the eighth. The Oaks left 13 on base and remain one-half game behind first in the Pacific Coast League standings.
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George”ger
Eliott
Piper Davis
Swler
Ronnie Samfords
Sam Chapman
Bill Wight
Bill Thomeson
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Bob Wilson
Faber
Tae Oaks
Hag Races and Last Night's Results Across Leagues
Last nights results feature Seals 3, Portland 0 and San Diego 4, Oakland 3. Hollywood 4, Sacramento 1, Los Angeles 4, Seattle 0. Pitchers today include Sacramento Hollywood Buddley 2-0 against Mel Queen 11-2. Oakland San Diego Don Ferrara 1-1 against Eddie Evant 16-5. Brooklyn and New York leaders noted with multiple games postponed due to rain. American League shows Boston and Philadelphia strong. New York and Cleveland split yesterday’s action with upcoming matchups listed.
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Oregon Stars Dominate NCAA All Star District Team
Berkeley report lists three Oregon players on the NCAA All Star District team selected by Evans. Outfielder George Shaw catcher Neal Marrett pitcher Norm Forbes lead the Oregon entries alongside fellow stars from Oregon State Santa Clara USC Stanford and Washington with a mix of infielders and pitchers named.
Couple May Sue Robinson Over Bat Toss
Brooklyn star Jackie Robinson faced potential civil action as a Milwaukee couple, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wolinsky, may sue him along with the Dodgers and Braves after a bat tossed from the Brooklyn dugout struck Mrs. Wolinsky in County Park Stadium. The incident followed an ejection and involved attorney James Stern, with NL President Warren Giles assessing the case.
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Morgan Hill Hosts ABC Ambulance Inseason Opener
Morgan Hill welcomes ABC Ambulance of B to open the 1954 softball season with a night game. A city parade is planned about an hour before first pitch. Morgan Hill's lineup features Tom Ritchie set to start on the mound against the visiting team managed by Jack Shaeffer.
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Thompson Sparks Giants Past Cardinals In Home-Run Rain
Hank Thompson slugged three homers driving in eight runs and Willie Mays hit two long balls as the New York Giants routed St Louis 13 to 8 to tighten the National League standings. Thompson first returned from a knee injury to deliver a two run shot then three run blast and a final homer, while Mays added two homers and a double. The Giants pulled within a game of second place behind Brooklyn as Milwaukee also fell in the era’s schedule.
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Santee Meets Whitfield in Stockton Half Mile Duel
Stockton hosts the Pacific Association AAU meet featuring Mal Whitfield and Wes Santee in the half mile. Whitfield, Olympic 800m medalist, seeks a strong show against Santee, Kansas University standout, who has run near 1 48.2 in practice. The event headlines a final West Coast meet with international stars and potential record attempts.
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Bribe Offer To Bob Jones Investigated
New York District Attorney Frank Hogan confirmed an investigation into an attempted bribery of boxing star Bobby Jones to throw a June 11 ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Jones rejected a first offer of 3 000 and alerted manager Bob Menick, with IBC officials reporting to authorities.
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Wes Santee Aims for Record at Compton Mile
Wes Santee, the United States’ top miler, competes at the Compton Invitational with the chance to better his week-old American record. Sweden’s Ingver Ericsson joins as rival. Bonham of Whittier and Montgomery of USC plan fast opening laps as Compton’s famed track hosts a strong field.
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Lausse Set To Meet Rindone In Madison Square Garden Bout
Eduardo Lausse of Argentina faces Joe Rindone of Boston in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The nationally televised event airs on Channel 4 at 7 p.m. Lausse, famed for a powerful left hook, seeks range against a veteran with a 16 fight win streak and 34 knockout wins.
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Hayward Fishery Expands Facilities
Hayward Fishery announces the expansion of its store at 1065 C Street with a new sporting goods department and annexation of the neighboring shop for hunting and fishing merchandise. Co-owners Mel Silvan and Pete Rivers say growth shifted focus from tackle and bait to a broader inventory.
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Softball Tonight at Cate Valley League
Local softball schedule features Eddie's Lovie facing San Lorenzo AC Raapin C Leng Hunt Fords meeting C. Bapret TAS.
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Giants May Move to Boston Site Report
Unconfirmed reports say the New York Giants might relocate to Boston next summer due to dwindling gate receipts in New York where Yankees and Dodgers are popular. Fenway Park or Braves Field would host, with approval needed from NL owners and local Boston figures including Tom Yawkey.
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Boxing and baseball listings for KSAN TV schedule
A sports log shows boxing with Joe Fundone against Eduard Llusse and a 10:35 pm telecast on KSAN TV. Baseball games include Baltimore versus Philadelphia, and New York versus San Diego with local start times noted.
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