Ward finally reaches majors with Cubs after long minor league climb
Chicago outfielder Chris Ward, a Chabot College alum, finally made the major league roster after six years in the minors. He did not play in the Cubs' first two games against the Giants as the team built a young outfield with Cardenal Monday and Morales. Ward batted .300 in 40 at bats with 12 hits, three strikeouts, and remains optimistic about his chances as a pinch hitter and role player.
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Miami Hurricanes stay unbeaten in College World Series thriller
The Miami Hurricanes defeated Southern California 7-3 to stay winless no longer and remain the lone unbeaten team in the 28th College World Series. USC led early but Miami erupted in the eighth inning to pull away, holding USC to three hits and one unearned run in a pivotal game at Rosenblatt Stadium.
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Suico Trails in Seniors Golf Championship Lead
Henry Suico of Lake Chabot trails leaders after 75 in the 13th Northern California Golf Association Seniors Championship at Spyglass Hill. Defending champion Ernie Pieper from San Juan Bautista leads Class A age 60–64 with a net 9, while Pieper and Suico are among several golfers within a few strokes of the top in other flights.
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Dick Graham
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Milton sparks K B Transport to 9 2 win in San Leandro
Milton rips a homer and a double to lift K B Transport over Rare Steer 9 2 in San Leandro Recreation District B League softball. In the other game Dave Rodrigues homered and doubled as Pepperidge Farms beat McDonald’s 6 2. Len Pearson and Bill Dean doubled and tripled for their clubs.
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Yost Leaves for Mets Camp After Top Draft Pick
Dublin product Ned Yost, once benched at Chabot College, earned Mets' No. 1 selection in the spring draft. He signed for over 10 000 and heads to St. Petersburg, Florida, for major league camp, aiming for Class A assignment. Yost cites improved defense and a strong throwing arm as keys to this career turn.
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Concord AA nine regains lead on one hitter
Concord Disposal regains first place in Hayward Area Rec AA Softball after a 14-0 victory over Round Table Pizza. Doyle Lemings sparked the win with a leadoff single in the seventh preventing a no hitter by Rebstock. Gary Burmester added a solo homer. LeBlanc Barons upset Hayward Merchants 11-0 as Greg Bosch held Concord to two hits. Suburban Auto defeated Bob’s Cocktails 9-1, California Kings topped Sunal Lounge 4-1, Dupree Furniture beat Sneaky Tiki 4-? in Caplay, Fleming Foods defeated Ben’s Team 8-5. Tavares Realty edged the Rams 5-4, Hayward VMI No. 76 routed Palace Club 11-0. Other results included Loyd? in Interfaith action Epiphany Lutheran 10-5 over St Christopher Episcopal and Faith Lutheran 9-3 over Grace Lutheran.
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John Brookman
Suburban Auto
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Frazier Quarry Clash Highlighted By TV Pleasanton Fight Night
Pleasanton Fairgrounds to show closed circuit TV of the Frazier Quarry 12 round heavyweight elimination bout plus the Foster Ahumada world light heavyweight title fight. Tickets cost 7 and 9 dollars at Dublin and Pleasanton outlets. Madison Square Garden hosts Munday's heavyweight bout. Frazier, 30-2 with 25 KOs, seeks victory after a January loss to Foreman and a comeback run. Quarry, 24-? with 29 KOs, aims to prove himself and earn a shot at Foreman with a win. Both fighters known punchers, Quarry riding six straight wins is unpredictable at times.
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