Hunt Softballers Meet Tony's in AA League Game
Hunt Fonds hosts Tony's Service in an East Bay AA Travelling League double header at Community Plate. First game starts 7 30 p m with Oakland Merchant Comets vs Sheedy Dray?j2 at 9 p m. Hunt must win to stay in contention for Juop championship. Folger Lumber leads with six wins and one loss as the Comets trail.
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Yankees Outlook Bright After Four-Game Sox Series
On the sidelines with Dwain Esper the Yankees showed they will be a major factor in the 1954 pennant race. Under Casey Stengel the New York squad swept the four game series against the Chicago White Sox, dropping three to fall into second but solidifying a third place standing as they prepare for a late surge toward their sixth straight flag. The White Sox, led by manager Paul Richards and Frank Lane, entered the series on a seven game win streak but were overtaken at Yankee Stadium.
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Joe DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
Allie Reynolds
Wie Ragchi
Phil Riazuto
John Mine
Yori Berra
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DiMaggio
Detroit
Cleveland
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Indians
Stengel
Bronx Bombers
Jacob Ruppert
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Washington
Hank Greenberg
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Bunt Foods
Frank Lane
Faleane Vanegees
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Yankees dominance through the years in baseball
The piece recalls long Yankee supremacy under Stengel, detailing key injuries in 1949 and pivotal pennants in 1950 and beyond. It contrasts baseball prestige with other sports while praising the Yankees’ dramatic, durable run and noting notable rivalries and management figures from the era.
Hunt Foods Walks To C League Win In Varsity Night Game
Castro Valley recaps a 9 4 Hunt Foods victory over Barrett Donut in a C League game at Corny Centers. Pitchers Joe Mattox and Bill Smith highlighted a wild night with nine walks issued by Barrett Donut and eight errors contributing to the score.
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Oaks Open Two-Week Stand With Naval Relief Benefit
Oakland Acorns host Los Angeles Angels in a two week seven game series at Emeryville. A Naval Relief benefit kicks off the program with a Rescue-Cy helicopter display and bands from Navy Marine units. George Bumberger starts for Oakland with Bill Sweeney as a forkballer. Oak leads Coast League hitters while Los Angeles struggles at the plate.
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Treasure Island Electronics School
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Los Angeles
Berg Sets Course Record in Western Open Qualifying
Waukegan Illinois saw Li Serg of St Andrews Berg scorch Glen Flora 6,540 yards with a five under par 70 to capture medal honors in Western Open golf qualifying. She leads a field including Louise Suggs, Betty MacKinnon, Beverly Hanson, Joye Ziske, and Hetsy Rawls as match play looms.
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Fottrell Fires 66 To Lead at Diablo
Danville report: Morgan Fottrell a pro from Modesto shot 66 to win the Monterey Bay area pro-amateur golf event at Diablo Country Club. Bud Sniffer of Stanford carded 67 and George Buzzini, the Diablo home pro, shot 68. Pro-amateur honors went to Dick Stranahan of Concord and amateur Bill Council, also of Concord.
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Morgan Faturell
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Monterey Bay Area
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Bud Sfinger
Stanford
George Buzzini
Diablo
Dick Stranahan
Concord
Bill Council
Figures Prove PCL Isn't Dead Yet
San Francisco crowds prove the Pacific Coast League staying viable as 135,973 fans attended the week ending with Hollywood leading in Los Angeles and strong showings by San Francisco and Oakland. The Seals expect 1955 plans while Portland struggles with weak attendance amid weather and rivalries.
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Stars Defeat CBS Leader in Exhibition Clash
In Santa Barbara California the Hollywood Stars routed the Channel Cities Oilers 7 1 in an exhibition between league leaders. Stars capitalized on Oilers errors and a passed ball with Lee Walls and Frank Kelleher driving in runs. Fred Strobel earned the win with seven innings pitched and three strikeouts while Jose Perez provided the Oilers only RBI.
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Fred Strobel
Jose Perez
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Flag Races Munger Leads PCL Pitching
Hollywood veteran Munger rocks Pacific Coast League with an 8-1 record after a win and a loss for teammate Mel Queen. No schedule games yesterday. Elliott of San Diego tops hitters. Don Petit leads strikeouts in the American League.
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Rollins Reaches NCAA College World Series Final
UMAHA Neb Rollins College of Winter Park Florida faces Missouri in tonight's College World Series final. Rollins, with 606 students, surged from obscurity to defeat Michigan State Oklahoma A M and Missouri to reach the final. Missouri edged Michigan State 4 3 as Emil Kammer pitched and Buddy Cox drove in the winning run in the ninth.
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Hornets Hot Rod Club Forms In Newark
The newly organized Hornets hot rod club in Newark adopts a first project a trio of dragsters. Chairman Jim McNulty owns one car. Sponsors George Silliman and Al Johnson join the effort with others assisting the group.
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Open Golf Heads Toward Brutal National Open Test
Top golfers gather in Springfield New Jersey for the National Open as Ben Hogan posts one of the finest rounds, fueling talk the 72-hole event may demand a record score. The USGA weighs how tough a course to set after Hogan's performance and the field arrives for practice ahead of championship play.
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Tribe Beats Boston Ted Declared Out
Boston falls as Ted Williams is sidelined with a virus infection nearing pneumonia. Williams, earning 3100,000 yearly, will miss an indefinite period after the Red Sox drop their 23rd defeat in a 13-8 Cleveland rout. Manager Boudreau shuffled lineups amid overall team struggles. Cubs beat Pirates 6-5. Dodgers,Yankees split charity game. Tigers lose in exhibition. Libby Sisti retires as player to become coach for Braves.
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Milwaukee
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Ben Hogan dominates local golf day at USC charity event
A field of 94 local golfers tried to best Ben Hogan during National Golf Day benefiting USC and affiliated charities. Hogan shot 64 at Baltusrol last Saturday, overwhelming the Hayward course as no player earned an I beat Ben Hogan medal. other courses reportedly faced similar difficulties.
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Baltusrol Open Course Proves Toughest Tests Yet
The Baltusrol layout stands as a brutal test with par estimates fluctuating as players speculate on 64s or 74s. Johnny Farrar, home pro, calls the course one of the toughest yet fairest for the Open, noting two daunting finishing holes 720 and 472 yards long, both par fives, capable of ending a long day.
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Sam Snead
Cary Middlecoff
Julius Borgs
Walter Burkemo
Gene Littler
Peter Thomson
Australia
South Africa
Bobby’ S Locke
Smoking Pistols
Bob Toski
Doug Ford
Pete Cooper
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Johnny Farrer
Baltusrol
Bragan Calls Carlos Bernier Explosive Player
Los Angeles Hollywood manager Bobby Bragan defended Carlos Bernier as an explosive ballplayer while Pacific Coast League President Clarence Rowland suspended him indefinitely and fined Bernier and Bud Hardin $60 each after a brawl in Sunday's Los Angeles Hollywood doubleheader that drew more than 35,000 fans and spurred arena chaos.
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Carlos Bernier
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Schabarum and Burke Sign 1954 Forty Niners Deals
Veteran halfback Pete Schabarum and linebacker Don Burke signed their 1954 San Francisco Forty Niners contracts yesterday, securing two key additions to the club's backfield and defense for the upcoming season.
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Bears Suit Alleges Induced Break of Macon Contract
The Chicago Bears filed a 190 900 damage suit in U S district court in Sacramento against Calgary Stampeders coach Lawrence Siemering and GM Robert H Robinett alleging willful and malicious efforts to induce Macon to breach his contract for 1954. Macon, a College of the Pacific alumnus and Bears young star candidate, was shocked by the action and said Calgary offered more money, while he works as a longshoreman in the off season.
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Chicago Bears
Lawrence Siemering
Robert H. Robinett
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Eddie Macon
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Calgary
George Halas
Robinett
College of the Pacific
Calvary
Chicago
Triple Play Lifts Lockerby Past Maxwell House 9 3
Lockerby Pontiac wins 9 3 over Maxwell House on the Community Center field inspired by a rare triple play. Glenn Edwards started Maxwell with a single and steal, Gabe Castile walked, and a bunt attempt led to the three ply ending with Ben McSpadden’s pick at first.
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Maxwell
Gabe Castile
Chuck Gallagher
Rey Tavaris
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Fight Results By United Press
Brooklyn match report from Eastern Parkway lists Carmela Costa of Brooklyn and Baby Ortiz of Mexico with an outcome noted as out palate. Neither full details nor complete scoring are clear in the fragment.
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Luther Rawlings
TV's Maximum Effect on College Games Reassessed
NCAA television report finds the current TV schedule maintains attendance at about current levels, with 27 percent below pre television forecasts. It notes 20 percent of fans attended 1953 games, while 62 percent limited attendance to within 100 miles, suggesting regional telecasts may hurt gate sales.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association Today
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Bay Meadow Horseracing and IRSAN-TV Wresting Report
The SPORTS LOG for Tuesday highlights Bay Meadow racing results and IRSAN-TV telecasts. Abgels vs Oak match coverage appears under IRSAN-TV wrestling, noting tense action and key moments.
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