Seals Welcome Padres in High Stakes Homestand
San Francisco seeks to hold first place as San Diego visits Seals Stadium for an 8 15 p.m. game in a crucial four seven game series. Padres manager Joe Gordon sees improved Seals pitching and batting led by Sadowski while Metkovich faces Daley and Aguirre on mound.
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Stars Rally In 13th For 7-3 Win Over Beavers
In a Pacific Coast League game delayed by nearly three and a half hours, Hollywood beat Portland 7-3 in 13 innings. Ben Daniels and Bob Thorpe pitched nine, then Daniels allowed two runs in the 10th while Bernier drove in three in the 13th, lifting the Stars to within 3.5 games of the Seals as the eight game series continues.
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Chestnut and Anahuac Prepare for 10 Round Olympic Showdown
Chestnut and Anahuac, top featherweights from Los Angeles, go through heavy drills as they sharpen for a live-broadcast battle billed for ten rounds Thursday night at Olympic Auditorium. Ike Chestnut, world fifth ranking, and Kid Anahuac headline the card.
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McDevitt Debut Sends Dodgers Past Reds 7-2
Danny McDevitt, rookie lefty for Brooklyn, hurled seven two-run win over Cincinnati in his major league debut. He fanned five, scattered seven hits, and after a rain delay returned to finish strong. Dodgers moved up toward a playoff position as Don Hoak and others struggled.
Lindstrom’s Son Signs with Chicago White Sox
Chuck Lindstrom, son of former star Fred Lindstrom, signed with the Chicago White Sox today and was assigned to Colorado Springs in the Western League.
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Alston Fined and Suspended for Umpire Clash
Brooklyn manager Walter Alston received a three day suspension and a $75 fine for language used in a dispute with umpire Frank Secory at Ebbets Field. Shortstop Pee Wee Reese was fined $50 for a related incident as League President Warren Giles announced the penalties. Alston stated he left the field after being told to, while criticizing the severity of the ruling.
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Romero Choice Over Vargas In Richmond Tonite
In Richmond Auditorium Edgardo Romero, a 248 pound heavyweight from Argentina, is favored to edge Ruben Vargas in a ten round main event. Romero brings a 24-5-2 mark, while Vargas, a former National AAU champion, has 11 wins in 14 pro bouts and is known for power. The semi windup features Dom Sacco and Bobby Gray in six rounds with three other bouts on the card. First match starts at 8 p.m.
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Gavilan Drops 5th Straight in Jersey City Bout
Jersey City to Roosevelt Stadium hosted a ten round welterweight clash where Vince Martinez of Paterson defeated Gavilan by a clear cut decision. Martinez used a counter attack to outpoint Gavilan seven to three on referee Paul Cavalier’s card.
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Sam Snead Golf School Secret Power At Top
Sam Snead explains the power secret in golf lessons, telling a pupil that true power comes when hands are hip high or lower at the top of the backswing. He warns against starting power early and stresses finishing the backswing before swinging, with wrists unbending to snap the club into the ball.
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Webb vs Joseph in New Orleans tenround middleweight fight
Chicago challenger Ellsworth Spider Webb ranked third meets Charley Joseph rated ninth in a ten round middleweight bout at New Orleans Municipal Stadium tonight.
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Brennan Wins SACBOR Golf Tournament at Sequoyah
Oakland Bud Brennan fired an 80 to take first place in the sixth annual Southern Alameda County Board of Realtors golf tournament at Sequoyah Country Club. A field of 90 players completed an all day event followed by barbecue and dance. Brennan won by two strokes over Bill Humpett who shot 82 with Lindsay 83 Antonielli 84 and defending champion Bilt Park 85 among other notable scores.
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Junior Ball Meet Set for Hayward Recreation District
Adult coaches who want to enter teams in the Pony or Peanut leagues are invited to a Thursday meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the HARD office at 1015 E Street, Hayward. No residency limit. Games start about July 1 on weekend and weekday evenings at Airport and San Lorenzo High diamonds. Contact recreation supervisor Stan Wilson at the HARD office for details.
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Braves Sign Phenom Tippy Johnson From Lynn Team
Lynn Massachusetts high school slugger Tippy Johnson, a highly publicized young athlete, has reportedly signed with the Milwaukee Braves. The foray marks a notable move for a New England star entering professional baseball.
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Giants Sign Tunnell In NFL Move
New York Giants announce the signing of safety Pinter Tunnell in his 10th NFL season. Tunnell has played in NFL games and joins the roster to bolster the secondary.
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