Texas Heavyweight Hopeful from Cut and Shoot
Roy Harris, a reformed schoolteacher from Cut and Shoot, rises toward the heavyweight elite as undefeated rivals like Eddie Machen and Willie Pastrano fall. The piece notes Harris’s speed and smarts, boxing lineage, and the tax debates surrounding fighters’ earnings and careers, while touching on Patterson Moore Basilio and other boxing figures of the era.
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Land of the Big Sky
Torres Brothers Meet Heavyweight Giants in Oakland Show
In Oakland the Torres brothers Enrique Ramon and Alfredo face three huge opponents in a six man tag main event at the Oakland Auditorium. The trio weigh more than 800 pounds total as they clash with Ben Sharpe Mike Sharpe and Sky High Lee, a six foot eight 300 pound Texan. Boba Brazil meets Len Davis in a 45 minute semi final, with Chief Suni War Cloud set to oppose Art Michalix in the opening two fall bout.
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New Airborne Cycling At Belmont Saturday
Belmont Stadium will host the new Airborne Obstacle motorcycle racing this Saturday night. The event features an infield bridge and underpass as the core obstacle, with riders becoming airborne on a fast ride through and around the structure.
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Belmont Stadium
Mounties Lose Beavership Stars in Pacific Coast League Action
In a rugged Coast League slate United Press reports San Francisco and Vancouver were shut out 2-0. Portland beat Hollywood 6-5 in 14 innings, while Los Angeles defeated Sacramento 6-2. Jim Dyck powered Seattle with a two run homer off Ed Brant to pace his club. Steve Bilko homered for Los Angeles and Harry Bright hit one for Sacramento. Portland and Hollywood needed extra frames again as Boo Anderson drove in the decisive run with Luis Marquez scoring on a sacrifice fly.
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Yankees Surge Toward Lead in Major League Action
Logan and Bill Bruton homered for the Giants while Rip Repulsk accounted for another. Jim Hearn earned his 100th career win as the Cubs and Cardinals faced tough pitching from Swanson and Newcombe who also homered and singled. Jeffcoat dealt Cincinnati its fourth loss in a row.
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Large Field Expected At Tonight's Hardtops
Belmont Speedway hosts a large field of modified stock hardtops for the weekly show. Qualifying begins at 3:30 p.m. with the first race at 8:30 p.m.
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Belmont Speedway
Manor Pirates clash with Indians for early league lead
The Pirates, holding a 1-0 mark, meet the Indians who are 0-1 in a 7:30 p.m. Wash league game at Washington Manor School. The outcome could put the Pirates in a shared first place as the season begins.
Sierra Report Fresh Trout Plantings In Sierra Rivers
Sierra Report notes three to four week peak trout fishing as Maccasin Creek hatchery steps up planting through July 4 under Manager Andy Weaver. daily 3100 pounds of trout at 3 for a pound, 9 to 12 inches, will be stocked across Tuolumne Stanislaus forks and upper Middle Fork Kennedy Meadows to Strawberryland. Plantings at Italian Bar Frasier Crossing Lyons Strawberry Lake Pinecrest, Lake Alpine Merced Mokelumne South Fork San Antonio Creek.
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Tide Tables for Thursday June 20
Tide tables and light figures listed for Fort Point and surrounding coastal areas with computed values and indicative heights.
Campfire Coffee Tips From Sportsman's Digest
Campers are advised to avoid boiling coffee and ruining its flavor. Use a heaping tablespooneful for each pot and an extra spoonful for every six cups less in the pot. After boiling, remove from heat and let stand two minutes, then pour through a separate pot to separate grounds.
Sears and VFW Nines Edge Fremont Tilts
Sears and Houston of Newark edged Mercury Herald 11-8 after fending off a five run rally in the final inning. VFW Irvington won its Washington Township Softball Assn game as Sears and Houston combined for a victory while Priego went two for three and Matthews hit a homer for Kimber Farms.
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Lennys and Eagles Win San Leandro Softball Games
Lenny's defeated City of San Leandro employees 9-4 and the Eagles beat Corn Beef O'Brien 3-0 in inter league play at San Leandro Recreation. The two victories tighten the AT League race, keeping Lennys and the Eagles within a half game of the leaders.
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San Leandro Kegler Leads S F Tourney
Abe Arbeeny of San Leandro took first in the bowls handicap event with a 1088 total as the San Francisco tournament enters its third weekend next Saturday. He earned a $50 bonus. The field lists top scorers in summer scratch and handicap divisions from Midway Bow with multiple players and scores.
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Men s Summer 750 Handicap Midway Bowl results
Ed Vargas led the MEN S SUMMER 750 HANDICAP at Midway Bowl with 513 pins, followed by Mack Thacker son 513, Grant Blasdell 447, Bul Melio 428, Floyd Jensen 477, Bruce Parker 497, Dan Sardinha 472, and Bob Reberiego 402. Billie Sandberg tops HOUSEFRAY SUMMER HANDICAP at Midway Bowl with 463, Dorothy Alexander 433, Pat Davis 427, Betty Maceda 384, Evelyn Wolfford 393, Trudy Caires 332.
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Midway Bowl Adds Names In Men and Ladies Leagues
Classified notes show the Midway Bowl listing top bowlers in the men s and ladies divisions. Men include Bill Atkins Ray Paslay Ralph Stefiey Ray Hansen Russ Bogart Wally Wanland and Al Keller with scores. Ladies trio league features Trudy Davis Lois Macum Clark Inez Gruver Ollie Camelio Pauline Hall Lillian Steffey and Bee Pucci with scores.
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Housewife Summer Handicap at Migway Bowl
Frances Wyndham leads a crowded field in the Migway Bowl Housewife Summer Handicap with strong entries including Katie Gettle and Thelma Salling. Readers await final standings as a mix of Bee ves, Nell and others contest the event at the Migway lanes.
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