Tommy Davis Eyes Batting Return Could Spur Dodgers
MILWAUKEE UPL Tommy Davis, the reigning major league batting champion, shows signs of regaining his batting eye a development that could help the Dodgers rebound.
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1964
Page
6
MILWAUKEE UPL Tommy Davis, the reigning major league batting champion, shows signs of regaining his batting eye a development that could help the Dodgers rebound.
In a tense pitching duel in San Francisco, Willie McCovey crushed a first-pitch grandslam in the sixth, delivering the key blow as Cincinnati Horns bounced by. Tsitouris faltered after facing McCovey four times. Bolin and Maye provided support with timely hits.
Visqueen HRs hit solo homers by Jerry Brandenburg and Carroll Etkins as Ethyl side crushed Campbell Chain 12-4 to gain a firmer grip to tie Fremont Hague. Ernie Resrigues homered for the losers while Bob Lunsford contributed a double and triple for Ethyl.
Stockel Homer powered Castro Valley to a 14 3 win over the Beatle Batters at Castro Valley Community Center. Bee Barnet swung a perfect night at the plate as Sidney routed the Pick-Ups. Wanda Malotni contributed two hits in two appearances for the Insers, while Sears shut down Speers in a tense late game.
The report notes Frenk Foehling and Dennis Ral opening the game with sharp play. Abner Haynes excites with a 4.6 forty while praising the target's agility and potential. Coaches highlight Chamberlain and Stram praising talent and athleticism among contenders.
Five hundred seventy nine relay teams from throughout California prepare for the Wth Annual San Leandro Swimming Relays. Trials start 9:10 am Saturday with finals at 2:30 pm, and Sunday features Classic SW trials at 1 am with finals to follow. Notable entrants include Donna de Varona, Terri Stickles, Mitch Ivey, and other top swimmers. Tickets vary at local outlets.
The San Leandro Beavers won the Alameda Contra Costa Swim League title with 83222 points. Bay-O-Vista finished second, followed by the Flying Fins and Pleasanton Swim Club, while Livermore Aqua Cowboys trailed. Top performers included Mark Saasi¢v, Dana Michalki, Paul Gressions, Rowena Mechaike, and Holly Eckensetter, with relay squads lifting the Beavers to the championship.
New York reports Hank Stram, KC Chiefs coach, says Wilt Chamberlain could be the greatest flanker in football after a workout at Monticello New York. Stram notes Chamberlain, 7 feet tall and 200 pounds, could defend against fast receivers and offer a unique threat on offense.
San Francisco Warriors general manager Bob Feerick commented that pro football does not pay the money Wilt Chamberlain earns in basketball. He noted Chamberlain reportedly makes about $65,000 a year.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 in Chicago, extending a winning streak over their series rivals to 10 straight games this season. Steve Hamilton earned the win with five scoreless innings, while Yogi Berra marked the mood with a confident quip on beating contenders.
Lincoln Pharmacy of Lidalt lanes Newark won the Alameda County Women’s Bowling Association team championship at Pro Village Bowl after a two weekend tournament. They posted 2.943 handicap total, topping 148 teams. Pro Lanes Plus was second, Electrons from Alameda third, with several teams tied for fourth. A prize fund of 1480 dollars was shared among the top 37 teams. captain Bernice Griffith led with a 540 series plus teammates' scores.
Nagori belted a two run double to seal Bob's Cocktail Lounge's 31 win over Kaiser Missiles in the San Leandro Recreation Department C-1 Softball League. Larry Barnes led Pacific States Industrial with two doubles, driving in five runs as Barnes went 3 for 3.
In San Francisco at the Cow Palace Eduard Carpentier of France will challenge Ray Stevens for the United States heavyweight wrestling crown in Saturday’s main feature.
Unclear fragmentary notes show scores and teams such as Raberstiels and Heeken in a California League context. Mentions appear to reference Modesta, Salinas, Madera, Bakersfield, Fresno, and Macdinnne with several garbled player names. The legible parts indicate a round of games scheduled Monday with varying results.
World of Sports reports Cornell refusing to challenge Cal for an Olympic crew berth at trials in New York City. Included are notes on Kid Gavilan’s imprisonment claim in Havana, Glenn Roberts undergoing surgery after a May racing accident, Dan Brand’s wrestling defense plans, and Ed Temple chosen to coach the U.S. women’s track team for Tokyo. Former champion Gene Fullmer retires to ranch life as Marv Jensen shifts to politics, plus amateur golfer Jim Gostwick crowned French champion after defeating Paul Rolin.
Chester Jones George Murphy and Norris Royden named as Board of Stewards for the 12 day Alameda County Fair race meeting opening Monday. Jones presiding Murphy associate Royden CHRB representative. Racing secretaries for thoroughbreds harness and quarter horses named Dougherty Thompson Smith. George Kidd starter for running races with Thompson dispatching from behind the mobile gate.
Frontier Mortgage forfeits 7-0 to Howell after lacking enough players. Tonight Bob Bird Insurance and Hazelton Really clash at 6 p.m. in a bid for third place in the Biamond Athletic League standings.
Vince Lacei of Trenton Na uses speed and hook to strike and spare, aided by a Singer lip gel that adds spin. He releases with an out and in angle, sending the ball far right before it returns to the pocket with strong lift and wrist turn for late action.
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