Fightin Words and Boxing Notes in a Night of Action
JOE BROWN defends his lightweight title against Ralph Dupas in a likely thriller while JESS BOWDRY showcases speed and boxing skill, hinting at a shift from KO power to technique. The piece surveys champions Archie Moore, Rocky Graziano, and historical age patterns in boxing, with brief notes on Willie Besmanoff and other era figures.
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Joe
Brown
Ralph Dupas
Dupas
New Orleans
Vince Martinez
Ramon Fuentes
Martinez
Tyne
Li Dupas
Eony Lane
Bowdry
Jess Bowdry
Clarence Hinnant
St. Louis
Hinnast
Jesse
Rocky Maveiano
Rocky
Graziano F
Eien
Archie Moore
Arch
Moore
Walcott
Prané
Ray Robinson
Elder
Gilberts Homer Gave Can Ten 6 8 HARD Win
Gilberts homer to give National Can Co a 9 8 victory over Allan Ray Realtors in a HARD C2 softball game at Castro Valley Community Center. Mays powered Boyer Sheet Metal with four hits and four runs as they defeated AEMCO 16 1. William and Bill Boyer shared pitching duties in the win.
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Gilberts
Valenzuela
Graves
National Can Company
Allan Ray Realtors
Castro Valley Community Center
Bohannon
Marvin Mays
Boyer
AEMCO
William
Bill Boyer
Sheet
Milt Bankhead
Marv Adams
Vcc
State Cleaners
Sucher's
Beef O'Brien
Mayfair Market
Moranif
Santeraib
Tunas
Omaphad
Nehnilagsf
O Courtney
Imeredith
Silvart
Wongrt
Omacpheest
Chishomb
OlGeracelé
Gaulines
De'nierziagb
Afmca
Boyer Sheet
Mad'dalee
Mays.ss
Gictisp
Ogilinamae
Gillman
Orusselle
iBankhe'd
Bartleitss
Royal and’ Ancient Club
United States
Three Score YMCA Wins In Church Softball League
The YMCsA Church Softball League opened with Huntwood Baptist First Baptist of Hayward and Wesley Methodist winning games. Doyle Myers drove in three runs with a double and homer to pace Huntwood to a 12-5 win over Alta Vista Baptist. Myers pitched a five hitter for the mound victory. Cheney’s doubled with two on to help Alta Vista score all its runs in the opening frame. Hayward First Baptist overturned Castro Valley First Baptist 12-40 as Dan Laurence and Larry Moore homered. Mike O’Neil homered for Castro Valley. Wesley Methodist beat Faith Lutheran.
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Ymcsa
Huntwood Baptist
First Baptist of
Hayward
Wesley Methodist
Doyle Myers
Huntwood
Alta Vista Baptist
Myers
Billy Cheney
Alta Vista
Hayward First Baptist
Castro Valley
Dan Laurence
Larry Moore
Mike O'Niel
C.V
Fortest Lover Faith Lutheran
Cleveland Women Lead In San Francisco Bowling Tourney
Cleveland bowlers sparked a storm in the Women’s International Bowling Congress event in San Francisco. Jean Schultz and Tess Johns surged to first in doubles with a 310 score, edging St Paul rivals Bunny Weidell and Marge Schmaltz by ten pins. Sophie Cetinsky and Jean Justin claimed fifth in doubles with 136.
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San Francisco
Cleveland
Jean Schultz
Tess Johns
Bunny Weidell
Marget Schmaltz
St. Paul
Minn
Sophie Cetinsky
Jean Justin
Leandro Softball Wins Lead in Area Race
San Leandro and Aladdin squads push league action with two hits apiece from players including Spooks and Spook. Thrasher Park hosts a test of teams as Eagles and Lenny's Siam vie for a share of the lead while costy A league competitors eye a strong start.
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San Leandro
Aladdin
Surano
Thrasher
Maxwell House
Thrasher Park
Leandro Eagles
Lenny
John
Tere Oo FE
Mimi Arnold Wins In Rome At Kingdon Swip Event
Mimi Arnold defeats rivals in Rome in a first round showing as Hayward’s Hubbard and Rich Duarte post strong starts. The day features top singles matchups and notable performances from the Spooks and Peabody Motors, with Buck Burkett tossing two-hitters in the coverage.
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Kingdon
Hayward
AL Hubbard
Ter
Rich Duarte
Rome
Mimi Arnold
ABC Ambulance
Redwood City
Calif
Hubbard
Tete 'Paradero
Homerad
Aria Erat
Cerri
Sane
Aeral
Kevin Hayward
Alriumph
Peabody Motors
Roblpionships
Hong
Vaneganoh
Buck Burkett
Meet records shine at Kingdon and Little Bonnieville events
At the Kingdon meet top sprinter Top Banana clocked 158:24 tying the day's mark set by Glass Slipper of Sacramento. In San Jose at Little Bonnieville another strip record surfaced in Class W, with Mas South County winners including Ralph Bower, Dino Ramacciotta, Joe Casto, R. M. Mooney, Rich Guasco, and Garth Brothers among others.
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Sacramento
Bonnieville
San Jose
Walter ‘Comtendant
Castro Valley
Mas
South County
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Archie
Indianapolis
Brescia
Italy
Twaldianapolis
Can Ten
Louisvalle
Eddie Arcaro
Lawn
Dauber
Arcaro
Treaoses
Hill Gail
YMCA
ALL Union
Leandro
Mimi
The
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Lifetime Guarantee
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Goodysear
Goodyear
Goodyear Service Store
Lucerne
Foxworthy
Fargo Ave
152Nd
Washington
Elgin
Al's Shell Service
A’ ST
IRA Williams Shell Service
Harder
Roed
Hayward — LU
Frank Urbans
SHELL
Winton Ave
George ‘Broadhead
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