Seals release Duane Pillette sparks coast league turmoil
Veteran pitcher Duane Pillette, 34, is released by the Seals prompting a shift as Boston depth plans surface. Players like Harry Dorish and Tommy Hurd remain, while Pillette vows to seek a coast league rebound and revenge against San Francisco. Gordon’s decision and Boston orders draw scrutiny from players and observers.
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Vejar May Fill Next Oakland Date
Oakland boxing buzz centers on Chico Vejar plan to return June 25 likely opposite Kid Gavilan. Promoter Don Chargin notes Vejar’s fan appeal in Oakland, Giambra remains cautious about a quick middleweight title move.
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ACAL Postpones Games and Ousts 3 Valley Players
The Alameda County Athletic League postponed all games as heavy rain left fields waterlogged. Three regulars from Spartan were suspended from Friday’s game, including Steve Goodell, Dale Wooldridge, and Lynn Alexander, forcing lineup shifts. ACAL leaders San Leandro, Richmond, and El Cerrito remain in a three way tie with pivotal clashes upcoming.
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Boxing and Baseball Radio Log Note
Radio log notes Kenny Lane versus Brown boxing match and Seals versus San Diego baseball game listings. Entries show times 5 and 8 PM with network or sponsor initials EGO and REA. Contains fragmented station references and team names without full event details.
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Faculty split on UCLA USC penalties at PCC meeting
Spokane reports say PCC representatives debated possible modification of ineligibility penalties for UCLA and USC football players tied to illegal aid. Seaborg denied any discussion of such changes, while a new grants rule limited outside-sourced aid to 250 per quarter or semester, with 60 from institutional funds retained.
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TV Sports Time Synchro Swimming and Night Boxing
TV sports log lists synchronized swimming segment at 9 and boxing match Kenny Lane versus Henry Brown at 7, with a feature on Rocky Marciano versus Joe Lewis and championship bowling listings.
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Joe Lewis
Morabito Slams Supervisor Over 49ers Rent
Morabito, president of the San Francisco 49ers, writes an open letter accusing San Francisco Supervisor Francis McCarty of trying to discredit professional football. He cites McCarty’s report that the team pays low rent at Kezar Stadium compared with other NFL clubs like the Colts Browns and Packers.
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Bauer Plans Suit Over Copacabana Arrest
Hank Bauer Yankee outfielder plans a $250000 civil suit for false arrest after being arrested and booked following a Copacabana pre dawn brawl. Edwin Jones, who made the civilian arrest, alleges assault and faces Bauer’s counterclaim for damages. Bauer, 34, says he is innocent and will pursue vindication as lawyers cite lack of police evidence.
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Hayward Wins Nor-Cal Little League Sectional Host
Northern California Little League teams descend on Hayward August 23 for a sectional tournament announced by district director Doug Thompson. Hayward defeats San Jose after a tight selection, with 32 games now scheduled from last Saturday through Friday, each team playing 18 games. The event includes a parade from Bret Harte School at noon and ceremonies at the ball park.
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Basilio Bout Gets Ray's Partial OK
New York report says middleweight champion Ray Robinson has agreed in principle to defend his title against welterweight Carmen Basilio in September under the International Boxing Club. An IBC spokesman said Robinson declined to meet Basilio before September. contract talks hinge on split of percentages and TV rights.
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Dodgers Acquire Kennedy to Bolster Right Handed Hitting
The Brooklyn Dodgers purchased veteran outfielder Bob Kennedy from the Chicago White Sox to fill their need for a solid right handed pinch hitter. To make room the club optioned rookie pitcher Rene Valdes to Montreal in the International League.
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San Lorenzo Grid Signups Tuesday for 1957 season
San Lorenzo high football signups set for next Wednesday at 3 p.m. announced by head coach Grimah. Grimm expects about two players to register for fall sessions under an all state program.
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White Sox beat Yankees 3 1 as Pierce shuts them out
Billy Pierce limited the New York Yankees to four hits and eight strikeouts to earn his sixth win and give the White Sox a 3 1 victory. Casey Stengel grumbled that his champion Yankees are not hitting, while Chicago stretched its lead to eight wins in the race.
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Olympic Games Hassle Continues in Sacramento
In a tense Sacramento Assembly session the 1940 Winter Olympics funding fight continues. Senator Harold Johnson seeks 2.99 million for a permanent Squaw Valley winter sports park, backed by the U S Olympic Committee, while opponents cite eminent domain concerns raised by Squaw Valley landowner Wayne Poulsen.
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Score To Hurl In 3 Weeks
Cleveland pitcher Herb Score shows no eye damage and no displacement in x rays. Doctors plan tests for possible vision loss while aiming for a return after June 9, pending medical clearance.
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Lane Brown Lightweight Bout Promises Edge of Seats Fight
A nationally televised lightweight bout in Detroit features top contender Renny Lane of Muskegon and Big Rapids vs Henry Brown of Philadelphia. Lane holds 47 wins, 52 fights, 9 knockouts. Brown is 26-4-0 with 14 KOs. Brown's arrival shifted odds to 2-1 in Lane's favor for the 10-round scrap.
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