Hayward Pilot Leads 200-Lap Hardtop Race At Contra Costa
Hayward driver Lamar Barron leads a Bay Cities Racing association entry for the 200 lap hardtop at Contra Costa Speedway. Fifty drivers will seek 40 starting spots in the East Bay 1956 season opener, with trials tomorrow and a 8 30 p m start after a trophy dash. Barron, Joe Nesult, Lee Humphers, Jim Graham, Gene Dudley, Bill Maher, Frank Eliott, and Johnny Franklin are among the entrants, with a $1500 purse cited and banked turns on the clay surface enhancing the event.
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Walnut Creek
Hayward
Lamar Barron
Bay Cities Racing Association
Contra Costa Speedway
East Bay
Barron
Joe Nesult
Oakland
Lee Humphers
Richmond
Jim Graham
San
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AloCntra
OAL Tennis Championships Open Monday
Oak land Athletic League tennis tournament opens Monday at 2 pm with 14 first round singles matches on San Leandro High School courts and nearby facilities. San Leandro and Tech players highlight a field of 48, with seedings led by Lee Junta and Mike Crane, while Bob Hull serves as meet director and referee.
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San Leandro
Oakland Athletic League
San Leandito High
Isekool
Estudillo Park
Bob Hull
J. Dave Snyder
Oakland
Lee Junte
Mike Crane
Tech
Pirate
Bob Anderson
Kent Cummings
Alljr
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Ken Vix
Herman i ' Johnson
Adrian Shafer
Joe Suarez
Sandy Brown
Bill Strei
Bob S. Carlson
Ronnie
Grave Root
Tom Tusher
Bill Quinby
Brown-Strel
George Richmond
Gary Williams
Carlson- Ray
Russ Wickwire
George Furniss
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Bill Hoelkeen
Tom Ankunding
Indiana’s Bell Broad Jumps 25-11 at Minneapolis
Indiana’s Greg Bell led the meet with a 25 feet 11 3/4 inches broad jump, the best in the current season, though nine inches shy of the world record. Michigan State’s Joe Savoldi Jr. posted the top 126 yard hurdles time of 14.14 seconds.
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Ins
Greg Bell
Indiana
Joe Savoldi Jr
Michigan State
Big Ten
Bell
Sens vs Hellywood radio game of the day
The Radio Sports Log lists the 11:00 game of the day between Sens and Hellywood marked as a Banehartt broadcast. RUD indicates routing or station shorthand for the feature segment.
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Sens
Hellywood
Hayward Optimist Teams Compete in Babe Ruth Playoffs
Oakland schedule shows Castro Valley and Hayward Optimists advancing to round two in the Babe Ruth League. Hayward faces Downers at noon in game 1 Emery. Castro Valley junior players meet Alameda at Greenman as East Oakland meets North Oakland at Bushrod Park.
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Castro Valley
Hayward
Down
Emery
Alameda
Greenman JE
East Oakland
North Oakland
Fullmer eyes $100,000 crack at Robinson title
Gene Fullmer of Utah offered $100,000 to back a challenge for Sugar Ray Robinson after a tough 10 round win over Charles Homez in New York. Promoter Jim Norris to confer on a possible title defense at New York or Salt Lake City as Fullmer climbs as Europe’s champion Humez falls in the match.
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Gene Fullmer
Charles Homez
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West Jordan
Utah
Sugar Hay Robinson
Pnrause
Rblood
Homer
France
Haye
Gene
Europe
Humes
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Jim Norris
Robinson
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
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Leo Birnbaum
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San Leandro Star Sets Records In Oakland Athletic Meet
Dick Beaver of San Leandro lowered the 200 yard backstroke to 1:05.0 and the 100 yard individual medley to 1:02.2 at Castlemont. San Leandro placed second behind Castlemont, with Fremont, Tech, Oakland, and San Leandro trailing. Dave Cash of the Pirates failed to defend his diving title as Fremont’s Larry Rogers edged him by under a point.
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San Leandro
Dick Beaver
Castlemont
Essel Ace
Gentlemant
Victary
Neh
Knights
Fremont
Tech
Oakland
Lapp
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Radoan
Pirates Hold Off Bucs In Tight Oakland League Battle
In a tense Tuesday showdown, San Leandro and McClymonds split a tight game with strong pitching from Mack and late-inning defense. Anglin scored on an error, while Branca struggled before leaving for Larry Smith who sealed the frame. The late rally and defensive plays highlighted a close league race with implications for playoff positioning.
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Harris
Walt Sing
Larry Smith
Branca
Chen King
Shepp
Jim Johnston
Smith
Anglin
Pirate
Carlos Anglin
Gotsi
Lincoln
Guy
Mack
San Leandro
Bucs
Castlemont
Tech
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Yech
Fremont
Oakland Downs Tech
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Castilioss
King
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Harper Bout Slated In San Francisco July Fourth Telecast
Promoter Benny Ford announced Maurice Harper former lightweight from Sid Flaherty’s stable will box Jed Black of Janesville Wisconsin in a 10 round nationally televised main event in San Francisco on July 4.
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San Francisco
Benny Ford
Maurice Harper
Sid Flaherty
Jed Black
Janesville
Wis
Sports Log Notes From Maya Event in Hollywood
Report summarizes Maya event details within Hollywood setting, noting participants and outcomes. Mentions timing around 5 a m and fast pace, with brief references to teams or individuals involved. Lacks full clarity but preserves core sports reporting tone and local urgency.
Fremont Hosts U L Merchants in Semi Pro Clash
Fremont Reds prepare to host the San Leandro Merchants in a Bay Counties semi pro baseball game at 2 p.m. The Reds sit 0-8, while San Leandro stands 1-2. Fremont pitcher Stan Perry faces NESBIT TO HURL Bill Wesbit starts for San Leandro.
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Fremont
U.L
Larry Reese
Fremont Reds
San Leandro Merchants
Areadington High School
Bay’ ‘Counties
Bill Peterson
St. Louis Cardinal
Stan Perry
Merchants
San Leandro
Reds
Jerry Powell
Bob Krail
Bob Columbo
Rich Minkin
Buddy Betten
Pete Katsumis
Lee Finegolo
Perry
Nesbit
Bill Wesbit
San Lorenzo High
Vince Mungo
Hoy Parker
Rebs
Rich Soares
Fred Haller
Hayward
Gordon
Hernandez
Ray Vies
John Pomba
Hal Seifer
Jim Stewart
Katsumis
San Mateo Blues
Peterson
Tim Reidy
Bill’ Waters
Don Stewart
Washington
Don Reidy
Tim
Acton Price
Italian Driver Feuds as 500 Tests Near End
In Indianapolis an argument between Italian ace Nina Farina and his crew over fuel mixtures shading the final two days of time trials. Twenty cars were expected to battle for the four remaining spots in the 33-car lineup with Farina’s Stallion under pressure. Farina, making his first Indy try, argued for gasoline blend though mechanics favored alcohol for speed. After a compromise to alcohol, his best effort remained over eight mph short of the needed pace to qualify.
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Farina
Night for Pitchers in Hayward Softball League
Bradley hurls no hit no run five inning game with a double and home run for Rocket C's as they defeat D Battery 740th 8-0. Jim Baptists 6 hits lead San Lorenzo AC to 2-0 over U.S. Pipe and Foundry. ABC Ambulance beats Oakland Naval Air Station 13-1 as J C Smith earns win with nine K's. Russell Market's club tops First Baptist church 15-3 with Joe Kiersey homer for winners.
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Hayward Area
Bradley
Jim
ABC Ambulance
Oakland Naval Air Station
ABC
Bing Kruge
Dray
Castro ‘Valley
Community Center
Bohannon Diamonds
Russell Market
San Lorenzo
First Baptist Church
Joe Kiersey
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Yankees Triumph Over Ferrarese 11-2 in Baltimore
Yankees surgeon Don Ferrarese falters as the New York nine pound Milwaukee with seven early runs in Baltimore. Bob Cerv launches a grand slam while Mickey Mantle adds three RBIs and two singles. Johnny Bucks earns his fifth win after a rough start, backed by Don Blasingame and a 14 hit attack.
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Milwaukee
Gene Conley
Dickson
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Don Blasingame
Baltimore
Yankees
Don Ferrarese
Bob Cerv
Mickey.Mantle
Fly
Billy Martin
Johnny Bucks
Ralph Stevens The Fishin Fool report on bay fishing
Local anglers report strong striped bass and salmon catches around Suisun Bay Dillon Point Paradise Point and Capitola Pier. Notable hauls include seven pound to seven and a half pound stripers, 65 stripers at Middle Grounds, and salmon runs near Capitola with boats returning with good sizes.
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Silvas
Tony Silva
Lew LaGrone
Dillon's Point
Ronnie Murphy
Larry Caudie
Trudie” Wilson
Paradise Point
Stockton
Hinrichsens
Princeton
Gardners Place
Half-Moon Bay
Capitola
George ‘Dymescich
Cepitola Pier
Bill Royland
Rowland
Pheasant Bag Limit Raised to Four Birds Daily
The State Fish and Game Commission increased the daily pheasant bag limit from two to four birds. The change becomes effective November 2 through December 2, with a two bird limit on November 17 and 18. The seasonal possession limit remains ten. Quail dates and limits mirror 1953, with various regional openings. Deer season action was postponed to later today.
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State
Bish and Game Commission
Yulare
Fresno
Maderz
Monterey County
Inyo
Mono
San Bernardino
Riverside
Imperial
San Diego
Orange
Ventura
San Luis Obispo
Santa Harbara
U. S. Highway
Stars Rap Seal Hurlers for 19 Hits in 11 5 Rout
Hollywood and four other clubs delivered power shows as the Angels shut out the Seals 6-0 behind Dave Williams four-hitter. Hollywood slugged 19 hits in a 11-5 rout of San Francisco, while Portland crushed San Diego 10-2 and Sacramento swept Vancouver 11-1 and 4-3.
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Los Angeles Angels
Dave Williams
Hank Seattle
Angels
Hollywood
Sanrancisco
Portland
San Diego
Sacramento
Vancouver
Hillman
Bud Podbielan
Steve Bilko
George Freese
Seals
Eddie Basinski
Beavers
Allen Gettel
Earl Harrist
George Bamberger
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Mounties
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Sullivan
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Hal
Allie
Mahoney
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Gabler
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Rayden
O'Donnell
Confusing MLB Box Score Fragments From 1960s Games
Fragmented ledger style recounts multiple American League games with sparse player lines and uneven scoring. Names such as Cerv, Mantle, Yost, Ramos, and Hurd appear alongside team abbreviations, reflecting a cloudy, partial box score page.
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Contra Costs Speedway
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