Prince Scores Upset Win Over Calla in Oakland
Eddie Prince upset Benny Calla by decision in a 10 round lightweight bout at the Oakland Auditorium. Prince floored Calla twice, once in round two and again in round three, using sharp uppercuts to prevent Calla from getting set. Duke and Blanks fought to a draw in the semi main, with Edwards stopping Flowers in the second round of the prelims. The show grossed about $4,000.
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Eddie Prince
Benny Calla
Oakland
Pritce
Calla
George Duke
Paul Blanks
Dee Edwards
Gene Flowers
Johnny
Dave Millar
Alex Amidor
den Perune
Sportsmen Tackle Andrew Williams in Club Playoffs
Sportsmen clash with Andrew Williams team tonight at 7 pm at Bret Jlarte dive bond as a win could boost their chances to face the Brownies in the Club and Lodge league playoffs. The Brownies seek to wrap up two decisive games this week as mis reports suggest Woodmen meet VFW before the night ends.
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Dames
Mis San Leandro Vfw
Woodmen
Brownies Drill Chrysler in Alameda County Softball Clash
The Brownies outslugged Chrysler 8 to 2 at Bret Harte field to maintain their league lead as Alameda county champions. Xavier led with a homer and mixed hits while Buljolz kept Chrysler to five hits and fanned five to seal the win. Moul took the loss.
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Brownies
Chrysler
Bret Harte
Moul
Buljolz
Chrysler Willow
Phillips
Fatias
Bullalz
Faria
Chrysler Tilton
Lonas
L Dutra
Robero
Rie
Gs. Andrews
Gien
Largon
Rt Moul
Osquirdo
van Brazille
Swim Meet Planned Here for City Playground Event
City readies an area wide playground swimming meet and party as part of the learn to swim campaign. Friday August 16 at the Hayward plunge features events for boys and girls from beginners to advanced including form swimming breath holding shuttle relay distance underwater and wading races. Points awarded for top three placers. committees led by Cal leven Branks Nowhan Rose Buydl Lang Agnes McFarlayne and Ben Brown organized the program.
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Hayward
Calleven Branks
Nowhan Rose
Buydl Lang
Agnes McFarlayne
Ben Brown
Jansen Racks Up Wins as PCL Pitcher Lead Shifts
Larry Jansen of San Francisco added two more wins this week to raise his season record to 22 victories and three defeats after a Monday game. Moriarity notes Jansen has pitched 237 innings with an 8.44 earned run average. Cliff Chambers of Los Angeles leads with 168 strikeouts, edging Ed Brantt of Hollywood who has 166.
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Los Angeles
Larry Jansen
San Francisco
Hig Pacific
Leo Moriarity
Jansen
Cliff Chambers
Ed Brantt
Hollywood
Kenny to Probe Race Track Deal in California
Attorney General Robert W. Kenny planned to open an investigation into a group of wealthy Californians seeking to lease the Albany race track. Kenny cited possible violations of the state constitution which bars railroad commissioners from financial dealings with regulated operations and said he would look into railroad Commissioner Frank Clark's alleged involvement.
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U.P
Robert W. Kenny
Frankin Clark
Albany
Kenny
Clark
Dykes Named To Manage Stars
Hollywood announces Jimmy Dykes will manage the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League for the remainder of the season, replacing Buck Faussett who resigned after the 1946 season. Stars president Victor Ford Collins said Faussett is released immediately as player and manager.
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Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Hollywood Stars
Robert Sr
Buck” Faussett
Tausett
Victor Ford Collins
the Stars
Withdrawal of Troops Urged
Rep Go Milley calif congressman advocates speedy withdrawal of U S troops from China during three day China visit. He meets Gen Chiang Kai shek and Gen George C Marshall to try to ease strands between Nationalist and Communist factions.
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U.P
Milley
Calif
House Insular Affairs
Lay
U.S
China
California
Chiang Kaishek
George C. Marshall
Truman
A Bomb Targets Still Dangerous at Bikini Atoll
Reporters quote Vice Admiral WeIl and Brandy quid torlay describing the Bikini Atoll atomic tests. The underwater burst allegedly left ships with lingering radioactivity that could keep crews contaminated for a year unless decontaminated.
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Bikine Atoll
We IL
Brandy Quid Torlay
Fash Inonth
Tony Lazzeri Dies From Heart Attack at 42
Tony Lazzeri former Yankees infield star was found dead at his San Francisco home from an apparent heart attack. He was 41, would have turned 42 in December. Autopsy planned. survived by widow Maye and four sons. The Italian American slugger earned the nickname Poosh' em Up Tony in 1925 with Salt Lake City Loan and later owned a downtown bar while aiding veterans.
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Anthony Mark
Tony” Lazzeri
Fisherman’s Wharf
New York Yankees
Tate
Maye
California
Coronier
Anthony Hu“bucco
Lazzeri
Yankees
David Anthony
Tony
Salt Lake City
Tony Rosfetti
Veterans
New Drug Store Opening Slated In Hayward
Claude ai uner and John Glenn registered pharmacists plan a new drug store in Lewelling shopping center at Lewelling boulevard and East 14th street. Grand opening at 9 am Saturday features a 30 by 55 foot store with prescription department cosmetics and brand drug sundries. Glenn recently discharged from the army and Grier runs an Arcata drugstore. families now in Palo Alto moving to Hayward.
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Claude Ai Uner
John Glenn
Lewelling
Lewelling Boulevard
East 14Th Street
Glenn
Grier
Arcata
Humboldt County
Pato Alto
Hayward Sop
Second Platter Party Planned at Staamer Center
Second platter party for teen-agers is planned at the Staamer Center tomorrow night. Mrs Richard Coughlin director of recreation district corner says ping pong badminton and dancing will entertain. The coke bar will be open with no admission charge and the All Orchestra will provide music for dancing Friday night August 16.
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Richard Coughlin
Recreation Distrit Coner
Coke Idley
Coughlit
Solons Aim For 10th Straight In Coast League Action
Sacramento, hot in the Pacific Coast League, seeks a 10th straight win tonight against Los Angeles at Wrigley Field after sweeping a doubleheader 6–0 and 5–3. The card also notes San Francisco’s loss to Seattle, plus Oakland’s near miss vs San Diego and other results shaping standings.
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United Press Sacramento
Los Angeles
Wrigley Field
Solons
Angels
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Seattle
Ient
Rainiers
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Seals
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Acorns
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Art Cucedrullo
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Dick Barrett
Vince Dil
Ware
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Rainier Leantinalés
Bill Welle
Ned Slickle
Tony York
Johnny
Cardinal Fans Hopeful as 1944 Pitchers Return to Form
New signs emerge in St. Louis pennant race as Busy B group Brees Brecheen Brazle Beazley show form in 8 1 victory over Pirates in Pittsburgh. In AL, Red Sox overtook the Yankees after a 12 inning 4 3 win at Washington and other games largely rained out.
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Sttson
Charley Barrett
Ken Burkhat
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Cardinals
Pirates
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Washington
Jimmy Verenon
Louis
Bobo) Newsom
Dizzy Trout
St Louis
Browns
Pirates Sold in Pittsburgh Deal to McKinney and Partners
Pittsburgh newspaper records indicate the Pittsburgh Pirates were sold to Indianapolis banker and baseball executive Wrainke E. McKinney. Bing Crosby, Thomas A. Johnson, and John W. Galbraith joined the purchase, with a price reportedly above $2,250,000.
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Pittsburgh
U.R
Pittsburgh Pirates
Wrainke E. MeKinney
Indianapolis
McKinney
Dreyfuss
Bing Crosby
Thomas A. Johnson
John W. Galbraith
Columbus
Rematch Sought After Loss In California Heavyweight Fight
George Temple campaigned for a rematch to erase his prior pro wrestling defeat by state champion Temple and faced George Becker for the California heavyweight title, but was defeated with no falls.
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Los Angeles
Cgeorge Temple
Shirley Temple
Temple
George Becker
California
Thompson Leads in National Archery Tourney York Round
American routine rounds were scheduled today in the National Archery Association tournament in Cincinnati with OgAe Thompson of Richmond California leading after yesterday's York round.
Kidney Trouble Warns of Backache and Leg Pains
Warning about tired kidneys and danger signals from backaches and leg pains. Describes symptoms such as swelling fatigue and urine issues. Promotes Doan's Pills as a relief option for kidney-related discomfort.
Hayward to Host Inaugural Tennis Tourney in September
The first annual Hayward tennis tournament will run two weeks in September with eight trophies. Entries are $1 per event to cover hall and partial awards. Events include men’s and women’s singles doubles and mixed doubles. Stanley Blair offers Saturday coaching 3 to 4 30 p m. Call Recreation District Maywaterl 2877 to join. Trophies donated by Har s Opaard Hayward Buick and Don Harder Sporting Goods Stores.
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Recreation Department
Experignen
Stanley Blair
Recreation District
Maywarel
iHars Opaard
Hayward Buick
Don Harder
J Sporting
Proprivtoy
Decker Named UCLA Freshman Football Coach
Bobby Decker of UCLA will coach the freshmen football team with 1943 Rose Bowl guard Mike Merienthi as assistant. The announcement comes as UCLA names its coaching staff for the upcoming season.
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