Garces Invitational Meet Sees Shafter Take Third
Shafter endure a hard loss to larger schools South and North High but claim third place at Garces Invitational. Claude Moten won high jump, while Timbrell showed courage after a fall, nearly breaking the meet record. Local B’s posted several solid marks in sprints, hurdles, and relays with multiple athletes earning top finishes.
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Shafter
Garces
South High
South
North High
Claude
Buster) Moten
Landers
Timbrell
State debates boxing as sport amid potential ban proposal
The article reports a proposed ban on professional boxing pending a public vote. Assemblyman Milias favors tighter regulation while fearing a full outlaw. Governors and others weigh morality and feasibility, with lawmakers withholding final positions until the constitutional amendment route is resolved.
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State Athletic Commission
George W. Milias R-Gilroy
Bilion
Shafter IVs Rally to Split Doubleheader in SSL Action
Shafter junior and varsity squads split two games with strong pitching from Danny Costello in the 6-2 victory and a 2-1 win by Ron Davis. Socorro Sigala belted a seventh inning homer for Shafter, while Coalinga and Foothill provided late resistance in the twin bill.
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Shafter
Danny Costello
Costello
Socorro Sigala
Coalinga
Shafter High
Foothill
Spartans
Nener Trout
Boxing Fans Seek Spectacle Not Science in Arenas
The discussion argues that attendees thrill to dramatic moments rather than technique, suggesting many governors face pressure to support boxing despite mixed views about the sport being a genuine athletic contest.
Team Wins in Tennis in First Match
In the opening meet Coalition 5 to 0 Coal team triumphed. Tom Bary won second singles 6 0 6 0. John Hamman defeated Ken Margurger 6 0 6 0. Doubles Dwayne Wilson and Charles Suderman beat Phil Canaday and Jim Canaday 6 0 4 6 6 0. Lewis Dickey and Walter Loewen edged Steve Sorfick and Denal Reeves 6 3 6 2.
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Coal
Tom Bary
Nitty Tyes Protien
Alan Grissom
John Hamman
Ken Margurger
Dwayne Wilson
Charles Suderman
Phil Canaday
Jim Canaday
Lewis Dickey
Walter Loewen
Steve Sorfick
Denal Reeves
Friday April 5 high school games listed
Readable notes show Corcoran versus Shafter at Shafter on Friday April 5 and South High hosting here on Friday April 5. Tulare Western visits Saturday April 6 while Lemoore is also mentioned with no clear date.
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Corcoran Vs
Shafter
Satan Sereeeeare
South High
Tulare Western
Lemoore
Harold Mahan Serves in Honor Guard in Germany
Harold Mahan, son of Mr and Mrs Ewell Mahan of Shafter, serves in the 1st Battle Group Honor Guard of the 8th Division 18th Infantry. The unit took part in a change of command ceremony at Mannheim Germany and performed the manual of arms for the new commander. Mahan is a driver in Company C, entered the Army in December 1961, completed air training at Fort Ord California, and arrived overseas in May 1962. He attended Shafter High School and worked for Spreckels Sugar Co Bakersfield before enlisting.
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Mahan
Ewell Mahan
Shafter
1St Battle Group
18Th Infantry
Mannheim
Germany
Army
Fort Ord
Calif
Misenette Leaves On Pacific Duty Voyage
Verlin R. Miesener hospital corpsman third class USN husband of Miss Iauna G Miesener departed with USS Mauna Kea from home port Concord on February 21 for a Pacific area tour of duty aboard the carrier support ship in the Pacific theater.
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Misenette
Pacific Area
USS Mauna Kea
Verlin R. Miesener
USN
Lopez Wins For Varsity In Tight Baseball Contest
Lopez, usually the JV pitcher, starred as the varsity edged Robert 4 to 2. Ratzlaff delivered a pivotal three in the third, Keith Pennington scored on a passed ball in the sixth, and both Redskin runs came in the third on three consecutive Toma Hawk Toters singles.
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Varsity
Robert
Caterer
Lopez
JV Moundsman
Ball Club's Self-Destructive Five Passes Lead to Downfall
A brief note reports the Ball Club suffers a collapse as a player issues five passes. The incident highlights mistakes and team missteps that contributed to the defeat.
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Glenn Malcolm
Miller
Nor
Jones
Sheldon
Laverty
Adams
Hudson
Stewart
Ramer
Moten
Young
Baldwin
Rich
Gar
Crabb
Farmer
Lem
Shefter
Moore
Lane
Tern
Corcoran
Avenal
J —Mayo
Whitbey
Soria
Seeley
J —King
Garcia
Eckman
Kunkle
Stelow
Uhles
Ford A — Waltz
Fora
Tae Eee SS
Artand
Kodak Film
Shafter Poloroid
Rexall
Nity
Arrow
Wembley
Castle
Esquire
Tex-Tan
Pedwin
Crosby Square
Robin Hood
Coro
Carters
Campus
Wings
Shafter Press
Oiece
Richards
Davis
Spain
Harold Mahan
Arsity Ball Club
Snow
Tb Sorjen
Teretta
Pennington
Rodrigues
Pineda
Hedrick
Franceschi
Ratziaft
Chrysler
Plymouth
Valiant
RCA
Mererola
Warrenty
John
Shaftel
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