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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

12

Golden Gloves Crown Six Weight Champs At Shafter High

Six weight divisions crowned champions at the Golden Gloves show held Monday night at Shafter High School under Block S sponsorship. Don Scott won the 130 pound title, Everett Eyrand runner-up. Bill Walton beat Willard Phy in 110 pounds. Jerry Montgomery topped John Kelly at 120 pounds. Alfred Griffin defeated Scotty Jones in 140 pounds. Bill Sharp beat Clayton Hutchings in 150 pounds. Jay Graves won over Bud Anderson in over 150 pounds. Judges were Todacenmaier Henderson Carpenter. Art Johnson announced. Holger Hansen timed.

Shafter’ High School Block S Don Scott Everett Eyrand Bill Walton Willard Phy Jerry Montgomery John Kelly Alfred Griffin Scotty Jones Bill Sharp Clayton Hutchings Jay Graves Bud Anderson Todacenmaier Tip Henderson Bill Carpenter Art. Johnson Holger Hansen Lowell Toch Wayne Hill John Strelich Bakersfield

Speed Bowl States Hot Races Tomorrow Night

The Bakersfield Speed Bowl hosts a 30 lap midget main event with at least six drivers chasing a second straight win. Leaders include Billy Vukovich Dick Ferguson Johnny Manzt Gib Lilley Norman Girtz and Bill Brereton. Ferguson aims to end a two win drought while Frank Brewer debuts in a row at the venue.

Bakersfield United Racing Association Pilots Quarter-Mile Speedway Billy Vukovich Dick Ferguson Johnny Manzt Gib Lilley Norman Girtz Bill Brereton Ferguson

Shafter Track Men Shine in Valley-Sierra Meet

Shafter high athletes posted strong showings at the Valley-Sierra league meet in Coalinga. Harold Rickard tied for first in pole vault with a 10 ft 4 in effort, setting a new class C record. Wayne Hill grabbed two fourth places in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, while J C Graves and Jim Nugent earned finals berths in the 440 and 180 yard hurdles.

Shafter High Coalinga Shafter Harold Rickard Wayne Hill J.C. Graves Jim Nugent

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