Fresno Night honors Fresno Night at Murphy Thunderbowl
Fresno Night at the Murphy Thunderbowl features midget races led by Billy Vukovich and drivers like Edgar Elder, Eli Vukovich, Cal Niday, and Frank Armi. Events include 80-lap racing, time trials at 7 p.m., main event at 8:30, with box office opening at 6 p.m. 1,000 parking spaces prepared. Shafter Generals travel to Arroyo Grande tomorrow for a coast game.
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Fresno
Tulare
Highway 99
Bob Murphy
Billy Vukovich
Raisin City
Fresno County
Edgar Elder
Eli Vukovich
Norm Girtz
Cal Niday
Dean Metzler
Chuck Stevenson
Dutch
Hellman
Dick Ferguson
Frank Armi
Hanford
Spud Simpkins
Bob Hawk
Bakersfield
California
Bill Cantrell
Bill Zaring
Bill Brereton
Johnny Garret
Gib Lilly
Walt Faulkner
Johnny Mantz
Colonels Face Delano B Team In Tonight's Preparations
Shafter high rivals the Delano B squad in a pair of lightweight games on the Shafter field at 6 pm as the Colonels seek improvement after losses. Coach Dan Bledsoe oversees a backs group including Scales Fletcher Paloma Hill and Hair with Beese anchoring the line in a setup aiming for a polished forward wall and stout defense. The page notes the Generals’ potential unbeaten run with a strong line and backfield, led by Bledsoe and Dusty Rhoads, as Mickey Hair shows promise in Saturday’s Lindsay tilt.
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Arroyo Grande High School
Colonels
Shafter
McFarland
Burton Nance
Porterville
Nance
Lindsay Cordettes
Ed Schacht
Dicke—Heber
Tony Mansfield
John Kelly
Henry Beach
Delano B
Bledsoe
Lindsay
Bob Scales
Tom Fletcher
Art Paloma
Wayne Hill
Mickey Hair
Dan Bledsoe
Mickey
Fresno State Bows to Mustangs in Ratcliffe Stadium Test
Fresno State College (Battlin' Bulldogs) meets Cal Poly Mustangs in Ratcliffe Stadium to open CCAA play after a 20 19 loss to Santa Clara. The Bulldogs trailed 14 0, then rallied to lead 14 13 at halftime before surrendering a late score. Ivan Allain connected with Bob Hoffman on a 51 yard pass to spark a comeback bid, and Vince Palmo nearly capped a final drive with a 21 yard dash set up by a take on fourth down.
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Battlin
Fresno State
Broncos
Bulldogs
Ivan Allain
Bob Hoffman
Vince Palmo
Staters
Bronco
Striped Bass Angling Yields Sizeable Catches in Bay Area
Striped bass anglers report continued luck from Rodeo through the Carquinez Straits to Martinez in Contra Costa County. The past week produced numerous sizeable bass landed by local anglers in these waters.
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Rodeo
Carquinez Straits
Martinez Area
Contra Costa County
Salmon Landings Reported Along Sacramento River
Many good catches of salmon were landed this week along the Sacramento River in Tehama County. Best catches were made near the towns of Tehama and Red Bluff.
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Sacramento River
Tehama County
Tehama
Red Bluff
Shafter Generals to be Honored by Rotary Meeting
Shafter Rotary Club will honor the Shafter High School Generals and coaches Dan Bledsoe and Dusty Rhoads, plus Lowell Todd, at a noon meeting next Tuesday at Cawelo Motel. Bledsoe will speak on team progress and introduce players. Art Craig praised local fire prevention and Shafter’s volunteer department amid wartime campaigns.
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Shafter Rotary Club
Shafter High School Generals
Dan Bledsoe
Dusty Rhoads
Lowell Todd
Cawelo
Bledsoe
Rotary Club
Art Craig
Kern ‘County
Craig
United States
Joe's Pies Claim Tastiest Ever Tasting
Patrons praise Joe's pies as the best tasting in town with glowing notes on crust, filling, and overall flavor. The piece highlights a local bakery favorite drawing steady crowds and social chatter.
Deer Hunting Good in Fresno County High Country
Deer hunting has been excellent since the season opened in Fresno County high country. A considerable number of hunters have crowded into the area in recent days.
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Fresno County
Breakfast rolls fit for a king from Joe's Topper Bakery
A brief bakery ad touts Breakfast rolls described as suitable for a king and offered by Joe's Topper Bakery. The note highlights quality and royal appeal for daily use.
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Joe’s Topper Bakery
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