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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1947

Page

4

Fresno State Preseason Scrimmages Sharpen Bulldogs For Opener

Fresno State coach Kenny Gleason outlines two scrimmages this week as the Bulldogs prepare for the season opener against Oklahoma City University Chiefs. Multiple players vie for ends tackles guards and backfield spots with injuries limited to minor pulls and a fractured nose to Al Sciacqua.

Fresno State College Bulldogs Kenny Gleason Bulldogs Gleason Oklahoma City University Chiefs al Sciacqua Bob Hoffman Wilson Hanna Roy Antonetti Jack Williamson George Borello Hoffman CCAA Hanna Antonetti FSC Williamson Borello Bulldog Jr Tom Yost Jim Wolfe Bud Leverin Bob Goss Vernon Caywood Dick Neal Chas. Moran St. Mary’s Martin Gordon Herman Ziegler University of San Francisco Bill Clancy Sam Zahnle Dick Mayhew Mt. San Antonio Bonita High School Ivan Allain John Pereira Tom Aney Bill Pelto Bill Robinson Vince Palmo Sam Mongelli Mickey Masini Speed Suge Carter Jackie Fellows Paul Clabaugh Don Dorfmeier

Wasco Heads For County Baseball Cup Playoffs

Wasco defeats DiGiorgio 4 to 3 in ten innings to take the opening 2 out of 3 series in Kern County Baseball League playoffs. Art Demery struck out 12 for Wasco while DiGiorgioErrors and strong fielding highlighted the game at Sam Lynn Park. The series continues tonight with Bakersfield Cubs challenging Oildale VFW in a separate 2 out of 3 set.

Kern County Baseball League Wasco DiGiorgio Bakersfield Cubs Oildale V. F. W Art Demery Oul Gregory Phil Strauch Bo Laughlin Bus Peyton Dick Lynch Shafter Ralph Hadlock Lun Straudh Peyton Sam Lynn Park

Paschka Strikes as Giants Eye a New Nagurski

The New York Giants compare Gordon Paschka to Bronko Nagurski, noting the 210 pound Minnesota bred guard turned fullback is faster and hard hitting. Coach Steve Owen calls Paschka a potential standout and likely starter.

New York Giants Bronko Nagurski Gordon Paschka Minnesota Bronko Steve Owen Paschka

First successful sugar beet factory opens in Alvarado

The first U.S. sugar beet factory achieved success in Alvarado California producing sugar in 1870 marking an early milestone in American industry and agriculture.

United States Alvarado California

Cantrell and Vukovich Set to Renew Feud at Murphy Thunderbowl

Cantrell leads Vukovich in hot midget standings as the Fresno champion plans to resume racing at the Murphy Thunderbowl five miles south of Tulare on Highway 99. Vukovich, recently healed from a serious injury, trails Beau Brummel in the season race with about 1,200 to 1,000 points, as 80 laps are scheduled with events from time trials at 7 15 p.m. to a 30 lap main event and related races.

Cantrell Los Angeles Brummel Io Vukovich O.K Medicol Bob Murphy

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